Sunnyur Rahman lived under a fake Hindu identity for nearly nine years before his arrest during Bengal elections, raising serious questions about surveillance failures, delayed action, and conflicting narratives.
At a Kolkata interfaith iftar, leaders dissected how algorithms and propaganda shape Gen Z, warning of "Hindutva pop culture," eroding constitutional faith, and social media's role in spreading communal narratives.
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all
Kolkata's interfaith event on Gandhi Jayanti highlights Prophet Muhammad's lasting contributions to human rights, social justice, and equality, countering Islamophobic narratives
Swara Bhaskar, Kunal Kamra and Dipankar Bhattacharya’s powerful speeches shine a light on the continued incarceration of Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha and Athar Khan, criticizing India’s legal system and policing