Tag: Kolkata News
Beyond Gaza: ‘Apartheid in Delhi, Housing Apartheid in South Kolkata,’ Says Saira Shah Halim
At Indian Muslims' Tryst with Democracy book launch, Saira Shah Halim slammed ‘housing apartheid’ in South Kolkata, linking local bias to global injustices. Jawhar Sircar urged Muslims to resist vote bank politics, back secular forces, and focus on education, while speakers discussed caste census, poor public services, and political neglect of Muslim issues
Illusions of Progress: How Kolkata’s Muslim Schools Traded Purpose for Power
Shiny façades and English-medium branding hide a deeper crisis in Kolkata’s Muslim-managed schools, where control outweighs educational purpose. Teachers face low pay, insecure jobs, and exploitative practices, while parents are locked out of decision-making. In chasing prestige through imitation, these institutions risk eroding both learning quality and cultural identity.
The Weekend Threat to Democracy: Saturday, Sunday ‘Very Dangerous Days’ for Civil Rights Activists– Apoorvanand
At a Kolkata event, Prof. Apoorvanand warned that weekends have become dangerous for civil rights activists in India. Citing the arrest of Prof. Ali Khan and police actions in Bastar, he said the state uses “process as punishment” to silence dissent, especially against Muslims and marginalized voices.
When the Streets Fall Silent: What Strikes Say About a Nation’s Soul
Strikes are not mere disruptions—they’re powerful democratic tools used when all else fails. From Kolkata’s bandh culture to nationwide protests, they reflect collective resistance against injustice. While they halt daily life, they reignite critical conversations, reminding us that democracy isn’t just about order—it’s about being heard when silence no longer works.
Godi Media Spreads Hate, Not the People: Chandrashekhar Azad Vows to Counter BJP’s Divide-and-Rule
MP and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Aazad, speaking in Kolkata, accused BJP and Godi Media of spreading hate and using Dalits in engineered riots. He questioned the Tiranga Yatra’s purpose, emphasized unity among oppressed communities, and announced plans to contest Bengal elections with the Azad Samaj Party.
Born Here, Thrown Out: Bengali Muslim Families Face Forced Evictions in Kolkata’s Rajabazar
Dozens of Bengali Muslim families in Kolkata’s Rajabazar were evicted without notice, leaving them homeless. Despite decades of residence and valid documents, police demolished their huts. With no response from local leaders or rehabilitation offered, the families have appealed to the State Minorities Commission for urgent humanitarian intervention.