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Tag Archives: riots
Communal Riots 2009
The year 2009 also did not witness major riots and this pattern is continuing since Gujarat riots of 2002. However, no year so far has been riot-free year. If communal violence erupts it is more because of weakness of secular forces than the strength of communal forces. If secular parties show courage and strong political will there is no reason communalism will have long lease of life. Continue reading
Communal Riots During 2008
When the year 2008 began it appeared it might be riot-free year for the first time in 60 years after independence. However, soon this hope was belied and riots began to take place as every year. Continue reading
Posted in DesiPundit, Politics
Tagged Christians, communal riots, Indian Police, Orissa, police, riots
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Muslims Should Adopt Advocacy Instead Of Protests
Instead of protesting, Muslims should adopt advocacy methods to alleviate problems. Continue reading
Posted in News & Analysis
Tagged Babri-Masjid, Dalits, Education, media, protest, riots, Sachar-committee, Violence
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Death Of A Patriot
In 1947 while other princes of Junagarh were opting for Pakistan, Imamuddin Khan Babi chose India. Continue reading
The Case Of A Missing Fatwa
Is Darul Uloom Deoband right or the Indian Express on a fatwa story? Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, News & Analysis
Tagged Darul-Uloom, Fatwa, Gujarat, Journalism, riots, shaheed
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Communal Riots Report 2007
Analysis of communal riots that happened throughout India in 2007. Continue reading
Two Poems On Gujarat Violence
by Ashok Gupta In the memory of 2000 men women and children killed in the state led genocide of Gujarat in 2002 and 200,000 who lost their homes and dignity. Shame I should be ashamed of raising issues that divide … Continue reading
Whose India Is This, Anyway? – Part II
In the first part of this article I argued why I consider Hindu militant nationalism practiced by RSS/ VHP brand of politics the greatest threat being faced by Indian nation. Expectedly my observation raised objections – most of them well … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, India
Tagged bjp, Communalism, Gujarat, hindus, India, minorities, muslim, Pakistan, riots, UP, vhp
123 Comments
Why the mistrust?
The trust of people on the protectors of law and order in a country is imperative for peace to exist. Any mistrust could escalate violence by acting as an incipient point for crime. Cooperation between the police and the public … Continue reading
The day that shouldn’t have been
I have compiled a series of article on my blog. This is the third part of it. Part I, Part II and Part IV As far as I can remember the news about the Godhra incident starting flashing in the morning of … Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics, Politics, Remembering Gujarat
Tagged Gujarat-Riots, minorities, riots, vhp
15 Comments