“Chess is a war, fought over the Board,
Politics is a war, fought over the Earth”
~Sameer Malik
Shaheen Bagh Protests: Behind the Scenes
Background of protests: The Shaheen Bagh protest is an ongoing 24/7 protest being held at Shaheen Bagh, South Delhi. It began with the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) on 11 December 2019 and the ensuing police intervention against students at Jamia Millia Islamia who were opposing the Amendment. Protest mainly consists of Muslim…
Is Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 against Muslims?
The fundamental criticism of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 has been that it specifically targets Muslims. This article tries to explain key aspects of this criticism. It is being said that it fails to allow Muslims from our neighbour countries (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar), who also face persecution, to apply for citizenship. Let us understand how…
Real Facts on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
Do not get misled, do not fall victim to misinformation.Here are the real facts on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019: Q1. Is NRC a part of the CAA, 2019? Ans: No. CAA is a separate law and NRC is a separate process. The CAA has come into force nationwide after its passage from Parliament, while the…
Hate Speech & Indian Politics
Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India confers upon the citizens of the country, the right to freedom of speech and expression. The ability to express our opinion and speak freely is essential to bring about change in society. However, striking a balance between freedom of expression and prohibition of hate speech is a complex…
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Politics: A Game of Chess 