Statement from Academics and Activists from UK on Crackdown on Dissent in India

May 13, 2020

We condemn the brutal crackdown on dissent and protest which has accompanied India’s Covid-19 lockdown. The Modi government has launched a witch-hunt of students and activists and is charging them under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Civil Society Condemns Delhi Police for Falsely Implicating Innocent Students & Activists in Delhi Violence Cases

April 23, 2020

A number of activists and academics have issued a joint statement condemning Delhi police’s move to arrest students and activists and implicating them in cases related to violence in Delhi.

Government Of India Must Stop Using Draconian Laws Against Dissenting Voices

April 23, 2020

The Government of India must stop the crackdown on dissenting voices. The use of India’s primary counter-terrorism law UAPA against two students involved in protests against the discriminatory Citizenship (Amendment) Act is an extension of the crackdown on anyone who is critical of the state.

Sikh Body Condemns Arrests of Jamia University Students & Activists; Says Govt. Abusing Lockdown

April 21, 2020

Dal Khalsa on Monday condemned Delhi Govt for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia University students and activists, who spearheaded protests against the amendments to the Citizenship Act, and demanded from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the administration to not indulge in witch-hunting.

On Janta Curfew Day Petrol Bomb Hurled At Shaheen Bagh Protest Site

March 22, 2020

As per media reports, a petrol bomb was thrown this morning near a police barricade at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA.

Modi-Trump Meeting Highlights Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Both Governments’ Policies

February 26, 2020

Amnesty International India and Amnesty International USA have issued a joint statement about a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Modi-Trump Meeting Highlights Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Both Governments’ Policies

February 26, 2020

Amnesty International India and Amnesty International USA have issued a joint statement about a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

What Donald Trump Said About CAA, Kashmir, Delhi Violence and Big Trade Deal

February 26, 2020

"We did talk about religious freedom. The PM said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard on it. I heard about the individual attacks but I did not discuss it. It is up to India."

Delhi Violence Reminds Horrific Events of November 1984: Dal Khalsa

February 26, 2020

Jalandhar: Dal Khalsa today sought the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for allowing non-state actors to collude and connive with Delhi police to unleash mayhem and terror on anti-CAA protesters, who have been staging peaceful protests since the last two months all over the Delhi and elsewhere. Strongly condemning the violence and vicious role […]