Counterview (2024)

22/08/2024

Book traces roots of marginalization to colonial times that perpetuate today By Vikas Meshram "India's Forgotten Country: A View from the Margins" by Bela Bhatia is a profound exploration of the lives of marginalized communities in India, particularly those in rural and tribal areas. Published by Penguin, the book delves deep into the social, economic, and political challenges faced by these communities, offering a nuanced understanding of the systemic

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22/08/2024

Akin to Bangladesh, Indian govt 'lacks vision, willingness' to fight youth unemployment Counterview Desk Even as congratulating the student-led mass uprising against Sheikh Hasina’s "dictatorial regime" in Bangladesh, calling it a significant development "for all South Asian countries", the civil society network National Alliance of People’s Movement (NAPM) has insisted that "new government must ensure creation of a just and equitable socio-economic order, informed by

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22/08/2024

Kolkata r**e, murder: Mamata Banerjee 'playing to the gallery', allege ex-babus Counterview Desk The Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG), which comprises of former civil servants* who have served in the All India and Central Services, in an open letter to the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has said that the horrific r**e and murder of the postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata and subsequent events have led to several concerns “about the lack of answers to

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22/08/2024

NIA raid on alleged Maoist's Kerala residence: 'Attempts to punish those who voice criticism' By Harsh Thakor* On August 13th, the Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a raid on the residence of Murali Kannampilly, who is accused of being a Maoist leader known as Ajith, in Kochi, Kerala. Murali Kannampilly has a history of legal troubles; he was previously arrested in May 2015 and served four years in Pune's Yerwada jail before being released in 2019. Following his

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21/08/2024

Considered a normal phenomenon in Assam, flooding is received with 'reduced sense of urgency' By Yezdani Rahman* Assam is one of the most flood-prone regions in the country. Floods occur annually during the monsoon season due to the overflow of the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries. These floods have been a recurring disaster for decades, with major incidents recorded almost every year since the 1950s.The floods in Assam have caused extensive damage over the years. Since 2002,

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21/08/2024

Future of democracy? 65 crore youth age 14-18 can't read, write, or calculate simple maths By Sudhansu R Das* The foundation of a strong and prosperous nation is always built upon a healthy democracy which creates inclusive opportunities for the honest, efficient and educated people to contest elections. Over decades, money, muscles, populism and propaganda has influenced the electorates in the country; it has blocked the way of many good and efficient candidates to fight

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21/08/2024

Tree plantation: Govt 'initiatives' remain mere formalities, with figures on paper By Vikas Meshram* Summer arrives every year, but this year’s heatwave has set new records, causing widespread concern. The distressing temperatures in April, May, and even June have not only worried environmentalists but also the general public. Now, with the onset of the monsoon season, environmentalists stress the need for vigilance. They advocate that the more trees planted

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20/08/2024

Indic culture seen in terms of Brahminical legacy, excludes Muslims, Christians, 'impure' Hindus By Abhay Kumar* I recently received information about a two-day national seminar organized by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on the theme “The Continuity of Indian Knowledge Tradition.” I was asked to consider writing a paper on the subject. Initially, I was keen to do so, but upon reviewing the details, I noticed that the sub-themes did not include

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20/08/2024

Anti-Hindutva event in Montreal, Canada, disrupted: 'Mob shouted misogynistic insults' By Our Representative An event in Canada, "The Struggle Must Continue! Hindutva Fascism in India and in the Diaspora, and its Impacts on Minorities”, is reported to have been disrupted in Montreal by a mob of more than 70 persons, identified as belonging to extreme right Hindu organisations. They reportedly pulled fire alarms inside the venue where the event was taking place, heckled and

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20/08/2024

R**e culture turning into global epidemic 'disproportionately affecting' women By Bhabani Shankar Nayak The World Population Review's R**e Statistics by Country (2024) highlights the widespread scope and severity of issues of r**e and sexual violence against women, revealing the alarming frequency and nature of this global crisis. According to the report, while Botswana holds the hopeless title of the 'r**e capital of the world,' the so-called two largest democracies

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19/08/2024

State 'resorting to bulldozer justice' in Rajasthan following stabbing of a juvenile Hindu boy Counterview Desk Seeking urgent intervention against "illegal, discriminatory action" of the state in Udaipur city, the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan, has a notice was served to a family of the Muslim community to vacate their premises before August 20, 2024 as it is residing within the protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act. However, on August 16, the state

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19/08/2024

Tribals displaced from 6 tiger reserves goes up by 9 times since 2021: Study By Bharat Dogra* There is growing worldwide agreement that conservation efforts should learn from past mistakes and seek the active involvement of local people, particularly rural and tribal communities, in conservation work. The big mistakes have been in terms of displacing people and harming their livelihoods which made them hostile and so their cooperation in conservation work could not

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19/08/2024

Based on unearned incomes and profits, entitlements 'unique to capitalist culture' By Bhabani Shankar Nayak Capitalism, with its inherent culture of psychopathic narcissism, nurtures a pervasive consumerist mindset of entitlement. This parasitic mentality enables capitalist entities to thrive off the value generated by the labour of working individuals. These chronic attitudes, processes, and structural norms are ingrained within society to perpetuate a culture of

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19/08/2024

2024 Games showcased capitalist sports system 'orchestrated' by elite global Olympic body By Harsh Thakor* In contemporary times, the Olympics serve as a dazzling display of nationalistic pride, with a troubling alignment to neo-liberal global capitalism, steering society away from socialist ideals. Currently, the Olympics shine a spotlight on a neo-liberal capitalist sports framework, characterized by a global economy heavily centered around a sports-media-tourism complex.

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18/08/2024

Right-wing forces drawing political mileage out of gender-based crimes, warns feminist alliance Counterview Desk The All-India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA), a front organisation of the top civil society network National Alliance of People’s Movements, seeking dismantling of what it calls "Manuvad-patriarchy" for enabling gender and social justice, has said that justice should be ensured to Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital deceased doctor. Demanding arrest of all accused and

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18/08/2024

Islamophobia 'being fuelled' in India amidst move to curtail violence against Bangladesh Hindus By Ram Puniyani* The recent turmoil in Bangladesh has significantly impacted the nation and contributed to a surge in fake news and Islamophobia in India. For the past fifteen years, Shaikh Hasina has governed Bangladesh with an iron fist, quelling opposition through imprisonment and house arrest of key opposition figures. Protests erupted among students regarding “reservations for

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18/08/2024

BSF person fired at innocent farmer, 'thought' he was smuggler, no complaint registered By Kirity Roy* A heartbreaking incident has come to light involving the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed at the Gitaldah Border Outpost (BOP) of D Company, 90 BSF Battalion. On June 15, 2024, the life of 29-year-old Mustafa Ali was for ever changed when he was shot by a BSF officer.In the early hours of June 15, 2024, around 4 am, Mustafa, an innocent farmer, was struck in his

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18/08/2024

Ram Temple tableau prompts Indian Muslims of North America to withdraw float from NYC parade By Our Representative The Indian Muslims of North America (IMNA), an Indian diaspora group that had initially planned to organize a float for the New York City India Day parade on August 18, has withdrawn their participation from the parade due to “significant concern” over the event’s inclusion of a tableau celebrating the Ram Temple. "The Ram Temple is widely used in India as a symbol

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17/08/2024

'Hindu supremacist move': Plea to Bollywood actors not to attend I-day India parade in New York By Our Representative Veteran Indian American journalist and civil rights activist Ajit Sahi has sought "immediate intervention" to contact Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Pankaj Tripathi regarding their scheduled participation in the India Day Parade in New York City on August 18, 2024.In an open plea, Sahi says, "As you may be aware, the parade has recently attracted significant

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17/08/2024

Govt of India 'encouraging, nurturing' shadow economy to flourish overseas for unethical corporates Counterview Desk The advocacy group, Peoples’ Commission on Public Sector and Public Services (PCPSPS), which includes eminent academics, jurists, erstwhile administrators, trade unionists and social activists as its members, has demanded appointment of an independent commission headed by a member of judiciary into the Hindenburg-SEBI accusations "to protect the integrity of domestic capital

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17/08/2024

Farmers, activists seek transparent public consultation on GM crops as per Supreme Court order Counterview Desk Seeking widespread democratic consultative processes, as per the Supreme Court Order on GM crops, the advocacy group GM Free India has issued a letter endorsed by hundreds of citizens to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, for evolving a national policy on GM crops.The letter, floated by Sridhar Radhakrishnan (Trivandrum) and Dr Rajinder

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17/08/2024

Caste census: Why is BJP 'desperately' attempting to shift the narrative By Sukla Sen The BJP has clearly retreated on the topic of a caste census. Its spokesperson now feels compelled to provide a completely unfounded assurance that this government will conduct a caste census during its tenure. It's worth noting that a caste census was already conducted in 2011; it simply needs to be reviewed, ratified, and published.The credit for this shift belongs largely to

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17/08/2024

Warning bell from UNEP report on planetary health: Will India be uninhabitable by 2035? By Shankar Sharma* The contents of a recent UNEP report is very disconcerting for the entire planet; but much more so for our country with a huge and growing population and already constrained natural resources.The report says among other things: "...It has become clear that the world is facing a different context than it faced even ten years ago. Some of the issues are the same, but

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16/08/2024

Delhi riots: Why 'undue, unjust delay' in hearings, disposal of bail to Umar Khalid, 11 others? Counterview Desk The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability & Rights (NAJAR), in an open appeal to the judiciary, signed by more than 100 lawyers and legal experts, has "calling for upholding the Right to Bail, Speedy Disposals & Liberty of All Equal Citizenship Activists", especially those who have been arbitrarily accused under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (

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16/08/2024

In struggle for Pakistan, Muslims 'acted in intoxication' of being India's ex-rulers By Osman Sher* Ask anybody in the Indian Subcontinent or even globally: “who is responsible for the division of India in 1947”. The unequivocal reply would be: “the Muslim League led by MA Jinnah”. Prima facie, yes, but analyzing it deeply we would find it as a doubtful answer. Firstly, in 1947 the British were the strongest link in the chain of three contenders of power; they had

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16/08/2024

Unrest in UK: Mass retaliation follows far-right 'promoting' nationalism, anti-Arab sentiment By Harsh Thakor* In recent days, England's streets have erupted into chaos as groups waving national flags confront police, set fires to buildings, and block streets with barricades. These actions are led by far-right extremists who have co-opted the rhetoric of popular struggle, promoting nationalism and anti-Arab sentiment. The unrest began on July 29, following a knife attack at a

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15/08/2024

At the cost of Adivasi rights? Security camps in Central India meant to ‘promote' corporate interests By A Representative According to the Home Minister, Amit Shah, 250 security camps have been established in Bastar after 2019. There are camps roughly at a distance of every 2 or 5 km, turning Bastar into one vast cantonment. In February 2024, the IG Bastar announced 50 additional camps. This makes Bastar into one of the most militarised regions of the country with 1 security person to every

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15/08/2024

Bhagwat's oblique criticism of Modi 'prompted' govt to lift ban on officials joining RSS By Ram Puniyani* RSS claims itself to be the biggest organization in the world. It aims at working for Hindu Rashtra and also claims that it is a cultural organization. It is as such striving for Hindu nationalism contrary to the one underlined in our Constitution, Indian nationalism. It regards Hindus as a nation, and so it has set its goal. Over and over again one or the other top

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15/08/2024

This editor competently combined the role of freedom fighter with journalism By Bharat Dogra* Several newspapers and journals played a very different role during the freedom movement of India. While some of the big ones remained loyal to the colonial government, many others, including those with a very small resource base, contributed in very important ways to spreading the message of the freedom movement, even though they were victimized very badly by the colonial

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15/08/2024

New York mayor 'supports' NGO demand to bar AVHP's I-Day Ram Temple float By Our Representative New York City (NYC) mayor Eric Adams has condemned the decision of the Indian Consulate of New York and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), a U.S. offshoot of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), for planning what several diaspora human rights groups call an anti-Muslim float planned for this year’s upcoming NYC India day parade on August 18.

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