The Human Rights Defenders Alerts shocked with Denial of Anticipatory bail to Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand

The Human Rights Defenders Alerts – India [HRDA], is shocked to hear about the denial of anticipatory bail to renowned human rights activists Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand by the Gujarat High Court on February 12, 2015. The Gujarat High Court in this particular case of an allegation of misuse of funds further commented that ‘The facts of this case reflect the sorry state of … Continue reading The Human Rights Defenders Alerts shocked with Denial of Anticipatory bail to Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand

Not just ‘foreign hand’, critical Gujarat NGOs on IB watchlist too

Written by Amitav Ranjan , Parimal A Dabhi , Kumar Anand | New Delhi | June 12, 2014 The 21-page secret report to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) names several foreign-funded NGOs. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to replicate the “Gujarat development model” in the country faces stiff opposition from a range of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with connections to the opposition Congress and some who have campaigned for victims of the … Continue reading Not just ‘foreign hand’, critical Gujarat NGOs on IB watchlist too

Citizens for Justice disappointed with Zakia Judgment (26-12-2013)

Citizens for Justice and Peace Press Release after Zakia Judgment 26-12-2013 On behalf of thousands of survivors of the 2002 genocidal pogrom that took place in Gujarat from February – May 2002, the Citizens for Justice and Peace expresses deep disappointment and anguish at the verdict of the Magistrate Court, Judge BJ Ganatra accepting the dismissal of serious criminal charges of criminal conspiracy against chief … Continue reading Citizens for Justice disappointed with Zakia Judgment (26-12-2013)

तर्जनी की छुअन से थरथराता यह हथियार लेकिन कोई मयार्दा नहीं जानता, साठ सैकिंड उर्फ छः सौ गोली का आफताबः आशुतोष भारद्वाज

बंदूक कमबख्त बड़ी कमीनी और कामुक चीज रही। सुकमा के जंगल में काली धातु चमकती है। स्कूल के एनसीसी दिनों में पाषाणकालीन थ्री-नाट-थ्री को साधा था — बेमिसाल रोमांच। गणतंत्र दिवस परेड के दौरान रायफल के बट की धमक आज भी स्मृति फोड़ती है। लेकिन यहां एसएलआर यानी सैल्फ-लोडिंग राइफल और मानव इतिहास की सबसे मादक और मारक हमला बंदूक एके-47। भारतीय आजादी के साल … Continue reading तर्जनी की छुअन से थरथराता यह हथियार लेकिन कोई मयार्दा नहीं जानता, साठ सैकिंड उर्फ छः सौ गोली का आफताबः आशुतोष भारद्वाज

“Told Modi Gulbarg attack was coming, he kept mum” : Count Down to Judgement Day of Zakia Jafri Case Begins

As the countdown to the Judgemnet Day of Zakia Jafri Case begins Hillele.org brings to you some of the important reports on Gujrat’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi and his role in Gujrat riots. The Indian EXPRESS Ahmedabad: 17-05-11, Daily Eng. News. “Told Modi Gulbarg attack was coming, he kept mum” IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt deposes before Nanavati-Mehta Commission, says he also attended two other meetings … Continue reading “Told Modi Gulbarg attack was coming, he kept mum” : Count Down to Judgement Day of Zakia Jafri Case Begins

Snoopgate: Sugnyaben commission is illegally appointed: When Will Central Government act?

The latest discovery in the Mansi snooping scandal clearly points the fingers at the Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the then Minister of State (MoS) for Home Amit Shah , IGP Arun K Sharma and GL Singhal as the main culprits who are responsible for the illegal snooping and phone tapping of Mansi Soni and Pradeep Sharma IAS. When the Chief Minister stands in the accused … Continue reading Snoopgate: Sugnyaben commission is illegally appointed: When Will Central Government act?

Zakia Jafri to court: Enough evidence to try Narendra Modi

AHMEDABAD: Zakia Jafri’s counsel on Thursday claimed that there is ample evidence to try chief minister NarendraModi over the allegation that he had issued illegal instructions on February 27 at a meeting with top officials, to go slow on Hindu rioters during the post-Godhra riots. Opposing the clean chit given by the Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team to Modi and others, Zakia’s counsel, Mihir Desai, … Continue reading Zakia Jafri to court: Enough evidence to try Narendra Modi

General strike brings India to a standstill

21.02.2013 Courtesy: Industrial  Global Union The historic two days general strike called by Indian central trade unions on 20 and 21 February received unprecedented support among workers across India affecting all vital sectors bringing life to a standstill. The trade unions’ 10 point demands include measures to contain price rise, employment generation, strict enforcement of labour laws and universal social security cover for organized and … Continue reading General strike brings India to a standstill

You Strike & We will Strike back- Feroze Mithiborwala

The message of ‘21/2 Hyderabad serial terror attack’ The strategic & political target of the terror attack, is the historic 2-day Strike of the Working classes, where more than 12 crore or 120 million workers both from the organized & unorganized sectors participated & brought India to a halt. This working class strike surmounted all calculations due to the scale at which the enraged working … Continue reading You Strike & We will Strike back- Feroze Mithiborwala