The State Has No Right to Regulate Sexual Conduct of Adult Women
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding an end to the reported practice of requiring female Adivasi students returning after an absence to undergo pregnancy tests before being readmitted to government hostels. No student should have to prove that she is not pregnant or has not had sex to retain her accommodation and continue her education.
Curfew Imposed in Nagpur After Communal Tensions
Curfew was imposed for the second consecutive day in Nagpur, Maharashtra, following communal tensions sparked by demands from Hindu nationalist groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, to remove the tomb of 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The groups argued that Aurangzeb’s legacy was emblematic of historical oppression against Hindus.
Journalist Attacked in Pune
A journalist and his colleagues were ambushed in Pune on Feb. 9 by members of two political parties, according to Newslaundry, which quoted the journalist as saying that he felt the attack was an attempt on his life.
Why Govt’s Violent Crackdown on Tribal Protesters Is Alarming
In the dense forests of Maharashtra on November 20, police dismantled a protest site where Adivasi communities had been demonstrating against proposed iron-ore mines. In this act, the government also disrupted the delicate balance between state authority and citizen rights in a democracy.
What’s Wrong With Our Discourse on Caste Reservations
Maharashtra is currently in news for both the advocacy for and opposition to the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for reservations. But news coverage on the issue focuses predominantly on electoral politics, overshadowing the fundamental objective of uplifting marginalised communities.