AILAJ Writes to CJI Demanding Action Against Allahabad Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for Communal-Hate Speech

In a letter dated December 10, 2024 to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice (AILAJ) has called for immediate action against Jst. Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Allahabad High Court, for his open bigotry, prejudice and unconstitutional conduct unbecoming of a judge of the High Court.

International Day of Human Rights: Release all Political Prisoners

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2024 JNUSU and progressive student organisations called for protest meet to bring attention to the unlawful incarceration of innumerable political prisoners. Students, teachers, members of parliament and family members of these prisoners attended this event in solidarity with the cause and all those who continue to be imprisoned under draconian laws such as UAPA, AFSPA, NIA and PSA.

Jamia Millia Islamia University Administration bans Protests!

 

(Statement by AISA unit of Jamia Millia Islamia University) 

A recent order issued by the Jamia Millia Islamia administration banning protests, slogans, and dissent against constitutional dignitaries is a reminder of how deeply the Sangh Parivar has infiltrated our academic institutions. This administration, which once prided itself on Jamia’s legacy of resistance and progressive thought, has now reduced itself to a mouthpiece for the BJP-RSS agenda.

Sambhal Violence: Emboldened by By-Election Victories, BJP Fuelling Communal Polarisation

The violence in UP’s Sambhal is an attempt to destroy the secular and democratic fabric of India. Following the pattern witnessed in Gyanvapi and other sites, a dispute was created in Sambhal by claiming that the 16th-century Jama Masjid was previously a temple. Despite a prior survey being conducted, a second survey was initiated on Sunday morning. This is a clear violation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 which guarantees the status of every place of religious worship as on 15 August 1947.

Jhansi Medical College Tragedy: UP Health Minister Must Resign

In statement issued on November 16, CPIML has expressed condolences and anger over the tragic fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Government Medical College in Jhansi on Friday night (Nov 15), which claimed the lives of 10 newborns and left 16 others injured.

Calling the incident a blatant example of negligence by the health department, the party demanded the resignation of the state Health Minister.

CPIML Files Complaint with EC Against BJP’s False and Disinformation Campaign in Jharkhand

CPIML on November 10, 2024 filed an official complaint against the BJP in Jharkhand for spreading false propaganda in violation of the Model Code of Conduct in the Sindri Assembly constituency. In a letter addressed to Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, CPIML’s Jharkhand State Secretary Manoj Bhakt said that the BJP has been running a disinformation campaign against CPIML candidates and the party itself, including incitement to violence.