On July 27, India marks the Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)—an occasion to honour one of the country’s most important and versatile security forces. Established originally as the Crown Representative’s Police in 1939, the force was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force after independence, when the CRPF Act was enacted on…
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It’s Always Been System Vs System, Not People Vs Government
After Bangladesh and Nepal, the so-called Gen Z revolution has now reached India. After the NEET paper leak and the remarks made by CJI Surya Kant on youth, a series of developments unfolded. The Cockroach Janta Party campaign, started online by Abhijit Depke from the United States, gained momentum, its social media following increased rapidly,…
Sonam Wangchuk: An Example of How the System Silences Voices That Speak Up
The release of Sonam Wangchuk after 170 days in detention has sparked a nationwide debate about democracy, dissent, and the treatment of individuals who raise questions about government policies. His detention under the National Security Act (NSA) shocked many people across the country, especially because Sonam Wangchuk has long been known as a peaceful innovator,…