Communalism : Articles

You deserve independent, critical media. Subscribe and Support

Newsclick Report
Teesta Setalvad Arrest: Outpouring of Support and Solidarity for the Activist
26 Jun 2022
Meanwhile, Setlavad has said that she was roughed up as she was picked up from her Mumbai home and that she “fears for her life”.
Sandip Chakraborty
Prophet Controversy: Tension Prevails in Howrah, Murshidabad Districts of West Bengal
12 Jun 2022
Following the protests in Howrah on Friday, Section 144 of CrPc has been clamped in some areas and internet services have been suspended. Internet services were suspended in Beldanga, Rejinagar, and…
PTI
Prophet Row: Security Bolstered in Tense Ranchi, Internet Restored After 33 Hours
12 Jun 2022
The protesters have been demanding the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal for their controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad.
PTI
Prophet Remark Protests: Hundreds Arrested, Booked Across UP, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Delhi
11 Jun 2022
As many as 227 people were arrested after Muslim community’s Friday protests in Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Hathras, Firozabad among others.
PTI
Protests Erupt Across States Against Controversial Prophet Remark by BJP’s Nupur Sharma
10 Jun 2022
Cities in UP, Maharashtra, J&K, Jharkhand and even Delhi saw massive protests after Friday prayers. Lathi-charge was reported in some places.
PTI
BJP Suspends Nupur Sharma, Expels Naveen Kumar Jindal After 'Islamophobic' Comments
05 Jun 2022
While Sharma's comments during a TV debate aimed at the founder of Islam have drawn the ire of Muslim groups, Jindal also posted objectionable tweets -- which he deleted later -- and has been accused…
Tarique Anwar
Copy-Paste Pleas Coordinated by Right-wing Lawyers: Analysis of Petitions Seeking Gyanvapi Mosque Demolition
05 Jun 2022
As NewsClick accessed eight of the new petitions filed over the past year, it turned out that they are cut-copy-paste suits with the same cause of actions and the relief sought in the name of…
Abdul Alim Jafri
Kanpur Violence: Muslims Allege Police Action is Biased, Eerie Silence in the City
04 Jun 2022
Tension prevailed in Kanpur town since Friday evening after a communal clash broke out, leaving at least 40 people, including police personnel, injured.
Sabrang India
Why Has VHP’s 'Srirangapatna Chalo' Call Been Permitted?
04 Jun 2022
Section 144 CrPC imposed in Srirangapatna in Karnataka fearing an outbreak of violence
Ajaz Ashraf
Why Gyanvapi Case Reminds of ADM Jabalpur
26 May 2022
Hope fate will protect Justice DY Chandrachud from regretting the Supreme Court order that he and two other judges—Justice Surya Kant and