Will Mamata's Terrible Handling of the RG Kar Rape and Murder Seal Her Fate?
From Kolkata's violent protests to Modi’s Independence Day rhetoric, a deeper look at India’s current state of affairs and the simmering tensions.
India’s Independence Day was marred by unrest and controversy, with Kolkata at the epicenter. Protests have erupted all over the nation following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, while mobs wreaked havoc as they attempt to violently destroy the protest site in Kolkata - raising questions about the lawlessness in West Bengal. The situation in Kolkata coincided with Prime Minister Modi’s eleventh Independence Day speech, where his rhetoric remained unchanged despite the coalition’s political realities. Elsewhere, a viral video spreading false claims led to attacks on Indian Muslims, highlighting the dangers of misinformation in the country. Dive into these pressing issues and more in today’s newsletter.
Kolkata Unrest
Will Mamata's Terrible Handling of the RG Kar Rape and Murder Seal Her Fate?
Kolkata's Night of Shame: How Hooligans Wreaked Havoc at RG Kar's Protest Site
‘Mafia Raj’, Close Ties With TMC: RG Kar Ex-Principal’s Controversial Term
Misinformation & Consequences
False Claims About ‘Bangladeshi Infiltrators’ Lead to Attack On Indian Muslims
JPC Comeback↩️
Waqf Bill Sent to JPC — First in 5 Years: Is it a Sign of a Weaker Modi Govt?
Indian Independence..?
Are We Thoughtlessly Celebrating Freedom While Forgetting Its True Essence?
I-Day Speech: Modi Remained True to His Persona as if a Coalition Doesn't Exist
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