The Sambhal Story: Old Mosque, New Politics and Muslims in Fear & Forced Silence
Our ground report from Sambhal, how 'Chhaava' became a flashpoint in Nagpur, and more in today's newsletter.
Fear hangs heavy over Sambhal, where an old mosque has become the center of a new political battle. As Hindutva claims grow louder, the town’s Muslims have been forced into silence. Aliza Noor's ground report uncovers how arrests, religious tensions, and shifting power dynamics are reshaping life in the city. Meanwhile, in Nagpur, as Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava became a rallying point for right-wing groups, Eshwar provides a closer look at everything that transpired since the movie's release. Also in this edition: a family in Rajasthan demands justice for an infant’s death in a police raid.
Uncovering Hate 🔴
The Sambhal Story: Old Mosque, New Politics And Muslims in Fear & Forced Silence
Chhaava Effect?
Nagpur Riots: How Netas, Hindu Outfits Fueled Aurangzeb Narrative Post 'Chhaava'
'Chhaava' Effect? Nagpur Mayhem & Dangers of Mixing Myth With Propaganda
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