This is a very well written, informative and objective article even as its underlying theme is reverence and admiration for the late Stan S...
This is a very well written, informative and objective article even as its underlying theme is reverence and admiration for the late Stan Swamy (Remembering Stan Swamy, the revolutionary who challenged everything – including the Church). – Karandikar
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The death of tribal rights activist Stan Swamy leaves a clear and deep bruise on the face of the National Investigation Agency and the Indian judiciary. He died under judicial custody. His demise has raised attention towards the stringent and draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Three bail petitions of 84-year-old Swamy on the grounds of health and age were already rejected by the court depriving his right to life. Indian law works on the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” but practically the UAPA works on the principle of “guilty until proven innocent”. – Sharjil Salahuddin
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In the contemporary world, we are witnessing a situation of never before. Let us ensure that the voice of Stan Swamy is not drowned. It is late yet better late than never for justice. – Pauline Parnell
Spyware attack
This is a very good article (Supreme Court, EC, Opposition: Spyware attack threatens pillars of India’s electoral democracy). Governments spying on citizens is not healthy for any democracy. It looks like Bharatiya Janata Party’s government’s days are numbered. – MS Murty
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