Citizens for Justice and Peace
Teesta Setalvad Uncensored Teesta Setalvad answers questions from the public that the media refuses to ask
13-Jun-2018
On a rainy Saturday in June, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) Secretary Teesta Setalvad sat down with stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for conversation about her work, the allegations against her, and the situation of human rights in India (the complete video may be viewed here). This was our first Ask Me Anything, in which…
The Sardarpura Case Gujarat Riots 2002
11-Jun-2018
Here is a time-line of the events that unfolded on the night of March 1, 2002 in Sardarpura (Gujarat) and CJP’s intervention and work after the massacre.
Countering All Allegations CJP Places All Facts on Record
08-Jun-2018
CJP Secretary Teesta Setalvad has been constantly targeted by a vindictive state using false cases, intimidation tactics and a vicious media campaign. This witch hunt is how they are punishing her for daring to speak up against the powerful perpetrators of the 2002 Gujarat genocide. Now, we would like to set the record straight and…
GST a Looming Issue What GST has done to the Traditional Weavers in Karnataka
02-Jun-2018
There has been a lot of debate in the media over the anomalies and imperfections of GST. Almost a year down the line, not many have paid attention to what GST has done to the grass root workers and small scale industries in different corners of the country. The weaving industry in the Bhagyanagar village…
Shades of Saffron Politics of Polarisation in Coastal Karnataka
28-May-2018
Mangalore has always stood for modernity, enterprise and a liberal way of life. But in the last three decades, post the Babri Masjid demolition, there has been continuous targeting on minorities by the right wing. Mangalore is one of the best examples of Sangh Parivar’s communal polarisation politics. They have made Dakshina Kannada a violent,…
ABA Denied: Teesta Undeterred Here are the facts
25-May-2018
The Ahmedabad Sessions Court has turned down the Anticipatory Bail Application (ABA) of acclaimed Human Rights Defender Teesta Setalvad and her partner Javed Anand. Watch this video to know the facts.
CJP Condemns Gujarat Police’s Efforts to Hound and Jail Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand Appeals for Peaceful Nationwide Protests to Defend the Defenders
24-May-2018
CJP is appalled at the Gujarat Police’s predatory efforts to use any means necessary, including the most profoundly foul ones, to somehow incarcerate human rights defenders Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand in yet another false case. Even after the Bombay High Court granted them transit bail and the Supreme Court has extended protection until May 31,…
ABA denied, Teesta Setalvad vows to continue pursuit of justice Being targeted in false case involving education NGO KHOJ
24-May-2018
The Ahmedabad Sessions Court has turned down the Anticipatory Bail Application (ABA) of CJP Secretary and acclaimed Human Rights Defender Teesta Setalvad and her partner Javed Anand. However, an undeterred Setalvad refuses to be cowed down by the pressure tactics employed by a vicious and vindictive state and is challenging the order in the Gujarat…
अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी पर हमला : कुछ सवाल क्या किसी लोकतांत्रिक देश में पुलिस का इस तरह से पक्षपाती होना उचित है?
10-May-2018
पिछले कुछ दिनों से अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी में जिन्नाह की तस्वीर को लेकर बवाल मचा हुआ है. ऐसा कहा जा रहा है की राष्ट्रवादियो और AMU के छात्रों के बीच टकराव हुआ – सच असल में क्या है, इस विडियो में देखिये Related Articles: CJP Questions AMU Violence Struggle not for Jinnah but against…
CJP Questions AMU Violence Can the police be so blatantly biased?
09-May-2018
After contradictory media reports and the available video evidence, CJP raises some questions regarding the violence that took place at the Aligarh Muslim University. Related Articles: Struggle not for Jinnah but against Hindutva goons who created nuisance: AMU students CPI (ML) New Democracy blames BJP Government for fomenting communal strife in AMU Delhi Police…