Citizens for Justice and Peace
Day of Reckoning Jignesh Mevani's historic win
21-Dec-2017
Only a few moments in Indian history have had the power to unite voices across the spectrum of class, caste, religion, language and more. Some individuals become the manifestation of these moments and spread their exuberance around like star-dust. Today is a day of mixed emotions. Today is the day when Jignesh Mevani has won from the Vadgam constituency in Gujarat…
CJP ने गुजरात दंगों के विक्टिम्स के लिए सामने से सत्ता का प्रवाह झेला है : जिग्नेश मेवानी Jignesh Mevani extends support for CJP on its relaunch on Constitution Day
18-Dec-2017
This video was originally published on Nov 26 on the occasion of CJP’s website relaunch. It is being republished today on the occasion of Jignesh Mevani’s significant victory in the Gujarat Elections. “As a nation, we have never been in deeper trouble than what we are experiencing right now. There is a deep seated assault…
Homeless in their Backyard in Gujarat A study about the Internally Displaced Persons of 2002
01-Dec-2017
The 2002 communal riots not only drove Muslims into new ghettos all over the state, they also reduced them to the status of second-class citizens who do not seem to exist for the government. This is the finding of a city-based NGO, Janvikas, which conducted a survey on the status of the minority community in the state after the…
What happened in Gujarat in 2002 was appalling and horrifying Words of Support from Nayantara Sahgal
29-Nov-2017
Author Nayantara Sahgal has been an outspoken critic of fascist regimes and governments that attempt to crush dissent. Here she shares her take on what transpired in 2002 that empowered the Indian right wing.
CJP makes a difference on the ground Words of Support from N Ram
27-Nov-2017
N Ram, Publisher, The Hindu speaks about how CJP focuses on the victim and makes meaningful legal interventions to actually make a difference on the ground. He also commends how CJP never backed down despite strong reprisals from people in power.
Genesis of the Zakia Jafri Case Part 1 of a Four Part Exclusive Interview with Senior Advocate Mihir Desai
28-Oct-2017
Zakia Jafri lost her husband, Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, in the Gulberg Society carnage that took place during the post-Godhra genocide in Gujarat in 2002. Zakia and Ehsan were sheltering their neighbours from a violent mob during the attack. Ehsan stepped out to plead with the mob for mercy for the people he was sheltering.…
Withdraw ‘Concocted’ Case Against Setalvad: CPI-M to Gujarat Govt
12-Feb-2015
New Delhi | Feb 12, 2015 Condemning Gujarat police for seeking to arrest social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, CPI(M) today demanded that the state government withdraw its “concocted” case against her. “CPI(M) demands that the Gujarat government withdraw the concocted case against Setalvad and stop harassing her,” the party said in a statement.…