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Gujarat Lags Behind 14 States in Tribal Land Redistribution: Eklavya Sanghatan Tribals given pieces of paper with little legal value

28-Mar-2018

A report released by Eklavya Sangathan, a Gujarat-based tribal rights organization, claims that Gujarat lags behind as many as 14 other states in ensuring that its tribal people get rights to forest land. The report is based on information released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), that showcases the achievements of 20 states.…

The Long Road to Justice Teesta Setalvad explains the conspiracy behind the Gujarat carnage in 2002

28-Feb-2018

Watch this video to understand how inaction by people in positions of power and their tacit support via a studied silence, helped fan hate and escalate violence in Gujarat in 2002.

Jignesh Mevani’s historic victory in Gujarat 2017

21-Dec-2017

Jignesh Mevani wins in Vadgam constituency assembly seat December 2017, Gujarat. Actor Activist Joy Sengupta on Jignesh’s historic win by 20,000 votes.

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…