By Rajiv Shah A fact-finding report, prepared by the Mumbai-based non-profit, Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS), has cited the Vadodara Ram Navami violence of March 30 as yet another example of how, after the BJP consolidating its hold on political power in Gujarat post-2002 riots and at the Centre in 2014, the nature of communal riots has changed, underlining, as opposed to high-intensity violence earlier, now riots have become “more sub-radar and at a smaller scale, more localized”.
By Harsh Thakor* After a sustained 11 day protest dharna outside the office of the Sub-divisional magistrate, in Jaitu village of Faridkot, from 24th May, the Grameen Mazdoor Union emerged victorious in winning demands. Enduring the gruelling heat the Dalit agricultural workers displayed unflinching resilience. The grassroots or spade work of the union deserves to be complemented.