Critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been barred from entering India after speaking out against the government. ab.co/4aV9Xaa

Thank you ABC News Sean Wales for this story. Every passing day, democratic rights come to mean less & this should worry us all. Do not be sad; support & amplify those of us directly in line of fire for our work. Read what I write & speak (all public) at westminster.academia.edu/NitashaKaul/Cu…

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In EVERY country there are people who care for justice, rights, freedoms & work to promote such for themselves & others.

They are often met by indifference/hate of others.

In democracies not overrun by authoritarians & bigots, their repression gets attention & they can sue.

Treating academics in this way is abominable — arrest of Emory University economics professor Caroline Fohlin.

I’d say the wider scenario bears testimony to Hannah Arendt’s argument about power & violence being opposites. Power is a consensual acting in concert; the resort to…

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The despicable #Rwanda Bill and the shame of this Tory/Sunak government that is so contemptuous of human rights of those most vulnerable — announce the elections already please!
#Rwanda #UK #refugees #humanrights

My grand-dad returned from World War 1 brutally injured, disabled.
My Dad and aunts served in World War 2. My Dad returned, injured, tortured, a different man.
They fought for a decent, open country. And they fought in Cable Street against the fascists. They’d fight this govt.

Meticulous investigation by Neel Madhav and Parth MN into the significant issues concerning EVM verification committee. Do read!
#democracy #India #elections #technology

Defending #democracy via #digital #solidarity and human rights-respecting #technology 👍🏾
#Diplomacy #cyber

#Elections in #India are not what you think they are as per TV channels gushing about ‘world’s largest #democracy goes to polls’ ⬇️

#Constitution has been a target of Modi-led #BJP for a while.

When global #media talks of #Modi ’s ‘popularity’ leading to inevitable win, it’s BS, #elections are NOT free & fair if rules are routinely disregarded in favour of incumbent. Tragic for #India

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Doing anything takes time, effort, and patience 💕