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Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid Challenge Terrorism Labels in Supreme Court Bail Hearing for Delhi Riots Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant Supreme Court hearing, activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and Gulfisha Fatima sought bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, challenging their labeling as "terrorists" without conviction. Imprisoned since early 2020 under the stringent UAPA, they argue their speeches don't constitute criminal conspiracy and question the extended pre-trial detention, highlighting the disconnect between police allegations and actual evidence in the chargesheet. The violence, which left 53 dead, occurred during protests against citizenship laws.
Mamata Banerjee Defends National Slogans: "Jai Hind and Vande Mataram Are Our Heritage"
Nov 27, 2025 02:05 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Rajya Sabha's new guidelines prohibiting national slogans like "Jai Hind" and "Vande Mataram" in Parliament. She defended these expressions as integral to India's independence movement and cultural identity while raising concerns about threats to democracy, citizenship rights, and Bengal's historical contributions to the nation's freedom struggle.
Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration
Nov 18, 2025 07:17 pm CST
Assam has begun a unique Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming existing voters face no documentation requirements while new residents can register with minimal proof. The process includes home verification visits and accommodates displaced citizens, with the final voter list publication scheduled for February 10.
Trinamool Congress MP Calls for Resistance Against BJP's Voter List Revision in Bengal
Oct 29, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Bengal's Trinamool Congress is intensifying opposition to the BJP over Special Intensive Revision of voter lists before upcoming assembly elections. MP Abhishek Banerjee has urged supporters to resist demands for birth certificates, while the Election Commission clarifies documentation requirements. Tensions escalate following an alleged suicide linked to fears over the revision process, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponizing the National Registry of Citizens.
Bengal Man Dies By Suicide Over NRC Fears: Political Row Between TMC and BJP Intensifies
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A 57-year-old trader in West Bengal committed suicide, leaving a note blaming the National Register of Citizens (NRC), triggering intense political conflict between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the opposition BJP. The incident highlights growing tensions over citizenship documentation in the region as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To Stay In Jail As Top Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing
Sep 19, 2025 02:52 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.