From Bengaluru to Delhi: When a protest becomes a people’s movement

Something unusual is happening on the streets of India. It began as a battle over electoral rolls, the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR. But from Bengaluru’s Freedom Park to the roads around Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, the protests are beginning to acquire a character that goes beyond political parties and Parliament.Continue Reading

Reel "Unstoppable" Of Rahul Gandhi Gets 65 Million Views. Protest Captures International News

It began as a few seconds of protest footage. Rahul Gandhi standing on a Delhi Police barricade, surrounded by opposition MPs and protesters, the Tricolour in his hand, refusing to be swallowed by the police cordon. Then came the music. A reel was set to “I’m Unstoppable”, carrying the line:Continue Reading

JANTAR MANTAR 2.0: “GYANESH, IT’S DONE, BRO!” NEHA BORA CALLS FOR OCTOBER 2 PROTEST

The country is witnessing growing political turmoil, with the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls placing the Election Commission of India under intense scrutiny, At the same time, Jammu and Kashmir is seeing heated political debate over resolutions seeking the restoration of statehood.Continue Reading