This editorial shouldn’t have needed writing: No one should be imprisoned for an opinion. Like Mohammed Zubair, hundreds today face cases for offending religious beliefs. A century-old anti-Islam blasphemy law now enables competitive religious outrage, and help governments selectively target opponents. Indians must discuss ways to reverse this unholy mess.
Udaipur killing an ISIS-style execution. Muslims must not let ‘blasphemy’ issues turn into barbarity
The killing in Udaipur isn’t just another murder. It’s an ISIS-style religious execution and an extreme act of terror. While the culprits are handed exemplary punishment it’s also important for political and opinion leaders among the Muslim community to reflect on the dangers of the ‘blasphemy’ issues slipping into barbarity.
Dynasty-party supremos must hear the sound of implosions in Shiv Sena, Congress, JDS
Maharashtra political developments are pointer to a larger crisis confronting dynasty-led parties. They can’t remain graveyards of individual ambitions and talent. Voters are also growing weary of them. Dynast-party supremos must hear the sound of implosions in Shiv Sena, Congress and JDS. They must change or perish, sooner than later.