TopicRight wing groups

Topic: right wing groups

Defence PRO’s action is a dark omen. Army’s secular ethos must be protected from Right-wing

Lt Gen H S Panag (retd) - 28 April, 2022

Inaction on Jammu Defence PRO's actions not only amounts to cowardice but reinforces that the armed forces are being increasingly politicised.

When Modi returns, photo of him with Pope Francis will stand out. Nothing else will matter

Jyoti Malhotra - 2 November, 2021

Modi leaves nothing to chance. Not when Goa elections are coming up, and India’s secular credentials are being questioned.

Bhagwat ‘not protecting Hindus’ — Why Right has turned on RSS chief over Muslim DNA remarks

Shanker Arnimesh - 31 July, 2021

Over the past month, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has faced flak for his remarks on the ancestry of Indians, which the Right views as an olive branch to Muslims.

Hindu Raksha Dal claims responsibility for Sunday’s JNU attack

PTI - 7 January, 2020

In a video posted to social media, a man named Pinki Chaudhary from the right-wing group said those involved in 'anti-national activities' would face a similar attack.

5 dangerous Right-nationalist myths on Kashmir that need to be demolished

Shekhar Gupta - 24 August, 2019

Many firm beliefs of Right-nationalists on Kashmir fail the test of fact & reason. Embracing diversity is the best way to win hearts & minds of Kashmiris.

Ashoka University slammed for teaching ‘anti-Hindu, anti-Brahmin’ book

Nandita Singh - 15 December, 2018

Right-wing activists & trolls have targeted Ashoka University & a professor there for teaching the graphic novel ‘Gardener in the Wasteland’.

Why do the poor in India vote for Right-wing parties like the BJP?

Pavithra Suryanarayan - 18 August, 2018

The poor’s support of Right-wing parties is puzzling as they are choosing parties that work against their economic interests.

There’s a sense of fear among writers after Gauri Lankesh’s murder: Perumal Murugan

Swapna Merlin - 27 October, 2017

Tamil author, who was hounded by Right-wing groups over his controversial novel, says freedom of expression must be upheld and all types of books should be given space in society.