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6Dec

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Babri Masjid Demolition Remembered on 6 December, Owaisi Questions Legal Accountability

Mohammed Naseer Giyas India observes 6 December as the anniversary of the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The mosque was brought down by a large gathering despite written assurances given to the Supreme Court that the structure would remain protected. The incident reshaped modern Indian politics and continues to influence public debate. In its 2019 Ayodhya judgment, the Supreme Court noted that idols were placed inside the Babri Masjid in December 1949 without legal authority. The court described the 1992 demolition as a serious violation of the rule of law and said the act carried constitutional implications. A criminal court later acquitted all the accused individuals in the demolition case. The court stated that there was no conclusive evidence to establish...

17 Years in Prison Despite Insufficient Evidence – Is This Justice?

Mohammed Naseer Giyas An acquittal is not a triumph of justice, but a confession of the state's failure. This raises haunting questions for every Indian who believes in human rights: Who will give back the 17 years these innocent individuals lost? Will the police who allegedly used torture to obtain false confessions be held accountable? Will the media outlets that labeled them terrorists and ruined their lives ever face scrutiny?This case highlights a disturbing and recurrent pattern in India's response to terrorism. When an attack occurs, investigative agencies often reflexively target Muslims. Young men from this community are detained, allegedly tortured, and publicly branded as terrorists. A predictable script unfolds: a blast is followed by the arrest of Muslims, a trial by me...

A Systematic Agenda of Hatred Against Muslims

Mohammed Naseer Giyas There is a growing and dangerous trend of using the education system to promote hatred against Muslims in India simply because their religion is different from the majority.The media, particularly channels seen as favoring the government, dedicate extensive airtime to narratives that align with the ruling party and the RSS. At the same time, government representatives actively intensify these divisions. The aim is to distract the public from real problems by focusing anger on Muslims.Many experts warn that this "saffronization" of school syllabus is a dangerous sign. They believe India is repeating the mistakes of Pakistan, where textbooks filled with hatred for minorities contributed to internal conflict. This raises urgent questions: Are we heading down the s...