The writer, a former civil servant, is secretary general of the Lok Janshakti Party.
September 26,2022 15:59:46 PM
Abdul Khaliq writes: It was a meeting of unequals and an example of propitiation of the oppressor who calls the shots. But these luminaries should know that appeasement never works
Wed, Sep 28, 2022January 24,2022 03:30:29 AM
🔴 Along with the resurgence of religiosity has come the “othering” of Muslims and, to a lesser extent, Christians, who now live in a social milieu bristling with distrust and hate
Mon, Jan 24, 2022September 10,2021 03:04:19 AM
Abdul Khaliq writes: The idea of India as homogenous, exclusive and Hindu, where minorities live on sufferance as second-class citizens, is here.
Sat, Sep 11, 2021July 28,2021 03:25:28 AM
Abdul Khaliq writes: Muslims, brought centre stage during elections to become the plaything for political power games, would be better off seeking answers within and in civil society
Wed, Jul 28, 2021July 07,2021 03:05:38 AM
Abdul Khaliq writes: The implosion in the Lok Janshakti Party is connected to the age-old tradition in our caste-ridden society of showing the Dalit his place.
Wed, Jul 07, 2021November 17,2020 03:04:45 AM
Nitish Kumar, who was so dismissive of the LJP and its president Chirag Paswan, was given a bloody nose, if not a knock-out blow.
Tue, Nov 17, 2020October 10,2020 01:05:21 AM
Paswanji was the quintessential minister, dignified, soft-spoken and completely devoid of administrative self-importance. Government officials who had the privilege of working with him will vouch for his razor-sharp mind and affable style.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020January 21,2020 00:51:57 AM
It would be an exaggeration to call the current upheaval India’s “Tahrir moment”, but the unrest is an encouraging sign of growing resistance to injustice.
Tue, Jan 21, 2020November 23,2019 04:05:54 AM
Muslims are aware that those in favour of the Mandir occupy the commanding posts in the social, political and legal structure. They know that their only hope of living in peace, albeit temporary, was to cede their rights to the disputed site, justice be damned.
Sat, Nov 23, 2019September 23,2019 03:00:27 AM
Aware of the sheer magnitude of their powerlessness, most Muslims live in dread of the future.
Mon, Sep 23, 2019May 20,2019 04:27:22 AM
Election rhetoric has only exacerbated Muslim fears. The new government’s first task would be to combat the overpowering atmosphere of distrust and hate bedevilling society which constitutes the foremost threat to the nation, more so than terrorism.
Mon, May 20, 2019March 06,2019 01:21:54 AM
We politicians are the archetypal opportunists, scouting for possibilities to advance our interests even when we confront a national tragedy.
Wed, Mar 06, 2019December 14,2018 00:30:45 AM
CBI imbroglio has spurred the Supreme Court to fast-track the setting up of the Lokpal. But an unaccountable ombudsman is no solution.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018October 29,2018 00:48:16 AM
Supreme Court order on reservation in promotions sanctifies unequal representation of Dalits in higher bureaucracy.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018July 23,2018 00:08:05 AM
Indifference to facts has become a cultural phenomenon. Media, politicians must take the blame.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018May 26,2018 00:08:29 AM
The real issue is not whether or not he is entitled to make a political statement.
Sat, May 26, 2018May 02,2018 00:05:31 AM
Recent debate on the Atrocities Act should factor in the milieu that marginalises Dalits at every step.
Wed, May 02, 2018March 31,2018 00:20:24 AM
For Ramachandra Guha empathy for Muslims is a liberal predicament. He makes a deeply unfair argument
Sat, Mar 31, 2018December 27,2017 00:19:06 AM
Message from Gujarat elections: The Muslim is more alone than ever before.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017August 10,2017 00:05:05 AM
India has failed the Constitution’s commitment to social justice
Thu, Aug 10, 2017May 27,2017 00:05:32 AM
Muslim community is on the edge. Only the PM can address its concerns
Sat, May 27, 2017April 29,2017 00:02:53 AM
The governing elites are in no mood to see a functioning ombudsman that will curb the power of the political executive.
Sat, Apr 29, 2017January 26,2017 00:00:53 AM
The inexorable march of Hindutva to the centre of our national life deeply disturbs Muslims.
Thu, Jan 26, 2017December 17,2016 00:31:50 AM
Irrespective of the Opposition’s strident demand for a rollback, it is clear that demonetisation is irrevocable.
Sat, Dec 17, 2016June 06,2016 00:23:49 AM
Cricketers and fans are compelled to wear an ugly nationalism on their sleeve
Mon, Jun 06, 2016