Political Science Association of Wilson College

"I earnestly hope that you will speak out before your turn comes." - Anand Teltumbde As the nation was celebrating the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, his grandson-in-law Anand Teltumbde was being arrested by the National Investigation Agency along with fellow activist Gautam Navlakha, under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The charges against the duo are framed in connection with the "Bhima Koregaon" case. The case according to a report by the American Bar Association, raises concerns of “procedural irregularities, abuse of process, and violations of fundamental human rights.” Even Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who had initially presided over the case has questioned the veracity of the 13 letters that police has submitted as evidence against the accused in the case. The Political Science Association wishes to express its shock and dismay at the way these scholars and human rights activists were sent to jail at a time when State go...

If I were to remain silent, I’d be guilty of complicity. -Albert Einstein The Political Science Association of Wilson College expresses shock and dismay at the violence meted out by law enforcement agencies against the students of Jamia Millia Islamia, AMU and several other eminent institutions, who are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. We extend solidarity with the students who are protesting against what they believe to be injustice and vehemently condemns the brute force and inhuman violence inflicted upon them by the police. By using force on those peacefully protesting, law enforcement agencies are subverting the Constitution itself which guarantees the Right to Protest and Freedom of Expression to all Indian citizens.

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