Maharashtra’s Special Public Security Bill, 2024

The Maharashtra Assembly has recently passed the Special Public Security Bill, 2024, aimed at combating “urban Maoism” and left-wing extremism in the state. The Bill criminalizes activities such as disturbing public order and encouraging disobedience to the law. It also introduces the controversial provision of property forfeiture even before a conviction, leading to concerns about

Urban Naxalism and Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024

Recent Development: The State Government of Maharashtra has introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, aimed at addressing the rise of Naxalism in urban areas. Key Provisions of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024: Scope of Actions Targeted: The bill aims to address a broad range of activities by suspects, including: Encouraging or preaching

LEFT-WING EXTREMISM IS AGAINST INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT

Why in the News? The Union Home Minister said that Left-wing extremists and their ideology are “against the country’s development and bright future” during a Tribal Youth Exchange Programme.  Tribal Youth Exchange Programme: It is run through Nehru Yuva Kendras of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The programme targets tribal youth from LWE-affe

Internet Shutdowns in Manipur

Internet Shutdowns in Manipur Why in the News? Recently, full internet access was restored in Manipur attributing it to the “improved” law and order in the state. The announcement comes after 143 days (since May 3) registering India’s second-longest internet blackout (after 552-day shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir). The pattern of Internet ban: &nb

Communal Violence in India

Communal Violence in India Why in the News?             Cases of Communal violence have been registered in Nuh and Mewat of Haryana has raised the issue of communal violence, triggered by clashes that erupted during a Hindu religious procession in a Muslim dominated region of Nuh. Communal violence in India: It involves people b