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Unmasking Bihar’s Jungle Raj: Shahabuddin, Lalu, and the Price of Criminalized Politics
This analysis revisits Bihar’s “Jungle Raj” to examine how political criminalisation took root in the 1990s and why its lessons remain urgent today. Drawing on reporting by Sankarshan Thakur, a PUCL fact-finding bulletin, and intelligence accounts cited by Arun Shourie, it traces the rise of Mohammad Shahabuddin and the enabling environment that blurred lines between…
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Portraits of the Deracinated Indian Education System
In this thought-provoking blog post, the urgent need for the decolonization of India’s education system is explored. The article delves into the persisting impact of mental colonization, particularly evident in the modern Indian population’s inclination to embrace Western culture, values, and ideals, often prioritizing them over their own heritage. Through historical context and powerful quotes…