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Restore Hadiya’s Dignity as an Adult: Prof. Samita Sen to the Chief Minister of Kerala

(This is the text of the open letter from leading women’s studies scholar and renowned feminist intellectual, Prof. Samita Sen, to the Chief Minister of Kerala on the Hadiya case) The Hon’ble Chief Minister Kerala   Dear Sir Please Help Hadiya It is a great disappointment to the wider community of left-inclined activists that a … Continue reading Restore Hadiya’s Dignity as an Adult: Prof. Samita Sen to the Chief Minister of Kerala

Check Hindutva Patriarchy: Prof. Akeel Bilgrami writes to the Chief Minister of Kerala

 (This is the text of the open letter written by the eminent philosopher Prof. Bilgrami, who was honoured by the Government of Kerala a few years back, to Com. Pinarayi Vijayan, on the Hadiya case) Dear Mr. Vijayan, You may not remember me from a couple of years ago when you and Prof. Pannikar were … Continue reading Check Hindutva Patriarchy: Prof. Akeel Bilgrami writes to the Chief Minister of Kerala

The Left Must Fight for Human Rights: AIPWA to the Chief Minister of Kerala

This is the text of the open letter to Com. Pinarayi Vijayan from Kavita Krishnan, Secretary, All-India Progressive Women’s Association] To Shri Pinarayi Vijayan Chief Minister Kerala Respected Comrade, This is in reference to the case of Ms Hadiya, whose marriage by choice to a Muslim man has been annulled by the Kerala High Court. … Continue reading The Left Must Fight for Human Rights: AIPWA to the Chief Minister of Kerala

Free Hadiya – An apeal to the Chief Justice of India from Pinjra Tod

Guest post by PINJRA TOD, a Delhi-based collective of students fighting to “Break the Cages” of women denied the rights of adult citizens by the restrictive and patriarchal rules of women’s hostels. Your Lordship, We write to you, to bring to your notice a recent judgement of the Kerala High Court which has annulled a … Continue reading Free Hadiya – An apeal to the Chief Justice of India from Pinjra Tod