The following, necessarily brief, reflections have been sparked off by two recent posts on Kafila – one by Biju Mathew published on 16 April, and the other by CP Geevan, published today. These reflections should not be seen as a response to the positions taken by Biju and/ or Geevan; they are, in fact, more … Continue reading Beyond Defeatism – Political Parties and the Fight Against Hindutva
Guest post by CP GEEVAN The following is a response to the piece by Biju Mathew on Kafila, underlining the need for single-minded focus and keep the feet firmly on political realities Given the exuberant optimism that Biju Mathew evokes in these dark days, many of us afflicted by malignant pessimism should not have many … Continue reading Thinking Past the BJP Victory in UP – Response to Biju Mathew: C.P. Geevan
Guest post by BIJU MATHEW The BJP’s appointment of Adityanath to the post of UP CM once electoral victory was secured has left many angry, sad and frightened. Already the ominous signs of inhuman mass violence are accelerating across UP. A more brazen Sangh will pivot off UP to spread terror and hatred across the … Continue reading Stepping Back/Stepping Forward – Thinking Past the BJP Victory in UP: Biju Mathew
