Politics
Politics
Governments change, but why does Tagore remain a site of contestation in Bangladesh?

The defacement of a graffiti mural in Dhaka has reignited debates over Bangladesh’s cultural identity. Why does Rabindranath Tagore, whose Amar Sonar Bangla is the national anthem, remain a contested figure amid religious nationalism, political upheaval and cultural intolerance?

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From campus politics to the streets: The political journey of Neha Bora

Neha Bora: From a 23-day hunger strike over examination irregularities to protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, AISA president Neha Bora has emerged as a prominent student activist, combining academic research, political theatre and street protests in her fight for accountability.

Women journalists and police conduct: The people behind the camera become the story

Delhi protests 2026, Women journalists: Allegations by women journalists during Delhi protests renew concerns over police conduct, press freedom, gender-based harassment and accountability in India.

Neha, Rahul, Aishe, Abhijeet: Leaders are comrades not Gods

Political Leaders: Neha Bora has emerged as a powerful face of resistance against alleged vote theft and state repression. But as her popularity grows, so does the danger of hero worship. Why movements must celebrate their leaders without turning comrades into gods.

Delhi protest 12 October: Neha Bora joins Rahul Gandhi as INDIA Bloc challenges SIR in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi: Rahul Gandhi, Neha Bora and INDIA bloc leaders marched against SIR in Delhi, demanding electoral accountability as police barricades stopped their procession.

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