There is reportedly evidence linking groups like Sanatan Sanstha and HJS to the killings of Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare. Yet, while the organisations continue to operate, there are no answers to crucial questions.
Many of these attacks are systematic and well-planned rather than being random.
It seems action against Sanatan is not and will not be in black and white as had previously happened in the case of Hurriyat conference or the way it could happen in the case of Zakir Naik .
Since 2008, the group’s name has cropped up in various blasts and murders, but it has managed to wriggle out each time. Why?
What is troubling is the lack of a sustained attempt by the Maharashtra police and government to find the killers of Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare.
[Book extract] How much courage is required to ambush a defenceless and unsuspecting woman in the dark, and then ride away into the night?
Prakash Raj, Kancha Ilaiah, SK Sasidharan and Vishal were on a panel discussion at India Today Conclave South 2018.
The very idea of India is under threat if such acts are not condemned collectively.
Our fights must begin in our homes, in our choices, in our language and in our refusal to ignore the hate.
The Dalit intellectual is a prominent public thinker and ensuring his security is government's responsibility.