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Though we respect her Right to freedom of Expression, Human Rights Forum would like to inform her that ability to go to field work and stamina to listen to grievances required more of sincere commitment to serve for All India Service cadre than physical fitness. Our experience shows that not all IAS officers with working limbs are willing to go to field work and prefer to skip Prajavani – a grievance redressal program. She should keep this reality in mind.

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Attack On Deccan Chronicle Office Condemned

Human Rights Forum / July 11, 2024

According to reports, the mob was aggressive and abusive with Chronicle employees including women journalists. They were angry about a report published in the newspaper regarding the ongoing issue of privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Instead of clarifying their point of view through a rejoinder or other democratic means, these activists, reportedly belonging to the Telugu Nadu Students Federation and the ruling party’s women’s wing, resorted to unabashed violence.

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HRF and Dalita Aikya Porata Vedika Demand Justice: Call for Appeal in Dalit Tonsure Case Verdict

Human Rights Forum / June 16, 2024

The Human Rights Forum (HRF) and Dalita Aikya Porata Vedika demand that the government of Andhra Pradesh appeal the verdict,

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Drop Case Against Arundhati Roy, Showkat Hussain, Repeal UAPA: HRF, GASS

Human Rights Forum / June 16, 2024

The Human Right Forum (AP & Telangana) and the Ganatantrik Adhikar Surakhya Sangathan (GASS, Odisha) condemn the granting of sanction

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HRF complaint To Chief Election Commissioner (CEC): Hate Speech By Prime Minister During Poll Rally In Rajasthan

Human Rights Forum / April 22, 2024

It is the HRF’s opinion that the Prime Minister’s speech constitutes a blatant violation of the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. They are clearly intended to incite hate and violence. We urge you to investigate the hate speech expeditiously (the links are given below) and to also initiate appropriate action.

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Judgment in Venkatayapalem Dalit tonsuring case merely notional

Human Rights Forum / April 17, 2024

There is no justifiable reason for the lenient approach the court took in deciding the sentence. The accused, ten in number, have managed to prolong the case for 28 years owing to the social, economic and political clout they hold. Their caste background played the key role in ensuring the support of all the political parties in the state. We demand that the State file an appeal in the High Court for increasing the duration of the punishment. If the victims decide to file a private appeal, the HRF will ensure all the cooperation required.