Tag: CJP
From a caste symbol to a national icon: why more young women are discovering Ambedkar
For decades, Ambedkar’s legacy was read almost entirely through caste. Now, young women across caste lines are finding another Ambedkar — the one who fought for the Hindu Code Bill and women’s legal equality. This piece asks what that discovery means, and where it can go wrong.
From student voice to political instrument: CJP’s changing face
CJP turned student anger over paper leaks and exam irregularities into one of India’s most visible youth movements. But as political flags and old party links surface, a harder question emerges: is CJP still a platform for students, or has it become a tool for someone else’s politics?
Independence Day: ‘Azadi’ continues to haunt Modi’s BJP
As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the word “Azadi” — freedom — remains a flashpoint. People’s Review traces the slogan from Kashmir’s 1990s uprisings to today’s student protests, and why it unnerves the BJP.
CJP protest, Pradhan’s resignation: New public sphere rises
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation wasn’t just a minister falling — it was proof that a youth-led public sphere, built on social media rather than television debates, can now force political accountability. This piece traces the CJP protest through Habermas and Fraser to ask what comes next.
