Oct 14, 2008 | Undemocratic Laws
People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) finds the activities of the Hinduva group, in particular that of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, repugnant and considers them a major threat to social peace and harmony. However we do not support the demand being made...
Sep 18, 2008 | Armed Conflict, Undemocratic Laws
People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) New Delhi 18.9.08 Letter to the Editor With Ref. to: Two Killed in Valley Clashes,The Indian Express, Sep.13, pg. 8. On 12th September two more Kashmiris were killed in firing by police and paramilitary forces in Baramullah...
Sep 6, 2008 | Undemocratic Laws, Working Class
This document was prepared by PUDR on the occasion of Dr. Ramanthan Memorial Meeting, dated 6th September 2008. The last twenty years have witnessed a sustained attack on the working class and workers’ rights in India by both capital and the state. Certain practices...
Aug 30, 2008 | Communalism, Undemocratic Laws, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights
Hundreds of intellectuals, students, media persons and activists sat on a Dharna today at Jantar Mantar by Janhastakshep, PUCL and PUDR protesting against the crackdowns on non-violent protests by the people in Jammu & Kashmir. Nearly three month long agitation...
Aug 29, 2008 | Armed Conflict, Undemocratic Laws
A Joint Appeal by Kashmir’s Civil Society Groups We the conscientious people of Jammu and Kashmir believe and uphold that the human life and its dignity are sacrosanct and in this regard we feel deeply concerned and aggrieved over the news story carried by sections of...
Aug 29, 2008 | Police Firing/FIR/Charge sheet Violations, Undemocratic Laws, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights
A eight-member team from four human rights organisations conducted an investigation into the “economic blockade” in Kashmir and its aftermath and toured the districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, and Bandipora. The team spoke to victims of the violence and their...
