In 1979, Marichjhapi witnessed a grim episode of history, where dreams of a safe haven for Bengali Hindu refugees were crushed under the weight of political maneuvers and brutal force, leaving a scar in India's post-independence narrative that still demands attention and justice.
Explore the profound effects of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, from the severe human rights violations and the refugee crisis to the military tactics that led to Bangladesh's independence. The blog delves into international influences and the war's enduring impact on South Asian geopolitics.
Reflecting on the 1975 Emergency in India, this blog explores severe press censorship, the expulsion of reporters, and the political and social turmoil of the era. Declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Emergency led to widespread human rights violations and is now remembered as Samvidhan Murder Day, highlighting the ongoing need to protect democratic values.