Counterview Desk  Forum Against Corporatization And Militarization (FACAM)* statement condemning the ban imposed on the Moolwasi Bachao Manch: *** It has come to our attention that the Home Ministry of Chhattisgarh Government, via a circular dated 30 October 2024 has banned Moolwasi Bachao Manch, Bastar, stating it to be an unlawful and anti development organization. The ban has been initiated under section 3 of the draconian Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act (CSPSA). This circular does not cite any concrete reasons for the same. Moolwasi Bachao Manch is a democratic mass organization of adivasi peasants in Bastar fighting against corporate loot and the subsequent militarization happening to serve the corporate loot. Moolwasi Bachao Manch was formed after a paramilitary camp was set up overnight on the intervening night of 13th May, 2021 and 4 adivasi people were killed by paramilitary personnel in the protest against the same on 17th May, 2021. Since then, Moolwasi Bachao Manch

By Atanu Roy* Social cleansing starts from the top, can be interpreted as the process, that effective change in a society, regarding corruption, governance, or social injustices, must begin at the highest levels of leadership. This idea implies, that for social reforms or anti-corruption measures to be successful, leaders, policymakers, and those in power need to set an example of integrity and ethical behaviour, else the middle and lower levels will not feel encouraged to follow.

Counterview Desk  Representation to BN Navalawala, Chairperson, High Level Committee for Mitigation of Flood and Waterlogging in Vishwamitri Watershed; and Municipal Commissioner, Member Secretary, High Level Committee for Mitigation of Flood and Waterlogging in Vishwamitri Watershed, Vadodara Municipal Corporation, by concerned citizens of Vadodara* on "avoidable floods and devastating waterlogging situations in Vadodara region / Vishwamitri Watershed and their relationship to multiple follies, flaws and fallacies across all levels of governance".

By Shiran Illanperuma*  On October 15, data from the Election Commission of Sri Lanka showed that the National People’s Power (NPP) coalition scored a decisive victory in Sri Lanka’s first general election since defaulting on its external debt.

By Vikas  Meshram*  India's Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, has remarked that permitting such "bulldozer justice" would undermine the constitutional recognition of the right to property under Article 300A. This directive, issued on the eve of Justice Chandrachud’s retirement, emphasizes six essential steps that must precede any demolition, including proper surveys, issuance of written notices, and consideration of objections. The court also laid down that even for development projects, these six procedural steps must be adhered to before demolishing any property.

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak*  Political leaders, journalists, academicians, sports figures, celebrities, corporate executives, governments, and ordinary citizens alike have expressed their sorrow over the deaths of corporate heads, industrialists, and business leaders such as Ratan Tata of the Tata Group and Steven Paul Jobs of Apple Inc. 

By Bharat Dogra  They try their best to gain composure in order to be able to say what they want to tell, but they just cannot help it and break down time and again. One can understand their extreme distress. Anyone who has heard of this tragedy has felt highly distressed and shocked, and they are after all the parents of the girl who has suffered the extreme tragedy.

By Advocate Ehtmam ul Haque, Syed Affan  There are but very few whose life leaves irrevocable marks on the hearts and minds of others, and there are scarcely a few who continue to inspire confidence, hope, resilience and an undying spirit of resistance to oppression, even after their death. One such story is of Dr. G.N. Saibaba, who led a life of struggles since his childhood and along the way, his life somehow intertwined with the struggles of the oppressed and exploited peoples of the country and the world. A lot many factors play a role in shaping a person’s conscience to lead a life that Saibaba did- political ideology, comrades, material conditions and sacrifices- of innumerable unnamed fighters of justice who lay down their lives for a better tomorrow.

By Sandeep Pandey*  Statements of Mizoram CM Lalduhoma made some time back in the United States calling for unification of Kukis, unjustly divided under three different Governments of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh, under single leadership even if it meant transcending national borders has drawn criticism from CM of Manipur N. Biren Singh who has responded by saying he is committed to territorial integrity of India and Manipur. On 31 October 2024 two youth belonging to Poumai Naga tribe, V Hrangao Blesson and Dalou were allegedly assaulted and looted by Arambai Tenggol, the militant Meitei group in Lamshang area of Imphal, an attack which was condemned by United Naga Council. Liangmai Naga Council has petitioned President of India to declare Committee on Tribal Unity, a Kuki organization based in Kangpokpi, as unlawful for calling the visit of CM N. Biren Singh to neighbouring Senapati district for Liangmai Chaga Ngee celebrations a ‘trespass and a dangerous provocative act’ thereby esc