Since the passage of discriminatory acts relating to citizenship in December, India has been in a state of political unrest. The laws infringe on the secular nature of the Indian constitution and threaten the lives of millions including individuals in the North-Eastern states, Dalits, Muslims and trans* people. Peaceful protests have been violently repressed by police while Hindu nationalist violence against Muslims and other minorities has led to a rising death toll across the country. The abolishment of Kashmir's special status and over 205 days of communication blockade has further endangered the lives of millions in India's northernmost state.

Speakers

* Dr. Arpita Chakraborty, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Ireland India Institute

* Harikrishnan Sasikumar, PhD researcher, DCU

* Mohd Tahir Gabie, Kashmiri journalist and PhD student, DCU

* and featuring the voices of lawyers, students, and activists on-the-ground in India

Join us to learn about the escalating situation and how the EU and Republic of Ireland can help end the violence in the world's largest democracy.

LOCATION

Henry Grattan Building, Room 114