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On Caste Census in India, Abhay Kumar writes in Forward Press
Buddha in Periyar’s Eyes by Abhay Kumar
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Dr Abhay Kumar
Independent Scholar | Teaching Politics | Journalist | PhD from JNU | Research Interests are Social Justice & Minority | Email: debatingissues@gmail.com
Uniform Civil Code, Hindu Right, and Uttarakhand by Abhay Kumar
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Why should we support caste census? Abhay Kumar
Why should we support caste census? Abhay Kumar writes in Madhyamam English (September 3, 2021)
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How Right-Wing Propaganda Redefines Nationalism by Marginalising Minorities — Abhay Kumar
Abhay Kumar writes in 'Inquilab' Urdu daily (April 29, 2025)
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The Waqf Amendment Act: A Majoritarian Assault on Minority Rights by Abhay Kumar
Abhay Kumar writes in 'Hashiye Ki Awaz' (May 2025)
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The Writings of Abhay Kumar in Forward Press (Year 2014-March 2025)
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Democracy, Minority Rights and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by Abhay Kumar
On the occasion of Babasaheb Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary, Abhay Kumar has authored an article in the Urdu daily Inquilab (April 15, 2025), reflecting on his vision of democracy and minority rights. At a time when majoritarian politics poses a serious threat to democratic values, Ambedkar’s insights offer a compelling path forward. He firmly believed that democracy cannot truly succeed unless the rights and interests of minorities are actively protected. That is why Ambedkar emphasised the need for proportionate and effective representation of minorities. Importantly, his definition of "minority" was not narrow or limited. He extended the term to include all socially marginalised groups—such as religious minorities, Dalits, and Adivasis—who face systemic discrimination. These ideas remain deeply relevant today, especially as right-wing parties attempt to construct a communal majority that threatens the inclusive fabric of democracy.
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Fundamentalism, Liberalism, and Indian Muslims: Abhay Kumar Reviews Hasan Suroor's Book 'India's Muslim Spring'
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Muzaffarnagar Communal Violence: How Safe Are Muslims?
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Census in India and the Coverage of Urdu Newspapers by Abhay Kumar
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Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code and the Hindu Right by Abhay Kumar
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The Importance of Ambedkar-led Mahad Conference (March 19-20, 1927) in History by Abhay Kumar
The Importance of the Mahad Conference (March 19-20, 1927) in History: Writing in Inquilab Urdu daily (March 18, 2025), Abhay Kumar reflects on how the Babasaheb Ambedkar-led Mahad Agitation marked a turning point in the Dalit movement. Ambedkar delivered a powerful message to marginalised castes, urging them to take charge of their own liberation rather than relying on others for their emancipation.
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One hundred years after the Periyar-led Self-Respect Movement by Abhay Kumar
One hundred years after the Periyar-led Self-Respect Movement, Abhay Kumar writes in the Urdu daily 'Inquilab' (March 4, 2025).
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Kumbh Mela: Perspectives from the Margins
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Challenges before Urdu journalism in India by Abhay Kumar
Abhay Kumar writes in Hindi Monthly 'Hashiye ki Aawaz' (February 2025).
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Kumbh Festival and Muslims by Abhay Kumar
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Delhi Elections 2025 and Communalism by Abhay Kumar
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Ambedkar in Indian politics and his critique of dominant parties
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Targeting Livelihoods: How Muslims Face Systematic Attacks
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