The Thin Line Between Protest and Repression in India The protests in Jharkhand show no signs of abating, with recent clashes between police and students leaving at least one leader hospitalized.
Devendra Nath Mahto's hospitalization serves as a stark reminder of the Indian government's willingness to use force against those who challenge its authority.
The Campaign for Justice (CJP) has condemned the police action as "inhuman," and Abhijeet Dipke's words are telling: such brutality is not unique to Jantar Mantar, but rather a disturbing pattern that repeats itself across the country.