Giorgio Agamben, an Italian philosopher teaches that modern power operates through the production of Homo Sacer, the sacred man who may be killed but not sacrificed, a figure stripped of political voice ( rights) and reduced to bare life, exposed to sovereign violence without legal recourse. Parallel to this is the ‘state of exception’, where the sovereign suspends the...
The Rupture that Cemented ‘We the People of India”
In the philosophical landscape of the twentieth century, Michel Foucault mapped the abrupt discontinuities that reconfigure what counts as knowledge and power. He called these breaks ruptures moments when an established regime of truth collapses and a new order of statements becomes possible. Foucault’s rupture is not merely a change of opinion; it is a seismic shift in the...
The Hauntology of Virtue: How the BJP’s Moral Fortress Will Become Its Prison
The most dangerous moment for any political formation that has built its edifice on moral superiority is not when it is proven wrong, but when it is seen to be hollow. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, have for decades operated from what can only be called a moral tower. From that height,...
Bare Life, the Indian Student, and the Exception That Became the Rule
Giorgio Agamben, an Italian philosopher teaches that modern power operates through the production of Homo Sacer, the sacred man who may be killed but not sacrificed, a figure stripped of political voice ( rights) and reduced to bare life, exposed to sovereign violence without legal recourse. Parallel to this is the ‘state of exception’, where the sovereign suspends the...
July 20 as an Event: Students Being Born as Subjects of Truth
On July 20, 2026, the streets of Delhi near the seat of power became the stage for a decisive confrontation. Students affiliated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a march to protest rampant irregularities in competitive examinations, particularly the NEET paper leaks, along with broader shortcomings in India’s education framework. What started as a call for accountability soon...
The Spiral of Violence: Students as Victims at Every Turn
On July 20, 2026, India witnessed another grim chapter in its unfolding spiral of violence. Student protests, sparked by long-simmering grievances over education access, joblessness, and perceived state repression, erupted into clashes that left young people caught in the crossfire literally and figuratively. Reports described baton/lathi charges by police, counter-mobilizations by rival groups, and online campaigns that vilified the...
Police Brutality on July 20: The Delhi Student Protests and Government Response
On July 20, 2026, central Delhi witnessed significant unrest as thousands of students, parents, teachers, and citizens took to the streets in protest. Organized under groups like the Cockroach Janta Party, the demonstration focused on alleged paper leaks in exams such as NEET-UG, systemic failures in the education sector, and demands for accountability including the resignation of the Education...
Echoes of Satyagraha: The Urgent Call to Save Sonam Wangchuk and India’s Moral Conscience
In the bustling yet indifferent heart of Delhi, at Jantar Mantar, a lone figure embodies the fading spirit of non-violent resistance that once defined India’s freedom struggle. Sonam Wangchuk, the visionary climate activist and educator from Ladakh, continues his indefinite fast, now pushing his body to the brink. As reports suggest his health deteriorates with each passing day, the...
The Lethargy and Implosion of Congress: A Drag on Goa Forward’s Political Prospects
In the compact yet fiercely competitive political landscape of Goa, the Goa Forward Party (GFP) has carved out a niche as a vocal advocate for regional identity, environmental concerns, and Goan-centric governance. Led by the charismatic , articulate and energetic Vijai Sardesai, GFP positions itself as a fresh alternative capable of bridging local aspirations with broader anti-incumbency sentiments against...
The “Goa Congress Party”: An Old Name in a Familiar Game of Division?
Goa’s political theatre has always thrived on drama, defections, and the occasional resurrection of old names. As whispers and public notices swirl around the proposed registration of a new outfit called the Goa Congress Party, it is worth pausing to remember that this label is no fresh invention. It harks back directly to the factional experiments of the 1980s,...
