Aruna Roy

Bhima Koregaon raids: Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan condemn activists' arrest, issue statement

Intellectuals and activists such as Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan, Bezwada Wilson came to together in New Delhi to protest against the Bhima Koregaon raids and the arrests of five activists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Women's safety survey: Activists voice concern over govt rejecting report, call for 'introspection rather than dismissal'

Activists believe that instead of questioning the credibility of the report, the government needs to introspect on the findings.

BJP's policies reflect its clear 'Hindutva' ideology, should not be confused with conservative right-wing politics

The BJP does not fall into the 'Right' category, nor do its policies conform broadly with what the world defines as 'Right'.

RTI links the lowest common denominator with the idea of democracy, says activist Aruna Roy

Aruna Roy unveiled her latest book titled 'The RTI Story: Power to the People' with former Central Information Commissioner, Shailesh Gandhi in Mumbai.

BJP govt has attacked right to freedom of expression since it came to power, alleges RTI activist Aruna Roy

Firstpost spoke with RTI activist Aruna Roy about how powerful protests really are in today's political climate and the role of the media in bringing about change.

Former bureaucrats write to prime minister on Kathua and Unnao rape cases, ask him to check 'free fall into anarchy'

In a strongly-worded open letter to Narendra Modi, a group of former civil servants on Sunday asked him to check the nation's "free fall into anarchy."

Protesting 'meagre' pension, senior citizens return a day's pension to PM Modi

A symbolic protest against the "meagre pension" given to underprivileged senior citizens.

Aruna Roy demands arrest of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal over attack in Rajasthan

Social activist Aruna Roy on Monday demanded the immediate arrest of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena for allegedly leading a mob that attacked volunteers.

RTI replies should be timely, transparent and trouble-free, says PM Modi on 10th anniversary of CIC

PM Narendra Modi has asked government departments to keep in mind three 'T's - timeliness, transparency and trouble-free approach - while replying to RTI applications as that would help in reducing errors in governance.

Many AAP leaders stay away from convention called by Yadav, Bhushan

A number of AAP leaders and prominent individuals on Tuesday stayed away from the convention of party rebels Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan and chose to express solidarity through written statements instead.