From booking cases against dissenting voices to mob lynching, the socio-political atmosphere today in the country has become that of fear. Be it student leaders or rights activists, labels such as “urban naxals” and “anti-nationals” are being thrown at those who differ and voice their opinion, especially against the ruling government.

It is in that context that Jawaharlal Nehru University research scholar Umar Khalid, who faced an attack on his life, will discuss aforementioned subjects in conversation with Arunank Latha, student leader from Osmania University this Friday evening at 4 pm. We at Lamakaan invite all of you to be part of the discussion