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Abhishek Banerjee

https://dynastycrooks.wordpress.com/

Abhishek Banerjee is a columnist and author.

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Here are some tricks used by “fact-checkers” and how to call them out

Like so many other things, fact-checking might have begun with a handful of good intentions at heart but that is not what it is now

Abhishek Banerjee - 20 May, 2021

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As ‘farmer leaders’ distance themselves, Tikri gangrape incident shows the dark side of “activism”

In today’s world, activism is a full time job in itself. The only thing it is missing is proper regulation, with benefits and protections for everyone involved.

Abhishek Banerjee - 11 May, 2021

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After their trial by fire, BJP needs to frame the narrative in Bengal without playing into Mamata’s hands

Other than the political violence against BJP in Bengal, people are not happy with their handling of COVID - can it get worse for them? Yes

Abhishek Banerjee - 6 May, 2021

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Bengal post poll violence: Stages in which journalists, politicians, fact checkers and historians will cover this up

The first step is creating an enabling environment. This is why they use the ‘fascist’ label for every BJP supporter, every BJP worker and every BJP leader. To dehumanize them all.

Abhishek Banerjee - 4 May, 2021

Politics

Bengal : Need for a middle path between complacency and despair

The BJP won handsomely in Assam. It broke into new territory in both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Despite the big hopes and the big efforts, the party did indeed start from just 3 seats in Bengal and go up to 77%.

Abhishek Banerjee - 3 May, 2021

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‘Liberals’ always dehumanise their opponents: Did it surprise you that liberals celebrated the passing of Rohit Sardana?

Yesterday, 'liberal' Twitter erupted in cheers as news of the death of journalist Rohit Sardana spread everywhere

Abhishek Banerjee - 1 May, 2021

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What does an Indian liberal do with the money they get for writing tragedy porn?

How many European parliaments are discussing how to help India during the Covid-19 crisis like they supposedly did for “farmers” of Punjab?

Abhishek Banerjee - 24 April, 2021

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Why did 9 anti-Modi parties demand from Election Commission that rallies must be held?

Let us get into the dirt and start pointing fingers, if that is what everyone wants. How did the second wave come to be?

Abhishek Banerjee - 20 April, 2021

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What would Dr. Ambedkar say about Hindu and Muslim societies today?

What do you think Dr. Ambedkar would say today about the relative performance of Hindu and Muslim society in the years since 1947? Can you be as frank and clear in stating your thoughts as he was?

Abhishek Banerjee - 14 April, 2021

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