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RLSP: ‘The hegemony of a few families over the higher judiciary must end’

The judiciary has been in the news, especially after the four judges held a press conference to air their concerns about the Chief Justice’s conduct and the opposition's requested impeachment proceedings against him in Parliament. Upendra Kushwaha’s party, which is part of the government, has sounded a war cry against the way judges are recruited. Senior RLSP leader Rambihari Singh tells Birendra Yadav and Naval Kishore Kumar why the party has decided to speak out

Forward Press also publishes books on Bahujan issues. Forward Press Books sheds light on the widespread problems as well as the finer aspects of Bahujan (Dalit, OBC, Adivasi, Nomadic, Pasmanda) society, culture, literature and politics. Contact us for a list of FP Books’ titles and to order. Mobile: +919968527911, Email: info@forwardmagazine.in)

The titles from Forward Press Books are also available on Kindle and these e-books cost less than their print versions. Browse and buy:

The Case for Bahujan Literature

Mahishasur: A people’s hero

Dalit Panthers: An Authoritative History

Mahishasur: Mithak wa Paramparayen

The Common Man Speaks Out

Jati ke Prashn Par Kabir

About The Author

Birendra Yadav / Naval Kishore Kumar

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