Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Essays on Umar Khalid Released to Mark 5 Years of Imprisonment
A book of essays, poems, and writings about Umar Khalid, an activist, is coming out.
The book's cover was released to mark five years since his arrest.
He is in jail with others, awaiting trial.
The charges relate to a speech he gave, which allegedly caused riots.
The book includes writings from him and others, like academics and artists.
It's meant to show support for Khalid and others who challenge authority, highlighting issues of democracy and dissent.
An anthology titled "Umar Khalid and His World" is set to release later this year.
The book's cover was released to mark five years of Umar Khalid's imprisonment.
Umar Khalid is accused of inciting communal riots in Delhi.
The book contains published and unpublished works including essays and poetry.
The book aims to challenge authoritarianism and support voices of dissent.
- Who
- Umar Khalid and various academics, activists, and artists
- What
- An anthology of essays, poems, and writings on Umar Khalid and his imprisonment.
- When
- The cover was released to mark five years of Umar Khalid's imprisonment.
- Where
- Delhi and Maharashtra.
- Why
- To challenge authoritarianism and highlight the voices of dissent.
- Subject
- Anthology of essays on Umar Khalid
- Title of book
- Umar Khalid and His World
- Editors
- Banojyotsna Lahiri, Anirban Bhattacharya, Shuddhabrata Sengupta
- Purpose
- To mark five years of Umar Khalid's imprisonment
- Accusation
- Inciting communal riots in Delhi
- Location of speech
- Maharashtra