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Hindutva's Fresh Assault on Thought in Kerala: Image Story
  • Scene from inside the burnt down library.

    The  Violent Attack on Thought and Discussion, allegedly by goons affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Through the Violent Act of Burning Down a Library was Met with a Unique Peaceful Resistance, in Kerala !  Within less than a month, the burned down Library that had 5,000 books was re-opened by a people' contribution of over 15,000 Books!  Within less than a month, the burned down Library that had 5,000 books was re-opened by a people' contribution of over 15,000 Books! In words, the story can be read here

    Collective Photo Credits: Mujeebrahman AthamParambil, Heidi Sande Mariam, 
    Sreeraj Naduvath,Sarafudheen TK Thalookkara, Rafiq Ibrahim, Kaattu Katannal,
    Lijith G Payyannur, Benyamin,​Nithin Ambujan, Minesh Ramanunni, 
    Amju Thalookkara, Chandu Parameswaran,Noushad KT Akgsk,
    and the “Book Collection” Facebook group.

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  • Scene from inside the burnt down library.
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  • Scene from inside the burnt down library.
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  • Appeal for Contributions.
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  • The library activists of Thalookkara discuss the reconstruction efforts.
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  • Proposed model for the reconstructed library.
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  • Reconstruction going on late at night, as the construction is done for free by workers after their regular work.

     
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  • Renowned writer Benyamin handing over books to MA Baby, Polit Bureau member of the CPI(M).

     
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  • Book collection at SNG College, Payyannur.
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  • Book collection effort in JNU, New Delhi.
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  • Some of the books that arrived from Bangalore.
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  • Book collection in a college in Kerala.
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  • DYFI State Committee member Shajar and bride Haseena handing over books to SFI All India President V P Sanu on the day of their wedding.  

     
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  • To Thalookkara, With Love. Ideas cannot be burnt.
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  • Books from the AKG Centre for Research and Studies, Thiruvananthapuram being loaded into the "book vehicles".
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  • Children at Thalookkara who are waiting to receive the campaigners arriving with books.
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  • Grand reception to the campaigners by the people of Thalookkara.
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  • Slogans against fascism at the venue.
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  • Activists who took part in the campaign arrive from various parts of the country.
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  • TD Ramakrishnan inaugurates the function.
     
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  • The collected books on display at Thalookkara.
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  • Scene from inside the burnt down library
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