Uma Chakravarti is a distinguished feminist historian who has taught at Miranda House College for Women, Delhi University.
She writes on Buddhism, early Indian history, the nineteenth century, and contemporary issues. Among her publications are: Delhi Riots: Three Days in the Life of a Nation and many edited volumes.
She is closely involved with the women’s movement and the movement for democratic rights in India. She has been part of many fact-finding teams to investigate human rights violations, communal violence, and state repression.
Join SikhRI as we pay tribute to those who answered the call of humanity during those dark days in Delhi. Featuring an esteemed panel of historians, activists, and legal advocates, this event sheds light on their courageous efforts.
To mark the 40th year of the violence of 1984, we will remember the events that unfolded in India and make connections with the ongoing and durable violence against Sikhs, Muslims, and other minority groups in India and the diaspora.
Since 1984, in the aftermath of “Operation Blue Star” and the Sikh Genocide, many narratives have surfaced—graphic, heartbreaking, and deeply emotional. Yet, one crucial perspective often remains overlooked: the voices of the first responders.
To mark the 40th year of the violence of 1984, we reflect on the events that unfolded in India and make connections with the ongoing and durable violence against Sikhs, Muslims, and other minority groups in India and the diaspora.