Conflict over comics
Penguin India has refused to distribute Joe Sacco's latest book, 'The Once and Future Riot,' which covers the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. The publisher cited concerns over map accuracy and citation issues, sparking a debate on censorship and historical documentation.
Why it matters
Raises critical questions about the role of publishers in narrating contested histories and the freedom of expression in India.
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Focuses on the suppression of a work documenting communal violence, framing it as a broader issue of historical memory.
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