Congress urges EC to act against Shah, Nadda, Yogi for 'hate speeches' in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress urges EC to act against Shah, Nadda, Yogi for 'hate speeches' in Karnataka

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J P Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of making “hate speeches” in poll-bound Karnataka and urged the Election Commission to take immediate action against them in the wake of Supreme Court orders on such speeches. A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Ajay Maken, Vivek Tankha, Salman Khurshid and Pawan Khera met the Election Commission and gave them a memorandum demanding immediate action against such “hate speeches”. Tankha said the Congress delegation gave the EC copies of the Supreme Court order on hate speeches and called for immediate action as per the law of the land and the SC verdict. “We have urged the Election Commission to take action as per law against these people in the wake of Supreme Court orders which has called for immediate action on hate speeches,” he said.

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Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told
3 weeks ago

Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was informed that the Maharashtra government has refused to grant sanction to 'prosecute' Vikram Pawaskar, the former BJP State Vice President, in two cases of 'hate speech' against the Muslim community. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale accepted the statement made by State's Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar,. A …

Karnataka plans strict hate speech law with tough penalties for offenders
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka plans strict hate speech law with tough penalties for offenders

India Today  

The Karnataka government is considering the introduction of a stringent law to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, aiming to impose severe penalties on offenders. Plans are in motion to draft the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Prohibition Bill, which will specifically target speeches and actions that incite hatred against individuals or communities. Under the proposed law, offenders could face …

Hate speech on ‘staggering’ rise in Modi’s India, report finds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hate speech on ‘staggering’ rise in Modi’s India, report finds

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s religious minorities have faced a “staggering” rise in hate speech over the past year, including from top leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report released Monday. “Hate speech in India in 2024 followed an alarming trajectory, deeply intertwined with the ideological ambitions of the ruling Bharatiya …

Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation
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3 months ago

Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Congress on Monday demanded resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah while terming his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar as ‘objectional’ and ‘insulting’. Senior Congress leaders, including former Union Minister Salman Khursheed, deputy leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai and party MPs Kishori Lal Sharma and Rakesh Rathore, spoke …

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
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3 months ago

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Senior Congress MLC BK Hariprasad on Sunday hit out at the BJP and RSS saying that it was “ridiculous” for them to preach about patriotism when in the past they have opposed the country’s national flag and the Constitution. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Hariprasad said that the Congress will launch a series of protests against Union Minister Amit …

Insult to Ambedkar: Congress to submit memo seeking Amit Shah’s removal
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3 months ago

Insult to Ambedkar: Congress to submit memo seeking Amit Shah’s removal

Hindustan Times  

To press for resignation of Union home minister, Himachal Pradesh Congress unit will organise a protest march on December 24. The protest march will be from Ambedkar Chowk located in Chaura Maidan till the Shimla DC office, where a memorandum will be submitted to the deputy commissioner, who will then forward it to the President. Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

Karnataka: Campaign against hate speech seeks public apology from seer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Campaign against hate speech seeks public apology from seer

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Campaign Against Hate Speech has written to Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara and DG&IGP Alok Mohan demanding legal action against the seer of Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, Kumara Chandrashekaranatha, for his speech demanding a law to disenfranchise Muslims. While the seer has tendered an apology, the forum, in a letter on Thursday, claimed that the former should make …

EC writes to Kharge, Nadda over poll code violations by senior leaders
4 months, 1 week ago

EC writes to Kharge, Nadda over poll code violations by senior leaders

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has written to the Congress and BJP chiefs Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda respectively, following complaints of mode conduct violation registered by the two parties against each other. While the BJP had complained against Rahul Gandhi, the Congress had complained to the poll panel over some remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches
4 months, 1 week ago

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

The Election Commission of India has issued notices to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking their responses to complaints over controversial statements made during the ongoing election campaigns in several states. The BJP filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during a rally, where he allegedly accused the BJP and the RSS …

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Opposition Forum has submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, asking her to sack Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for fanning communal hatred in the State through “provocative” statements. It said the Chief Minister “compromised his oath and affirmation in the name of the Constitution of India” and violated the constitutional provisions by making “provocative” …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
7 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi “made Islamophobic remarks” in 110 out of the 173 speeches he delivered during the recent Lok Sabha election campaign, according to an analysis conducted by the Human Rights Watch. Hate speech “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 electoral campaign frequently used hate speech against Muslims and other minorities,” the global rights body said in a statement. “The …

Shun divisive speeches, Election Commission tells BJP, Congress
10 months ago

Shun divisive speeches, Election Commission tells BJP, Congress

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Wednesday directed the BJP and its star campaigners to refrain from any campaign methods along “religious or communal” lines and not make any speeches and statements which “may divide the society”. In separate letters to BJP President J.P. Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the commission asked them to issue formal notes to the star campaigners …

EC tells BJP, Congress leaders to urge star campaigners to 'be careful in their campaign utterances, maintain decorum'
10 months ago

EC tells BJP, Congress leaders to urge star campaigners to 'be careful in their campaign utterances, maintain decorum'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday directed the Bhartiya Janta Party president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. They cannot afford to be lax in any manner in enforcing discipline and conduct among the cadre in the high stake electoral …

Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches

The Hindu  

Demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi be barred from campaigning for 96 hours and an FIR be lodged against him for his alleged hate speeches, several civil society groups undertook a nationwide joint campaign on May 11, including in Karnataka, with the slogan “Grow a Spine or Resign.” The activists in Bengaluru submitted a memorandum to the office of the …

When other sticks fail to stir the pot
10 months, 2 weeks ago

When other sticks fail to stir the pot

New Indian Express  

Even if the Election Commission lacks the courage or conviction to do it, the time has come for all Indians collectively to say to PM Narendra Modi: “You have gone too far, sir. In harsh and immoderate language, he has embarked upon a fear-mongering offensive, comparing the Congress manifesto to a document of the Muslim League, claiming it will divert …

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj has sent a legal notice to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his controversial remarks during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns. In the notice, Kaleeswaram Raj sought “immediate action against the prime minister, who has been consistently engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric in his election …

Congress files case against Nadda, Amit Malviya over Karnataka BJP’s animated clip
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress files case against Nadda, Amit Malviya over Karnataka BJP’s animated clip

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Sunday filed a first information report against three Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including its chief JP Nadda, and also approached the Election Commission over an animated clip posted by the party’s Karnataka unit on X that showed a caricatured description of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi distributing funds to Muslims, while ignoring Dalits, tribals and Other Backward Classes. …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
11 months ago

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission

The Independent  

The language used by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi – appearing to refer to the country’s Muslim population as “infiltrators” – has sparked outrage among the opposition, who have described it as hate speech and accused the prime minister of dragging India’s democracy into the gutter. Now, the Election Commission of India has sent a notice to Mr Modi’s ruling …

EC starts examining complaints against PM's speech
11 months ago

EC starts examining complaints against PM's speech

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid mounting opposition pressure, the Election Commission is learnt to have started examining complaints against a speech made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan in which he suggested that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims.The Congress and the CPI-M had separately urged the poll panel against Modi's speech …

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024
11 months ago

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024

The Hindu  

Divisive talk It is unfortunate that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has twisted the utterances of his predecessor Dr. Manmohan Singh. Mr. Modi has even gone to the extent to say that the “‘urban Naxal’ ideology of the Congress would even deprive the women of their auspicious mangal sutra”. One really wonders why the Election Commission of India is remaining …

Activists complain to EC and police against BJP MPs for ‘hate speech’
1 year ago

Activists complain to EC and police against BJP MPs for ‘hate speech’

The Hindu  

Alleging that BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s “inflammatory remarks” regarding a recent controversy in Nagarathpete in Bengaluru are exacerbating communal tensions during the Lok Sabha elections, two groups of activists have complained to the Election Commission demanding immediate action against him. “His statements targeting the Muslim community and attempting to create hatred between the Hindu and Muslim community on March 18 …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
1 year ago

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear the Hindu Sena's PIL tomorrow seeking a direction for registration of FIR against those hate speeches on Sanatan Dharma and Shri Ram Temple and Kashi-Mathura disputes, against various leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, A Raja, Swami Prasad Maurya and others. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice …

Want hate speech to stop but can’t put pre-emptive curbs: Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Want hate speech to stop but can’t put pre-emptive curbs: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday maintained that though it wants hate speeches and incitement to violence to stop, it cannot pre-empt people’s right to free speech and assembly by restraining them from holding meetings or processions without first granting them an audience. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta emphasised that the top court was inclined to strengthen …

Supreme Court Directs Authorities To Ensure No Hate Speech Takes Place In Rallies Of BJP MLA T Raja Singh, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Authorities To Ensure No Hate Speech Takes Place In Rallies Of BJP MLA T Raja Singh, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the district magistrates at Yavatmal, Maharashtra and Raipur, Chhattisgarh to take 'appropriate steps' after concerns were raised over potential hate speeches at rallies planned by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Bharatiya Janata Party legislator T Raja Singh later this week. While declining to stop the rallies, the Court directed the District Magistrates to ensure that …

ECI Warns of Suspension, Ban for Politicos Over Hate Speeches
1 year, 5 months ago

ECI Warns of Suspension, Ban for Politicos Over Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India, which set up a monitoring wing to track objectionable speeches, is set to temporarily ban candidates and leaders who indulge in hate speeches in their election campaigns. ECI officials said that no party or candidate shall indulge in an activity that may aggravate existing differences, create mutual hatred, or cause tension between different castes …

KCR, Owaisi and Raja Singh Have Declared Hate Speech Cases
1 year, 5 months ago

KCR, Owaisi and Raja Singh Have Declared Hate Speech Cases

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao is among six MLAs and three MPs from Telangana, who have declared cases related to hate speech, according to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch. In the last five years, 480 candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for Assemblies and Parliament, the ADR found. …

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and affiliated groups were behind most hate speech events against Muslims during the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday. Some 80% of the 255 documented incidents of “hate speech gatherings targeting Muslims” occurred in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and union territories, according to a report from Hindutva Watch. …

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says
1 year, 6 months ago

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says

Al Jazeera  

Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an ‘escalating trend’ of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country. It added that 80 percent of the hate speech events took place in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Abu Asim Azmi, a Muslim legislator from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, told Al Jazeera the …

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'

India TV News  

Karnataka Police has registered a case against Sri Ram Sena founder Pramod Muthalik for 'hate speech' against people of other religions during his visit to Ganapathi pandal at Idgah Maidan near Chennamma Circle in Hubli. Muthalik gave 'hate speech' at Idgah Maidan Muthalik is accused of giving a hate speech at the Idgah ground during the Ganesh idol immersion procession. …

DC Edit | What judicial wisdom has to advise on hate speech
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | What judicial wisdom has to advise on hate speech

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court’s unequivocal stand against hate speech and its directive to the government apparatus that attempts to spread hatred would not be tolerated irrespective of the faith of the perpetrator or the victim is a forceful intervention by the judiciary in a matter of great concern and critical importance to the survival of the republic. The court’s response came …

Treat hate speeches against any religion alike: Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Treat hate speeches against any religion alike: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said hate speeches made against any religion needs to be “treated alike” and “dealt with as per law”, expressing hope that all states and Union territories are following the guidelines laid down in its 2018 judgment in the Tehseen Poonawala case. Supreme Court Read here: Investigate if murders of 4 rationalists linked: Supreme Court to …

’Blatant hate speeches’: SC asks govt to tackle ’problem’ in wake of Nuh clashes
1 year, 7 months ago

’Blatant hate speeches’: SC asks govt to tackle ’problem’ in wake of Nuh clashes

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday rapped the Indian government and asked the latter to form a committee to look into hate speeches all across the country. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea over alleged “blatant hate speeches” calling for killing members of a particular community and their social and economic boycott at rallies in different states, including …

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said that police need to be sensitised about hate speech crimes and observed that while the definition of what constitutes hate speech is complex, there is a bigger problem of execution at the ground level. The court also sought the assistance of the Centre and states in this regard and posted a bunch of petitions …

Stop hate speech, violence at Nuh protests, says SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Stop hate speech, violence at Nuh protests, says SC

Live Mint  

There should be no hate speech or violence at a series of protests planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Delhi and the national capital region to protest against the sectarian violence over the past few days in Haryana’s Nuh district, the Supreme Court told the Centre, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on Wednesday. “We hope and trust that the …

Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A Special Bench of the Supreme Court did not stay “demonstrations” by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal in the Delhi-NCR region on Wednesday. The Bench, headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, restricted itself to passing an “omnibus” order urging the Centre and the police to take steps to prevent instances of any violence and hate speech at the …

Amid communal tension in Uttarakhand, civil society bodies write to President
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid communal tension in Uttarakhand, civil society bodies write to President

The Hindu  

Amid communal tensions flaring up in Uttarakhand, a group of over 200 social justice organisations and NGOs on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, condemning the role of the government in the “hate-filled” campaign under way in the State and seeking immediate action to protect lives and properties. The State has been seeing communal tensions for the last few weeks, …

What action has been taken on hate speech incidents, PUCL asks Maharashtra DGP
1 year, 10 months ago

What action has been taken on hate speech incidents, PUCL asks Maharashtra DGP

The Hindu  

The People’s Union for Civil Liberties on Monday wrote a letter to the Director General of Police of Maharashtra, Rajnish Seth, asking what action has been taken on incidents of hate speech arising out of the rallies, pursuant to orders by the Supreme Court directing a case of promoting enmity between religious groups should be registered. The letter states, “Overwhelming …

States told to act on hate speeches
1 year, 10 months ago

States told to act on hate speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and union territories to register cases against those making hate speeches even without any complaint, terming these speeches as a "serious offence" capable of affecting the secular fabric of the country. When two separate counsels appearing for different parties tried to seek the attention of the court to frequent hate …

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC
1 year, 10 months ago

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday requested the Election Commission to bar Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from campaigning for the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka for their alleged statements against the minority community. Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC A delegation of Congress leaders, including Abhishek Singhvi, …

Criminal complaint lodged against Amit Shah in Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

Criminal complaint lodged against Amit Shah in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A criminal complaint was lodged against Union Home Minister Amit Shah by the Congress leaders at High Grounds police station in Bengaluru on Thursday. Shivakumar alleged that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a speech which lasted for an hour and it aimed at tarnishing the image of Indian National Congress by levelling false and unfounded allegations. Continuing, …

Karnataka Election 2023: Complaint against Amit Shah for his 'riots if Congress comes to power' remark
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: Complaint against Amit Shah for his 'riots if Congress comes to power' remark

Firstpost  

“Home Minister Amit Shah is obligated to uphold the law. Sadly, he himself is violating the law committing serious offences under the IPC and Representation of People’s Act by making false and misleading statements against the Congress and creating division and enmity,” a Congress leader said Ahead of Assembly elections in Karnataka, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Dr Parmeshwar and …

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns

News 18  

A police complaint was lodged on Thursday by Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Dr Parmeshwar, and DK Shivakumar, the Chief of Karnataka Congress, against several BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as stated in the copy of the complaint. The complaint, submitted at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru, accused Amit Shah of delivering inflammatory remarks, inciting …

Congress seeks FIRs against Amit Shah for false claims, riots remark
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress seeks FIRs against Amit Shah for false claims, riots remark

The Hindu  

Congress leaders petitioned the police against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly saying that ‘if the Indian National Congress wins the upcoming elections, then the entire state of Karnataka will be afflicted with communal riots’, and thereby attempting to disrupt communal harmony in the State. They alleged that BJP leaders made ‘deliberate false statements, threatening electors to vote in …

Congress to complain to EC about Amit Shah remark on riots in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress to complain to EC about Amit Shah remark on riots in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Strongly objecting to Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks that Karnataka will be afflicted with riots if the principal Opposition parties come to power in the State, the Congress on Wednesday called it a “brazenly intimidatory statement” and said it would raise it with the Election Commission of India. Addressing an election rally in Karnataka’s Belagavi district on Tuesday, Mr. Shah …

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