Modi’s party told to take down campaign ad targeting Muslims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s party told to take down campaign ad targeting Muslims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It showed Muslims seemingly taking over a Hindu family home in an apparent reference to “infiltration” from Bangladesh, which has been mentioned by the prime minister and his home minister Amit Shah. The Hindu woman of the house, wearing a mangalsutra and a bindi, covers her nose while looking concerned as the man screams: “They are ruining our home.” One of the intruders, wearing a torn brown vest, tells the homeowners: “We have come because of the government you voted for,” in an apparent reference to the state’s ruling alliance of the Congress party and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Mr Modi earlier this month described the opposition alliance as an “infiltrators” alliance and “mafia’s slave”, alleging that it supported Bangladeshi infiltrators at the expense of Jharkhand’s tribal population. This is a threat to tribal society and the country,” Mr Modi said during a rally in Garhwa as he alleged the state government was allowing “infiltrators” to settle in Jharkhand for political gain.

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‘Delicate dance with New Delhi’: Mehbooba Mufti's PDP calls for a conciliatory approach to Jammu and Kashmir
1 month ago

‘Delicate dance with New Delhi’: Mehbooba Mufti's PDP calls for a conciliatory approach to Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

The People's Democratic Party in its monthly newsletter ‘Speak Up’ has said that governing Jammu and Kashmir requires a ‘delicate dance’ with the Centre. Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti addresses party workers during a meeting in Jammu on Sunday “Governing Jammu and Kashmir effectively requires a delicate dance with New Delhi, as acknowledged by the new government,” the newsletter …

Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus
1 month ago

Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus

India Today  

Bangladesh-made Dhakai Jamdani sarees were set on fire by a group of protesters in West Bengal's Kolkata on Sunday mark their anger against the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in the neighbourning country. Hundreds of people joined the different protest rallies organised by Hindu groups in Kolkata, Kanthi, Kakdwip, Sandeshkhali and Purulia, calling for the immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy …

BJP vs Congress as Iltija Mufti's 'Hindutva a disease' remark sparks row
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1 month ago

BJP vs Congress as Iltija Mufti's 'Hindutva a disease' remark sparks row

India Today  

People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti's recent "Hindutva is a disease" remark has sparked a political row with the ruling BJP accusing Mehbooba Mufti's daughter of creating a divide in society and the Congress advocating for mutual respect among religions. Hindutva is a disease that's afflicted millions of Indians & sullied God's name," Iltija Mufti said after a video of …

Jharkhand Election: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Misleading, Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Lodge Complaints
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Misleading, Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Lodge Complaints

ABP News  

Jharkhand Election 2024: The Election Commission of India has directed the Chief Electoral Officer, Jharkhand to take immediate action against a "misleading and malicious" video posted by BJP Jharkhand on social media taking serious note of the complaints from the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Jharkhand Election 2024: Congress Demands ECI Block BJP Jharkhand’s Social Media Accounts, Lodge FIRs Congress …

EC seeks responses from Nadda and Kharge on speeches of Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EC seeks responses from Nadda and Kharge on speeches of Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday sent separate letters to BJP president JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, each asking them to respond to the complaint filed by the other party. Congress alleges election ads violation in Maharashtra The Congress has filed a complaint against the ECI for strategically placing BJP accuses Muslim bodies of vitiating poll atmosphere …

Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate
2 months ago

Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate

India Today  

With less than a month left for the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Opposition over who will be the Chief Ministerial face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, saying that there is infighting as to "who will sit on the driver's seat." Highlighting the five years of political upheaval which witnessed several governments and alliances …

Mehbooba Mufti comes out in defence of Abdullahs amid row over Pakistan defence minister’s remark
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti comes out in defence of Abdullahs amid row over Pakistan defence minister’s remark

Hindustan Times  

In a rare defence of rival National Conference leaders, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti snubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about the NC-Congress alliance “implementing Pakistan’s agenda” in Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif’s statement on the Congress and the NC’s support for Article 370 and 35A had triggered a political row on Thursday, as the …

PM Modi hits campaign trail in Doda, says terrorism breathing its last in J&K
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi hits campaign trail in Doda, says terrorism breathing its last in J&K

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched his campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana assembly elections by addressing a rally in the Doda district, reportedly his first visit there in 42 years, of Jammu region. Addressing the rally in support of BJP candidates, Modi affirmed, "I give you the guarantee of fulfilling all rights to the people of …

Kashmir: PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti booked for violating poll code on voting day in Anantnag
7 months, 1 week ago

Kashmir: PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti booked for violating poll code on voting day in Anantnag

Hindustan Times  

Election authorities in Kashmir have registered an FIR against former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for violating the model code of conduct, officials said on Wednesday. PDP Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha candidate Mehbooba Mufti along with party workers holding a sit-in at Bijbehara in south Kashmir while polling was underway on May 25. The FIR has been registered against …

'INDIA bloc can go to any extent to secure their vote-banks': PM Modi slams opposition in Haryana
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'INDIA bloc can go to any extent to secure their vote-banks': PM Modi slams opposition in Haryana

India TV News  

Ahead of the sixth phase of polling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Bhiwani-Mahendragarh, Haryana, on Thursday. alliance only spreads the politics of communalism, casteism, and dynasty.” PM Modi also highlighted what he termed as the "true face" of Congress, accusing the party of prioritizing vote banks, even supporting the partition of India for electoral gains. alliance …

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to 'fix' Lok Sabha elections
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to 'fix' Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on May 11 accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to "fix" the Lok Sabha elections by "selectively targeting and harassing" her party and its supporters. They have created political ikhwans whom they support fully, the whole government machinery supports them," Ms. Mufti said. The PDP chief asked Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha …

Modi escalates rhetoric against Muslims as India enters third phase of national elections
8 months ago

Modi escalates rhetoric against Muslims as India enters third phase of national elections

LA Times  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows the indelible ink mark on his index finger after casting his vote during the third phase of general elections, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, on Tuesday. In recent campaign rallies, Modi has called Muslims “infiltrators” and said they “have too many children,” referring to a Hindu nationalist trope that Muslims produce more children with the …

‘Mulayam Singh blessed me…’: PM Modi's sharp attack at SP, Congress in UP rally
8 months ago

‘Mulayam Singh blessed me…’: PM Modi's sharp attack at SP, Congress in UP rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other top BJP leaders, conducted multiple roadshows and rallies in Uttar Pradesh today. During his public rally at UP's Etawah, PM Modi attacked the Samajwadi Party and the Congress party, calling them “liars” and “thieves”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Etawah …

‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?
8 months ago

‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence against the community. After Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party attacked her for the use of “jihad” in her speech, she clarified to the press that by “jihad”, Arabic for struggle, she was encouraging Muslim voter participation. ‘Infiltrators’, ‘invaders’, ‘looters’ In a campaign speech …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Farooq, Mehbooba regret PM Modi’s remarks on Muslims
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Farooq, Mehbooba regret PM Modi’s remarks on Muslims

The Hindu  

National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks about Muslims during a poll speech. “In pursuit of their anti-Muslim agenda, the BJP is destroying the social fabric of the majority Hindu community itself, radicalising and criminalising Hindu youth for their power lust,” …

‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election

Al Jazeera  

The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, potentially signalling a shift in his campaign strategy, say analysts. New Delhi, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing accusations of spreading hatred against Muslims after controversial comments on Sunday wherein he equated the community to “infiltrators” and peddled anti-Muslim tropes in the middle of the …

Top Events of the Day: PM Modi to start his Lok Sabha Election campaign from Rudrapur, Bengaluru water crisis and more
9 months, 1 week ago

Top Events of the Day: PM Modi to start his Lok Sabha Election campaign from Rudrapur, Bengaluru water crisis and more

Live Mint  

Top Events of the Day: The day promises a packed schedule with PM Modi's election rallies in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, Amit Shah kickstarting BJP's Karnataka campaign, and Ramdev and Balkrishna summoned over misleading ads. Uttarakhand: PM Modi to address an election rally in Rudrapur- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the BJP's Lok Sabha election campaign in …

Congress moves Election Commission against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress moves Election Commission against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Alleging misuse of state resources for the poll campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Thursday complained to the Election Commission against "Modi Parivaar" and "Modi ki Guarantee" A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid and Supriya Shrinate met the Election Commission and handed over a set of complaints about alleged violations of …

Mehbooba Mufti Re-Elected As Peoples Democratic Party Chief
1 year, 2 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti Re-Elected As Peoples Democratic Party Chief

News 18  

Re-elected president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti virtually launched her party’s campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and exhorted the party cadre to start work right away to strengthen the organisation. Parliament elections are coming and you should get down to work right away,” she said in her address …

Mehbooba Mufti inciting people in J&K with 'false propaganda': BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti inciting people in J&K with 'false propaganda': BJP

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday hit out at former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying she is inciting people by spreading "false propaganda". This came after the PDP chief accused Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration of importing slums into the erstwhile state under the pretext of providing housing to homeless people. Raina slammed Mufti …

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally
1 year, 7 months ago

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally

India TV News  

PM Modi's Rajasthan visit: In view to mark Bharatiya Janata Party's nine years in power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Wednesday. BJP's Maha Jansampark campaign BJP leaders have already held press conferences in several states already to mark Modi’s nine years as Prime Minister. Sharing details of the programme, which …

‘EC should ban PM Modi from campaigning in Karnataka’: CM Gehlot
1 year, 8 months ago

‘EC should ban PM Modi from campaigning in Karnataka’: CM Gehlot

Live Mint  

The Congress on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "Congress shielded terrorism for vote bank" remark and accusing him of making "malicious and false" allegations to vitiate the atmosphere of poll-bound Karnataka. "While we have objections to the entire tone and tenor of the prime minister's speech, in this representation we …

Bommai rules out ‘appeasement’ of Muslims; says Modi’s statement was on taking ‘all communities’ along
1 year, 11 months ago

Bommai rules out ‘appeasement’ of Muslims; says Modi’s statement was on taking ‘all communities’ along

The Hindu  

Ruling out the possibility of the BJP “appeasing” Muslim voters, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent message was to “take all communities along” in nation building. ‘Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas’ is Mr. Modi’s slogan for nation building, he said while clarifying that Mr. Modi’s statement cannot be considered a call for wooing …

Mehbooba backs IFFI jury head’s criticism of ‘The Kashmir Files’
2 years, 1 month ago

Mehbooba backs IFFI jury head’s criticism of ‘The Kashmir Files’

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday backed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s criticism of The Kashmir Files movie at the International Film Festival of India’s closing ceremony. “Finally, someone called out a movie that was nothing but sheer propaganda promoted by the ruling party to demonise Muslims especially Kashmiris and widen the …

Police complaint filed against Mehbooba Mufti over her 'Aryan Khan targeted because of surname' claim
3 years, 2 months ago

Police complaint filed against Mehbooba Mufti over her 'Aryan Khan targeted because of surname' claim

India Today  

A Delhi-based lawyer has filed a complaint with Delhi Police and asked that an FIR be registered against former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over her recent comment on the Aryan Khan case. She said, "Instead of making an example out of a Union minister’s son accused of killing four farmers, central agencies are after a 23-year-old simply …

'Paint Kumbh as super spreader but call Eid crowds as happy gatherings': Congress' anti-India toolkit exposed
3 years, 7 months ago

'Paint Kumbh as super spreader but call Eid crowds as happy gatherings': Congress' anti-India toolkit exposed

Op India  

With toolkits being the talk of the town, a new ‘defame PM Modi’ toolkit by the Congress party has gone viral on social media. The ‘toolkit’ encourages non-party office bearers and supporters of the party to propagate the message using “carefully selected images.” The document specifically instructs Congress workers stating, “Non-party office bearers and supporters can be encouraged to use …

Now, Assam Jatiya Parishad complains against Cong. for advertisement to influence voters
3 years, 9 months ago

Now, Assam Jatiya Parishad complains against Cong. for advertisement to influence voters

The Hindu  

The Assam Jatiya Parishad has accused the Congress of taking a leaf out of the Bharatiya Janata Party playbook to influence voters through an In its complaint to the State’s Chief Electoral Officer, the AJP sought action against the Congress for publishing an AJP’s office secretary Nikhil Bhattacharya said the “ “…ECI should intervene in the matter immediately and stop …

Mehbooba Mufti says not interested in contesting Jammu and Kashmir polls till 'flag, constitution are restored'
4 years, 2 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti says not interested in contesting Jammu and Kashmir polls till 'flag, constitution are restored'

Firstpost  

In her first media interaction in over 14 months, Mufti added that the Gupkar Alliance will make a final decision on whether or not the constituent parties will contest the District Development Councils polls Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said her party and the recently-formed People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration will take a final decision on whether to …

Ankhi Das openly supported BJP on Facebook's internal group, says WSJ report; Congress seeks criminal probe against social media giant
4 years, 4 months ago

Ankhi Das openly supported BJP on Facebook's internal group, says WSJ report; Congress seeks criminal probe against social media giant

Firstpost  

According to the report, messages written by Das showed her praising Narendra Modi as the ‘strongman’ who ended the Congress’ hold in India Facebook’s policy director for India and South and Central Asia, Ankhi Das, posted messages of her support for BJP for several years on an internal group of the company’s employees, detailing efforts to help the party win …

Comment | Hindutva’s extremist Twitterati now target Modi for Muslim appeasement
4 years, 8 months ago

Comment | Hindutva’s extremist Twitterati now target Modi for Muslim appeasement

The Hindu  

The disdain within its own ecosystem for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reject sectarianism in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic suggests that the Hindutva project appears to have outgrown control by individuals or institutions within its fold. The same trend has roughly continued for days — for every five retweets of Mr. Modi’s post, the rebuff got one, …

How pro-Islamist lobby is whitewashing threat by Omar Abdullah of Kashmir breaking away from India by attacking PM Modi
4 years, 11 months ago

How pro-Islamist lobby is whitewashing threat by Omar Abdullah of Kashmir breaking away from India by attacking PM Modi

Op India  

Ever since the abrogation of Article 370, the pro-Islamist lobby has been gunning for Prime Minister Modi with the most despicable lies and propaganda. In the parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Modi hit out at Kashmir politicians like Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti for their threats prior to the abrogation of Article 370. Read: Jammu and Kashmir: NC’s Omar Abdullah and …

Narendra Modi in Nashik: PM picks Ayodhya, Kashmir issues to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra election campaign
5 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Modi in Nashik: PM picks Ayodhya, Kashmir issues to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra election campaign

Firstpost  

Without naming Rahul Gandhi, Modi said the Congress leaders are making comments which are being used by other countries and terror outfits against India. Kashmir suffered due to Congress’ wrong policies, says PM On the decision of revoking provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said this was the wish of 130 crore Indians. But every one knows …

Hidden within Narendra Modi's masterclass to first-time MPs is a strong critique of the state of India's media
5 years, 7 months ago

Hidden within Narendra Modi's masterclass to first-time MPs is a strong critique of the state of India's media

Firstpost  

Modi himself provided an interesting window to his thoughts while addressing over 300 BJP MPs, many of them first-timers, at Parliament’s Central Hall on Saturday evening. What emerged during the address has been lauded in many quarters as “statesmanlike”, “inclusive” and “empowering” but a key takeaway from the address was the prime minister’s inherent distrust of the media. What emerged …

Modi government 2.0: PM urges BJP leaders, allies to win faith of minorities as part of endeavour for 'sabka vishwas'
5 years, 7 months ago

Modi government 2.0: PM urges BJP leaders, allies to win faith of minorities as part of endeavour for 'sabka vishwas'

Firstpost  

At the NDA meeting at the Parliament Central Hall, Narendra Modi urged BJP leaders and allies to work on getting rid of fear and distrust among minorities and make no distinction among castes and communities. For the first time since Independence, a party, the BJP — which has a very comfortable majority of 303 in the 543-member Lok Sabha — …

Election Tracker LIVE: Owaisi Slams Maneka for 'Communal' Remark, Says Vote is Not Feudal Salami
5 years, 8 months ago

Election Tracker LIVE: Owaisi Slams Maneka for 'Communal' Remark, Says Vote is Not Feudal Salami

News 18  

Election Tracker LIVE: Raking up the recent violence and tit-for-tat murders in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned why “fake” Liberals and “outdated” Communists were silent over political murders. Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘megalomaniac’, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that Congress manifesto is kaam ki baat and not a telecast of thoughts by a man obsessed with power. The …

'BJP ko diya har vote, Modi ko jaaega,' prime minister makes campaign nearly 'presidential' with strong personal pitch
5 years, 9 months ago

'BJP ko diya har vote, Modi ko jaaega,' prime minister makes campaign nearly 'presidential' with strong personal pitch

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first political address post the announcement of the Lok Saha election dates, made it clear that BJP is still riding on the ‘Modi wave’ and the upcoming General Election is going to be majorly about him and his leadership as far as the saffron party is concerned. Modi kickstarted his election campaign on Thursday …

Congress Turns 'Munna Bhai' This Poll Season, But Isn't Ready to Spare Hugs Without a 'Boast'
5 years, 9 months ago

Congress Turns 'Munna Bhai' This Poll Season, But Isn't Ready to Spare Hugs Without a 'Boast'

News 18  

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the #MainBhiChowkidar campaign on Saturday, it became a source of a fresh political tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress. “It’s great to see that Modi is still in touch with his buddies,” the Congress said with the images of the tweets attached. https://t.co/fOAqoP0V0W— BJP March 16, 2019 The saffron …

Propaganda against Muslims has gained legitimacy under BJP
5 years, 10 months ago

Propaganda against Muslims has gained legitimacy under BJP

Firstpost  

The fact of the matter is that Hindus are recipients of the biggest appeasement. Cut to Adilabad on November 28, when BJP national president Amit Shah lashed out against KCR administration’s minority appeasement in Telangana. In 2017, though Yogi Adityanath gave 100 per cent subsidy for the Mansarovar Yatra, the BJP accused Muslims of getting Haj subsidy, which, in reality, …

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