Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court
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Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A plea seeking to restrain the organisation of a 'Dharam Sansad' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was mentioned for urgent hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that a call was issued for the "genocide of Muslims". A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar told lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, to file an e-mail seeking urgent listing of the plea. Seeking an urgent listing, Bhushan said an open call for the genocide of Muslims had been made and the plea needed a hearing as the ‘Dharam Sansad’ would be commencing on Tuesday. The ‘Dharam Sansad’‘ is proposed to be held from Tuesday to Saturday at the Shiv-Shakti temple complex in Ghaziabad’s Dasna.

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Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to take steps to prevent the 'Dharam Sansad' which is being organised between December 17 to 21 at Ghaziabad by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community. At the same time, …

Petition in Supreme Court against Yati Narsinghanand's planned ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Petition in Supreme Court against Yati Narsinghanand's planned ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

A plea seeking to restrain the organisation of a 'Dharam Sansad' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was mentioned for urgent hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that a call was issued for the "genocide of Muslims". The contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh administration and police was filed by various petitioners, including former civil servants and activists, and pointed out …

Activists move Supreme Court over U.P. dharam sansad ads
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Activists move Supreme Court over U.P. dharam sansad ads

The Hindu  

Senior bureaucrats and activists on Monday urgently moved the Supreme Court seeking contempt action against the Ghaziabad district administration and the U.P. State police for allowing a Dharam Sansad of which Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for an urgent listing of the case, advocates Prashant Bhushan and Cheryl d’ Souza said the lapse …

Yati Narsinghanand Leads 10-Day Ritual for 'Destruction of Islamic Jihadis' In Haridwar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yati Narsinghanand Leads 10-Day Ritual for 'Destruction of Islamic Jihadis' In Haridwar

ABP News  

Seers in Haridwar initiated a Mahayagya on Thursday at the Bhairav Ghat of Shri Panchdashanam Juna Akhara, seeking the "destruction of Islamic Jihadis". The ritual dedicated to 'Mother Goddes Bagalamukhi' is being headed by Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, the controversial priest of Dasna Temple and Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara, who is frequently in the news for his inflammatory speeches against Muslims, …

Plea Alleging Attacks Against Christians | Supreme Court Directs State Of Jharkhand To File Verification Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Plea Alleging Attacks Against Christians | Supreme Court Directs State Of Jharkhand To File Verification Report

Live Law  

In a plea seeking directions to stop alleged attacks against Christian priests and Christian institutions across the country, the Supreme Court bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala directed the State of Jharkhand file its verification report regarding the violence alleged in the plea. Earlier, the court had directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs …

Gyanvapi 'Controversial' Remarks Case | Varanasi Court Admits Plea To Register Case Against Akhilesh Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi
2 years, 1 month ago

Gyanvapi 'Controversial' Remarks Case | Varanasi Court Admits Plea To Register Case Against Akhilesh Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi

Live Law  

A Varanasi Court today admitted an application filed under 156 CrPC plea to register criminal cases against Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly making controversial remarks in relation to the Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Temple Dispute.The application under Section 156 CrPC had been filed by advocate Harishankar Pandey, a resident. A Varanasi Court today admitted …

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech
2 years, 2 months ago

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sought urgent listing of the Dharam Sansad Hate Speech matter by the Supreme Court bench comprising CJI UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi. In an earlier hearing on a contempt plea alleging blatant and disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent …

Hate Speech : Supreme Court Gives Liberty To Petitioners To Move Vacation Bench In Relation To Proposed Dharam Sansad Events In June-July
2 years, 7 months ago

Hate Speech : Supreme Court Gives Liberty To Petitioners To Move Vacation Bench In Relation To Proposed Dharam Sansad Events In June-July

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted liberty to the petitioners who have filed a PIL seeking action against alleged hate speeches in Dharam Sansad meets to move the vacation bench with respect to any hate speech in the upcoming Dharam Sansand events in June-July.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Abhay S Oka and JB Pardiwala was hearing. The Supreme Court …

Haridwar Dharma Sansad Case: SC Notice to Uttarakhand Govt on Bail Plea of Hate Speech Accused
2 years, 7 months ago

Haridwar Dharma Sansad Case: SC Notice to Uttarakhand Govt on Bail Plea of Hate Speech Accused

News 18  

The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over the holding of events like Dharam Sansad at various places which allegedly is disturbing communal harmony. The bench observed while seeking a response from the Uttarakhand government on a bail plea filed by an accused concerning the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against Muslims. The notice was issued to …

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt over Jitendra Tyagi's plea challenging rejection of bail by HC
2 years, 7 months ago

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt over Jitendra Tyagi's plea challenging rejection of bail by HC

Firstpost  

Tyagi was arrested on 13 January in a case registered for offences under IPC Section 153A and 298 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Uttarakhand government on a plea of Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, against the High Court order rejecting his bail in connection with the investigation into the hate …

"They Are Spoiling The Whole Atmosphere" : Supreme Court On Haridwar Dharam Sansad While Hearing Jitendra Tyagi's Bail Plea
2 years, 7 months ago

"They Are Spoiling The Whole Atmosphere" : Supreme Court On Haridwar Dharam Sansad While Hearing Jitendra Tyagi's Bail Plea

Live Law  

"They are spoiling the whole atmosphere", the Supreme Court of India remarked on Thursday while hearing plea filed by Jitendra Tyagi alias Vasim Rizvi seeking bail in the case related to alleged hate speech made at the Dharam Sansad held at Haridwar in December 2021. This is something which is spoiling the whole atmosphere" the bench remarked apparently referring to …

SC must take a strong line on hate speech
2 years, 8 months ago

SC must take a strong line on hate speech

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttarakhand government to ensure that the guidelines on hate speech laid down in judgements delivered in 2018 and 2019 are adhered to, the state said a planned Dharam Sansad was unauthorized and detained its organisers. Sucn religious parliaments have become common over recent months, and, contrary to what their name suggests, …

Supreme Court To Hear Army Veteran's Plea For SIT Probe Into Alleged Hate Speech In Dharam Sansad Events
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Army Veteran's Plea For SIT Probe Into Alleged Hate Speech In Dharam Sansad Events

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday considered a petition filed by three retired officers of the Armed Forces seeking probe by a new Special Investigation Team into the alleged hate speeches delivered at the Dharam Sansad religious events organised at Haridwar and Delhi between 17th and 19th December 2021.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and Abhay S Oka posted the petition …

[Dharam Sansad] Jitendra Tyagi's 'Hate' Speech Intended To Wage War, Abused Prophet Muhammad: UK HC Denies Bail
2 years, 9 months ago

[Dharam Sansad] Jitendra Tyagi's 'Hate' Speech Intended To Wage War, Abused Prophet Muhammad: UK HC Denies Bail

Live Law  

While denying bail to Jitendra Tyagi Aka Wasim Rizvi in the Haridwar Dharam Sansad Case, the Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that Tyagi's speech amounted to hate speech that intended to wage war, promoted enmity, and was also derogatory towards Prophet Muhammad. Stressing that Hate Speech has far-reaching consequences, the bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani, refrained from reproducing his speech …

Haridwar hate speech accused Yati Narasinghanand walks out of jail after local court grants bail in all cases
2 years, 10 months ago

Haridwar hate speech accused Yati Narasinghanand walks out of jail after local court grants bail in all cases

Hindustan Times  

Haridwar hate speech primary accused Yati Narasinghanand, who was arrested last month over calls for genocide against religious minorities and other cases, has been released from jail. The Dasna temple priest was granted bail in the hate speech case on February 7, but remained behind bars for other cases slapped against him, including one under section 509 of the Indian …

'Derogatory' Remarks On Muslim Women: Local Court Grants Bail To Yati Narsinghanand
2 years, 10 months ago

'Derogatory' Remarks On Muslim Women: Local Court Grants Bail To Yati Narsinghanand

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand Court today granted bail to Yati Narsinghanand, who heads the powerful Dasna Devi temple in Uttar Pradesh, in a case registered against him for his alleged offensive and derogatory remarks on Muslim women.The Additional District and Sessions Judge Bharat Bhushan Pandey today ordered to release him on bail on his plea moved seeking bail assailing the order of …

2 Hindu bodies seek to intervene as parties in SC in PIL alleging hate speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

2 Hindu bodies seek to intervene as parties in SC in PIL alleging hate speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two Hindu organisations, ‘Hindu Sena' and Hindu Front for Justice, have moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene as parties in a pending plea in which notices have been issued to the Centre and others on allegations of hate speeches made against Muslim communities at Haridwar and New Delhi. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, …

Dharam Sansad Row: RSS' Muslim Wing Condemns Hate Speech Made At Haridwar Event
2 years, 11 months ago

Dharam Sansad Row: RSS' Muslim Wing Condemns Hate Speech Made At Haridwar Event

ABP News  

New Delhi: While Hindu Sena has filed a counter-appeal in the Supreme Court in the Haridwar Hate Speech Case demanding the arrest of Muslim leaders, the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, Muslim wing of RSS has condemned the hate speech made at the Dharam Sansad event in Haridwar. The RSS' Muslim wing on Sunday carried out a public awareness campaign in three …

Dharam Sansad Row: Hindu Sena Intervenes Demanding Arrest Of Muslim Leaders For Hate Speech
2 years, 11 months ago

Dharam Sansad Row: Hindu Sena Intervenes Demanding Arrest Of Muslim Leaders For Hate Speech

ABP News  

The national president of Hindu Sena, Vishnu Gupta, has filed a counter-appeal in the Supreme Court in the Haridwar Hate Speech Case. In his appeal, he says that the speeches at Dharam Sansad were made in response to attacks on Hindu culture and cannot be called "hate speech". Vishnu Gupta has also demanded that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and other …

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches

Live Law  

The National President of Hindu Sena has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in and oppose the PIL which seeks criminal action for hate speech against the speakers at the Dharm Sansad conclave held at Haridwar and Delhi.The intervention application has been filed by Mr Vishnu Gupta in the writ petition filed by journalist Qurban Ali and Senior Advocate …

‘Dharam Sansad’ Case: Uttarakhand Police Pick Up Yati Narasimhanand From Dharna Site In Haridwar
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Dharam Sansad’ Case: Uttarakhand Police Pick Up Yati Narasimhanand From Dharna Site In Haridwar

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday picked up Yati Narsinghanand from his dharna site in Haridwar in connection with the case of alleged hate speeches made against Muslims at the ‘Dharam Sansad’ conclave. Narsinghanand is the controversial priest of Dasna temple in Ghaziabad who had organised the ‘Dharam Sansad’ event in Haridwar from December 17-19, 2021. The ‘Dharam Sansad’ …

Dharma Sansad Case: 5 Accused Identified So Far For Haridwar Hate Speech, Uttarakhand Cops Say
2 years, 11 months ago

Dharma Sansad Case: 5 Accused Identified So Far For Haridwar Hate Speech, Uttarakhand Cops Say

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Uttarakhand Police said on Friday that they have identified five persons so far in the Dharma Sansad case pertaining to alleged hate speeches given in Haridwar. The first arrest in the case was made on Thursday when Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, who was Waseem Rizvi earlier, was picked up by the Uttarakhand Police for allegedly making inciting remarks …

Dharam Sansad: Hate speech accused Wasim Rizvi, Yati Narsinghanand detained by Uttarakhand Police
2 years, 11 months ago

Dharam Sansad: Hate speech accused Wasim Rizvi, Yati Narsinghanand detained by Uttarakhand Police

India Today  

Wasim Rizvi alias Jitendra Tyagi was detained by Uttarakhand Police in Haridwar on Thursday over making objectionable and inflammatory statements against Islam during the ‘Dharam Sansad’ or religious assembly held in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand Police had earlier registered a case against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi. The religious assembly, being referred to as Haridwar "Hate Assembly", sparked …

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt in Haridwar hate speech case
2 years, 11 months ago

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt in Haridwar hate speech case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Uttarakhand government on a public interest litigation filed by a former Patna high court judge and a journalist, demanding stringent action against those involved in making hate speeches at a religious event held in Haridwar last month where some speakers allegedly called for violence against Muslims and Christians. At this, …

Top Indian court intervenes in hate speeches against Muslims
2 years, 11 months ago

Top Indian court intervenes in hate speeches against Muslims

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Wednesday said it will take up a petition seeking prosecution of several saffron-robed Hindu religious leaders for allegedly making highly provocative speeches against Muslims at a closed-door meeting last month. The religious leaders called on Hindus to arm themselves for “a genocide” against Muslims during the meeting in the northern holy town of …

Hate speech | Supreme Court seeks response from Government
2 years, 11 months ago

Hate speech | Supreme Court seeks response from Government

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and the police chiefs of Delhi and Uttarakhand to respond to petitions that people accused of delivering hate speeches at a Dharm Sansad organised in Haridwar have not been arrested yet. The new headline will be: Supreme Court issues notice to MHA, police chiefs of Delhi and Uttarakhand on …

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Central government and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city and Delhi. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana issued notice on the plea filed …

India’s top court intervenes in hate speeches against Muslims
2 years, 11 months ago

India’s top court intervenes in hate speeches against Muslims

Al Jazeera  

The top court issues notice to Uttarakhand state after calls by Hindu religious leaders to take up arms against Muslims during a meeting last month. India’s Supreme Court has issued notice to a northern Himalayan state following a petition that sought to prosecute several Hindu religious leaders for allegedly calling for a “genocide” of Muslims at a closed-door meeting last …

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana issued notice on the plea filed by journalist Qurban Ali …

Haridwar hate speech case: SC notice to Uttarakhand govt, no stay on upcoming events
2 years, 11 months ago

Haridwar hate speech case: SC notice to Uttarakhand govt, no stay on upcoming events

India Today  

The SC has issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government in the Haridwar hate speech case. Provocative and communal speeches were made against minority communities during a three-day "Dharam Sansad" or religious assembly held in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar from December 17 to December 19. At the gathering, Yati Narsinghanand reportedly said that “arming the Hindu brigade with bigger and better weapons” …

SC Notice to Uttarakhand in Dharam Sansad Plea as Petitioners Say Hate Speech Contrary to India's Ethos
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Notice to Uttarakhand in Dharam Sansad Plea as Petitioners Say Hate Speech Contrary to India's Ethos

News 18  

The Supreme Court issued a notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital. https://t.co/jTWnSFX0gK — Live Law January 12, 2022 The petition was filed by journalist Qurban Ali and former Patna High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, has …

Haridwar 'Hate Speech' Case: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Today Seeking Probe
2 years, 11 months ago

Haridwar 'Hate Speech' Case: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Today Seeking Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar 'Dharma Sansad' hate speech case and another similar event held in Delhi. The petition, filed by journalist Qurban Ali and former Patna High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, has sought a direction from the top court for an "independent, credible …

Supreme Court to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech event on January 12
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech event on January 12

The Hindu  

A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana is scheduled on Wednesday to urgently hear a petition seeking the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad. The speeches thus, pose a grave threat not just to the unity and integrity of our country but also endanger …

‘Dharam Sansad’ Hate Speech: Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Independent Probe
3 years ago

‘Dharam Sansad’ Hate Speech: Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Independent Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea seeking an independent inquiry into speeches made during ‘Dharam Sansad’ conclave held in Haridwar where speakers allegedly made statements inciting violence against the minority community. The SC Bench assured Kapil Sibal that the plea filed by former High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, and journalist Qurban …

Haridwar hate speeches: Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL in Haridwar Dharam Sansad case
3 years ago

Haridwar hate speeches: Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL in Haridwar Dharam Sansad case

Firstpost  

The religious conclave held from 17-19 December 2021, organised by Yati Narasimhanand, saw several religious leaders making controversial and provocative speeches against minority communities The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a PIL seeking action against those who made hate speeches during the recent ‘Dharam Sansad’ held at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V …

Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear plea on hate speeches at Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’
3 years ago

Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear plea on hate speeches at Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a petition seeking the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana assured senior advocate Kapil Sibal that the petition filed by former High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash would be heard without …

BREAKING : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear PIL Seeking Action Against Haridwar Dharm Sansad Anti-Muslim Hate Speeches
3 years ago

BREAKING : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear PIL Seeking Action Against Haridwar Dharm Sansad Anti-Muslim Hate Speeches

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a PIL seeking criminal action with respect to the Haridwar Dharm Sansad conclave where hate speeches and genocidal calls against Muslims were made. The Petitioners have identified the perpetrators as - Yati Narsinghanand Giri Sagar Sindhu Maharaj Dharamdas Maharaj Premanand Maharaj Sadhvi Annapoorna alias Pooja Shakun Pandey Swami Anand Swaroop Ashwani …

Supreme Court agrees to hear Haridwar Dharam Sansad hate speech case
3 years ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear Haridwar Dharam Sansad hate speech case

India TV News  

Highlights SC agrees to hear PIL on alleged hate speeches made at ‘Dharam Sansad’ at Haridwar The event was reportedly organised by controversia self-proclaimed sadhu Yati Narsinghanand Narsinghanand has been named in the FIR lodged in connection with the 'Dharam Sansad' The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking action over alleged hate speeched delivered …

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand named in FIR
3 years ago

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand named in FIR

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday added the names of two more persons in the FIR pertaining to the religious conclave in Haridwar organised between December 17-19, where calls were made for genocide and violence against Muslims. Editorial | Striking fear: On Haridwar hate speech and legal action None of the five accused named so far in the case have been …

‘Seriously perturbed’: Forces’ ex-chiefs write to President, PM Modi on Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches
3 years ago

‘Seriously perturbed’: Forces’ ex-chiefs write to President, PM Modi on Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches

Hindustan Times  

Five former chiefs of staff of the armed forces and more than 100 other prominent citizens have written a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, among others, over “calls for genocide” against Indian Muslims at various events, including the recently held controversial religious event in Haridwar. Referring to …

'Haridwar Hate Speech a Breach of Internal Security': Ex-Defence Officials to PM
3 years ago

'Haridwar Hate Speech a Breach of Internal Security': Ex-Defence Officials to PM

The Quint  

"We are seriously perturbed by the content of speeches made during a 3-day religious conclave called a Dharam Sansad, of Hindu Sadhus and other leaders, held at Haridwar between 17-19 December 2021. There were repeated calls for establishing a Hindu Rashtra and, if required, picking up weapons and killing of India's Muslims in the name of protecting Hinduism," the letter …

Dharam Sansad row: 76 Supreme Court lawyers write to CJI Ramana over calls for 'ethnic cleansing'
3 years ago

Dharam Sansad row: 76 Supreme Court lawyers write to CJI Ramana over calls for 'ethnic cleansing'

India Today  

Seventy-six lawyers of the Supreme Court have written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and sought suo motu cognisance to be taken of the 'hate speech' and calls for 'ethnic cleansing' at two religious events held recently in Delhi and Haridwar. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra shared the letter on Twitter and said, "Urging Supreme Court to pay heed …

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches
3 years ago

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches

India Today  

Two more persons have been booked in connection with hate speeches delivered against Muslims at a Dharam Sansad in Haridwar recently. The names of Swami Dharamdas and Sadhvi Annapurna were added on Saturday in the FIR lodged after available footage of the event was scanned, Haridwar Kotwali SHO Rakinder Singh said on Monday. Extremely provocative speeches inciting violence against Muslims …

Inflammatory speeches a prelude to genocide, says Ashok Gehlot
3 years ago

Inflammatory speeches a prelude to genocide, says Ashok Gehlot

The Hindu  

Taking strong exception to the reluctance of the Uttarakhand police to arrest those who delivered hate speeches at a religious conclave in Haridwar recently, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said wherever a genocide had taken place in the world, there were similar inflammatory speeches made before, on which no action was taken. “The way no action is being …

Haridwar Dharam Sansad: FIR lodged, no arrests made over hate speech | Here's what happened
3 years ago

Haridwar Dharam Sansad: FIR lodged, no arrests made over hate speech | Here's what happened

India Today  

The police in Uttarakhand booked Wasim Rizvi, now Jitendra Narayan Tyagi and others for their alleged hate speeches at a convention in Haridwar. UTTARAKHAND POLICE FILES FIR The Uttarakhand Police's tweet reads: “Taking cognizance of the video that is going viral on social media for spreading hatred by giving provocative speeches against a particular religion, a case has been registered …

Beyond Haridwar Dharam Sansad, a look at recent cases of hate speech
3 years ago

Beyond Haridwar Dharam Sansad, a look at recent cases of hate speech

India Today  

The Uttarakhand police have booked Wasim Rizvi, former UP Shia Central Waqf Board chairman who converted to Hinduism recently, for making hate speech at a Dharam Sansad in Haridwar. In similar cases of alleged provocative speech, cases were lodged under Indian Penal Code Sections 295A, 188, 298 and 34 for outraging religious feelings by insulting a religion or religious beliefs, …

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad' triggers row, TMC leader files complaint over hate speeches
3 years ago

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad' triggers row, TMC leader files complaint over hate speeches

India Today  

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale has filed a complaint against provocative and communal speeches made against minority communities during a three-day "Dharma Sansad" or religious assembly held in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar from December 17 to December 19. Yati Narsinghanand reportedly said that “arming the Hindu brigade with bigger and better weapons” would be the “solution” against the “threat of Muslims.” Videos …

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad': Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech
3 years ago

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad': Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech

India Today  

The Uttarakhand Police has registered a case against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, for making objectionable and inflammatory statements against Islam during the ‘Dharam Sansad’ or religious assembly held in Haridwar. The religious assembly, being referred to as Haridwar "Hate Assembly", sparked a row after videos of Hindu leaders making provocative speeches and inciting violence against minority …

SC verdict on Ayodhya case should be accepted wholeheartedly by everyone: RSS
5 years, 2 months ago

SC verdict on Ayodhya case should be accepted wholeheartedly by everyone: RSS

India TV News  

The impending Supreme Court decision on the Ayodhya case should be accepted wholeheartedly by everyone, the RSS said on Wednesday, stating that it is everybody's responsibility to ensure that harmony is maintained in the country whatever be the judgement. In its tweets, the Hindutva organisation said the issue arising out of the Supreme Court verdict, which is expected before November …

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