‘Our ancestors did jihad against British, yours wrote love letters’: Owaisi attacks Fadnavis over ‘vote jihad ’ remark
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‘Our ancestors did jihad against British, yours wrote love letters’: Owaisi attacks Fadnavis over ‘vote jihad ’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday attacked Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis over his ‘vote jihad’ remarks, saying that the BJP leader's ideological ancestors wrote ‘love letters’ to the British instead of fighting them. Earlier on Saturday, Fadnavis had claimed that ‘vote jihad’ had started in poll-bound Maharashtra, which should be countered by a ‘dharma yuddha’ of votes. He said, “While Fadnavis talks about jihad, his hero was writing ‘love letters’ to the British, whereas our freedom fighters did not negotiate with foreign rulers.” “We gave the method of fighting against the British. Fadnavis, whose ancestors were writing love letters to the British, will teach us jihad?” he added in a veiled attack on Hindutva ideologues revered by the BJP.

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Use of phrases like ‘vote jihad’ in Maharashtra polls under ECI scanner, says official
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Use of phrases like ‘vote jihad’ in Maharashtra polls under ECI scanner, says official

Hindustan Times  

The use of controversial phrases like “vote jihad” during the assembly election campaign in Maharashtra is under the Election Commission of India scanner, a poll official told the news agency PTI on Wednesday. The Election Commission of India Maharashtra's additional chief electoral officer Dr Kiran Kulkarni said that the use of such terms during the election campaign has serious repercussions. …

Atul Limaye: RSS strategist who enabled the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to pull off a historic victory in Maharashtra
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Atul Limaye: RSS strategist who enabled the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to pull off a historic victory in Maharashtra

Op India  

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Maharashtra polls: ‘Vote jihad’ battle intensifies as campaign nears end
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: ‘Vote jihad’ battle intensifies as campaign nears end

Hindustan Times  

The Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday accused Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of giving a religious colour to the upcoming assembly polls by raking up ‘vote jihad’ for the sake of votes. Earlier on Friday, BJP leader and home minister Devendra Fadnavis had called for a ‘dharma-yudh of votes’ to …

Pawar accuses Fadnavis of coining ‘vote jihad’ to polarise Assembly poll
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Pawar accuses Fadnavis of coining ‘vote jihad’ to polarise Assembly poll

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday accused BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis of giving religious colour to the state Assembly election by talking about “vote jihad”. In his election rally a day before, Mr. Fadnavis played a video clip of All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Maulana Sajad Nomani appealing to people to carry out “vote jihad”. The BJP …

Won't allow 'vote jihad' in Maharashtra polls: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane
1 month, 1 week ago

Won't allow 'vote jihad' in Maharashtra polls: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

New Indian Express  

KANKAVLI: Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has said he will ensure "vote jihad" does not happen in the upcoming state assembly polls and maintained he was not afraid of the multiple FIRs about hate speeches registered against him. The BJP leader claimed "vote jihad" happened during the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year. "We will ensure this vote jihad …

Fadnavis vs Owaisi showdown in poll-bound Maharashtra – ’even dogs won’t pee on Aurangzeb’s identity…,’ says Dy CM
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Fadnavis vs Owaisi showdown in poll-bound Maharashtra – ’even dogs won’t pee on Aurangzeb’s identity…,’ says Dy CM

Live Mint  

The war of words between Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Devendra Fadnavis and AIMIM chief, Asaduddin Owaisi is getting murkier as political temperature heats up in poll-bound Maharashtra. Fadnavis, who is also Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, is heard invoking Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1658 until his death in 1707, in his speech. Fadnavis said The Deputy CM's …

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis brings up ‘vote jihad’, ‘dharma yudh’ in Versova
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis brings up ‘vote jihad’, ‘dharma yudh’ in Versova

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Soon after returning from Nagpur on Monday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis campaigned for Mahayuti candidates Bharti Latkar and Vidya Thakur from Versova and Goregaon constituencies respectively, where he underlined BJP’s Hindutva stand. Nov 10, 2024: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed a public rally in Andheri West, Mumbai, as part of the election campaign for Vidya Thakur, …

Our ancestors did jihad against British, yours wrote love letters: Owaisi to Fadnavis
1 month, 1 week ago

Our ancestors did jihad against British, yours wrote love letters: Owaisi to Fadnavis

Deccan Chronicle  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has targeted Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis over his "vote jihad" remarks, claiming the BJP leader's ancestors wrote "love letters" to Britishers instead of fighting against them. During a public meeting here on Sunday, Owaisi also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Ek Hai to Safe Hai" slogan goes against the diversity ethos.Fadnavis on Saturday claimed …

Devendra Fadnavis vs Asaduddin Owaisi: ‘Descendants of Razakars’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis vs Asaduddin Owaisi: ‘Descendants of Razakars’

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi "descendant of Razakars". The attack came a day after the Hyderabad MP took a jibe at the Maharashtra deputy chief minister, saying "our ancestors" waged jihad against the British Raj when "yours" were writing love letters to them. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with BJP leader Navneet Rana …

‘Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours…’: Owaisi to Fadnavis as Maharashtra election looms
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours…’: Owaisi to Fadnavis as Maharashtra election looms

Live Mint  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has targeted Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his ‘vote jihad’ remarks, claiming the Bharatiya Janata Party leader's idelogical ancestors wrote ‘love letters’ to the Britishers instead of fighting against them during the freedom movement. Speaking during a public meeting at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday, Hyderabad Member of Parlaiment Owaisi also alleged that Prime Minister …

Maharashtra Polls: Fadnavis Calls For 'Dharma-Yuddha' Against 'Vote Jihad', Says 'This Election Is For Crushing...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Fadnavis Calls For 'Dharma-Yuddha' Against 'Vote Jihad', Says 'This Election Is For Crushing...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Addressing a poll rally in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that "Vote Jihad" should be countered by "Dharma-yuddha" of votes. In an apparent reference to Shiv Sena chief and former BJP ally Uddhav Thackeray, Fadnavis stated that people have begun calling late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who gave the …

Does BJP use same language when PM visits Arab nations: Owaisi on ‘vote jihad'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Does BJP use same language when PM visits Arab nations: Owaisi on ‘vote jihad'

Deccan Chronicle  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday slammed the BJP over its leaders' “vote jihad” remark and asked if they use the same language when the prime minister visits Arab countries. Asked about the allegations that some NGOs in Maharashtra are working to propagate ‘vote jihad', Owaisi said anyone can campaign in an election by abiding by the law. …

Now Fadnavis cites Dhule example for his own version of 'batenge toh katenge'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Now Fadnavis cites Dhule example for his own version of 'batenge toh katenge'

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that a "vote Jihad" was underway in the state and an example of that was seen in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing an election rally in Maharashtra's Dhule on Friday, Fadnavis said, "A vote Jihad has begun in the state now. Citing an example of the alleged "vote Jihad", Fadnavis said that the …

'Vote jihad' in Maharashtra? Over 180 'NGOs' work to enrol Muslim voters, polarise them under the pretext of creating voter awareness
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Vote jihad' in Maharashtra? Over 180 'NGOs' work to enrol Muslim voters, polarise them under the pretext of creating voter awareness

Op India  

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BJP to push hardline Hindutva agenda ahead of Maharashtra polls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP to push hardline Hindutva agenda ahead of Maharashtra polls

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After a poor showing in the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party has seemingly adopted a hardline Hindutva agenda ahead of the assembly elections. With about two months to go before the assembly polls in October, BJP leaders have also been vocal about conspiracies like “land jihad”, “love jihad”, and waqf land-related cases. This happened in …

Yogi Adityanath attacks SP leader's ‘vote jihad’ remark in UP's Farrukhabad: ‘Conspiracy to…’
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Yogi Adityanath attacks SP leader's ‘vote jihad’ remark in UP's Farrukhabad: ‘Conspiracy to…’

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that those who talk about 'jihad' are tarnishing democracy and they should remember that India is the land of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. His remarks came days after Samajwadi Party leader Maria Alam, the niece of senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, called for "vote jihad" in favour of Naval Kishore …

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

Al Jazeera  

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Uttarakhand polls: ‘Love Jihad’ crackdown, Char Dham expansion in BJP manifesto
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand polls: ‘Love Jihad’ crackdown, Char Dham expansion in BJP manifesto

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its manifesto for the Uttarakhand Assembly polls. The saffron party's ‘Drishti Patra’ was released by union minister Nitin Gadkari in Dehradun, news agency ANI reported. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari along with Union Minister & BJP's Uttarakhand election in-charge Pralhad Joshi, former union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, MP Tirath Singh Rawat, Uttarakhand BJP President Madan …

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