Rajasthan BJP minister Dhan Singh Rawat booked for seeking 'Hindu votes' after campaign video goes viral on social media
6 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan BJP minister Dhan Singh Rawat booked for seeking 'Hindu votes' after campaign video goes viral on social media

Firstpost  

At the public meeting in Banswara district on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator had claimed that his party was a “protector” of the “sanatan sanskriti” ’ of India and termed the Congress a “party of Muslims”. A video has gone viral on social media in which Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Dhan Singh Rawat can be seen as purportedly saying, “If Muslims can vote unitedly for Congress, then all Hindus can also unite and go with the BJP and make it win with a thumping majority.” At the public meeting in Banswara district on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator had claimed that his party was a “protector” of the “sanatan sanskriti” ’ of India and termed the Congress a “party of Muslims”. A case has been registered against Rawat at Banswara Kotwali police station on Monday under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Circle Officer Ghanshyam Sharma told PTI. Days after Rawat’s purported comments drew criticism, state BJP president Madan Lal Saini clarified that the party does not discriminate on the basis of caste and religion.

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Communal, Abusive, Sexist—The Unofficial Ticket to Political Success
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Communal, Abusive, Sexist—The Unofficial Ticket to Political Success

The Quint  

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Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Speaking to journalists after chairing a CPI State secretariat meeting here on Friday, Mr. Govindan said the Bharatiya Janata Party, an RSS offshoot, drew ideological inspiration from the Manusmriti. Mr. Govindan said that during the previous Lok Sabha election campaign, the BJP aspired to get up to 430 seats in the Lok Sabha …

Mayawati accuses Congress, SP of exploiting Sambhal violence
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Mayawati accuses Congress, SP of exploiting Sambhal violence

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Saturday accused the Congress and the Samajwadi Party of exploiting the issue of violence in U.P.’s Sambhal for political gain, particularly to appease the Muslim vote bank. During a press conference in Lucknow, Mayawati asserted that these parties had remained silent on atrocities faced by Dalits and Hindus, including those in Bangladesh, and were …

Congress Silent On Plight Of Dalits In Bangladesh, Shouting 'Sambhal-Sambhal' Only For Muslim Votes: Mayawati
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Congress Silent On Plight Of Dalits In Bangladesh, Shouting 'Sambhal-Sambhal' Only For Muslim Votes: Mayawati

ABP News  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati hit out at the Congress on Saturday, accusing the party of remaining silent on the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. According to a report by news agency PTI, Mayawati alleged that the Congress' "mistake" during Partition left Dalits in the neighbouring country vulnerable and urged the central government to take steps to bring them back …

Followers of Sanatan Dharma will respond to those disrespecting it: Pawan Kalyan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Followers of Sanatan Dharma will respond to those disrespecting it: Pawan Kalyan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandrapur: Jana Sena Party head and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said on Sunday that the followers of Sanatan Dharma would respond to those disrespecting it, and called Chhatrapati Shivaji and Bal Thackeray the inspiration behind his outfit. Hailing the legendary Maratha king Shivaji and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, he said they united people. My party was …

EC seeks responses from Nadda and Kharge on speeches of Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 4 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 …

Maharashtra Election 2024 BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik Apologises for Controversial Remarks on Ladki Bahin Yojana Beneficiaries Congress MVA
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Maharashtra Election 2024 BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik Apologises for Controversial Remarks on Ladki Bahin Yojana Beneficiaries Congress MVA

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP Rajya Sabha member Dhananjay Mahadik sparked intense backlash over his controversial remarks regarding the Mahayuti’s Ladki Bahin Yojana when he suggested that women receiving financial aid of Rs 1,500 under the scheme would have their assistance discontinued if they were seen attending opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi rallies. Mahadik’s comments came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised …

Why Donald Trump wants Hindu votes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Donald Trump wants Hindu votes

India Today  

As opposition continued to target the BJP over Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan 'Batenge toh katenge', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave a new pitch in Jharkhand saying 'Ek rahoge toh safe rahoge'. Accusing the Congress of pitting one caste against another, PM Modi in an election rally in Gumla asked people to stay united. In a …

Prashant Kishor Warns Against Caste and Ration in Bihar By-Elections
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Prashant Kishor Warns Against Caste and Ration in Bihar By-Elections

New Indian Express  

Political strategist Prashant Kishor urges Bihar voters not to vote based on caste or ration. He argues that the central government's neglect of the state's interests has led to a chronic trend of voting along these lines. Kishor urges voters to choose candidates who would work towards a better future for Bihar's youth.

Fresh infighting in Mahayuti as BJP leaders accuse minister Sattar of facilitating fake voters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh infighting in Mahayuti as BJP leaders accuse minister Sattar of facilitating fake voters

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Minorities development minister and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader, Abdul Sattar, is facing allegations of facilitating bogus registration of voters for electoral benefit. Minorities development minister and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader, Abdul Sattar Idris Multani, head of the state minority cell of BJP and Suresh Bankar, secretary, state BJP, have made a complaint to collector of Chhatrapati Sambhaji …

Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry
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Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry

New Indian Express  

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Rajasthan CM campaigns in several States for BJP, draws flak from Congress
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Rajasthan CM campaigns in several States for BJP, draws flak from Congress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has deployed Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for campaigning in other States extensively after the two-phase polling in the State ended on April 26. His ‘absence’ from Rajasthan has drawn flak from the Opposition, with veteran Congress leader and former CM Ashok Gehlot saying the Chief Minister should stop his “India tour” going on for …

‘BJP will emerge as largest party in South India’: Amit Shah’s retort to Opposition’s ‘Dakshin mein BJP saaf’ remark
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‘BJP will emerge as largest party in South India’: Amit Shah’s retort to Opposition’s ‘Dakshin mein BJP saaf’ remark

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party will emerge as the largest party in all five states of South India on June 4, the day scheduled for the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. His remark came in response to the opposition INDIA bloc's "Dakshin mein BJP saaf aur Uttar mein …

Congress files case against Nadda, Amit Malviya over Karnataka BJP’s animated clip
8 months, 1 week 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. …

Kerala: BJP’s lone Muslim pick defends Modi’s Rajasthan speech
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: BJP’s lone Muslim pick defends Modi’s Rajasthan speech

New Indian Express  

MALAPPURAM: NDA Malappuram candidate M Abdul Salam, the lone Muslim candidate from the BJP in fray, defended the party’s decision to expel BJP’s Minority Morcha Bikaner district president Usman Ghani, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks at an election rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara last week that snowballed into a controversy. As for Modi’s speech, Salam said it was an …

PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization: Pinarayi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization: Pinarayi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that that the Lok Sabha elections is crucial to protect the Constitution and its core values like secularism, democracy, freedom, and national unity. He expressed concerns that these values are under threat from the NDA government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Vijayan, while addressing a press conference …

Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism
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Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism

New Indian Express  

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

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi
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BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of promoting hatred in the country. Resuming his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ after a break for two days in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Mr. Gandhi said that “BJP and RSS are sowing seeds of hatred and disharmony, whereas we have opened the shop of love”. The …

Caste, religious politics not healthy sign for democracy: Sachin Pilot on PM Modi's Gujjar community remark
1 year, 1 month ago

Caste, religious politics not healthy sign for democracy: Sachin Pilot on PM Modi's Gujjar community remark

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot has said that efforts should be made to bring everyone together. I think caste politics or religious politics is not a healthy sign for a democracy, while responding to PM Modi's remark on him and Gujjar community. Addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan's Rajsamand, PM Modi …

Vying for the tribal vote in Rajasthan amid a changing idea of tribal identity
1 year, 1 month ago

Vying for the tribal vote in Rajasthan amid a changing idea of tribal identity

The Hindu  

Like all the other residents of Kharni Tokri, a small village deep inside the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kishanlal Bhil has lived in the forest all his life. Changing identity Tribal identity in Rajasthan is increasingly detaching itself from the last decade’s focus on forest rights. Instead, both the Congress and the BJP are hoping to court the State’s tribal youth …

People in Rajasthan will reject BJP’s politics of polarisation: Jairam Ramesh
1 year, 2 months ago

People in Rajasthan will reject BJP’s politics of polarisation: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the people in Rajasthan would reject the BJP’s “politics of polarisation” in the upcoming Assembly election and support the ruling Congress, which was seeking a mandate based on the State government’s performance during the last five years. Mr. Ramesh said at a press conference here that the BJP, which was devoid of issues, …

Rajasthan elections: BJP begins outreach with focus on women and religious leaders
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan elections: BJP begins outreach with focus on women and religious leaders

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is planning a massive outreach programme to take the central government’s welfare schemes to the common people, with a special focus on women and religious leaders, ahead of the November 25 assembly elections. In the 2018 assembly elections, the BJP won 73 seats out of the 200-member house According to BJP election management committee convener Narayan …

Rajasthan elections: BJP begins outreach amid brewing dissent
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan elections: BJP begins outreach amid brewing dissent

Hindustan Times  

After declaration of candidates for the assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has been facing protests on seats like Chittorgrah, Sanganer and Sanchore, and the party leadership is behind the scenes to quell the dissent, people aware of the matter said. Another party leader not wishing to be named said given the continuing protests on the Chittorgarh, Sanganer and Sanchore …

Rajasthan Election 2023 BJP Protests Not Rebellion Rajendra Rathore Brushes Off Impact
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan Election 2023 BJP Protests Not Rebellion Rajendra Rathore Brushes Off Impact

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly BJP leader Rajendra Rathore on Thursday dismissed "rumours" of a rebellion within the party over the distribution of tickets for the upcoming state polls. The unease within the BJP prompted the party’s Rajasthan election in-charge Pralhad Joshi to rush to Jaipur to quell the anger of the leaders. Terming the protests an "internal matter …

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket

News 18  

A day after the BJP announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly polls, at least five disappointed ticket aspirants — or their supporters — on Tuesday protested against the party. Supporters of former BJP MLA from Jhotwara constituency Rajpal Singh Shekhawat protested against the candidature of BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore from the seat. After being …

BJP trying to distract people by triggering controversies through its MPs: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP trying to distract people by triggering controversies through its MPs: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to distract people from the idea of caste census by triggering controversies through its MPs Ramesh Bidhuri and Nishikant Dubey. While speaking at a conclave in the national capital, the Congress leader said that the BJP wins elections by distracting and not allowing us to construct our …

Sanatana Dharma targeted for votes: BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanatana Dharma targeted for votes: BJP

The Hindu  

BJP president J.P. Nadda on September 12 led a fresh charge against the INDIA bloc parties, alleging that these parties were targeting “Sanatana Dharma” as part of their vote-bank politics. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad in turn termed “shameful” Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray’s apprehension of a “Godhra-like incident” during the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for …

BJP fires fresh salvo at Opposition over Sanatana Dharma row
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP fires fresh salvo at Opposition over Sanatana Dharma row

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday accused the INDIA bloc of having a hidden agenda to attack Sanatan Dharma for its vote bank politics as it questioned the "silence" of Opposition leaders amid frequent critical remarks by DMK leaders about the faith. Firing a fresh salvo at the Opposition over the issue, BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad targeted …

‘We respect all religions, but every party has freedom’: Congress on Sanatan row
1 year, 4 months ago

‘We respect all religions, but every party has freedom’: Congress on Sanatan row

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising row over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s “eradicate Sanatan Dharma” remark, the Congress on Monday said that respecting all religions is its ideology, but every political party has the freedom to express their views. But you have to understand every political party has the freedom to tell their views….We are respecting everybody’s …

Rajasthan Elections 2023 Rajnath Singh Flags Off BJP's 'Parivartan Sankalp Yatra' From Jaisalmer
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan Elections 2023 Rajnath Singh Flags Off BJP's 'Parivartan Sankalp Yatra' From Jaisalmer

ABP News  

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday cornered the ruling Congress party in Rajasthan over the issue of 'Santana Dharma' remark by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. Addressing a public rally at 'Parivartan Sankalp Yatra' which he flagged off from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, the BJP leader said, "They are attacking Sanatana Dharma. #WATCH | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: On Tamil Nadu Minister …

‘DMK, Congress insulting Sanatan Dharma for vote bank’: Amit Shah in Rajasthan
1 year, 4 months ago

‘DMK, Congress insulting Sanatan Dharma for vote bank’: Amit Shah in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday hit out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Congress over Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma and accused them of insulting India’s culture and history for their vote bank and appeasement politics. for their vote bank and appeasement politics, they are talking of ending Sanatan Dharma and …

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for the state assembly poll.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exchanges greetings with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot during a …

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for the state assembly poll. 1 / 5 Congress …

‘We are political untouchables for them’: AIMIM leader on not receiving invitation to Opposition meet
1 year, 5 months ago

‘We are political untouchables for them’: AIMIM leader on not receiving invitation to Opposition meet

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen National Spokesperson Waris Pathan lashed out on Opposition parties, who met in Bengaluru to take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 national elections, for not inviting AIMIM saying that they were “political untouchables” for the 26 like-minded parties. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi He said, “They did not call us, we are political …

'Aren't we Hindus?' Ashok Gehlot's new jibe at BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

'Aren't we Hindus?' Ashok Gehlot's new jibe at BJP

India TV News  

Rajasthan: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot while hitting out at the BJP said aren't people who don't vote for the saffron party not Hindus, accusing it for linking the voting preference of people with Hinduism. Alleging that a BJP government will stop the schemes run by the current government in Rajasthan, Gehlot said, "I would like to tell the youth, …

'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters
1 year, 8 months ago

'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP and RSS of attacking democracy and spreading hatred and violence in the country. Expressing confidence about the Congress coming to power, Gandhi said the party government's first cabinet meeting will take a decision on implementing its poll guarantees. The Congress party has announced four poll ‘guarantees’ — 200 units of …

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka

Live Mint  

During a public rally in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP and RSS for their alleged assault on democracy in India. Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns saying, “Sad that today across India people from RSS and BJP are attacking democracy." It is pertinent to mention that Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to …

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP Minister Munirathna Booked for ‘Hate Speech’
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP Minister Munirathna Booked for ‘Hate Speech’

The Quint  

Karnataka Police registered a First Information Report against state Minister Munirathna Naidu for his alleged hate speech against the Christian community. The complaint: The case was registered against the Minister for Horticulture after a complaint by a gazetted Election Commission officer who charged him with promoting enmity among people. What the minister said: In an interview to a news channel …

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he is resorting to lies again to defend his London speech. The senior BJP leader also added that after his disqualification from Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is trying to prove himself a “martyr” and is looking at taking political mileage in the …

Lalu gives call to protect minorities: ‘We keep saying Hindu, Hindu, Hindu…but’
1 year, 10 months ago

Lalu gives call to protect minorities: ‘We keep saying Hindu, Hindu, Hindu…but’

Hindustan Times  

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday addressed a mega rally in Purnia via video conferencing where he gave the call to protect the rights of religious minorities. Lalu Yadav, who recently returned to India after a successful kidney transplant surgery in Singapore last December, said that he won't let succeed those who are trying to marginalise minorities. The political …

Dilemma of Muslim community: How minority politics in India has prioritised 'identity' over issues of actual concern
2 years ago

Dilemma of Muslim community: How minority politics in India has prioritised 'identity' over issues of actual concern

Firstpost  

This year has been dubbed the year of electoral “semi-finals” with as many as nine states set to go to the polls over the next few months ahead of the 2024 general elections, the so-called “finals”. The enthusiastic Muslim embrace of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is a classic case of clutching at straws to feel “included” swayed by carefully …

Shahnawaz Hussain: ‘We are the party of OBCs, Dalits and tribals’
2 years ago

Shahnawaz Hussain: ‘We are the party of OBCs, Dalits and tribals’

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 29, 2022 10:50 IST Shahnawaz Hussain of the BJP has held key positions in the erstwhile Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance government in Bihar. In this interview, the former Union Minister discusses his party’s plans to navigate Bihar’s electoral maze and the motive behind its focus on backward Muslims. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the NDA …

BJP Slams Uddhav For 'Marathi Muslim' Article In 'Saamana', Calls It Politics Of Appeasement
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP Slams Uddhav For 'Marathi Muslim' Article In 'Saamana', Calls It Politics Of Appeasement

ABP News  

Mumbai, Oct 29 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused the Shiv Sena of indulging in the politics of appeasement after the latter's mouthpiece 'Saamana' carried an article on "Marathi Muslims" supporting the former chief minister. 'Saamana' carried a front-page article on October 22 about the Marathi Muslim Seva Sangh backing Uddhav Thackeray, adding that the outfit is active …

Reservations to Dalit Christians and Muslims was a ‘Communal Award’ given by Sonia Gandhi for defeating Vajpayee: Why BJP has to resist it
2 years, 4 months ago

Reservations to Dalit Christians and Muslims was a ‘Communal Award’ given by Sonia Gandhi for defeating Vajpayee: Why BJP has to resist it

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Union Government, asking for their response in a plea that said those Dalit Hindus who had converted to Christianity or Islam should be given the same reservation benefits as extended to the Scheduled Caste category. In the C.M Arumugam v S. Rajgopal and others, the court held that …

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line

The Hindu  

President, VP polls: what they say about BJP, Congress When the Congress was in power between 2004 and 2014, there were two elections each to the posts of President and Vice President; in power since 2014, the BJP also has had the opportunity to elect two Presidents and two Vice Presidents. The elections of Ram Nath Kovind, followed by Droupadi …

Political Line | Presidential elections, Prophet row and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Political Line | Presidential elections, Prophet row and more

The Hindu  

President from a Scheduled Tribe community? Union Home Minister Amit Shah thinks that the history of India has been misrepresented where prominence has been given to Mughals at the cost of empires such as the Pandyas, Cholas, Mauryas, Guptas and Ahoms, and now “no one can stop us from rewriting it.” The contest to control the story telling is not …

the sheikhs have a say counting people bydistrict and caste the happy brahmins and the unhappy rest in karnataka | political line
2 years, 7 months ago

the sheikhs have a say counting people bydistrict and caste the happy brahmins and the unhappy rest in karnataka | political line

The Hindu  

The Arab veto on BJP politics Many observers have pointed out the contradiction between the BJP’s refusal to heed the clamour of Indians - Muslims and others alike -­ and its action against spokespersons who made insulting comments about Prophet Mohammad following severe backlash from Gulf countries. BJP functionaries would explain the party’s attitude towards Muslims as one of ‘no …

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominees from Rajasthan
2 years, 7 months ago

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominees from Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Ruling Congress’s announcement of three Rajya Sabha candidates from Rajasthan has led to rumblings within the party. A minister noted that none of the three, Mukul Wasnik, Pramod Tiwari, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, are from Rajasthan and wondered how will their candidature benefit the party. “We have heard Gehlot suggested nominating candidates from Rajasthan from Scheduled Caste and Other …

Indian interests first: Prime Minister Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian interests first: Prime Minister Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that for the BJP “rajniti" and “rashtraniti" are the same, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that even now there are some political parties in the country for whom politics means “parivar bhakti” while for the ruling party it means “rashtra bhakti.” Noting that the BJP’s responsibilities, keeping in mind the global or the national perspective, …

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