Opinion | Bengaluru riots: Punish the Perpetrators
4 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Bengaluru riots: Punish the Perpetrators

India TV News  

Curfew has been clamped in Banaswadi police sub-division of Bengaluru city and prohibitory orders under Sec 144 have been enforced in several areas till August 15 in view of violent attacks by mobs on Tuesday night. The videos show people distributing packets to armed mobs before they forcibly entered two police stations. The man, Mudassir Ahmed, in his messages, was appealing to Muslims to gather immediately at DJ Halli police station because a nephew of the local Congress MLA has denigrated the Prophet. He, along with former Home Minister K. J. George, had visited the DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations, which bore the brunt of the mob’s attacks. However, stringent punishment must be meted out to those who planned these mob attacks in Bengaluru causing damage to police stations and public property.

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Bengaluru inspector arrested for assisting rape-suspect BJP MLA Munirathna: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru inspector arrested for assisting rape-suspect BJP MLA Munirathna: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru police inspector was arrested on Thursday by the Special Investigation Team for allegedly assisting rape suspect BJP MLA Munirathna in multiple ‘criminal conspiracies’, Deccan Herald reported. Ayyanna Reddy, who was serving as the inspector at Hebbagodi police station, is the second individual to be detained in connection with the high-profile rape case filed against Munirathna in September, the …

Bengaluru Hindutva activist arrested for derogatory Facebook post on Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Hindutva activist arrested for derogatory Facebook post on Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan

Hindustan Times  

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BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Bengaluru BJP office was first target of accused in cafe blast case: NIA
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru BJP office was first target of accused in cafe blast case: NIA

Hindustan Times  

The two key accused in the Bengaluru cafe explosion case were involved in a “failed IED attack” at the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the city on January 22, the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the National Investigation Agency said on Monday, as it filed its charge sheet against four people in …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

MUDA scam row: Agitation turns violent in Mangaluru, bus damaged
4 months ago

MUDA scam row: Agitation turns violent in Mangaluru, bus damaged

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: The protest called by Dakshina Kannada district Congress against Karnataka Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot for sanctioning approval to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah turned violent in Mangaluru on Monday as protesters resorted to stone pelting, burning of tyres and blocking roads. The police detained several Congress workers and leaders as they blocked traffic outside the Mangaluru City Corporation building and sat in …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Can happen in India too': Salman Khurshid faces flak over remarks on Bangladesh; BJP calls him 'anarchist'

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid courted controversy by saying what is happening in neighbouring Bangladesh can happen in India too. Former Union minister Salman Khurshid Speaking at the launch of academician Mujibur Rehman's book Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims, Khurshid said, “Everything may look normal in Kashmir. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Congress party says …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will Congress Act On Him': Salman Khurshid's Warning Of Bangladesh-Like Turmoil In India Draws BJP's Ire

News 18  

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his remarks signalling the possibility of similar unrest in India to that in neighbouring Bangladesh. The BJP leader accused the Congress party of “inciting violence” and “undermining Bharat’s democratic institutions”. In their hatred for Modi they hate BharatSalman Khursheed / Congress draws parallel & incites / …

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained

Hindustan Times  

BJP on Friday staged a protest in Mysuru against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. BJP leaders being detained during a protest against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Karnataka Chief …

BJP leaders heading to Mysuru for protest alleged MUDA scam stopped in Bengaluru
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders heading to Mysuru for protest alleged MUDA scam stopped in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

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Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka

Hindustan Times  

Following the Lok Sabha election results in Karnataka, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi convened a meeting in Bengaluru on Friday with newly elected Members of Parliament and losing candidates to assess the party’s performance. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and State Dy CM DK Shivakumar Addressing the media following the meeting, deputy chief minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar said …

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Incidents of post-poll violence poured in from several pockets of West Bengal, including Asansol, Howrah, Bhangar, Ghatal, Konnanar, Basirhat, Jhargram and Kolkata. A BJP office allegedly set on fire amid post-poll violence in West Bengal In most of the alleged incidents, it was the Bharatiya Janata Party workers who said that they were targeted and their houses and shops …

Bomb threats in Bengaluru on the rise, 19 FIRs in 4 months
7 months ago

Bomb threats in Bengaluru on the rise, 19 FIRs in 4 months

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In slightly over four months, Bengaluru city has recorded 19 FIRs in connection with bomb threat calls, which targeted hundreds of schools and hospitals. Initial forensic analysis of the mail sent to one of the schools indicated that either the sender did not provide any personal detail to the service provider, to complicate the investigation and making it nearly …

BJP raising only emotive matters ignoring livelihood issues, says Siddaramaiah
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP raising only emotive matters ignoring livelihood issues, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at the BJP at an election rally in Mandya on Wednesday, April 17, and accused it of raising only emotive issues to divide the people. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that the forthcoming elections are a clash of two divergent ideologies and while Congress stood for honesty and integrity, BJP was representative of falsehood and divisiveness. BJP …

Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from West Bengal triggers war of words between Trinamool Congress and BJP
8 months, 1 week ago

Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from West Bengal triggers war of words between Trinamool Congress and BJP

The Hindu  

The arrest of two accused in the Bengaluru cafe blast case from West Bengal on Friday ahead of the Lok Sabha polls triggered a war of words between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the State. Within hours of the arrest of the two accused, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa, from a hotel in …

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case
9 months ago

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for participating in a protest in Bengaluru over the controversial altercation between a shopkeeper and a group of men for allegedly playing the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ during ‘Azaan’ time. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Shobha Karandlaje participated in the protest after the shopkeeper's assault case, and were …

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP
10 months ago

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP

Hindustan Times  

A city court on Friday summoned former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to appear personally before it on March 28 in connection with a case filed by the BJP. Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Special judge J Preeth also directed the registration of a criminal …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that MLAs and MPs from the state will stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the central government’s tax devolution policies, according to an official letter. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, state home minister G Parameshwara, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and others during the party …

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 4 months ago

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: “Withdrawal of cases in DJ Halli and KG Halli riots of Bengaluru city is under discussion at the State Government level,” said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday. It is said that former minister and Congress MLA Tanveer Sait had written a letter to home minister Dr G. Parameshwar asking him to initiate steps to withdraw cases against …

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases
1 year, 4 months ago

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases

India Today  

The BJP on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka was taking measures to withdraw cases against rioters after the state home minister asked officials for a review of the cases registered after the 2020 Bengaluru riots. Earlier, Congress MLA Tanveer Sait wrote to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, for a relook of the arrests made after the 2020 …

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asked officials to examine the request of a Congress MLA to withdraw cases against "innocent" youths and students, who were arrested under "false cases" in connection with protests and riots in the city's DJ Halli and KG Halli, Shivamogga and Hubballi among other places. "It has been requested that innocent youths and students have …

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM
1 year, 5 months ago

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM

Hindustan Times  

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM Posters against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Bengaluru sparked a war of words between BJP and Congress. BJP and Congress accused each other of putting up posters against the Bihar CM in Karnataka. Watch the video for more #posters #biharcm #nitishkumar #mamata #mamatabanerjee #westbengalcm …

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar along with a host of ministers, legislators and Congress top leaders in the state on Wednesday staged a "silent protest" here against the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament and the "politics of vendetta" unleashed by the Centre. This comes days after the party stated it would move the …

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore

Hindustan Times  

A day after four persons were killed in clashes across West Bengal where panchayat elections are due on July 8, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited one of the violence-hit areas near Kolkata on Friday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose The governor said that political violence will not be tolerated, asserting that “there will be action and no alibi for …

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose

The Hindu  

Amid reports of violence during preparations for the local body elections in West Bengal, its Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on June 12 warned that no violence will be tolerated, and urged all stakeholders to ensure peace and harmony in society. "The elections in West Bengal will be conducted peacefully, and no violence will be tolerated", Mr. Bose told PTI in …

‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media
1 year, 7 months ago

‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media

Op India  

As Congress deliberates on who should be the chief minister of Karnataka, party state president DK Shivakumar, one of the frontrunners for the post in the southern State on Tuesday said that he would file a defamation case against the media channels which are making false claims over his resignation. Despite Congress’ clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense …

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in poll-bound Karnataka further by setting out for a two-day visit in the state, during which he will hold six public meetings and two roadshows. PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Vijaypura and Belagavi's Kudachi, and then arrive in state capital Bengaluru for a roadshow later today. While …

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi's jibe over caste census data, claims PM Modi's party against minority communities
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi's jibe over caste census data, claims PM Modi's party against minority communities

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his goverenment accusing the saffron party of holding back census data so as to avoid giving the wealth of the country to the minorities. He also declared that Congress would win 150 seats in Karnataka out of the total 224 in the May 10 Assembly polls, …

’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 …

Bengaluru Court Restrains Media From Publishing BJP MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor's "Morphed" Pictures
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru Court Restrains Media From Publishing BJP MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor's "Morphed" Pictures

Live Law  

A City Civil Court in Bengaluru has passed an ex-parte interim injunction order, restraining the media from publishing allegedly 'morphed' pictures of BJP leader Sanjeeva Matandoor, ahead of Assembly polls in the state. The court on considering the averments made said “If the above submission made by the plaintiff is considered, this court is of the opinion that if the …

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A day after the violence at the Rama Navami rally in Howrah, near Kolkata, fresh unrest was reported from the trouble-hit areas in the town on the banks of the river Hooghly, while 36 persons were arrested by the police. Worried over the situation, Union home minister Amit Shah called up West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose and state …

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that it is trying to make a hero out of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and to project him as the face of the opposition. "Our party supremo, while addressing our internal meeting over the phone, said the BJP is deliberately trying to make a hero out of …

Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Congress leaders on Saturday tried to lay siege to the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Race Course road in Bengaluru city demanding his resignation on moral grounds over the Lokayukta trapping of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Veerupakshappa Madal’s son Prashanth Madal, Chief Accountant of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewage Board on Thursday. Meanwhile, Congress leaders took to …

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents

News 18  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after being denied tickets by the BJP for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA and the party’s known tribal face Harshad Vasava already …

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents

The Hindu  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after they were denied tickets by the party for the two-phase Gujarat Assembly elections to be held on December 1 and 5. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA …

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?
2 years, 4 months ago

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?

The Hindu  

The success of the mega birthday event of the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, seems to have, at least for now, convinced the warring factions in the Congress to bury their differences. To drive home the point of collective leadership, Mr. Gandhi showered praises on Mr. Siddaramaiah’s five-year governance as well as Mr. Shivakumar’s organisational …

Bengaluru Riots | Attacking Police With Petrol Bottles Amounts To 'Terrorist Act' Under UAPA: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Riots | Attacking Police With Petrol Bottles Amounts To 'Terrorist Act' Under UAPA: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that use of petrol bottles while attacking police personnel and police stations by accused persons during the Bengaluru Riots of 2020 would prima-facie constitute 'Terrorist Act' under Section 15 of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967. The bench said, "The overt acts would clearly indicate the actions of the accused persons in forming a violent mob …

Rahul Gandhi vs ED: Cong protests in Bengaluru; DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah held
2 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi vs ED: Cong protests in Bengaluru; DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah held

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress on Thursday protested in state capital Bengaluru over the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing questioning of party leader Rahul Gandhi in the connection with the National Herald case. Bengaluru police once again took senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar into their custody as they held protests against a HC order. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, former Karnataka chief minister …

Birbhum violence: BJP MP questions 'silence' of Opposition leaders
2 years, 9 months ago

Birbhum violence: BJP MP questions 'silence' of Opposition leaders

Firstpost  

Ballia: BJP MP Virender Singh Mast has questioned the “silence” of Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over the Birbhum violence in West Bengal in which eight people were charred to death. Mast, former national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha, described the Birbhum violence as a crime against humanity. “Why …

Bengaluru Riots Case: Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Accused
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru Riots Case: Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Accused

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the special leave petition filed by a bunch of accused in the Bengaluru Riots Case of 2020 assailing Karnataka High Court's order of upholding dismissal of bail applications by the Special Court.The matter was listed before the bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Vikram Nath.Appearing for the accused Mohammad Kaleem, Senior. …

Kailash Vijayvargiya Alleges 'Nexus' between Anti-Social Elements, Police and Politicians in Bengal
3 years, 1 month ago

Kailash Vijayvargiya Alleges 'Nexus' between Anti-Social Elements, Police and Politicians in Bengal

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya here on Saturday alleged that there is a nexus of anti-social elements, police and politicians. Soon after the Supreme Court relief in the sexual exploitation charges, Vijayvargiya, who reached the city on Saturday, mounted a scathing assault on the Mamata Banerjee government of West Bengal. As far as Uttar Pradesh polls are concerned, …

Bengal BJP Ministers, MPs to Reach Out to Post-Poll Violence Victims in Ashirvad Yatra
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal BJP Ministers, MPs to Reach Out to Post-Poll Violence Victims in Ashirvad Yatra

News 18  

The BJP leadership has already spoken out against the ruling Trinamool Congress over the post-poll violence in Bengal. Apart from BJP State President Dilip Ghosh and General Secretary Amitabh Chakraborty, Kailash Vijayavargiya, Shiv Prakash and Amit Malvira met all the MPs held at the Constitution Club in Delhi. According to BJP sources, all BJP MPs and MLAs will go to …

Post-poll violence in Bengal worst than Calcutta killings, Noakhali, 1984 riots: Suvendu blasts Mamata govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Post-poll violence in Bengal worst than Calcutta killings, Noakhali, 1984 riots: Suvendu blasts Mamata govt

India TV News  

Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government over the issue of post-poll violence in the state. Lashing out at the Bengal government, Suvendu Adhikari said, "the post-poll violence in West Bengal has left behind the Calcutta killings, and the Noakhali riots of 1946, and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Earlier on Tuesday, amid the …

Muzaffarnagar Riots Cases Dropped Against BJP Leaders: Flawed Law?
3 years, 8 months ago

Muzaffarnagar Riots Cases Dropped Against BJP Leaders: Flawed Law?

The Quint  

The withdrawal of prosecution against BJP leaders in the Muzaffarnagar riots case was a travesty of justice in the making. Section 321 has been time and again used by state governments to exonerate their foot soldiers, and even prominent leaders. In 2018, the BJP government in Haryana also withdrew cases relating to violence during the Jat agitation of February 2016. …

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