MES workers briefly held over protest against Maha CM
10 months, 4 weeks ago

MES workers briefly held over protest against Maha CM

Hindustan Times  

The police have detained the workers of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, a regional outfit at the forefront of the agitation of Marathi-speaking people in Karnataka, for showing black flags to Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde in Belagavi district. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde addresses a gathering in Khanapur in support of BJP candidate Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri for Lok Sabha elections The incident took place near Jamboti village, about a kilometer from Sri Malaprabha stadium, where Shinde was addressing a gathering. They were released after the CM passed through the taluk.” Khanapur taluk MES spokesman Abasaheb Dalavi said the organisation scheduled to show him the black flags to express displeasure over his changed decision of backing his coalition party instead of MES in the Lok Sabha elections. The MES supported former legislator Manohar Kinekar, who represented Belagavi Rural constituency, and had appealed to Shinde to drop his campaign schedule, stating that the welfare of lakhs of Marathis residing on the border of Karnataka was more important than winning a Lok Sabha seat for his party.

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Karnataka Senapade stages demonstration, demanding ban on Maharashtra Ekikarna Samithi in State
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka Senapade stages demonstration, demanding ban on Maharashtra Ekikarna Samithi in State

The Hindu  

Activists of the Karnataka Senapade staged a demonstration in the city on Sunday condemning the recent attack on a bus conductor from NWKSRTC in Belagavi for allegedly not speaking in Marathi. The activists accused the Maharashtra Ekikarna Samithi of fomenting trouble in border areas of the State and urged the government to ban the organisation. The government should also appoint …

BSP stages protests across U.P. against remarks on Ambedkar
3 months, 1 week ago

BSP stages protests across U.P. against remarks on Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party leaders and workers on Tuesday organised statewide demonstrations in Uttar Pradesh in protest against Union home minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Lauding the party workers for organising demonstrations in a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, “I express deep gratitude and thanks to all office bearers, workers of BSP and all the …

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday slammed the Karnataka government after police detained the activists of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti who were protesting in Belagavi, saying that the people would teach them a lesson. The Karnataka police detained leaders and activists of MES and Marathi-speaking people who were opposing the winter session at Suvarna Vidhan Soudha. Shinde alleged that …

Ahinda Groups to Stage Protest Against Siddaramaiah's Rule in Delhi
5 months ago

Ahinda Groups to Stage Protest Against Siddaramaiah's Rule in Delhi

The Hindu  

Leaders of various groups representing Ahinda, an acronym for Minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits and other exploited communities will be holding a protest against the BJP-JD(S) combine’s “conspiracy” to unseat backward class leader Siddaramaiah from the post of Chief Minister in New Delhi on November 7.

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Ajit Pawar shown black flags at Pune event; NCP demands explanation from BJP
7 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar shown black flags at Pune event; NCP demands explanation from BJP

Hindustan Times  

Deputy chief minister and Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar’s Jan Samman Yatra on Sunday faced protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Junnar tehsil. The protesters led by BJP leader Asha Buchake, showed black flags and criticised Pawar for holding an official function while “sidelining” the alliance party leaders. NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari sought clarification over the incident …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

BJP workers protesting Kejriwal's visit to Rajghat detained
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers protesting Kejriwal's visit to Rajghat detained

The Hindu  

Police on June 2 detained several BJP workers, including the party's Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva, who were protesting against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's visit to the Rajghat ahead of his scheduled surrender at Tihar jail. "To maintain law and order, some protesters were removed from Rajghat area and were taken to Kamla Market Police Station," a senior police officer …

Demanding a Gandhi family candidate from Amethi, Congmen stage protest
11 months ago

Demanding a Gandhi family candidate from Amethi, Congmen stage protest

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Amidst continuing suspense over the Congress’ candidate for the Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha seats, Congress workers in Amethi staged a protest and raised slogans demanding that a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family should contest the 2024 polls from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and All India Congress Committee general secretary Priyanka Gandhi The …

In Gujarat, BJP drops nearly 50% of sitting MPs
1 year ago

In Gujarat, BJP drops nearly 50% of sitting MPs

The Hindu  

In Gujarat, the BJP has dropped more than a dozen sitting MPs, including Ministers Darshna Jordosh and Mahendra Munjapara, for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The ruling party has fielded Mr. Mandaviya from the Porbandar seat in the place of Ramesh Dhaduk and Mr. Rupala from Rajkot in the place of Mohan Kundariya. The seats from where the sitting MPs …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

BJP legislators in Karnataka were taken into preventive custody when they tried to lay siege to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office as part of their protest against the alleged failures of Congress government on Wednesday. BJP legislators and leaders led by the party state president B Y Vijayendra staged a sit-in demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue near Vidhana …

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH
1 year, 1 month ago

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH

India TV News  

Karnataka ministers and Congress MLAs initiated a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, accusing the Centre of unfair treatment regarding tax devolution and grants-in-aid to the state over recent years. CM Siddaramaiah's stand Addressing the gathering, CM Siddaramaiah emphasised the collective stand of Karnataka's ministers, MLAs, and MLCs against what they perceive as the Centre's failure to meet Karnataka's …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Tamil Nadu governor visits Keezhvenmani amid stir, honours survivor
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu governor visits Keezhvenmani amid stir, honours survivor

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: AMID protests by CPM and Congress functionaries, Governor RN Ravi on Sunday visited Keezhvenmani in the district and interacted with a survivor of the massacre that left at least 44 dead in the village in 1968. The Left parties, the VCK and the DK expressed their opposition to the governor’s visit by staging a black flag protest even as …

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress held a massive rally in Bengaluru after Rahul Gandhi and Congressworkers were stopped from entering Guwahati city in Assam during the Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also slammed Assam CM and said he is only trying to impress the BJP high command. …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking crowd’
1 year, 2 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking crowd’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday directed the state police to file a case against Rahul Gandhi for “provoking crowd” amid Congress workers being stopped from entering Guwahati during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves at supporters during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in Guwahati "These are not part of Assamese culture. Nearly …

BJP activists protest against arrest of Hindutva activist in Mysuru
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP activists protest against arrest of Hindutva activist in Mysuru

The Hindu  

Scores of BJP workers and leaders staged a demonstration in the city on Wednesday condemning the Congress government in State for arresting a Hindutva activist in connection with violence in 1992 following the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The arrest of the activist Srikant Poojary was described by the BJP as an ‘’act of appeasement of the minorities’’. Hariprasad …

BJP stages protests in parts of Maharashtra against MVA over its decision on contractual hiring
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP stages protests in parts of Maharashtra against MVA over its decision on contractual hiring

Hindustan Times  

Activists of the BJP's youth wing, led by BJP city president Devidas Kale, gathered at Gandhi Chowk in Latur and attacked an effigy of the MVA alliance with footwear. HT Image Earlier on Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the scrapping of a government order meant for recruiting staffers on a contract basis by nine private agencies and …

New Parliament building inauguration row: Bihar BJP leaders protest against Nitish's 'double standards'
1 year, 10 months ago

New Parliament building inauguration row: Bihar BJP leaders protest against Nitish's 'double standards'

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal is among the score of parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The opposition legislators led by Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha protested at different locations on the state legislature campus including both annexe buildings. Samrat Choudhary said that Nitish Kumar had inaugurated the annexe …

FIR lodged after Congress worker 'attacked by BJP supporter' in Karnataka's RR Nagar
1 year, 10 months ago

FIR lodged after Congress worker 'attacked by BJP supporter' in Karnataka's RR Nagar

India Today  

A Congress worker on Saturday accused a Bharatiya Janata Party supporter of attacking her while campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. A Congress worker who was campaigning for the party candidate from Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Kusuma H, alleged an attack by a BJP worker. RR Nagar is a key constituency to watch in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka. Kusuma …

MES raises black flags at Fadnavis during north Belagavi rally
1 year, 10 months ago

MES raises black flags at Fadnavis during north Belagavi rally

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was greeted with black flags and t-shirts by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti members on Thursday for campaigning against its candidate in Belagavi north constituency. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was greeted with black flags and t-shirts by MES members Hundreds of activists of MES, who wore black shirts, showed black flags to Fadnavis soon …

Sena attacks Maha BJP’s move to campaign against MES in Belagavi
1 year, 10 months ago

Sena attacks Maha BJP’s move to campaign against MES in Belagavi

Hindustan Times  

Belagavi After Maharashtra BJP’s announcement campaigning in Karnataka, Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut said he and other leaders from his party would campaign for the candidates backed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti. Despite knowing what damage their campaign would inflict, the Maharashtra BJP has taken a drastic step to put an end to Marathas’ ‘asmita’ in Karnataka, the Sena said. …

Maha BJP leaders to campaign in K’taka despite MES appeal
1 year, 11 months ago

Maha BJP leaders to campaign in K’taka despite MES appeal

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its decision to send its leaders for campaigning in the Maratha belt of Karnataka for the assembly elections scheduled on May 10, despite an appeal from the pro-Maharashtra organisation Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti to not campaign in the bordering region for the upcoming polls, leaders close to developments said on Sunday. According to the leaders, …

Karnataka assembly poll: BJP supporters protest over leaders being denied ticket
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka assembly poll: BJP supporters protest over leaders being denied ticket

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of several Bharatiya Janata Party leaders protested in Bengaluru on Tuesday as their candidates were denied a ticket in the upcoming assembly election in Karnataka. The BJP released its first list of 189 candidates on Tuesday, fielding chief minister Basavaraj Bommai from Shiggaon assembly constituency and V Somanna from Varuna to fight against leader of opposition and Congress stalwart …

In Bihar Assembly, Opposition BJP protests alleged attacks on labourers in Tamil Nadu, demands CM Nitish Kumar’s resignation
2 years ago

In Bihar Assembly, Opposition BJP protests alleged attacks on labourers in Tamil Nadu, demands CM Nitish Kumar’s resignation

The Hindu  

Opposition BJP legislators raised the issue of the alleged attacks on Bihari labourers in Tamil Nadu on Thursday in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Council. मुझे समाचार पत्रों के माध्यम से तमिलनाडु में काम कर रहे बिहार के मजदूरों पर हो रहे हमले की जानकारी मिली है। मैंने बिहार के मुख्य सचिव एवं पुलिस महानिदेशक को तमिलनाडु सरकार के अधिकारियों …

Police arrest 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against CM’s motorcade in Kannur
2 years, 1 month ago

Police arrest 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against CM’s motorcade in Kannur

The Hindu  

The Kannur police arrested on Monday at least 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s motorcade in Taliparamba, Pariyaram, and Payyannur police station limits. Kannur District Police Chief M. Hemalatha said that all who tried to wave black flag at Mr. Vijayan’s convoy were Congress workers. Youth Congress protests Black flag protest The Youth …

Ramcharitmanas Row: Hindu Mahasabha, BJP Workers Stage Protest Against Akhilesh Yadav In Lucknow
2 years, 2 months ago

Ramcharitmanas Row: Hindu Mahasabha, BJP Workers Stage Protest Against Akhilesh Yadav In Lucknow

ABP News  

New Delhi: Hindu Mahasabha and Bharatiya Janata Party workers staged protest against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, over the remarks of SP Legislative Council member Swami Prasad Maurya on Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas, in Lucknow on Saturday. Akhilesh Yadav, who reached Lucknow to take part in the 108th Mahayagya at Maa Pitambara temple, was opposed by Hindu Mahasabha and BJP workers, …

Hundreds of people from Maharashtra tried to enter K'taka, sent back: Senior cop
2 years, 3 months ago

Hundreds of people from Maharashtra tried to enter K'taka, sent back: Senior cop

Hindustan Times  

Around 200-300 people from Maharashtra on Tuesday tried to enter Karnataka, a day after the massive gathering of demonstrators was witnessed near the border between both states. Read| Ministerial team to resolve Maharashtra-Karnataka dispute: Amit Shah On Monday, a huge demonstration was staged near the Karnataka-Maharashtra border as both the state assemblies began their winter session. Earlier, both MES and …

Maha protesters detained in K’taka, border row heats up
2 years, 3 months ago

Maha protesters detained in K’taka, border row heats up

Hindustan Times  

Tensions flared up on the Maharashtra-Karnataka border on Monday with police blocking hundreds of protesters from entering Karnataka and attending a planned event in Belagavi, which has become the focal point of the interstate dispute. Around 500 workers of the Maha Vikas Aghadi tried to barge into Karnataka to attend the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti ‘s Mahamelava at Belagavi but were …

Congress workers protest against party after loss of Dalit candidate Chandrakant Handore in MLC elections
2 years, 9 months ago

Congress workers protest against party after loss of Dalit candidate Chandrakant Handore in MLC elections

Op India  

On Monday, Congress workers protested against its own party after its Dalit candidate Chandrakant Handore suffered a major loss in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Congress workers in Chembur, Mumbai protesting against their own party over defeat of Chandrakant Handore, party’s candidate in MLC elections due to cross voting. When results emerged, it was found that Bhai Jagtap won the …

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad
2 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, CLP leader Siddaramaiah and other leaders and workers of the party were detained by police during their protest in Bengaluru. Highlights Congress protests in several states over ED investigating Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, CLP leader …

Assam Police Arrest Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani Over Tweet; Cong Holds Protest, Seeks His Release
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam Police Arrest Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani Over Tweet; Cong Holds Protest, Seeks His Release

News 18  

Assam police have arrested Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani from Palanpur town in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district and took him to the north-eastern state by air in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. An official of Banaskantha police station said, “Assam police took custody of Mevani from Palanpur circuit house late on Wednesday night and took him with …

Nawab Malik arrest: MVA ministers stage dharna, say 'black chapter in country's history'
3 years, 1 month ago

Nawab Malik arrest: MVA ministers stage dharna, say 'black chapter in country's history'

India TV News  

Nawab Malik arrest: MVA ministers stage dharna, say 'black chapter in country's history' NCP leader Pawar, whose party shares power with the Shiv Sena and Congress in the state as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, was the first to reach the protest site close to Mahatma Gandhi's statue near the state secretariat Mantralaya. Highlights Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, …

Top news of the day: Amit Shah says allegations of Narendra Modi being dictatorial baseless; second FIR in Lakhimpur Kheri case says protesters attacked BJP workers, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Amit Shah says allegations of Narendra Modi being dictatorial baseless; second FIR in Lakhimpur Kheri case says protesters attacked BJP workers, and more

The Hindu  

The Union Home Minister told Sansad TV in an interview aired on October 10 that an illiterate person becomes a burden on the country and that among the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister was 100% primary school enrolment. Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Second FIR says protesters attacked BJP workers, no mention of …

Agitating Farmers Blacken Poster of CM Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana’s Hisar
3 years, 8 months ago

Agitating Farmers Blacken Poster of CM Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana’s Hisar

News 18  

Protesting farmers continue to boycott the meetings and public events held by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Jannayak Janata Party leaders all across Haryana. The farmers blackened the posters of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala in Uklana Mandi area of Hisar district where Minister of State Anoop Dhanak was to attend the Van Mahotsav at …

Rajasthan: Congress MLA incites party workers to attack and assault the Prime Minister and Home Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress MLA incites party workers to attack and assault the Prime Minister and Home Minister

Op India  

Rajasthan Youth Congress President and Dungarpur MLA made derogatory remarks while addressing a crowd during a protest organized by the party against the “snoopgate” allegations on the Modi government. Ganesh Ghogra was caught on camera saying, “It is time to beat Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah with shoes.” The senior Congress leader said, “The inflation and prices …

MP Bypolls: BJP Issues Show Cause Notices to 3 Leaders for Not Working in Favour of Party Candidates
4 years, 4 months ago

MP Bypolls: BJP Issues Show Cause Notices to 3 Leaders for Not Working in Favour of Party Candidates

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday issued show cause notices to three leaders for not working for the party's official candidates in the Assembly bypolls held on Tuesday. The notices were served by state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma on former minister Gauri Shankar Shejwar and his son Mudit Shejwar, and ex-legislator Gajraj Singh Sikarwar, a party …

Hathras case: DMK's Kanimozhi detained during protest march to Raj Bhawan in Chennai
4 years, 5 months ago

Hathras case: DMK's Kanimozhi detained during protest march to Raj Bhawan in Chennai

India TV News  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi along with other leaders detained on Monday while taking out candlelight vigil in Chennai against the brutal gangrape of a 19-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. The protest march, organized by party's women wing, started from Saidapet and heading towards the Raj Bhavan. To support the protest, hundreds of activists and DMK workers gathered …

Guwahati: Congress workers protest against Centre, UP Govt over Hathras case
4 years, 5 months ago

Guwahati: Congress workers protest against Centre, UP Govt over Hathras case

India Today  

Congress workers on Saturday protested in Guwahati against BJP-led Centre and Uttar Pradesh government over the brutal gang-rape of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district The Assam Pradesh Youth Congress had organized a protest rally called 'Dispur gherao' in Guwahati in protest against Hathras gang-rape incident. Hundreds of Congress workers led by its MP Gaurav Gogoi, few MLAs …

Bengal Governor faces black flag protests at Jadavpur varsity
5 years, 3 months ago

Bengal Governor faces black flag protests at Jadavpur varsity

India TV News  

A large number of students and staff of Jadavpur University on Monday staged a black flag demonstration, blocking West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's car and raised "Go back" slogans against him when he arrived at the campus to attend an official meeting. Carrying posters branding Dhankhar as "Padmapal" the demonstrators alleged that he has failed to show impartiality as Governor …

Election Tracker LIVE: Owaisi Slams Maneka for 'Communal' Remark, Says Vote is Not Feudal Salami
5 years, 11 months ago

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

News 18  

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

Gorakhpur MP detained during protest for SC status for Nishads community
6 years ago

Gorakhpur MP detained during protest for SC status for Nishads community

Deccan Chronicle  

Gorakhpur: The Uttar Pradesh parliamentarian from Gorakhpur and 20 others were detained on Thursday while staging a demonstration for granting reservation to the Nishad community under the Scheduled Caste category, police said. Gorakhpur MP Praveen Nishad and people from the community were staging a demonstration in Bhagwanpur area. Nishad said they were going towards the 'mini office' of Chief Minister …

Citizenship bill: Protesters again wave black flags at PM Modi in Assam
6 years, 1 month ago

Citizenship bill: Protesters again wave black flags at PM Modi in Assam

India TV News  

Citizenship bill: Protesters again wave black flags at PM Modi in Assam PM Modi, who was on his way to the airport from the Raj Bhawan in Guwahati, was shown black flags by protesters belonging to the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad at Machkhowa area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was shown black flags in at least two places here on …

Protesters demand special status for Andhra Pradesh
6 years, 1 month ago

Protesters demand special status for Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Rajahmundry: Pratyeka Hodha Sadhana Samithi supported bandh went off peacefully with no untoward incidents in Godavari districts on Friday. In Rajahmundry in East Godavari, supporters of CPI, CPM, Congress and TD took out protest rallies separately demanding the Centre to move fast on according special category status to Andhra Pradesh to fulfil all provisions incorporated under AP Reorga-nisation Act, 2014. …

BJP corners Congress over fielding Mehul Choksi’s lawyer as candidate in Karnataka
6 years, 11 months ago

BJP corners Congress over fielding Mehul Choksi’s lawyer as candidate in Karnataka

Op India  

The Congress party announced its first list of candidates for the Karnataka assembly elections on Sunday and controversies over it just refuse to go away. Recent reports state that Congress has fielded HS Rajamauli, the lawyer of Nirav Modi’s uncle and fraud accused Mehul Choksi as a candidate for the Madikeri assembly seat in the coming elections. #BREAKING Ahead of …

Gujarat: Jignesh Mevani detained by Ahmedabad Police as rallies held to protest Dalit activist's suicide
7 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat: Jignesh Mevani detained by Ahmedabad Police as rallies held to protest Dalit activist's suicide

Firstpost  

Protesters blocked roads and held rallies in several parts of Gujarat Sunday, including capital Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Patan in Mehsana district against the failure of the authorities concerned to prevent suicide of Dalit activist Bhanubhai Vanakar on Friday, police said. Ahmedabad: Protesters blocked roads and held rallies in several parts of Gujarat Sunday, including capital Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Patan in …

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