Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi sticks to her demand, says Union minister must resign
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi sticks to her demand, says Union minister must resign

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday reiterated her demand for the resignation of Union minister Ajay Mishra whose son allegedly ran over an SUV on protesting farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. “The Union minister needs to resign to ensure an unbiased investigation,” the general secretary of the All India Congress Committee in charge of Uttar Pradesh said, adding that “justice is a right in a democracy”. The Union minister needs to resign to ensure an unbiased investigation.” Priyanka Gandhi was speaking to reporters the morning after her visit to Lakhimpur Kheri, which is around a four-hour drive from the state capital, Lucknow. Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of several farmer unions, alleged that Ashish Mishra Teni, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni arrived with three vehicles around the time that farmers were dispersing from their protest at the helipad and mowed down farmers and towards the end also attacked SKM leader Tajinder Singh Virk directly, by trying to run a vehicle over him.

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Permits Son of Union Home Minister for State to Stay in Delhi
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News 18  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP Court rejects Ashish Mishra, others discharge pleas
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Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP Court rejects Ashish Mishra, others discharge pleas

India TV News  

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Farmer leaders come together at Lakhimpur Kheri, demand sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra

The Hindu  

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Women's security cannot be expected from those facilitating release of rapists: Rahul
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's security cannot be expected from those facilitating release of rapists: Rahul

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, saying that women's security cannot be expected from those facilitating the release of rapists. "The kidnapping and murder of two minor Dalit sisters in Lakhimpur in broad daylight is a very disturbing incident," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi. "Women's safety cannot be expected from those facilitating …

Smriti Irani tears into Congress on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'rashtrapatni' comment
2 years, 5 months ago

Smriti Irani tears into Congress on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'rashtrapatni' comment

India Today  

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s 'Rashtrapatni' comments on President Droupani Murmu sparked a row in Lok Sabha on Thursday. According to sources, the BJP MPs were raising slogans and demanding the resignation of Sonia Gandhi over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s ‘rashtrapatni’ remark. Union minister Smriti Irani demanded that the Congress President Sonia Gandhi should apologise for Chowdhury's remark. Union …

There was a plan to pelt stones: Union minister alleges conspiracy in Jodhpur clashes
2 years, 8 months ago

There was a plan to pelt stones: Union minister alleges conspiracy in Jodhpur clashes

India Today  

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan of appeasement after clashes erupted in Jodhpur on Eid. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused the Rajasthan Police and the state government of remaining “mute spectators” while the clashes erupted in Jodhpur. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat claimed,“Police and administration were working under some invisible pressure.” Police lathi charge protesters after clashes …

Jodhpur violence: Union minister reaches clash site to meet locals; BJP demands CM's resignation
2 years, 8 months ago

Jodhpur violence: Union minister reaches clash site to meet locals; BJP demands CM's resignation

India TV News  

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Lakhimpur violence: SC to hear plea for cancellation of bail of Ashish Mishra
2 years, 10 months ago

Lakhimpur violence: SC to hear plea for cancellation of bail of Ashish Mishra

Live Mint  

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UP assembly polls: Union minister Ajay Misra Teni casts vote amid heavy security in Lakhimpur Kheri
2 years, 10 months ago

UP assembly polls: Union minister Ajay Misra Teni casts vote amid heavy security in Lakhimpur Kheri

India Today  

Union Minister Ajay Misra Teni, whose son is an accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, cast his vote in the fourth phase of UP assembly polls at a polling station in Nighasan constituency amid heavy police and paramilitary personnel deployment. The minister flashed a "V" sign as reporters shouted questions about his son Ashish Misra, who is out on …

Priyanka Gandhi and the mystery of disappearing MLAs in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi and the mystery of disappearing MLAs in Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

In a rare candid admission, Congress general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, recently told a TV channel that the alliance with the Samajwadi Party in 2017 Uttar Pradesh polls “was a mistake”. Five years down the line, leading the Congress’s campaign in Uttar Pradesh polls, Priyanka Gandhi said she was rebuilding the party in the state where …

As she holidays in Ranthambore, Priyanka Gandhi faces protest for inaction in Alwar rape incident
2 years, 11 months ago

As she holidays in Ranthambore, Priyanka Gandhi faces protest for inaction in Alwar rape incident

Op India  

Amidst the growing protests over the deafening silence of the senior Congress party leaders over the horrific rape of the specially-abled girl at the Tijara flyover in Alwar, Rajasthan, BJP Rajasthan has shared a video in which protestors are seen demanding justice for the victim from Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress general secretary and UP in-charge. The girl confronts the …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SIT files chargesheet, Union minister\'s son named accused
3 years ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SIT files chargesheet, Union minister\'s son named accused

Deccan Chronicle  

Lakhimpur Kheri: The Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which claimed eight lives, has filed a chargesheet against 14 accused, including Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra. In FIR number 219/2021 lodged with Tikunia Police Station, the SIT had identified and arrested 13 accused, including Ashish Mishra 'Monu', Ankit Das, Nandan Singh Bisht, Satyam Tripathi alias Satyam, …

Planned conspiracy behind the Lakhimpur Kheri violence exposed
3 years ago

Planned conspiracy behind the Lakhimpur Kheri violence exposed

The Hindu  

In a vindication of the farmers’ stand, the Special Investigation Team of the Uttar Pradesh Police has said that the Lakhimpur Kheri incident was a pre-planned conspiracy and a deliberate act to kill people, and not a case of death by negligence. In an application filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Lakhimpur, the SIT said: “It appears from …

'Sack Ajay Mishra': Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition's march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk
3 years ago

'Sack Ajay Mishra': Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition's march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk

India TV News  

Highlights Oppn has sharpened attack on govt over SIT report on Lakhimpur violence that claimed 8 lives in Oct 13 people have been arrested including Teni's son in connection with Lakhimpur case 13 people have been arrested including Teni's son in connection with the case. Teni is MoS in MHA Opposition parties on Tuesday took out a protest march in …

'You are protecting criminal': Priyanka Vadra attacks PM Modi for not sacking Ajay Mishra
3 years ago

'You are protecting criminal': Priyanka Vadra attacks PM Modi for not sacking Ajay Mishra

India TV News  

Highlights Priyanka said refusal to sack Ajay Mishra Teni is starkest indication of govt's moral bankruptcy She chided PM saying wearing religious attire will not change fact that you are protecting criminal 13 people have been arrested including Teni's son in connection with Lakhimpur case Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not sacking …

'Minister is a criminal': Rahul Gandhi seeks Ajay Mishra's ouster over Lakhimpur violence in Lok Sabha
3 years ago

'Minister is a criminal': Rahul Gandhi seeks Ajay Mishra's ouster over Lakhimpur violence in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Highlights Oppn has sharpened attack on govt over SIT report on Lakhimpur violence that claimed 8 lives in Oct The SIT probing Lakhimpur violence in its report said that it was a 'pre-planned conspiracy' 13 people have been arrested including Teni's son in connection with the case. Teni is MoS in MHA Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called …

Lakhimpur Kheri Case: Rahul Gandhi Demands Minister Ajay Mishra's Removal from Post, PM's Apology
3 years ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Case: Rahul Gandhi Demands Minister Ajay Mishra's Removal from Post, PM's Apology

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded that Union minister Ajay Mishra be removed from his post over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and said it is time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise once again. His remarks came after the Special Investigation Team probing the violence, which claimed eight lives including that of four farmers, urged the chief judicial …

Lakhimpur Kheri farmers, journalist killings were planned, says SIT
3 years ago

Lakhimpur Kheri farmers, journalist killings were planned, says SIT

The Hindu  

The Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence of October 3 has described the killing of fours farmers and a journalist as a “pre-planned conspiracy”. Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni, is the main accused in the case, as it was his SUV that allegedly crushed the farmers. SIT’s chief investigation officer Vidyaram Diwakar, in his …

Lakhimpur incident: Won't the HM resign? Mamata slams BJP in Goa over SIT report
3 years ago

Lakhimpur incident: Won't the HM resign? Mamata slams BJP in Goa over SIT report

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP government over the SIT report in Lakhimpur Kheri case, which said the incident was a planned conspiracy to murder protesting farmers. While referring to the SIT report, during her two-day visit to Goa, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said: "Shouldn't the HM resign? The Special Investigation team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence …

Lakhimpur Kheri could prove to be BJP’s Achilles heel
3 years, 1 month ago

Lakhimpur Kheri could prove to be BJP’s Achilles heel

The Hindu  

Lakhimpur Kheri, which burst onto the national stage as the brutal face of repression of the farmers’ movement on October 3, remains completely unimpressed by the withdrawal of the three farm laws because neither the State government nor the Centre has shown the urgency required to provide justice to the victims. Ajay Mishra, the Union Minister of State for Home, …

Priyanka Gandhi Urges PM Modi Not to Share Stage with Minister Ajay Mishra; 'Will Be Insult to Families of 700 Farmers'
3 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Gandhi Urges PM Modi Not to Share Stage with Minister Ajay Mishra; 'Will Be Insult to Families of 700 Farmers'

News 18  

All India Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday brought up the Lakhimpur violence issue in a press conference and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to share stage with Union MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni. I have read in the newspapers that you are in Lucknow today to attend the DGP conference and will meet with the top …

BJP turns Lakhimpur Kheri into new Hindutva battleground to counter farmers' protests in Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP turns Lakhimpur Kheri into new Hindutva battleground to counter farmers' protests in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

Lakhimpur Kheri, located in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh near the Nepal border, has turned into a fresh battleground for Hindutva politics ahead of the election to the State Assembly slated for early next year. Nachattar Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Daljeet Singh and Gurvinder Singh, all farmers, and four others were killed in a text-book case of hate crime …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Akhilesh takes swipe at Shah for sharing dais with Union Minister Ajay Mishra
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Akhilesh takes swipe at Shah for sharing dais with Union Minister Ajay Mishra

Firstpost  

Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish has been arrested in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sharing a dais with his junior colleague Ajay Mishra, under a cloud over the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in which …

Lakhimpur Kheri | Farmers protest on Tuesday to demand sacking of MoS Home Ajay Mishra
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri | Farmers protest on Tuesday to demand sacking of MoS Home Ajay Mishra

The Hindu  

Farmers protesting against the central farm laws will hold a countrywide protest on Tuesday to demand the sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', whose son is an accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people, including farmers, were killed. The call for the protest has been made by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, a farmer unions' collective leading …

UP Congress hit by two more exits: Priyanka Gandhi's advisor quits party
3 years, 2 months ago

UP Congress hit by two more exits: Priyanka Gandhi's advisor quits party

India TV News  

In yet another big set back to the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi's advisor former MLA Harendra Malik and vice-president Pankaj Malik have quit the party. While Harendra Malik was elected to Rajya Sabha from National Lok Dal Party Haryana in 2005, Pankaj has been MLA twice. After resigning from the Congress party, Harendra Malik accused people close to …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: 5 farmers appear before SIT to record statements
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: 5 farmers appear before SIT to record statements

India Today  

Five farmers from Tikunia village reached Crime Branch office on Monday to record statements in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that claimed eight lives, including four farmers. After arresting Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra's son Ashish Misra in connection with the alleged mowing down of farmers in the Uttar Pradesh district, the Special Investigation Team had …

Lakhimpur case: Arms recovered from Lucknow flat owned by accused
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur case: Arms recovered from Lucknow flat owned by accused

India Today  

The special investigation team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on Friday brought two accused persons, Ankit Das and Latif alias Kale, to a flat in Hussainganj area of Lucknow and recovered a revolver and a gun from there, police sources said. Sources also said that after the violence in Tikonia village on October 3, Das fled from there and hid …

10 Days After Lakhimpur Violence, UP Law Minister Visits Kin of Killed BJP Workers, Skips Meeting Farmers' Families
3 years, 2 months ago

10 Days After Lakhimpur Violence, UP Law Minister Visits Kin of Killed BJP Workers, Skips Meeting Farmers' Families

News 18  

Ten days after Lakhimpur Kheri violence, Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday visited the families of BJP workers killed in the incident but skipped meeting kin of four farmers who also lost their lives on October 3. Pathak is the first big BJP minister who has visited the families of party workers Shubham Mishra and Hari Om Mishra …

Raise Lakhimpur Kheri like incidents each time, not just when BJP in power: Sitharaman blasts Opposition
3 years, 2 months ago

Raise Lakhimpur Kheri like incidents each time, not just when BJP in power: Sitharaman blasts Opposition

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has condemned the Lakhimpur Kheri violence incident which resulted in the death of farmers. Emphasising that there are issues of such nature happening in other parts of India equally which should be raised, the finance minister said the Lakhimpur Kheri incident is 'absolutely condemnable'. I would like you, and many others, including Dr. Amartya Sen, who …

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