Protests in many States over remarks on the Prophet
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests in many States over remarks on the Prophet

The Hindu  

Massive protests broke out in several States on Friday over the recent controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma and the now-expelled Delhi media unit chief Naveen Kumar Jindal. While Delhi witnessed peaceful protests demanding Ms. Sharma’s arrest outside the Jama Masjid after Friday prayers, the police in Jharkhand fired in the air and resorted to baton charge to control protesters who threw stones that injured a few police personnel. Authorities in Jammu imposed curfew in a few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown as street protests erupted over alleged blasphemous remarks by Ms. Sharma and a local journalist on social media. Clashes in West Bengal Uluberia subdivision in West Bengal’s Howrah district continued to remain tense for the second consecutive day as protesters set several vehicles on fire and clashed with the police.

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BJP supporters hold protest against Shivakumar’s statements in Mysuru
2 days, 8 hours ago

BJP supporters hold protest against Shivakumar’s statements in Mysuru

The Hindu  

BJP supporters and activists, led by local leaders, staged a demonstration in the city on Tuesday in protest against the statement of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Though Mr. Shivakumar has clarified that he has been misquoted, the BJP activists expressed their ire and described his clarification as an exercise in damage control. “Even in the honeytrap issue, it is the …

Protests in Bengaluru demand 'unconditional apology' from Shah over Ambedkar remarks
3 months, 1 week ago

Protests in Bengaluru demand 'unconditional apology' from Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Members of Dalit Vidyarthi Parishat, Bangalore University Research Scholars’ Association, Ambedkar Students’ Association of GKVK, All India Students’ Association and others protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his alleged remarks against Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah’s words trivialise the historical and ongoing struggles of Dalits, adivasis, and other marginalised communities who see Ambedkar as a beacon of hope …

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

BJP Mahila Morcha activists stage protest over group clash in Telangana's Chengicherla on Holi
1 year ago

BJP Mahila Morcha activists stage protest over group clash in Telangana's Chengicherla on Holi

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: State BJP Mahila Morcha activists, led by their president Shilpa Reddy, staged a protest at Chengicherla on Tuesday, demanding that police take immediate action against those responsible for the alleged attack on women during Holi celebrations on Sunday evening. Tension prevailed near a religious structure in Chengicherla after members of two different communities resorted to pelting stones as music …

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 …

Osmania University student held for offensive comment on Ayyappa
2 years, 2 months ago

Osmania University student held for offensive comment on Ayyappa

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Student of Osmania University Bairi Naresh who allegedly made “derogatory” remarks on Lord Ayyappa which triggered protests from devotees, BJP and VHP leaders in Telangana state was arrested on Saturday, police said. On Saturday, Lord Ayyappa devotees and members of Hindu organisations, along with political leaders, staged a protest, held dharnas, and burnt the effigies of Bairi Naresh, who …

Raja Singh Prophet remark: Late-night protests break out in Hyderabad, police resort to lathi charge
2 years, 7 months ago

Raja Singh Prophet remark: Late-night protests break out in Hyderabad, police resort to lathi charge

India TV News  

Highlights Late-night protests broke out in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday. The suspended BJP leader allegedly made remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Raja Singh Prophet remark: Late-night protests broke out in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday against suspended BJP MLA T Raja Singh. The suspension letter issued to Raja read, "You have expressed views contrary to the Party's position on various matters, which …

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks

Hindustan Times  

Protests continued in Hyderabad’s old city for a second day on Wednesday over suspended Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker T Raja Singh’s alleged remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Singh said he has now received the police notice asking him to appear for questioning within 24 hours. “Similar cases were filed against me in different police stations.” In Hyderabad’s Shah Ali Banda, protesters …

Hyderabad: T Raja Singh gets bail, protesting Islamists clash with police
2 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad: T Raja Singh gets bail, protesting Islamists clash with police

Op India  

Suspended BJP MLA T Raja Singh, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly committing blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad, was granted bail on the same day. Old City, #Hyderabad : Protesters agains gathered at Shalibanda giving Sar Tan Se Juda slogans against suspended BJP MLA #RajaSingh pic.twitter.com/48IANolGal — Pramod Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 August 24, 2022 Protests against Raja Singh were held in Amberpet, …

Prophet remark row: Muslim bodies call for strict action as suspended BJP MLA gets bail | Top points
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remark row: Muslim bodies call for strict action as suspended BJP MLA gets bail | Top points

India Today  

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA T Raja Singh from Goshamahal stoked a major controversy on Tuesday for his alleged derogatory comments on Prophet Muhammad. Prominent Muslim bodies called for strict action against T Raja Singh over his controversial remarks. On Monday, the BJP MLA released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who recently performed in the city and also …

India’s ruling party suspends lawmaker arrested for insulting Prophet Muhammad
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s ruling party suspends lawmaker arrested for insulting Prophet Muhammad

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has …

BJP suspends arrested Telangana MLA T Raja Singh over Prophet remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP suspends arrested Telangana MLA T Raja Singh over Prophet remarks

Firstpost  

Om Pathak, secretary of the party’s central disciplinary committee, also asked Singh to ‘show cause’ within 10 days from the date of this notice as to why he should not be expelled from the party. New Delhi: Hours after he was arrested for his controversial remarks aimed at the Prophet Mohammad, the BJP on Tuesday suspended party’s Telangana MLA T …

BJP Telangana MLA T Raja Singh suspended for remarks against Prophet Mohammad
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP Telangana MLA T Raja Singh suspended for remarks against Prophet Mohammad

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Tuesday suspended its Telangana MLA T Raja Singh for allegedly making controversial remarks targeting Prophet Mohammad, hours after he was arrested by the police. T Raja Singh arrested protest Earlier, G Koteshwara Rao, a local police officer, said Singh was booked under the Indian Penal Code’s Sections including 153A. In his police complaint, activist Wajihudiddin Salman said …

Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, Arrested Over His Remarks on Prophet, Gets Bail
2 years, 7 months ago

Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, Arrested Over His Remarks on Prophet, Gets Bail

News 18  

Raja Singh, BJP MLA from Goshamahal in Hyderabad, was suspended from the party on Tuesday over alleged derogatory comments made against Prophet Mohammed in a video uploaded on social media. Many All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen legislators and corporators of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation reached police stations, where protests were held and sought stringent action against Raja Singh, party sources said. …

Prophet remarks made to provoke, should have apologised on TV: SC raps Nupur Sharma
2 years, 8 months ago

Prophet remarks made to provoke, should have apologised on TV: SC raps Nupur Sharma

India Today  

The Supreme Court came down heavily on suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma over her remarks against the Prophet that sparked a major controversy. While hearing the plea of Nupur Sharma seeking the transfer of all the FIRs registered against her in many states for alleged remarks on Prophet to Delhi for investigation, the SC on Friday said that she has …

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM
2 years, 9 months ago

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM

News 18  

The national capital remained replete with protests – this time from the BJP side too – amid the Enforcement Directorate questioning former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in an old corruption case. While Delhi Congress workers on held a protest in the Civil Lines area with a march to Lieutenant Governor’s house, led by state president Anil Kumar, the BJP too …

Prophet remarks: Another case against Nupur Sharma in Maharashtra
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks: Another case against Nupur Sharma in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Maharashtra’s Beed police have registered a case against suspended BJP functionary Nupur Sharma in connection with her alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad, an official said on June 16. An advocate, Sayyed Azim, had complained to the Beed police, alleging that Ms. Sharma’s remarks made during a TV debate hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims, the official said. Based on …

Friday Stir Over Prophet Remarks Engineered, Diaspora Told to Raise Issue Abroad: Intel
2 years, 9 months ago

Friday Stir Over Prophet Remarks Engineered, Diaspora Told to Raise Issue Abroad: Intel

News 18  

The protests after Friday prayers over derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad were engineered and a section wants the stir to increase manifold, according to an intelligence note exclusively accessed by CNN-News18. Sharma was suspended and Jindal expelled amid the outrage, even as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Afghanistan joined several Muslim nations to condemn the controversial remarks. …

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations

News 18  

In the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh Police’s action against those involved in violence and arson following a stir last Friday, Muslim organisations and NGOs have urged community members to avoid similar protests and demonstrations over the derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s Uttar Pradesh unit has also asked its party workers to not participate in …

Prophet row: Bajrang Dal to hold nationwide protest against violence over Nupur Sharma's remark
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: Bajrang Dal to hold nationwide protest against violence over Nupur Sharma's remark

India TV News  

Highlights VHP said that Bajrang Dal activists will be holding a nationwide protest on June 16. Nupur Sharma Prophet Remark: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday said that Bajrang Dal activists will be holding a nationwide protest this week against the recent incidents of violence in parts of the country over remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The RSS affiliate said its …

Prophet remarks row: Over 400 arrested in several states, demolition of rioters' properties in UP continues
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Over 400 arrested in several states, demolition of rioters' properties in UP continues

India TV News  

Highlights More than 400 people have been arrested in several states in relation to Friday violence In Uttar Pradesh, district authorities continued demolition of illegal properties of rioters Violence had erupted in several states against Nupur Sharma's Prophet remarks post Friday prayers Prophet remarks row: Over 400 people have been arrested including 316 alone in Uttar Pradesh so far in …

Prophet Mohammad remark row: Thane Police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for enquiry tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet Mohammad remark row: Thane Police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for enquiry tomorrow

Firstpost  

Some Gulf nations expressed outrage against the controversial remarks against the Prophet. The country has been witnessing protests Thane: Bhiwandi city police in Thane district summoned suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma and asked her to appear for enquiry tomorrow for a matter pertaining to a controversial religious remark. While responding to the summon sent by the Bhiwandi police, …

Prophet row: Deceased were not part of protest march in Ranchi, claim families
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: Deceased were not part of protest march in Ranchi, claim families

The Hindu  

Family members of the two persons who succumbed to gunshot wounds during protests on June 10 in Ranchi against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, have claimed they were not a part of the procession that was taken out to condemn the comments. Two persons identified as Mohammad Mudassir Alam who was also known as Kaifi, and Mohammad Sahil died while …

Protests after Prophet remarks row | Updates
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests after Prophet remarks row | Updates

The Hindu  

As the Uttar Pradesh Government intensified its crackdown against the Muslim protestors on June 11, several members of the ruling BJP, including its state president Swatantra Dev Singh, endorsed using bulldozers to demolish the properties of the accused persons. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed on June 12 in West Bengal’s Howrah district, where Section 144 of CrPc has been clamped …

Protests over Prophet remark: 60 arrested as Bengal on boil, SIT to probe Ranchi violence | Top Points
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests over Prophet remark: 60 arrested as Bengal on boil, SIT to probe Ranchi violence | Top Points

India Today  

Tension prevailed in several parts of the country after violent protests erupted on Friday against the allegedly inflammatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. While clashes claimed two lives in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, West Bengal’s Howrah remained on the boil as protesters went on a rampage, setting fire to houses and vandalising property, and skirmished with …

Hundreds arrested in India amid continued tensions over Prophet Mohammad 'insults'
2 years, 9 months ago

Hundreds arrested in India amid continued tensions over Prophet Mohammad 'insults'

ABC  

A youth in India's Kashmir has been arrested for posting a video threatening to behead a former spokesperson of India's ruling party who had made derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad, according to officials. Key points: The video, circulated on YouTube, has been withdrawn The outrage against the comments made by the two BJP spokespeople has trended on Twitter At …

Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments
2 years, 9 months ago

Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments

Al Jazeera  

Muslims in India have taken to the streets to protest against anti-Islamic comments made by two members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. In northern Uttar Pradesh state police said they had arrested 230 alleged rioters after unrest spread across several towns after Friday prayers. Earlier this month, the BJP suspended its spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and …

Prophet Muhammad remarks row protests: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah violence intensifies, action against agitators in UP
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet Muhammad remarks row protests: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah violence intensifies, action against agitators in UP

Firstpost  

Tension prevailed in several parts of the country a day after the violent protests against the controversial remarks by BJP’s now-sacked two functionaries on Prophet Muhammad Ranchi/Kolkata/Lucknow: Two people succumbed to gunshot wounds in Jharkhand capital Ranchi and fresh demonstrations were held in West Bengal’s Howrah on Saturday as tension prevailed in several parts of the country a day after …

Prophet row: Situation in Bengal's Howrah 'peaceful'; Section 144 to continue, internet services suspended
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: Situation in Bengal's Howrah 'peaceful'; Section 144 to continue, internet services suspended

Firstpost  

Protests erupted in several parts of Howrah district on Friday over controversial remarks by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal on Prophet Mohammad. Kolkata: The situation in West Bengal’s Howrah district, which on Friday witnessed violent protests against controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokespersons, was peaceful on Saturday morning even as prohibitory orders under Section 144 …

Protest' against Nupur Sharma reaches Uttarakhand, Haridwar on alert
2 years, 9 months ago

Protest' against Nupur Sharma reaches Uttarakhand, Haridwar on alert

Op India  

The brutal campaign launched by Islamists against Nupur Sharma, the former BJP spokesperson is only becoming more intense with every passing day. Rudrapur in Uddham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand saw Muslims raising slogans against the ex-BJP spokesperson and former BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal and demanding their arrest. A group of Islamists under the leadership of the city Imam Mohammad Ayyub …

Prophet row: Two dead after clashes between protesters and police turn violent in Ranchi
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: Two dead after clashes between protesters and police turn violent in Ranchi

Firstpost  

Protests erupted in several parts of India on Friday against the remarks made by two Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal about the Prophet At least two persons reportedly died of a bullet injury in Jharkhand’s Ranchi and many including security personnel were critically injured as violent protests rocked Ranchi over the comments made by two suspended …

Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam
2 years, 9 months ago

Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of people marched in Bangladesh’s capital and in parts of India on Friday to urge Muslim-majority nations to cut ties with India and boycott its products unless it punishes two governing party officials for comments deemed derogatory to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The protesters in Dhaka also criticized their country’s government for not publicly condemning the comments …

Prophet remarks row: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah simmers, over 250 arrests made in UP | Updates
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks row: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah simmers, over 250 arrests made in UP | Updates

India TV News  

Nupur Sharma Prophet remarks row LIVE updates : At least 2 died, over 250 people were arrested from various districts of Uttar Pradesh while Howrah remained tense on the second day of the protests erupted after Friday prayers over Nupur Sharma's remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The agitators have been demanding action and arrest of the suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma …

Protests against Prophet remarks | Home Ministry issues advisory to States as protests continue
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests against Prophet remarks | Home Ministry issues advisory to States as protests continue

The Hindu  

As protests mounted in several parts of the country over the recent controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by suspended Bharatiya Janta Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Kumar Jindal, the Ministry of Home Affairs said it was monitoring the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day Gujarat tour that goes to elections later this year. …

Prophet remark: AIMIM had no role in Moradabad violence after Friday namaz, say sources
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remark: AIMIM had no role in Moradabad violence after Friday namaz, say sources

India TV News  

Highlights AIMIM had no role in Moradabad violence, say sources So far, 25 people have been arrested in the violence case Incidents of violence and slogan-shouting were reported from other parts of state as well Nupur Sharma Prophet remark row updates: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen had no role in the Moradabad violence that broke out after Friday namaz yesterday, …

'Take stern action, set example': CM Yogi Adityanath tells officials over UP violence
2 years, 9 months ago

'Take stern action, set example': CM Yogi Adityanath tells officials over UP violence

India TV News  

'Take stern action, set example': CM Yogi Adityanath tells officials over UP violence Several parts of Uttar Pradesh witnessed protests while violence had erupted in Kanpur on June 3 over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-sacked BJP functionaries. After a review meeting with officials over Kanpur violence on June 3 and protests across different parts of Uttar …

Prophet row: ‘Hate and unrest is not our way’, says Rahul Gandhi amid nationwide uproar
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: ‘Hate and unrest is not our way’, says Rahul Gandhi amid nationwide uproar

India TV News  

Prophet row: ‘Hate and unrest is not our way’, says Rahul Gandhi amid nationwide uproar A day after nationwide protests over now-suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma's prophet remarks left the country shocked, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said "hate and unrest is not our way". India has always set an example of truth, non-violence and brotherhood in front of the world: …

Hinting at Bigger Conspiracy? Amid Al-Qaeda Threat, Friday Stir on Prophet Remark Raises Concern
2 years, 9 months ago

Hinting at Bigger Conspiracy? Amid Al-Qaeda Threat, Friday Stir on Prophet Remark Raises Concern

News 18  

Protests erupting in several parts of the country, including Delhi, after Friday prayers at mosques raises a key question on security — is there a bigger conspiracy or an outfit behind it? The nationwide protests also raise a concern as it comes two days after a letter warned of Islamist militant attacks to avenge derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammad by …

WB: Muslims protest against Nupur Sharma in Kolkata and Howrah
2 years, 9 months ago

WB: Muslims protest against Nupur Sharma in Kolkata and Howrah

Op India  

A day after Islamists blocked the National Highway connecting Howrah and Kolkata, a large mob disrupted the vehicular movement in the Park Circus area in Kolkata. #WATCH | West Bengal: A large number of people gather in protest at Park Circus in Kolkata against the controversial religious remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled leader Naveen Jindal pic.twitter.com/a8n5HQ0nky …

Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi following violence. Details here
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi following violence. Details here

Live Mint  

Following the protests over Nupur Sharma's controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, a curfew has been imposed in violence-hit areas in Ranchi, informed Ranchi District Administration. Protests across West Bengal Similar protests were also witnessed in West Bengal when hundreds of them blocked roads in different parts of the Howrah district. Gujarat: Shops and markets closed in Dariyapur and Karanj Protests …

Prophet remark row: Violence erupts across several states post Friday namaz; BJP office torched in West Bengal
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remark row: Violence erupts across several states post Friday namaz; BJP office torched in West Bengal

Firstpost  

Curfew has been imposed in parts of Ranchi following stonepelting. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Protests over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal that erupted earlier today, turn violent in Prayagraj. #WATCH Prayagraj ADG's vehicle damaged after a protest erupted in Atala area over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma …

Protests in Uttar Pradesh cities over Prophet remark, stone-pelting in Prayagraj
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests in Uttar Pradesh cities over Prophet remark, stone-pelting in Prayagraj

Firstpost  

Lucknow: Protests broke out at several places in the state after the Friday prayers over now-suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s controversial remark on Prophet Mohammad recently. A senior official at the Uttar Pradesh Police headquarters in Lucknow said sloganeering took place in Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur and Lucknow. Additional Director General Parashant Kumar said, “The reports of stone-pelting in Prayagraj are …

Stone pelting, arson: Fury after Friday prayers as Prophet remarks row reaches Delhi, UP, Ranchi streets
2 years, 9 months ago

Stone pelting, arson: Fury after Friday prayers as Prophet remarks row reaches Delhi, UP, Ranchi streets

India Today  

Protests erupted in several states on Friday over remarks made by now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammad. All you need to know about protests on Friday: DELHI In Delhi, a protest erupted outside Jama Masjid after the Friday prayers with demands for the arrest of Nupur Sharma. Huge crowds also gathered in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad and Saharanpur …

Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi's violence-hit areas after protests turn violent
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi's violence-hit areas after protests turn violent

India Today  

The protests over the now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s remarks against Prophet Muhammad turned violent in Jharkhand’s capital city Ranchi on Friday. Speaking to India Today, the Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi, said that curfew will be imposed in the city's main road area. Meanwhile, massive protests over the Prophet remarks row have erupted in other parts of the country as …

Prophet remarks fallout: Police use force to disperse protesters in Prayagraj
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet remarks fallout: Police use force to disperse protesters in Prayagraj

Hindustan Times  

PRAYAGRAJ/HYDERABAD: Police used force and fired tear gas shells after a section of the protesters, who took to the streets in Prayagraj following Friday congregational prayers over derogatory comments about the Prophet Muhammad, thew stones. Prayagraj’s senior police superintendent Ajay Kumar said efforts were underway to pacify the protestors and make them return home. Ahead of the Friday prayers, district …

Prophet row: Protests erupt outside Delhi’s Jama Masjid; curfew in Jammu
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet row: Protests erupt outside Delhi’s Jama Masjid; curfew in Jammu

Live Mint  

Massive protests have erupted in several parts of the country during the last few days over controversial remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and now expelled Naveen Kumar Jindal against Prophet Mohammad. Tensions reportedly spread in the Bhaderwah area on Thursday evening after alleged inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against derogatory remarks on Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended …

Prophet Remark Row: Protests in Delhi, UP Among Other States Post Friday Prayers
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet Remark Row: Protests in Delhi, UP Among Other States Post Friday Prayers

News 18  

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal among many other states on Friday witnessed massive protests over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-suspended BJP functionaries leaving a few policemen injured in stone-pelting and forcing security forces to resort to lathi-charge, tear gas shelling and firing in the air at some places. Here’s a list of states that …

Effigy of Nupur Sharma hanged in Belagavi in Karnataka over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad
2 years, 9 months ago

Effigy of Nupur Sharma hanged in Belagavi in Karnataka over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad

Op India  

An effigy of suspended BJP leader and former spokesperson of the party, Nupur Sharma, was found hanging on the Fort Road in Belagavi on Friday, 10th of June 2022. Nupur Sharma, who has been under an intense attack from Islamists and facing several death threats after quoting hadiths during a TV debate, was suspended from her party earlier this week …

Protests in several parts of country after Friday prayers over Prophet remarks
2 years, 9 months ago

Protests in several parts of country after Friday prayers over Prophet remarks

Hindustan Times  

Protests and sloganeering were held after Friday congregational prayers in several parts of the country, including Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, Jharkhand capital Ranchi and elsewhere over inflammatory speeches made by now-removed BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad. In Delhi, a massive peaceful protest and sloganeering was held at the Jama Masjid demanding arrest of suspended BJP …

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