Ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal centres of terror: BJP
10 years, 3 months ago

Ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal centres of terror: BJP

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has sought a ban on ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, saying they have become centres of "terror" in the name of faith. An editorial in the latest issue of party mouthpiece Kamal Sandesh said, "These ashrams which have become centres of terror in the name of faith should be deeply investigated." Though it did not name any 'godman' except Rampal, who was arrested last month after over a two week-long standoff between his supporters and police, but its strong criticism of such ashrams assumes significance because of their wide presence in several states and alleged proximity of some of these 'godmen' with the saffron party. Police had arrested Rampal after he refused to comply with court's summons, prompting Punjab and Haryana High Court to issue non-bailable warrants against him.

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Live Law  

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Hindustan Times  

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7 years, 6 months ago

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The Quint  

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Ban ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, they're centres of terror: BJP
10 years, 3 months ago

Ban ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, they're centres of terror: BJP

Firstpost  

BJP has sought a ban on ashrams run by ‘godmen’ like Rampal, saying they have become centres of “terror” in the name of faith. New Delhi: BJP has sought a ban on ashrams run by ‘godmen’ like Rampal, saying they have become centres of “terror” in the name of faith. An editorial in the latest issue of party mouthpiece Kamal …

After Rampal's arrest, followers move out of his ashram in Madhya Pradesh
10 years, 4 months ago

After Rampal's arrest, followers move out of his ashram in Madhya Pradesh

Firstpost  

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'Godman' Rampal's followers holed up inside ashram still coming out
10 years, 4 months ago

'Godman' Rampal's followers holed up inside ashram still coming out

India TV News  

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10 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hisar crackdown: Centre rushing 500 paramilitary troops at godman Rampal's ashram; IB warns of violence
10 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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10 years, 4 months ago

Hisar: 3 bodies found in ashram, authorities slap sedition charges on Rampal

Firstpost  

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Rampal still in ashram, operation to continue till he is nabbed: DGP
10 years, 4 months ago

Rampal still in ashram, operation to continue till he is nabbed: DGP

India TV News  

Chandigarh: As the situation remained tense and volatile at the ashram of ‘godman' Rampal in Barwala town, Haryana DGP S N Vashisht today said security personnel were exercising maximum restraint as lives of women and children being used as “human shields” were involved. Besides, the police had to deal with large number of arms, ammunition and an LPG dump inside …

Hisar clashes: Violence at Rampal's ashram leaves over 200 injured
10 years, 4 months ago

Hisar clashes: Violence at Rampal's ashram leaves over 200 injured

Firstpost  

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10 years, 4 months ago

Godman Rampal still in Hisar ashram, Haryana CM monitoring situation, say police

Firstpost  

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'Godman' Rampal's supporters open fire on police, cops use teargas shells
10 years, 4 months ago

'Godman' Rampal's supporters open fire on police, cops use teargas shells

Firstpost  

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Murder accused Baba Rampal locked people inside his Satlok Ashram to evade police
10 years, 4 months ago

Murder accused Baba Rampal locked people inside his Satlok Ashram to evade police

India TV News  

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UAVs to track elusive ‘godman’ Rampal
10 years, 4 months ago

UAVs to track elusive ‘godman’ Rampal

Deccan Chronicle  

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Haryana cuts supply of essentials to Rampal's ashram
10 years, 4 months ago

Haryana cuts supply of essentials to Rampal's ashram

The Hindu  

The Haryana Government on Saturday adopted a carrot-and-stick policy towards controversial preacher Sant Rampal who has been directed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to appear before it on Monday in a contempt case. As he is suspected to be holed up in his Satlok Ashram at Barwala in Hisar district and his followers are resisting arrest, the authorities …

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