‘Ram, Hanuman, mandir’: Sam Pitroda courts controversy as BJP targets Rahul Gandhi for silence on ‘Hinduphobia’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ram, Hanuman, mandir’: Sam Pitroda courts controversy as BJP targets Rahul Gandhi for silence on ‘Hinduphobia’

Firstpost  

Speaking at a Rahul Gandhi event, Sam Pitroda accused the PM Narendra Modi led Indian government of focussing on religious matters while neglecting issues related to development and the economy Rahul Gandhi’s ‘mentor’ Sam Pitroda kicked off a controversy during an event in the United States when he delivered disparaging remarks against Lord Ram, the Ram Temple being built in Ayodhya and other Hindu deities. Speaking at a Rahul Gandhi event, Sam Pitroda accused the PM Narendra Modi led Indian government of focussing on religious matters while neglecting issues related to development and the economy. The controversial statement by Sam Pitroda follows similar remarks delivered by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his tour of the US. “But Sam Pitroda spoke for Rahul Gandhi, whose studied silence was endorsement of the Hinduphobic diatribe.” Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday defended party leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Bharatiya Janata Party approached the Election Commission over his remarks about investments in Maharashtra being transferred to Gujarat. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI that several projects and investments meant for Maharashtra have been moved to Gujarat. What BJP told the Election Commission …

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint before the Election Commission against leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "pitting states against each other and lying that BJP is about to destroy the Constitution". ‘Gross violation of MCC’, alleges BJP "We wish to bring to your notice the gross violation of MCC and other …

Amit Shah’s comments stir controversy, debate in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amit Shah’s comments stir controversy, debate in Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah’s recent rally in Shirala, Sangli district, Maharashtra, has sparked a political and academic debate following his remarks linking the revered saint Ramdas to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shambhajiraje Chhatrapati, a prominent member of the Maratha royal family and former Rajya Sabha MP, voiced his disagreement, asserting that Shivaji Maharaj’s only true guru …

'Rahul Gandhi is not a Pappu, he is a strategist': Sam Pitroda in Texas
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Rahul Gandhi is not a Pappu, he is a strategist': Sam Pitroda in Texas

Op India  

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas, said that his party leader Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes and that he is not a “Pappu”. Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Pitroda said that Gandhian thoughts, inclusion and diversity were at the core of his learning. Everyone understood what freedom meant and the …

Anurag, Rahul get into ‘caste ’fight during LS Budget debate
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anurag, Rahul get into ‘caste ’fight during LS Budget debate

Deccan Chronicle  

Does that mean you also link Rajiv with violence?” Mr Thakur asked. Jagdambika Pal, who was chairing the proceedings, said Mr Thakur's remarks on caste "stand expunged". An unrelenting Mr Thakur, however, alleged that Mr Gandhi's speeches are written by "Uncle Sam", in apparent reference to Congress leader Sam Pitroda. Citing excerpts from Mr Tharoor's book The Great Indian Novel, …

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Vijay Sampla chided leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his statement in the Parliament. Sampla said Rahul’s statement was filled with “falsehoods, disappointment and baseless claims.” He said that the Opposition leader’s behaviour “did not align” with the decorum expected in the Parliament. Terming Rahul’s statement “anti-Hindu”, Sampla said the Congress …

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries

Op India  

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on a Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, on July 2, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led I.N.D.I. In a scathing attack, PM Modi admonished Rahul Gandhi while referring to his Hindu remarks in Parliament and said,”These are your Sanskar, your character, your mindset, your hatred for the Hindus of this …

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made headlines for his first Lok Sabha speech as a leader of the opposition in the lower house. Amid an uproar over Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech, a video showing “how camera shifts” when the Congress leader was speaking and showing Lord Shiva's picture to the House has surfaced on the internet. “Shivji kehte hai….Sir dekhiye, camera …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

‘Will he talk about any other religion?’: BJP MP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘not Hindus’ remark
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Will he talk about any other religion?’: BJP MP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘not Hindus’ remark

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday hit out at the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for claiming that the leaders of the ruling party were not Hindus and questioned whether the Congress MP would speak about any other religion this way. During a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, Rahul Gandhi, pointing …

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded an apology from Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making disparaging remarks against Hindus and misleading claims about the Agnipath recruitment policy for the armed forces. Party president and Union minister, JP Nadda, in a post on ‘X’ said, “Rahul Gandhi Ji must …

‘Can’t insult Hindus’: Priyanka Gandhi defends brother amid BJP's attack
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Can’t insult Hindus’: Priyanka Gandhi defends brother amid BJP's attack

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to her brother's remark in the Lok Sabha that triggered a row, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that Rahul Gandhi cannot insult Hindus. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Imran Pratapgarhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi today said in the …

'Those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence': Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha sparks rare intervention from PM Modi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence': Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha sparks rare intervention from PM Modi

Op India  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday sparked outrage over his contentious remarks in the Lok Sabha, prompting a rare intervention from PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking in the parliament, Gandhi asserted that those who called themselves Hindus only talked about violence, hatred, and untruth, triggering PM Modi to intervene over his remarks. During his speech, …

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reappointed Sam Pitroda as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, weeks after he resigned from the post following a controversy in the middle of the Lok Sabha election. The Bharatiya Janata Party had termed Mr. Pitroda’s controversial remarks as “racist”, prompting the Congress leadership to gently nudge him to step down. Before this …

'Bakwas Ki Hai..': Robert Vadra Dismisses Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remark, Calls For Responsibility
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Bakwas Ki Hai..': Robert Vadra Dismisses Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remark, Calls For Responsibility

News 18  

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Thursday dismissed Sam Pitroda’s ‘racist’ remark and expressed astonishment at how such an educated individual could make such comments. #WATCH | On Sam Pitroda’s remark, Robert Vadra says “…When you are associated with this family, with great power comes great responsibility, you have to think before taking any step. In …

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Sam Pitroda remarks row: The Congress on Wednesday officially distanced itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks about how people in the south “look like Africans and those in the west look like Arabs and those in the east look like Chinese” while speaking on the diversity of India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress general …

'I look Indian...', Bhuj actor Pranitha Subhash hits back at Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'I look Indian...', Bhuj actor Pranitha Subhash hits back at Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark

India TV News  

Congress leader Sam Pitroda has been in the news repeatedly for his controversial statements. Pranitha Subhash called out Sam Pitroda Sam Pitroda's statement saying "South Indian Indians are Africans" is causing widespread anger. Sam Pitroda resigns Sam Pitroda has resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote on Twitter, 'Sam Pitroda has …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday slammed the Congress over party president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, and accused the grand-old party of insulting the Sanatan tradition of India. Reacting to Kharge's remark, Yogi Adityanath said that Ram and Shiva are not different. Earlier on Tuesday, speaking at a campaign rally for BJP candidate …

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency K. Surendran has alleged that Congress leader and his opponent Rahul Gandhi has evaded from visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya fearing the Muslim fundamentalists. If Rahul’s secularism is not one-sided, he should have visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, siad Mr. Surendran, who is also the State president of …

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader A Raja goes on anti-Hindu rant
9 months, 2 weeks ago

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader A Raja goes on anti-Hindu rant

Op India  

On Sunday, 3rd March, DMK’s leader A Raja went on an anti-Hindu rant during his speech during an event organised to celebrate MK Stalin’s birthday. A Raja called Hindus “idiots” for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and claimed that India is not a country. BJP’s IT Cell chief Amit Malviya hit out at A Raja for his derogatory statements and said, …

Gandhi would’ve agreed with Babri razing: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Gandhi would’ve agreed with Babri razing: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj on Saturday said that India does not exist if Lord Ram is fictitious. Addressing a launch event of his book “Tryst with Ayodhya: Decolonisation of India” here, Punj said: “This country will live till Ram lives.” Punj blamed former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for politicising the Ram Janmabhoomi issue. He said that if ‘A’ …

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar
11 months, 1 week ago

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks that the consecration of the Ram Temple of Ayodhya was being made into a “BJP event”. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that “Ram Temple was a deeply felt emotion by Hindus in every corner of the …

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity
11 months, 1 week ago

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity

Op India  

While hundreds of dignitaries and people from all walks of life are eagerly awaiting to witness history in the making on January 22, when Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha is set to take place, the Congress party has declared that it would skip the massive inauguration ceremony. “Religion is a personal matter”, said senior party leader Jairam Ramesh in a …

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru
11 months, 1 week ago

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday slammed the Congress after it declined the invitation to attend the Ayodhya Ram temple's ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony on January 22. Invoking India's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said,"This is Nehru's Congress, this is not Gandhi's Congress. The BJP has lashed out at the Congress after it announced that party …

'Not Congress' view': Jairam Ramesh after Sam Pitroda's Ram Mandir remarks stirs controversy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Not Congress' view': Jairam Ramesh after Sam Pitroda's Ram Mandir remarks stirs controversy

India TV News  

The Congress party on Friday distanced itself from its overseas chairman Sam Pitroda's recent statements on Ram Temple saying it's his views and not party's. Speaking on behalf of the party, Jairam Ramesh said, "he is not giving congress' view, it's his view". Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda in a controversial statement said that the country was going in …

'Rahul Gandhi's mentor': BJP's 'appeasement' jab on Sam Pitroda over Ram Mandir remark
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rahul Gandhi's mentor': BJP's 'appeasement' jab on Sam Pitroda over Ram Mandir remark

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Sam Pitroda's remark on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya elicited a strongly worded response from the ruling BJP on Wednesday, as the latter accused the Congress leader and his party of practising "appeasement politics". Sam Pitroda, a Gandhi family confidant often credited by the Congress for bringing the telecom revolution in India, today said the Ram Mandir wasn't …

Sam Pitroda is bothered because nation is involved in Ram Mandir
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda is bothered because nation is involved in Ram Mandir

Op India  

In another display of hatred for the Hindu sentiment by the Congress, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has said that “too much importance is being given to religion through the Ram Mandir and that democracy is being undermined. #WATCH | On Ram Temple, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda says, "I'm worried about it because too much …

Congress leaders express 'happiness' over Ram Mandir, had mocked it earlier
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress leaders express 'happiness' over Ram Mandir, had mocked it earlier

Op India  

The Congress party on Thursday, raised questions over the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya which is scheduled to happen on 24th of January, 2024. आज का दिन बहुत भावनाओं से भरा हुआ है। अभी श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट के पदाधिकारी मुझसे मेरे निवास स्थान पर मिलने आए थे। उन्होंने मुझे श्रीराम मंदिर में प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा के अवसर पर अयोध्या …

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples
1 year, 3 months ago

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples

Op India  

On 22nd September, ‘The Hindu’ published a report titled ‘100% regret: Rahul Gandhi on UPA’s inability to bring women’s reservation bill with OBC sub-quota’. Even after the passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Lower and Upper House of the Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi made controversial remarks against the bill. Rahul Gandhi made the argument that the Murtis, …

Samajwadi Party distances itself from Swami Prasad Maurya's 'Hinduism' remark
1 year, 3 months ago

Samajwadi Party distances itself from Swami Prasad Maurya's 'Hinduism' remark

India Today  

The Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party on Monday distanced itself from the remarks of SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya who called Hinduism a "hoax" and said that Brahminism was the cause of all disparities in society. BJP leader Dinesh Sharma and AAP's Shekhar Dixit also criticised Swami Prasad Maurya's statement on Hinduism. WHAT DID THE SAMAJWADI PARTY LEADER SAY On Monday, …

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

The Hindu  

Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Thursday lodged a police complaint in Pune against radical Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Father of the Nation. Mr. Bhide, who heads the fringe Sangli-based outfit Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan, had been accused of making offensive remarks against Mahatma Gandhi during a programme in Maharashtra’s Amravati district …

‘Hua to Hua’ on 1984 Sikh genocide to ‘Wrong to attack Pakistan’ on Pulwama: Rajeev Chandrasekhar debunks Sam Pitroda
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Hua to Hua’ on 1984 Sikh genocide to ‘Wrong to attack Pakistan’ on Pulwama: Rajeev Chandrasekhar debunks Sam Pitroda

Firstpost  

In US with Rahul Gandhi, Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said, ‘In the last nine years, our society has been polarised by focusing on religion. In the last nine years, Indian society “has been polarised by focusing on religion,” said Pitroda, often called Rahul Gandhi’s ‘mentor’. “Rahul’s ‘mentor’ Sam Pitroda has decided to wade in after Rahul’s ‘Muslim league …

Rahul Gandhi in Washington: Anti-CAA lies which led to Delhi Riots
1 year, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in Washington: Anti-CAA lies which led to Delhi Riots

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi is on a mission. What was the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 – did it aim to “expel Muslims living in India for generations”? The proviso is: “Provided that any person belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan, who entered into India on or before the 31st day of December 2014 …

Jairam Ramesh's 'cheerleader' jibe at V-P Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Jairam Ramesh's 'cheerleader' jibe at V-P Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has lashed out at Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi's remarks in London, saying that the Rajya Sabha Chairman is an umpire and cannot be a cheerleader for any ruling dispensation. In a statement, Ramesh, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, that at an event on Thursday to mark the launch of a book, the vice …

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'

Hindustan Times  

Amid an acrimonious exchange between the Congress and the BJP over Rahul Gandhi's statements in London, Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along commented on a post made by the official handle of the Congress. Rahul Gandhi's London photo received a thumbs up from BJP's Temjen Imma Along A day later, the minister in a humorous way clarified that he didn't mean …

'Because your father...': Vivek Agnihotri's dig at Rahul Gandhi over Cambridge speech
1 year, 9 months ago

'Because your father...': Vivek Agnihotri's dig at Rahul Gandhi over Cambridge speech

Hindustan Times  

Amid row over Rahul Gandhi's speech at Cambridge University where he touched upon various issues including Pegasus, his experience at the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri criticised the Congress leader for his 'militants could not do anything' comment. Read | From Pegasus to Bharat Jodo Yatra: 5 points from Rahul Gandhi's Cambridge speech Vivek Agnihotri on Saturday …

Ramdev Bihar Complaint filed against yog guru barbs at Muslims abducting Hindu women Rajasthan Barmer
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramdev Bihar Complaint filed against yog guru barbs at Muslims abducting Hindu women Rajasthan Barmer

ABP News  

New Delhi: A rights activist based in Bihar filed a complaint against yoga guru Ramdev on Saturday for allegedly hurting Muslims' religious feelings with his remarks at a recent meeting of seers, reported news agency PTI. The yoga guru had made comparisons between Hinduism and Islam and Christianity at a meeting of seers on Friday in Barmer, Rajasthan, where Muslims …

Another complaint against SP Maurya in Ramcharitmanas row, this time in Delhi
1 year, 10 months ago

Another complaint against SP Maurya in Ramcharitmanas row, this time in Delhi

India Today  

Another complaint has been registered against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya for speaking ill about the Hindu religious book 'Ramcharitmanas' and hurting the religious sentiments of those who believe in Sanatan Dharma. The complaint said for the past few days, TV channels and social media have been flooded with videos of Swami Prasad Maurya and his workers tearing the …

Akhilesh faces protest by Hindu groups over Swami Prasad Maurya’s Ramcharitmanas remarks
1 year, 10 months ago

Akhilesh faces protest by Hindu groups over Swami Prasad Maurya’s Ramcharitmanas remarks

The Hindu  

Hindu right-wing groups in Lucknow and marked Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s visit with black flags when he participated in Maa Pitambara 108 Mahayaga on the banks of the Gomti in Daliganj, to protest against party leader Swami Prasad Maurya’s statement on Ramcharitmanas. Visibly upset with the protest, Mr. Yadav alleged that the ruling BJP considers Dalits and Backward Castes …

FIR Filed Against Swami Prasad Maurya Over Comments On Ramcharitmanas Says Views Were Personal
1 year, 10 months ago

FIR Filed Against Swami Prasad Maurya Over Comments On Ramcharitmanas Says Views Were Personal

ABP News  

Lucknow: Booked for his comments on the Ramcharitmanas, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has refused to retract his remarks saying he had spoken on a particular verse in Hindu epic poem and not about Lord Ram or any religion. Maurya, a prominent OBC leader in Uttar Pradesh, largely stuck to his stand in an interview with PTI on Tuesday, …

FIR against Swami Prasad Maurya for comments on ‘Ramcharitmanas’
1 year, 10 months ago

FIR against Swami Prasad Maurya for comments on ‘Ramcharitmanas’

The Hindu  

An First Information Report was registered on Tuesday against Samajwadi Party leader and former Minister Swami Prasad Maurya at the Hazratganj Police station in Lucknow over his controversial remarks on the ‘Ramcharitmanas’. While Mr. Maurya is under fire over the comments, the Samajwadi Party distanced itself from the issue with senior party leader and Jaswantnagar MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav reiterating …

Salman Khurshid now says Rahul Gandhi is not Lord Ram, but BJP is following path of Ravan
1 year, 11 months ago

Salman Khurshid now says Rahul Gandhi is not Lord Ram, but BJP is following path of Ravan

Op India  

Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who recently triggered a controversy by comparing party MP to Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, on Wednesday added fuel to the fire as he said that “Rahul Gandhi is not Lord Ram but the BJP is following the path of Ravana.” “Rahul Gandhi is not Lord Ram, but he can follow the path shown by Lord …

Never said Rahul Gandhi is Lord Ram: Salman Khurshid clarifies 'superhuman' remark
1 year, 11 months ago

Never said Rahul Gandhi is Lord Ram: Salman Khurshid clarifies 'superhuman' remark

India Today  

Days after calling Rahul Gandhi a 'superhuman' while lauding the former Congress chief for his Bharat Jodo Yatra, senior leader Salman Khurshid issued a clarification and said he never said Rahul Gandhi is Lord Ram. He is walking on the path of Ram," Salman Khurshid said on his "yogi doing tapasya" description of Rahul Gandhi. Addressing reporters during a press …

Ramdev’s comment on women’s attire sparks row, Maliwal seeks apology
2 years ago

Ramdev’s comment on women’s attire sparks row, Maliwal seeks apology

Live Mint  

A recent comment by Yoga guru Ramdev hit has become controversial after he was recorded saying that many women at the event brought sarees but did not get the time to wear them because of back-to-back events. Condemning his comments, Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal shared the video on Twitter and sought Ramdev's apology. "Swami Ramdev's remarks on …

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why
2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why

Live Mint  

A defamation case has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory remarks against freedom fighter VD Savarkar in Maharashtra's Thane city, an official said on Friday. "The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. During the Bharat Jodo yatra …

Congress leaders continue to distort Ramayan, insult Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita Mata: Read how
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress leaders continue to distort Ramayan, insult Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita Mata: Read how

Op India  

As if denying the reality of Lord Ram wasn’t enough, the grand old party of India has come up with fresh ways to ridicule Hinduism. As the Congress prince Rahul Gandhi embarked on his current political stunt called ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra,’ supposedly covering thousands of kilometres, his adherents brazenly began comparing him to Lord Ram in their attempt to glorify …

Hardik Patel Tears Into Cong Over Party Leader's Ram Mandir Remark, Asks 'Why Hate Hindus So Much?'
2 years, 7 months ago

Hardik Patel Tears Into Cong Over Party Leader's Ram Mandir Remark, Asks 'Why Hate Hindus So Much?'

News 18  

Stepping up his attack on Congress days after resigning from the party, Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Tuesday said the grand old party has always been against the Hindu ideology and hurts the sentiments of people. This statement comes after Gujarat party leader Bharatsinh Solanki allegedly made a remark that “dogs urinate on bricks meant for the Ram temple” construction …

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches

India Today  

Two more persons have been booked in connection with hate speeches delivered against Muslims at a Dharam Sansad in Haridwar recently. The names of Swami Dharamdas and Sadhvi Annapurna were added on Saturday in the FIR lodged after available footage of the event was scanned, Haridwar Kotwali SHO Rakinder Singh said on Monday. Extremely provocative speeches inciting violence against Muslims …

Haridwar hate speech | FIR filed for promoting enmity
3 years ago

Haridwar hate speech | FIR filed for promoting enmity

The Hindu  

A day after videos of Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand calling on Hindu youth to become “Prabhakaran” and “Bhindranwale” went viral, the Uttarakhand Police on Thursday filed an FIR against “Wasim Rizvi alias Jitendra Narayan Tyagi” and others allegedly involved. Ashok Kumar, DGP, said the police had received a complaint and filed an FIR under Section 153A of the IPC related …

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