BJP protest for Naseemuddin Siddiqui's arrest, Dayashankar Singh's re-induction – Firstpost
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BJP protest for Naseemuddin Siddiqui's arrest, Dayashankar Singh's re-induction – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The BJP on Saturday held demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh demanding arrest of BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui over derogatory remarks made against women members of expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh’s family. Lucknow: The BJP on Saturday held demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh demanding arrest of BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui over derogatory remarks made against women members of expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh’s family. “A delegation of BJP office-bearers, led by state president, met Governor Ram Naik and demanded immediate arrest of BSP general secretary and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Naseemuddin Siddiqui,” BJP state general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said. He said the BJP has stated in the memorandum that derogatory language was used against women members of expelled leader Dayashankar Singh’s family, especially against his daughter, during protest by BSP workers on Thursday.

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BJP leaders Annamalai, Tamilisai booked for attempting to protest without permission
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BJP leaders Annamalai, Tamilisai booked for attempting to protest without permission

The Hindu  

The Chennai city police have booked Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including K. Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan and others for attempting to stage protests against alleged irregularities in TASMAC on Monday. Last week, Tamil Nadu BJP announced a protest outside the TASMAC head office in Egmore Chennai, on Monday, over the alleged ₹1,000 crore financial irregularities at TASMAC. Similarly, senior BJP leader …

BJP, ABVP protest over Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ remark
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP, ABVP protest over Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ remark

The Hindu  

The supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Wednesday held protests over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks directed at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Why was such a hype created over the event without any planning?” the Chief Minister had said while participating in a debate in the West …

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit
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3 months ago

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit

ABP News  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has said that if the saffron party comes to power in West Bengal, it will send Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail for arresting the protesting women in Sandeshkhali. The remark comes a day after Mamata Banerjee attended a programme in Sandeshkhali during her first visit to the area since allegations of sexual harassment and land …

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
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai here 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 on …

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 …

BSP’s statewide demo on Dec 24 against Shah’s remark on Ambedkar
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BSP’s statewide demo on Dec 24 against Shah’s remark on Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

The Bahujan Samaj Party will organise demonstration in all district headquarters of Uttar Pradesh on December 24 in protest against the remark of Union home minister Amit Shah on Dr BR Ambedkar. BSP chief Mayawati made the remarks in a post on X. BSP state unit president Vishwanath Pal on Friday said on the direction of party chief Mayawati, party’s …

Lucknow: Congress marches towards UP Vidhan Sabha, Ajay Rai protests pointed barricades in security
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucknow: Congress marches towards UP Vidhan Sabha, Ajay Rai protests pointed barricades in security

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, led by state chief Ajay Rai held a protest march to Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow on Wednesday amid ramped-up security by the police. Earlier in the day, the state party chief Ajay Rai on Wednesday slammed the state government for putting up pointed barricades near the state legislature. Emphasising the broader issues faced by the …

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest
4 months ago

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

India TV News  

Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul held a protest march on Wednesday to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police. During the march, Agnimitra Paul said that the Bengali Hindus would …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
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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 …

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets
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Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets

Hindustan Times  

Fighting for her party’s survival in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked party workers to hit the streets to protest against the Supreme Court’s recent order on the scheduled caste/schedule tribe reservations. Successive defeats in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections as well as the changing political scenario in Uttar Pradesh have forced Mayawati to amend her …

BJP leaders take out protest march to Karnataka CM's residence, taken into preventive custody
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP leaders take out protest march to Karnataka CM's residence, taken into preventive custody

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP leaders tried to lay siege to the chief minister's office-cum-residence here on Wednesday alleging rampant corruption by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, but were stopped and taken into preventive custody. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} The party leaders, including BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in …

AAP's Haryana unit holds protest against Kejriwal's arrest
1 year ago

AAP's Haryana unit holds protest against Kejriwal's arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

Ambala, Mar 26 Aam Aadmi Party workers on Tuesday staged protests across Haryana against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused the Narendra Modi government of trying to destroy their party. The party's state unit president Sushil Gupta said Arvind Kejriwal is the leader of the entire country and he wants people to get better education, better …

INDIA bloc parties protest in Panaji against Kejriwal's arrest
1 year ago

INDIA bloc parties protest in Panaji against Kejriwal's arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji, March 26 Members of several parties belonging to the opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday staged a protest in Goa's Panaji city against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate. During the protest, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar alleged that the government machinery is now above the Election Commission under the BJP-led NDA. …

‘Order from Delhi is to keep Sandeshkhali issue alive until....’: Trinamool
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Order from Delhi is to keep Sandeshkhali issue alive until....’: Trinamool

Hindustan Times  

A fresh row erupted over Sandeshkhali on Friday as several women leaders including BJP MP Locker Chatterjee were detained on their way to the area citing Section 144. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh said probably the instruction from Delhi is to keep the Sandeshkhali issue alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal in March as every day BJP …

Women's police team in violence-hit Sandeshkhali, 17 arrested: Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 1 month ago

Women's police team in violence-hit Sandeshkhali, 17 arrested: Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that 17 people have been arrested so far in the Sandeshkhali violence case. A National Commission for Scheduled Castes team is in the troubled Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal to assess the situation following days of unrest due to allegations of sexual assault and violence against women by supporters of the …

Sandeshkhali: Cops arrest BJP leader Vikas Singh yet again, Smriti Irani slams Mamata govt
1 year, 1 month ago

Sandeshkhali: Cops arrest BJP leader Vikas Singh yet again, Smriti Irani slams Mamata govt

Op India  

The witch-hunt against the Opposition leaders in West Bengal is continuing unabated following the outbreak of violence in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district. The Mamata Banerjee-led-government had arrested BJP leader Vikas Singh, who happens to be the Convenor of Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency, on Saturday in connection to the women’s protest against TMC goons. But is targeting BJP …

Protest in Moradabad over Bajrang Dal men’s arrest in cow slaughter case
1 year, 1 month ago

Protest in Moradabad over Bajrang Dal men’s arrest in cow slaughter case

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Hundreds of activists and volunteers of right-wing outfits took out a protest march in Moradabad on Saturday in support of two members of Bajrang Dal, who were arrested along with two others on Wednesday for slaughtering a cow. Those arrested in the case were Sumit Bishnoi alias Monu, district chief of Moradabad Bajrang Dal unit, Rajiv Chowdhary, a block-level …

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Congress leader B K Hariprasad had on Wednesday suggested that a Godhra-like situation could occur in Karnataka, urging the state government to be on high alert. Former Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief and Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Thursday demanded the arrest of Congress leader B K Hariprasad for his statement that a Godhra-like incident might be …

Opposition flays ruling BJP over IT cell members’ role in IIT-BHU case
1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition flays ruling BJP over IT cell members’ role in IIT-BHU case

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Monday sharpened their attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh over the alleged involvement of the ruling party workers in the sexual assault a student inside the Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi in November last year. Claiming that the accused are linked to the ruling party, Uttar Pradesh Congress president …

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs
1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs

India Today  

Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc took to the streets in a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Thursday to protest against the mass suspension of lawmakers this week. Congress chief and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for not addressing the …

Govt. teacher candidates detained for protesting at U.P. BJP office in Lucknow
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt. teacher candidates detained for protesting at U.P. BJP office in Lucknow

The Hindu  

Stormy scenes were witnessed inside and outside the ruling BJP’s State office in Lucknow on Saturday when hundreds of candidates seeking government teaching jobs tried to enter the party’s office which led to a face-off with police, leading to use of force to control the demonstrators. The merit list of 69,000 teachers released in June 2020 saw multiple petitions being …

AAP holds protests across Punjab against Sanjay Singh’s arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP holds protests across Punjab against Sanjay Singh’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party leaders protested across the state against the BJP government for arresting party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh. Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal with AAP leaders and workers stage a protest against the arrest of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh by the enforcement directorate, at Bhandari Bridge in Amritsar on Friday. In Jalandhar’s Nakodar, …

Scuffle Breaks Out Between AAP Workers, Cops During Protest Against Sanjay Singh's Arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Scuffle Breaks Out Between AAP Workers, Cops During Protest Against Sanjay Singh's Arrest

ABP News  

The workers of the Aam Aadmi Party clashed with the police during a protest against the arrest of party MP Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy. #WATCH | Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party workers in a scuffle with police during the protests against the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh. #WATCH | Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party workers protest …

TD MPs and Lokesh stage silent protest at Rajghat against Naidu's arrest
1 year, 6 months ago

TD MPs and Lokesh stage silent protest at Rajghat against Naidu's arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam MPs and former MPs, along with Nara Lokesh, staged a silent protest at Rajghat in Delhi on Tuesday wearing black badges against the arrest of Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The TD MPs Kesineni Srinivas alias Nani, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Galla Jayadev, and Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar alleged that the state government is in jitters as people across the globe …

Chandrababu Naidu's wife, daughter-in-law lead candle march against his arrest
1 year, 6 months ago

Chandrababu Naidu's wife, daughter-in-law lead candle march against his arrest

India Today  

In a display of solidarity with former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, several people participated in a candlelight march in Rajahmundry on Saturday, calling the Telugu Desam Party chief's arrest unethical. Bhuvaneshwari, the wife of Chandrababu Naidu, and his daughter-in-law, Brahmani, led the candlelight rally in Rajahmundry, standing in opposition to the arrest of the veteran politician. In a …

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers
1 year, 10 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday reacted after India’s top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were detained by the Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. https://t.co/M2gzso4qjX — Neeraj Chopra May 28, 2023 Speaking on the incident, Indian Football captain Sunil Chhetri tweeted, “Why does it have to come down to our wrestlers being dragged around without …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
2 years ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Manish Sisodia’s arrest
2 years, 1 month ago

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Manish Sisodia’s arrest

The Hindu  

Security on Monday morning was beefed up at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in New Delhi as the Aam Aadmi Party has called for a protest against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the CBI in the excise policy case. A senior police officer said heavy security arrangements have been made on the stretch — DDU …

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Sisodia\'s arrest
2 years, 1 month ago

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Sisodia\'s arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Security on Monday morning was beefed up at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg here as the Aam Aadmi Party has called for a protest against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the CBI in the excise policy case. A senior police officer said heavy security arrangements have been made on the stretch -- DDU …

AAP to hold nationwide protest today over Manish Sisodia’s arrest
2 years, 1 month ago

AAP to hold nationwide protest today over Manish Sisodia’s arrest

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it will stage protests across India on Monday against the arrest of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case. AAP's national General Secretary Sandeep Pathak took to Twitter to announce the protests, which will reportedly take place in several cities, including Delhi, Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Haryana's …

‘Will protest extensively’: BKU leader demands Haryana minister's arrest
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Will protest extensively’: BKU leader demands Haryana minister's arrest

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Daljeet Singh has threatened protests if Haryana minister Sandeep Singh – accused of sexually harassing a junior athletics coach – is not “sacked and arrested”. If Sandeep Singh is not sacked and arrested, we will protest extensively,” Daljeet Singh was quoted by news agency ANI on Tuesday. The former India hockey team caption, who has dismissed …

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest
2 years, 6 months ago

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest

India Today  

TMC leader Madan Mitra on Sunday said that those who were involved in the violence and attacks on police during BJP's Nabanna march to the West Bengal Secretariat can be "taught a lesson in just ten minutes". Mitra, while speaking at a public meeting in his Kamarhati constituency said, "If there is an instruction from the party's higher-ups it won't …

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari was detained ahead of BJP's 'Nabanna Abhijan' to protest against alleged corrupt practices of the TMC-led government. The detained BJP leaders were whisked away in a prison van to Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar. Suvendu Adhikari with BJP leaders participates in a protest march against the state government, in Alipurduar district, Friday, …

'Nabanna Abhijan': BJP Workers And Cops Face Off In Howrah Ahead Of Protest Rally Against Mamata Govt
2 years, 6 months ago

'Nabanna Abhijan': BJP Workers And Cops Face Off In Howrah Ahead Of Protest Rally Against Mamata Govt

ABP News  

Amidst the ongoing clash between the West Bengal BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress administration, the saffron party alleged on Tuesday that the Bengal Police were preventing party activists and leaders from marching to the secretariat, ANI reported. Beginning on Tuesday morning, BJP supporters from all across West Bengal arrived in Kolkata and the neighboring Howrah to participate in the …

Telangana Police arrests suspended BJP leader Raja Singh again
2 years, 7 months ago

Telangana Police arrests suspended BJP leader Raja Singh again

Op India  

On Thursday, the Telangana Police detained suspended BJP leader Thakur Raja Singh again for his alleged ‘blasphemous’ remarks against Prophet Mohammad. #WATCH | Telangana police arrests suspended BJP leader T Raja Singh from his residence in Hyderabad for his alleged remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Old City, #Hyderabad : Protesters agains gathered at Shalibanda giving Sar Tan Se Juda slogans against …

BJP stages protests against arrest of leaders across Telangana
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP stages protests against arrest of leaders across Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The BJP staged protests across the state on Wednesday against what it called the “illegal arrests and attacks on BJP leaders and dictatorial rule” of the TRS government. Speaking at a protest camp in the BJP state office, BJP OBC Morcha president Dr K. Laxman, a Rajya Sabha member, said the TRS, unable to digest the growth of the …

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 …

Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh arrested for alleged 'blasphemous' remarks against Prophet Mohammad
2 years, 7 months ago

Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh arrested for alleged 'blasphemous' remarks against Prophet Mohammad

India TV News  

Highlights An FIR was registered against Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh He allegedly made blasphemous remarks against Prophet Mohammad hurting sentiments. BJP MLA Prophet remark: Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh was arrested on Tuesday after an FIR was filed against him by the Hyderabad South Zone Police this morning for his alleged blasphemous remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Police …

'Are we terrorists?' Congress leader amid protests on Rahul Gandhi's ED summons
2 years, 9 months ago

'Are we terrorists?' Congress leader amid protests on Rahul Gandhi's ED summons

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury led protests Wednesday as party MP Rahul Gandhi appeared for a third day of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case. Police detain Congress workers during a protest outside the AICC office against summoning of party leader Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case, …

Jharkhand: BJP leader arrested for 'objectionable' Facebook post in support of Nupur Sharma
2 years, 9 months ago

Jharkhand: BJP leader arrested for 'objectionable' Facebook post in support of Nupur Sharma

Firstpost  

Anisha Sinha, an executive committee member of the BJP’s district committee, was arrested on Monday Adityapur: A local BJP leader was arrested in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district for an “objectionable” Facebook post in support of the party’s now-suspended spokesperson Nupur Sharma, police said on Tuesday. Anisha Sinha, an executive committee member of the BJP’s district committee, was arrested on Monday, they …

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 …

TMC's Sukhendu Ray accuses Governor, BJP of 'provocative' comments amid Prophet row
2 years, 9 months ago

TMC's Sukhendu Ray accuses Governor, BJP of 'provocative' comments amid Prophet row

India Today  

Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray on Saturday accused West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and the Bharatiya Janata Party of making 'provocative' comments, amid a flurry of protests in Howrah district over offensive remarks made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammad. "Governor Dhankhar and BJP leaders are making provocative statements on the issue," said Ray. The TMC …

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 …

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 …

AAP, BJP in war of words over Tajinder Bagga's arrest
2 years, 10 months ago

AAP, BJP in war of words over Tajinder Bagga's arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party over the “unlawful arrest” of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha secretary Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab Police even as the AAP maintained that due procedure was followed by the Punjab Police while arresting Bagga and accused the BJP of protecting a “hate-monger”. BJP supporters …

Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga’s arrest by Punjab Police sets off drama
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga’s arrest by Punjab Police sets off drama

The Hindu  

The arrest of BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab police, where the Aam Aadmi Party is in power and his subsequent handing over to the Delhi Police by the Haryana police, the State ruled by the BJP, on Friday triggered a major face-off and political controversy. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal told reporters that the Delhi Police …

3 states, 1 arrest: BJP leader Tajinder Bagga's dramatic arrest to late-evening 'rescue | How it unfolded
2 years, 10 months ago

3 states, 1 arrest: BJP leader Tajinder Bagga's dramatic arrest to late-evening 'rescue | How it unfolded

India TV News  

Highlights Tajinder Bagga was arrested from his Delhi home on Friday The convoy was stopped by Haryana Police over 'forcibly' arrested Bagga from his home Delhi Police took custody of Bagga after Haryana HC quashed Punjab govt's request The Punjab Police arrested Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga from his Delhi residence on Friday in connection with a case …

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 …

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