Lakhimpur Violence: SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav over visiting BJP worker's house
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Violence: SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav over visiting BJP worker's house

India TV News  

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha on Thursday suspended activist Yogendra Yadav for 1 month over his visit to the residence of deceased BJP worker's residence who lost his life during the Lakhimpur violence. Yogendra Yadav had earlier visited the residence of BJP worker Shubham Mishra, who was killed in the Lakhimpur violence and had expressed condolences to the family members. The SKM has also demanded that the incident of lynching on the Singhu border be probed by a Supreme Court judge and Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Kailash Choudhary to resign to meet a leader of Nihang Sikhs. In a statement, the Morcha said, "SKM demands that Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Kailash Choudhary immediately resign who met a leader of Nihang Sikhs whose group was involved in the heinous murder.

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Two Moradabad jail officials suspended for allowing SP leaders to meet Sambhal violence accused
1 month ago

Two Moradabad jail officials suspended for allowing SP leaders to meet Sambhal violence accused

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Yogi Adityanath government suspended jailer Vikram Yadav and his deputy Praveen Singh, a day after a group of Samajwadi Party leaders visited the Moradabad jail in Uttar Pradesh to meet with the accused who were charged with involvement in the Sambhal riots. On Monday, the SP delegation, which included former Parliament member ST Hasan, Nawab Jaan Khan, …

Dalit youth beaten to death in MP's Shivpuri over access to water from a borewell; four arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Dalit youth beaten to death in MP's Shivpuri over access to water from a borewell; four arrested

New Indian Express  

A purported video of the brutal attack, which has gone viral, shows a group of men mercilessly assaulting Narad Jatav with sticks and rubber pipes, while others, including women, look on during the attack. According to Shivpuri district police sources, there had been an ongoing dispute between the two sides the OBC Dhakad caste and the SC Jatav caste over …

Sambhal violence: Yogi Adityanath government ‘orchestrated’ riot to hide malpractices in bypolls, says Akhilesh Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sambhal violence: Yogi Adityanath government ‘orchestrated’ riot to hide malpractices in bypolls, says Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh Government orchestrated a "riot" in Sambhal and demanded that police as well as those from the administration responsible for the deaths be suspended and murder cases be filed against them. Sambhal mosque survey violence: Supreme Court should take cognisance, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra According to Mr. Yadav, the …

Yogi govt 'orchestrated riot' in Sambhal to hide malpractice in bypolls: Akhilesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yogi govt 'orchestrated riot' in Sambhal to hide malpractice in bypolls: Akhilesh

New Indian Express  

NW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government orchestrated a "riot" in Sambhal and demanded that police as well as those from the administration responsible for the deaths be suspended and murder cases be filed against them. Yadav's comments came after police filed seven FIRs in connection with the violence over a court-ordered …

What happened in Sambhal? Deadly clashes light political fire
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What happened in Sambhal? Deadly clashes light political fire

India Today  

The political showdown over Sunday’s violent clashes in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal escalated on Monday, with a case filed against Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq. The Muslim community and SP leaders alleged that the survey team arrived without prior notice on Sunday, and the claim has been refuted by the district administration, police and the complainants. Sambhal MP: Samajwadi Party …

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News
4 months ago

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have intensified following the police encounter involving Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has generated significant outrage, with Yadav's family accusing the police of excessive force and questioning the legitimacy of the encounter. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has condemned the BJP on social media, criticizing …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK worker hacked to death in Cuddalore district, two detained
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK worker hacked to death in Cuddalore district, two detained

India TV News  

An AIADMK ward secretary from Cuddalore district has been hacked to death, the police said on Sunday. Two suspects have been detained for questioning by Cuddalore district police. Suspects from the Cuddalore district may have committed this murder due to enmity and two persons named Murali and Sridhar from Navaneetha Nagar area of ​​the Cuddalore district have been taken for …

BJP councillor held in connection with Samajwadi Party worker's killing in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP councillor held in connection with Samajwadi Party worker's killing in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda

The Hindu  

“A BJP councillor has been arrested following an encounter with the police in connection with the murder case of a Samajwadi Party worker in this Uttar Pradesh district,” officials said on July 24. Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal said SP worker Om Prakash Singh, a resident of Mohalla Raja Tola in Parsapur town, was killed in broad daylight on July …

Hathras stampede: UP govt hiding its failure by making minor arrests, says Akhilesh Yadav
6 months ago

Hathras stampede: UP govt hiding its failure by making minor arrests, says Akhilesh Yadav

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of trying to hide its failure in the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people by making "minor arrests". In a post on 'X' in Hindi, Yadav said, "To hide its failure in the 'Hathras incident', the UP government wants to shirk responsibility for the deaths of hundreds …

Case against Congress MLC and four others in attack on BJP SC morcha leader
1 year, 1 month ago

Case against Congress MLC and four others in attack on BJP SC morcha leader

The Hindu  

The Belagavi city police have registered a case against Channaraj Hattiholi, Congress MLC and four others, on charges of assaulting a BJP worker over an old dispute. The first information report registered at the APMC police station names Mr. Hattiholi, younger brother of Laxmi Hebbalkar, Minister for Women and Child Welfare, his followers Sujit Jadhav and M. Saddam and two …

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Permits Son of Union Home Minister for State to Stay in Delhi
1 year, 3 months ago

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

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially modified bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, who is out on interim bail in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit and stay in the national Capital. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta allowed the application moved by the son of Union Home Minister for State considering the facts …

Sanjeev Maheshwari murder case: 2 Lucknow police teams formed to probe killing, ascertain motive
1 year, 6 months ago

Sanjeev Maheshwari murder case: 2 Lucknow police teams formed to probe killing, ascertain motive

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow police have formed two teams to probe the murder of gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva, 48, even as investigators are focusing on ascertaining the motive of the assailant, Vijay Yadav alias Anand Yadav, 26, in executing the crime. Joint commissioner of police Upendra Kumar Agarwal at a media briefing on the murder of gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva, …

Sanjeev Jeeva murder case: 6 cops on duty at Lucknow court gate suspended
1 year, 7 months ago

Sanjeev Jeeva murder case: 6 cops on duty at Lucknow court gate suspended

India Today  

Six police personnel have been suspended after gangster Sanjeev Jeeva, a close aide of Mukhtar Ansari, was shot dead inside Lucknow court. Following the shooting inside the Lucknow court, the Uttar Pradesh government ordered the formation of a 3-member Special Investigation Team to probe the murder case. Sanjeev Jeeva was an accused in the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai …

You sit next to them despite the insults: UP CM Yogi Adityanath to SP's Shivpal Yadav
1 year, 10 months ago

You sit next to them despite the insults: UP CM Yogi Adityanath to SP's Shivpal Yadav

India Today  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Singh had a fraught relationship, there is no denying. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Yogi Adityanath had gotten into a war of words during the session over the killing of Umesh Pal, the prime witness in the 2005 BSP MLA murder case. Yogi Adityanath then hit out at Akhilesh and accused …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP Court rejects Ashish Mishra, others discharge pleas
2 years, 1 month ago

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

India TV News  

Lakhimpur Kheri violence : A court in Uttar Pradesh rejected the discharge plea of Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, and 13 others who were accused of killing and creating a ruckus in Lakhimpur Kheri in 2021. The additional district judge informed the court that the next date for the hearing has been fixed on December 6, the …

Shivpal Yadav alleges that BJP is sabotaging UP's Lok Sabha bypoll
2 years, 1 month ago

Shivpal Yadav alleges that BJP is sabotaging UP's Lok Sabha bypoll

Firstpost  

He also claimed that the district administration and the police conducted raids on the residences of Samajwadi Party workers Lucknow: A day ahead of the Mainpuri Lok Sabha bypoll, Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party president Shivpal Singh Yadav on Sunday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is sabotaging the Lok Sabha by-polls as drones are being used to monitor his party workers …

Farmer leaders come together at Lakhimpur Kheri, demand sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Farmer leaders assembled on Monday at Tikunia in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, to mark the first anniversary of the violence that resulted in the death of eight people, including four farmers. They renewed their demand for the sacking of Union Minister and Kheri’s Lok Sabha member Ajay Mishra Teni. It is alleged that vehicles belonging to Union Minister and Lok …

Lakhimpur Kheri victims’ families yet to get compensation, SKM tells Modi
2 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri victims’ families yet to get compensation, SKM tells Modi

The Hindu  

Ahead of the first anniversary of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on October 3, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urging him to sack Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni from the Council of Ministers. Four farmers and a journalist died and 13 people were injured at Lakhimpur Kheri …

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM committee says, will remain a 'soldier of the farmers'
2 years, 4 months ago

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM committee says, will remain a 'soldier of the farmers'

Firstpost  

Yadav said that Jai Kisan Andolan President Avik Saha will be available to shoulder all the responsibilities in his place New Delhi: Social activist Yogendra Yadav has resigned from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha coordination committee but said he will remain a “soldier” of the farmers’ collective. The SKM made Yadav’s resignation letter public at a press conference at Gurudwara Rakabganj …

Jharkhand: BJP will take care of Dumka victim's family, says visiting delegation
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand: BJP will take care of Dumka victim's family, says visiting delegation

Firstpost  

A delegation of BJP leaders comprising Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari and Kapil Mishra on Wednesday met the family of Class XII girl who died days after being set ablaze by a man in Jharkhand’s Dumka and promised to take care of the victim’s family. New Delhi: A delegation of BJP leaders comprising Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari and Kapil Mishra on …

Farmers' protest: SKM to begin 72-hour stir from today, to seek justice in Lakhimpur Kheri case
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' protest: SKM to begin 72-hour stir from today, to seek justice in Lakhimpur Kheri case

India TV News  

Highlights On Wednesday, farmers from Punjab left for Lakhimpur Kheri to participate in the protest Farmers will also be demanding withdrawal of cases registered against them They will also press for a compensation to families of farmers who died during the protests Farmers' protest: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha is set to hold a protest beginning today till August 20, demanding …

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings
2 years, 6 months ago

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings

Firstpost  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when the protest was lifted on 9 December last year. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union government and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when …

Case against former SP MLA Rameshwar Yadav for alleged illegal occupation of government land
2 years, 6 months ago

Case against former SP MLA Rameshwar Yadav for alleged illegal occupation of government land

Firstpost  

The SP leaders have been accused of illegally occupying the government’s barren land and building a marriage hall and their houses on it, the police officer said Etah, UP: A case was registered on 11 June against ex-Samajwadi Party MLA Rameshwar Yadav, who was arrested two days ago in another case, for alleged illegal occupation of a government land, police …

Prophet Muhammad remarks row protests: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah violence intensifies, action against agitators in UP
2 years, 6 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 …

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Suspends SDM After Tehsil Employee Succumbs to Injuries
2 years, 9 months ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Suspends SDM After Tehsil Employee Succumbs to Injuries

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, ordered the suspension of sub divisional magistrate Gyanendra Vikram Singh, who allegedly beat up a ‘naib nazir’ so brutally that the latter died during treatment on Saturday night. The chief minister ordered the suspension of the SDM after the post-mortem report of the tehsil official Sunil Sharma confirmed death due to the …

Muslim man killed in Kushinagar for celebrating BJP's win: CM Yogi gives police free-hand, Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
2 years, 9 months ago

Muslim man killed in Kushinagar for celebrating BJP's win: CM Yogi gives police free-hand, Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

India TV News  

Highlights Babar was allegedly roughed up by his neighbours for celebrating the BJP’s victory He had suffered grievous injuries and died during treatment at a Lucknow hospital on March 25 Notably, Babar had campaigned for BJP in UP. He had distributed sweets in village after Yogi's win UP Kushinagar News: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the police …

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

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

Live Mint  

Lakhimpur violence: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 11 a plea challenging grant of bail by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, as per PTI report. The high court, while granting the bail, did not follow the law laid down and did …

Akhilesh Yadav's Poll Promise on Lakhimpur Tragedy: Will Send Minister's Son Back to Jail
2 years, 10 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav's Poll Promise on Lakhimpur Tragedy: Will Send Minister's Son Back to Jail

News 18  

Auraiya/Kannauj, Feb 16: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday condemned the state government over grant of bail to Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son in Lakhimpur case, saying he would ensure that the culprit and his protectors go to prison when he comes to power. SP assures you all that our government is coming and when it does, the case …

Samyukta Kisan Morcha Will Move SC, Says Rakesh Tikait After Minister's Son Gets Bail in Lakhimpur Case
2 years, 10 months ago

Samyukta Kisan Morcha Will Move SC, Says Rakesh Tikait After Minister's Son Gets Bail in Lakhimpur Case

News 18  

Lakhimpur Kheri: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha will approach the Supreme Court over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence episode in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed. Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’, is a key accused in the case and the Allahabad High Court granted him bail on February …

Will approach SC: Rakesh Tikait on bail to minister's son in Lakhimpur case
2 years, 10 months ago

Will approach SC: Rakesh Tikait on bail to minister's son in Lakhimpur case

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on February 15 said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha will approach the Supreme Court over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence episode in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed. Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’, is a key accused in the case and the Allahabad High Court granted him bail on February 10. …

SKM observes 'Vishwasghat Diwas' across India today: Why farmers continue to protest against Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

SKM observes 'Vishwasghat Diwas' across India today: Why farmers continue to protest against Centre

Firstpost  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha announced to observe 31 January as ‘Vishwasghat Diwas’ in at least 500 districts of the country against the BJP-led Centre government. Why are the farm unions protesting against the Centre now – On Monday, Rakesh Tikait, the national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, one of the constituents of SKM, claimed the over-a-year-long protest at Delhi’s borders …

SI Lalji Yadav Suicide: Plea In Jharkhand High Court Seeks CBI Inquiry; Alleges Foul Play By Police Authorities & Mining Mafia
2 years, 11 months ago

SI Lalji Yadav Suicide: Plea In Jharkhand High Court Seeks CBI Inquiry; Alleges Foul Play By Police Authorities & Mining Mafia

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Jharkhand High Court seeking CBI inquiry into the death of suspended Sub-Inspector Lalji Yadav allegedly by suicide in Palamu District of Jharkhand. His brother Sanjeev Kumar Yadav has approached the High Court through Advocate Vijay Ranjan Sinha, alleging that sand and stone crusher mafias were involved in the death of Lalji.The petition denies …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to replace lesser charges with attempt to murder
3 years ago

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to replace lesser charges with attempt to murder

India Today  

A court on Tuesday allowed the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to add the charge of attempt to murder in the FIR against the accused, including Union minister Ajay Mishra's son, after the inquiry team said it was a "pre-planned conspiracy". "Chief judicial magistrate Chinta Ram allowed the special investigators to add IPC sections 307, 326 and sections 3/25/30 …

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

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

India Today  

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

Probe into Lakhimpur Kheri violence has 'turned into a joke', says Yogendra Yadav
3 years, 2 months ago

Probe into Lakhimpur Kheri violence has 'turned into a joke', says Yogendra Yadav

India Today  

Swaraj Abhiyan's Yogendra Yadav, who has been at the forefront of the ongoing farmers' agitation, said that the investigation into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence has "turned into a joke". READ: Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SIT releases six pictures of suspects "We are demanding his resignation because he gave provocative speeches before the incident of farmers' murder in Lakhimpur Kheri. On MSP …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SKM forms seven-member advocate panel to fight court cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SKM forms seven-member advocate panel to fight court cases

Firstpost  

The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha said the panel comprises advocates Suresh Kumar Munna, Harjeet Singh, Anupam Verma, Mohammad Khawaja, Yadvinder Verma, Surinder Singh and Israr Ahmed New Delhi: The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday said a seven-member panel of lawyers has been formed to fight cases in courts in connection with Lakhimpur violence. The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

'Khadeda Hobe': SP, SBSP strike poll alliance to drive out BJP from Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 2 months ago

'Khadeda Hobe': SP, SBSP strike poll alliance to drive out BJP from Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

The Samajwadi Party and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party on Wednesday struck an alliance to counter the ruling BJP in next year’s Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The announcement was made by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhar at a massive rally held in Mau, thronged by supporters of both the parties. Om Prakash Rajbhar and Akhilesh Yadav …

Lakhimpur violence case | Two arrested for killing BJP workers
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur violence case | Two arrested for killing BJP workers

India Today  

The UP Police on Tuesday, October 26, arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in the killing of two BJP workers and a journalist during the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on October 3. One of the two accused arrested by the Lakhimpur Crime Branch was allegedly wearing a T-shirt sporting Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's image at the time of the violence. Gurvinder …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Yogendra Yadav suspended by SKM, Punjab-based farmers' unions pressed the demand
3 years, 2 months ago

Yogendra Yadav suspended by SKM, Punjab-based farmers' unions pressed the demand

India Today  

On Thursday, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the apex body of farmers’ organisations opposing the three farm laws — suspended social activist Yogendra Yadav from the farmers’ body for one month. According to sources, during the SKM meeting on October 21, Yogendra Yadav was first asked to apologise for the act of meeting the bereaved families of the BJP workers …

Murder at Singhu border Kisan Morcha protest site: Farmer leaders rush to claim innocence, India Today helps
3 years, 2 months ago

Murder at Singhu border Kisan Morcha protest site: Farmer leaders rush to claim innocence, India Today helps

Op India  

As Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders are looking for media spots to clarify their stance and dissociate themselves from the alleged farmers responsible for the killing of a Dalit man at the farmers’ protest site, the India Today group now has come out in their defence. https://t.co/YpU1FAzkAE — IndiaToday October 15, 2021 “The SKM had also conveyed to the police that …

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

Lakhimpur case: Arms recovered from Lucknow flat owned by accused

India Today  

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

Protestors burn effigies of PM Modi, Amit shah in Lucknow; members of farmers' body detained
3 years, 2 months ago

Protestors burn effigies of PM Modi, Amit shah in Lucknow; members of farmers' body detained

India Today  

The Socialist Party on Friday claimed some members of its farmers' wing were detained by police after they gathered here to burn effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and MoS Home Ajay Mishra in the wake of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The members of the Socialist Kisan Sabha also carried placards demanding the resignation of …

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

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

News 18  

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

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers to hold a series of protests
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers to hold a series of protests

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers’ unions, has planned a series of protests demanding action in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. On October 15, the farmers would hold an effigy burning event and a big ‘panchayat’ would be held in Lucknow on October 26, Mr. Tikait said. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who visited Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday, paid …

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report

The Quint  

A seven-member Congress delegation, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, 13 October, in order to present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, news agency PTI quoted party sources as saying. Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers’ fight will go on till Union Minister quits: Tikait
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers’ fight will go on till Union Minister quits: Tikait

The Hindu  

At the final prayers for the four farmers and one journalist killed in Lakhimpur Kheri’s Tikonia, where hundreds of farmers and politicians converged on Tuesday, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait demanded the arrest of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra. The Minister’s son Ashish Mishra was sent to three-day police custody on Monday for the murder charge against …

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