Bengaluru violence: Narrative of 'communal tensions' misleading; turf war between BJP, Congress, SDPI behind clashes
4 years, 7 months ago

Bengaluru violence: Narrative of 'communal tensions' misleading; turf war between BJP, Congress, SDPI behind clashes

Firstpost  

Three people died due to police firing in Bengaluru’s Devarajeevanahalli and Kadugodanahalli after violence and arson in the areas Three people died late on Tuesday night due to police firing in Bengaluru’s Devarajeevanahalli and Kadugodanahalli after violence and arson in the areas. However, tensions had been rising throughout the past week over Facebook posts by Congress MLA from Pulakeshinagar R Akhanda Srinivasamurthy’s nephew P Naveen. BJP’s national general secretary B L Santhosh tweeted: After 14 hours @INCKarnataka wakes up to blame Naveen for face book post & Police for delay in taking action. #CongSupportsRiots — B L Santhosh August 12, 2020 Congress corporator AR Zakir, who represents Pulakeshinagar, said that tension had started building up from Tuesday 5 pm, and this was brought to Srinivasamurthy’s notice. However, Karnataka SDPI president Elyas Mohammed Tumbe, in a news conference, blamed the violence on the police’s ‘dereliction of duty.’ He claimed that SDPI corporator Mujahid Pasha tried to pacify the crowd, but the police filed a complaint against him instead and took him into custody.

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BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row
1 day, 6 hours ago

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party of endangering religious sites and fostering communal discord. As of now, police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in Nagpur violence. Speaking to HT, Yadav also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s grave to highlight historical figures like Shivaji Maharaj and Swami …

Indore Violence: Clashes Erupt During India’s Victory Celebrations, Political Blame Game Begins
1 week, 4 days ago

Indore Violence: Clashes Erupt During India’s Victory Celebrations, Political Blame Game Begins

ABP News  

Violence broke out in Indore’s Mhow during celebrations of Team India’s Champions Trophy victory, leading to stone-pelting and arson. The incident sparked a heated political debate, with different factions presenting conflicting narratives.During a televised discussion, Kamran Malik alleged that the violence was instigated by those who aim to create communal tensions, accusing BJP-ruled states of targeting the Muslim community. On …

Police file case against BJP, Congress leaders after clash at Mangaluru temple event
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Police file case against BJP, Congress leaders after clash at Mangaluru temple event

India Today  

The police have registered an FIR against a local BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and 11 others following an alleged assault on a Congress worker during a religious event in Karnataka’s Mangaluru. The incident, which occurred at Sri Krishna Bhajana Mandira near Shaktinagar in Mangalore City, late Sunday night led to clashes between BJP and Congress workers. According to a complaint …

Congress govt. and police encouraged attack on BJP state office: Bandi Sanjay Kumar
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress govt. and police encouraged attack on BJP state office: Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

Former Telangana BJP president and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has accused the Congress government of ‘encouraging’ the attack on the party office as it was ‘unable to tolerate the continuous exposure of its corruption and misdeeds’. Despite attacking our party workers in broad daylight with iron rods, stones, eggs and sticks, the police remained …

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rules out govt interference in police action against BJP leader
3 months ago

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rules out govt interference in police action against BJP leader

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday ruled out any government interference in the police action and arrest of BJP MLC C T Ravi, who was held for allegedly using a derogatory word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Calling Ravi "filthy mouth" for his language against Hebbalkar, the deputy CM claimed the former BJP national general secretary has even …

BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report
3 months ago

BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Parliament case enquiry of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress' complaints over Thursday's row will be transferred to the Crime Branch, sources cited in a news agency ANI report said. Amid the boiling rage over Home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, a scuffle broke out in the Parliament …

Scuffle, Injuries, FIR Against Rahul: Blame Game Between BJP & Congress After Chaos Outside Parliament
Top News
3 months ago

Scuffle, Injuries, FIR Against Rahul: Blame Game Between BJP & Congress After Chaos Outside Parliament

ABP News  

Parallel marches, confrontation leading to injuries followed by FIRs: Tuesday unfolded as a day of high drama outside Parliament, with BJP leaders and the opposition locking horns over the alleged insult to Ambedkar. Several MPs of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance were protesting at the steps of Parliament's 'Makar Dwar' against the Congress' alleged insult of Ambedkar, while MPs …

Rahul Gandhi after Pratap Sarangi's allegations: 'BJP MPs pushed, threatened me'
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi after Pratap Sarangi's allegations: 'BJP MPs pushed, threatened me'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reacted to the BJP's allegation that he pushed and injured an MP outside the Parliament, claiming the ruling party's MPs stopped him from entering the house. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visits BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi who got injured after clashes between India Bloc and …

Complaint vs complaint: BJP, Congress knock cops' doors as Parliament 'assault' row snowballs
3 months ago

Complaint vs complaint: BJP, Congress knock cops' doors as Parliament 'assault' row snowballs

India Today  

A heated confrontation between the BJP and Congress over an alleged physical scuffle outside Parliament escalated on Thursday, with both sides filing police complaints accusing each other of assault and misconduct. BJP MP Pratap Sarangi claimed Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP, causing injuries, while Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accused BJP MPs of blocking and assaulting them. BJP'S …

Parliament erupts: BJP, INDIA bloc clash after BJP MP alleges being pushed by Congress leader
3 months ago

Parliament erupts: BJP, INDIA bloc clash after BJP MP alleges being pushed by Congress leader

India TV News  

A clash between opposition MPs and BJP members inside the Parliament House on Thursday turned into a pitched battle, leaving BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured. The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing a senior parliamentarian, an allegation Gandhi denied and hit back with an accusation against the ruling party. I.N.D.I.A bloc protest: Opposition MPs, led by Rahul …

Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project
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3 months ago

Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged party members to continue their fight to protect the interest of tribal communities who are likely to be affected by the Polavaram project of Andhra Pradesh government. Patnaik’s call for sustained agitation came after a delegation of party leaders led by Debi Prasad Mishra met him at his residence to brief him …

Mayawati blames Congress ‘mistakes’ for rising violence and ‘suffering’ in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayawati blames Congress ‘mistakes’ for rising violence and ‘suffering’ in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday claimed that religious minorities in Bangladesh are “suffering” because of the alleged mistakes committed by the Congress in the past. or they should be brought back to India by talking to the government there, because of the mistake of Congress, they are suffering losses,” news agency ANI reported Mayawati as saying. “Congress party …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
6 months ago

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 …

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials

The Hindu  

As the Central Bureau of Investigation approached a court in Kolkata seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on former principal of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Kumar Ghosh and four other doctors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a central legislation for speedy justice in cases of …

Bengaluru Metro brawl between two men goes viral, commuters draw comparisons to Delhi Metro | WATCH
8 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro brawl between two men goes viral, commuters draw comparisons to Delhi Metro | WATCH

India TV News  

A nasty altercation erupted between two individuals inside Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, with both parties seen exchanging punches. In the viral video, two individuals were initially seen verbally abusing each other in Kannada, which eventually escalated into a fistfight in a crowded metro coach. We all need to grow some tolerance while using public transport.” Earlier, Delhi metro witnessed multiple incidents …

FIR filed against Karnataka BJP MLA over provocative remarks against Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 1 week ago

FIR filed against Karnataka BJP MLA over provocative remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLA Y Bharath Shetty from Mangaluru north constituency has been booked for allegedly making provocative statements against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The Kavoor police in Mangaluru city registered the case on Tuesday night following a complaint by Mangaluru city corporation member Anil Kumar. Let’s see what happens next.” Rai further defended Rahul Gandhi, highlighting his legacy as the son …

Letters to The Editor — July 3, 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — July 3, 2024

The Hindu  

The return of debate It was a pleasant revelation for those who believe in democracy to see such poise and forbearance in our legislators across both sides of the aisle in Parliament. Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Medha Patkar’s conviction It is sad that Medha Patkar, an icon for tribal rights, has been sentenced to five months simple imprisonment for …

West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims
9 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims

India TV News  

Amid escalating tensions over post-poll violence, the West Bengal police on Thursday prohibited BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from entering the Raj Bhawan to meet Governor C V Ananda Bose. Earlier, Adhikari in his allegations has stated that, "During the election process and after the results were declared, opposition political workers, especially BJP Bengal Karyakartas, are being targeted in West Bengal. …

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence
9 months, 1 week ago

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence

The Hindu  

Amidst incidents of electoral violence continuing in West Bengal, almost ten days after the last elections, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday moved the Calcutta High Court on the issue of post-poll violence. Last week, a single judge Bench of Justice Kaushik Chanda expressed concern over post-poll violence and …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Bengal Records Highest Turnout, Bihar Lowest
11 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Bengal Records Highest Turnout, Bihar Lowest

The Quint  

As three Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal headed to polls, BJP and TMC workers accused each other of being behind the violence reported in the state on Friday, 19 April. The BJP alleged that TMC supporters in Chandamari had pelted stones and injured the party's booth president. Meanwhile, the Mamata Banerjee-led party claimed that their workers had been attacked …

Bengaluru police deny communal angle in viral street brawl between two families
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru police deny communal angle in viral street brawl between two families

Hindustan Times  

After a street brawl in Bengaluru went viral on social media where two families were seen thrashing each other, cops clarified that it was not a communal fight but happened over a parking issue. Bengaluru police deny communal angle in viral street brawl between two families In the viral video, a group of people were seen thrashing a family over …

‘Reckless statement, hate speech’: MK Stalin after Union Minister claims Tamilian behind Bengaluru cafe blast
1 year ago

‘Reckless statement, hate speech’: MK Stalin after Union Minister claims Tamilian behind Bengaluru cafe blast

Live Mint  

Reacting strongly against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje’s claim that the suspect involved in the March 1, 2024 blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe was from Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin demanded stringent action against the minister for causing a threat to peace, harmony and national unity. Taking to microblogging platform X, the Tamil Nadu chief posted, “One must either be …

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP
1 year ago

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP

Hindustan Times  

A city court on Friday summoned former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to appear personally before it on March 28 in connection with a case filed by the BJP. Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Special judge J Preeth also directed the registration of a criminal …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

BJP Leader Shehzad Poonawalla attacks Congress over alleged gangrape incident in Karnataka's Haveri
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP Leader Shehzad Poonawalla attacks Congress over alleged gangrape incident in Karnataka's Haveri

Hindustan Times  

The alleged gangrape incident in Karnataka's Haveri has ignited a war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, with leaders from the saffron group alleging that the grand old party is “silent” looking at the “religion of the accused”. The incident occurred in Haveri's Hangal on Thursday when a group of men allegedly barged into a hotel …

Bengaluru Man Gets 'Casually' Abused, Slapped by a Group of Natives, Viral Post Worries Reddit
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Man Gets 'Casually' Abused, Slapped by a Group of Natives, Viral Post Worries Reddit

News 18  

In a rather alarming incident, a Redditor shared a concerning experience in Bengaluru late at night involving their friend and a group of locals who verbally abused him in Kannada. According to the post, the man was walking to his friend’s place in Koramangala when he was unexpectedly confronted by a group of men who began hurling insults and slapping …

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates

ABP News  

To prevent any untoward occurrence or violence during the Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday, the city police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code across the city for 24 hours from Monday midnight, news agency ANI reported. Taking to X, Bengaluru City Police stated: "Today addressing press, Bengaluru Police Commissioner has reiterated that no bundh/protests/processions are …

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 7 months ago

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: “Withdrawal of cases in DJ Halli and KG Halli riots of Bengaluru city is under discussion at the State Government level,” said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday. It is said that former minister and Congress MLA Tanveer Sait had written a letter to home minister Dr G. Parameshwar asking him to initiate steps to withdraw cases against …

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases
1 year, 7 months ago

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases

India Today  

The BJP on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka was taking measures to withdraw cases against rioters after the state home minister asked officials for a review of the cases registered after the 2020 Bengaluru riots. Earlier, Congress MLA Tanveer Sait wrote to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, for a relook of the arrests made after the 2020 …

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asked officials to examine the request of a Congress MLA to withdraw cases against "innocent" youths and students, who were arrested under "false cases" in connection with protests and riots in the city's DJ Halli and KG Halli, Shivamogga and Hubballi among other places. "It has been requested that innocent youths and students have …

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM

Hindustan Times  

'Cong Did It For Rahul': Nitish Kumar Embarrassed; Posters Near Bengaluru Meet Venue Target Bihar CM Posters against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Bengaluru sparked a war of words between BJP and Congress. BJP and Congress accused each other of putting up posters against the Bihar CM in Karnataka. Watch the video for more #posters #biharcm #nitishkumar #mamata #mamatabanerjee #westbengalcm …

Panchayat Poll Violence: Bengal BJP Seeks Governor's Intervention
1 year, 8 months ago

Panchayat Poll Violence: Bengal BJP Seeks Governor's Intervention

News 18  

The legal department of West Bengal BJP on Friday sought Governor C V Ananda Bose’s intervention over the violence during the West Bengal panchayat election process, claiming that it has exposed the “suffocation of democratic process” and lack of law and order in the state. Seeking the governor’s intervention “to restore democracy in West Bengal,” BJP legal department comprising advocates, …

Karnataka win a big boost for Congress' morale. But what went wrong in BJP's camp?
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka win a big boost for Congress' morale. But what went wrong in BJP's camp?

India TV News  

Karnataka results: The Congress finally bounced back and is on the verge of registering a thumping victory in Karnataka and managed to stop the winning juggernaut of BJP which yet again failed to make inroads in South. The Congress was winning or leading in 136 of the 224 assembly seats in the state, comfortably over the magic number of 113, …

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore

Hindustan Times  

A day after four persons were killed in clashes across West Bengal where panchayat elections are due on July 8, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited one of the violence-hit areas near Kolkata on Friday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose The governor said that political violence will not be tolerated, asserting that “there will be action and no alibi for …

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra

Hindustan Times  

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka attacked the ruling Congress on Tuesday after the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala was seen attending a meeting chaired by deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar with some officials. The saffron party questioned Surjewala on why he attended a meeting of state government officers which included officials from the Bengaluru civic body, the …

Violence intensifies during filing of papers for Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Violence intensifies during filing of papers for Bengal panchayat polls

The Hindu  

Violence intensified during the filing of nomination papers for the panchayat polls in West Bengal on Monday, with reports of clashes emerging from several districts and leaders of Opposition parties sustaining injuries during the process. The Calcutta High Court during the day heard petitions on several issues concerning panchayat polls, including seeking deployment of Central forces, increasing the window of …

Spate of violence rocks West Bengal ahead of panchayat elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Spate of violence rocks West Bengal ahead of panchayat elections

The Hindu  

Published : May 19, 2023 16:00 IST - 6 MINS READ On May 1, Bijoy Krishna Bhuiyan, the BJP’s booth president of Moyna in Purba Medinipur district, was returning home with his wife and son when he was abducted allegedly by a large group of Trinamool party workers. Although the reason behind Shaw’s death is yet to be ascertained, the …

Congress And BJP Supporters Exchange Blows In Bengaluru's Bommanahalli
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress And BJP Supporters Exchange Blows In Bengaluru's Bommanahalli

News 18  

With just over a week to go for the 226-member assembly in Karnataka for elections and the campaigning has been going on a huge scale. Now, it is reported that a brawl broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers at Bommanahalli in Bengaluru. Congress supporters of party candidate Umapathy Srinivas Gowda, who is contesting in the constituency, have …

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka

Live Mint  

During a public rally in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP and RSS for their alleged assault on democracy in India. Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns saying, “Sad that today across India people from RSS and BJP are attacking democracy." It is pertinent to mention that Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to …

'Communal violence on table for BJP with 2024 polls approaching' alleges Kapil Sibal
1 year, 11 months ago

'Communal violence on table for BJP with 2024 polls approaching' alleges Kapil Sibal

India TV News  

Ram Navami Violence: In view of violence erupted in West Bengal's Howrah, Kapil Sibal on Saturday alleged that communal violence was on the table for the BJP with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaching. Violence and arson were reported from West Bengal's Howrah district after clashes broke out between two groups during Ram Navami festivities, with the BJP and the …

Communal violence on table for BJP with 2024 polls approaching, alleges Sibal
1 year, 11 months ago

Communal violence on table for BJP with 2024 polls approaching, alleges Sibal

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on April 1 alleged that communal violence was on the table for the BJP with the 2024 general elections approaching, and recent incidents in West Bengal and Gujarat were a "trailer." Violence and arson were reported from West Bengal's Howrah district after clashes broke out between two groups during Ram Navami festivities, with the BJP …

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah
1 year, 11 months ago

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah

India Today  

Reacting to the incidents of violence reported during the Ram Navami festivities from Howrah, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said the clashes were planned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for a month. “The BJP has been planning these events for a month and they are now using these clashes to avoid the Opposition’s questions about the Adani row,” …

Karnataka CM claims people rejected corruption charges against BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka CM claims people rejected corruption charges against BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After elections were declared, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday exuded confidence of Bharatiya Janata Party retaining power in the State and claimed that the people of the State have rejected the corruption charges against BJP levelled by Opposition parties. He told reporters in Bengaluru that charges made by opposition parties against BJP has ‘boomeranged’ on them and referring …

'Why no action against people calling for violence against Hindi speakers', asks DMK's poll strategist Prashant Kishor
2 years ago

'Why no action against people calling for violence against Hindi speakers', asks DMK's poll strategist Prashant Kishor

Op India  

On Friday, March 10, DMK’s poll strategist Prashant Kishor questioned why no action has been taken against the people who have been inciting hatred and violence against Hindi-speaking people in Tamil Nadu. Sharing a video of a Naam Tamil Katchi leader Senthamizan Seeman who is heard making provocative remarks against Hindi-speaking people, Prashant Kishor wrote, “All those who used fake …

Congress resorting to dirty politics, says CM Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress resorting to dirty politics, says CM Basavaraj Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Taking a serious exception to the Congress party’s Paycm poster campaign in Bengaluru city accusing Bharatiya Janata Party and him of corruption, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday hit out at the Congress party leaders saying that the leaders saying that they were indulging in "dirty" politics and the dream of the party to capture power in the State …

Rahul Gandhi vs ED: Cong protests in Bengaluru; DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah held
2 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi vs ED: Cong protests in Bengaluru; DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah held

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress on Thursday protested in state capital Bengaluru over the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing questioning of party leader Rahul Gandhi in the connection with the National Herald case. Bengaluru police once again took senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar into their custody as they held protests against a HC order. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, former Karnataka chief minister …

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad
2 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi ED grilling: Congress protests across country, agitation turns violent in Hyderabad Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, CLP leader Siddaramaiah and other leaders and workers of the party were detained by police during their protest in Bengaluru. Highlights Congress protests in several states over ED investigating Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, CLP leader …

Mob goes on rampage in Karnataka\'s Hubballi over social media post
2 years, 11 months ago

Mob goes on rampage in Karnataka\'s Hubballi over social media post

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: A large number of people allegedly went on a rampage damaging many police vehicles, a nearby hospital and a Hanuman temple in the old town of Hubballi and injured some police officers on duty over a social media post in the early hours of Sunday, police said. According to him, someone had posted a social media post, which others …

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