'Don’t Believe Rumours, Maintain Peace': Gadkari’s Message Amid Violence In Nagpur
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'Don’t Believe Rumours, Maintain Peace': Gadkari’s Message Amid Violence In Nagpur

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari appealed for peace and harmony on Monday amid violence in parts of Nagpur city of Maharashtra. The Nagpur MP's appeal followed after unrest erupted in central Nagpur amid rumors that a holy book of the Muslim community had been burned during a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. #WATCH | Nagpur violence: Union Minister and Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari says, "Due to certain rumors, a situation of religious tension has arisen in Nagpur. Bajrang Dal Denies Allegation Of Burning Of Holy Book The violence left four persons injured, prompting the police to fire tear gas shells and resort to a cane charge to disperse the mob in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas.

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

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts
1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts

India Today  

No piece of cloth with religious text was burnt during a right-wing protest in Nagpur, police have said, days after communal violence swept the city, leaving several people injured. More than 140 objectionable contents, including posts and videos across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, have been identified by the Maharashtra cyber cell in coordination with the Nagpur …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner

The Hindu  

A day after Nagpur witnessed violence in which 34 police personnel and three locals were injured, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said that his team was ascertaining if there was a mastermind behind the communal tension. “A 500-metre stretch at Chitnis Park lane and a 300-metre patch between Gitanjali Chowk and Hansapuri were the only areas which saw a few …

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

On the evening of 17th March, Nagpur underwent violent unrest that left more than 30 people wounded over rumours of the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest by Hindu organisations demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Aasif Mujtaba who claims to be a journalist and an IIT Delhi scholar alleged that it was …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur remains tense with a curfew imposed after protests against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in the Maharashtra city. Nagpur: Police personnel near charred remains of a vehicle, a day after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that the violence was premeditated, …

'Nagpur Clashes 'Govt-Sponsored', BJP's T Raja Inciting Violence': Maharashtra LoP Vijay Waddetiwar
1 week, 2 days ago

'Nagpur Clashes 'Govt-Sponsored', BJP's T Raja Inciting Violence': Maharashtra LoP Vijay Waddetiwar

ABP News  

Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after stones were hurled at the police amid rumours that the Quran was burnt during a protest by a right-wing organisation demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Reacting to the violence in Nagpur, Leader of Opposition Party in Maharashtra Assembly and Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar said, "This is a government- #WATCH | Mumbai | …

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that there was a conspiracy behind the Nagpur violence. VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such kind of a brutal incident was never witnessed before. Those who support Aurangzeb should read history and… pic.twitter.com/CizmWttiJi — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 "The Nagpur incident was unfortunate. #WATCH | …

Nagpur Violence: BJP MLA Claims Over Cops Did Not Respond To Calls — 'Police Did Not Stand With Hindus'
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur Violence: BJP MLA Claims Over Cops Did Not Respond To Calls — 'Police Did Not Stand With Hindus'

ABP News  

Nagpur Violence News: BJP MLA Praveen Datke questioned the police's handling of the Nagpur violence. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Nagpur violence | BJP MLA Pravin Datke says, "I have reached here this early morning. After an agitation yesterday morning, an incident took place at Ganesh Peth police station, then everything was… pic.twitter.com/pnhEGomViZ — ANI March 18, 2025 'Hindus Will Have …

Nagpur violence reaches Parliament: ‘CM Devendra Fadnavis failed in his Rajdharma,’ says Congress MP
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence reaches Parliament: ‘CM Devendra Fadnavis failed in his Rajdharma,’ says Congress MP

Live Mint  

Nagpur violence in Parliament: The violence in Nagpur has reached the Parliament, with Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury giving a suspension notice in Rajya Sabha over the ‘complete breakdown of communal harmony and law and order’ in the Maharashtra district. Over the last several days, she said notice read, attempts were made by none less than the chief minister to weaponise …

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose
1 week, 2 days ago

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress on Monday described reports of clashes in Maharashtra's Nagpur as "deeply disturbing" and said it exposes the real face of the ideology of the ruling regime -- both at the Centre and in the state.Violence gripped areas in central Nagpur in the evening amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation …

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable
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1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur violence updates: Police disperse an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025. Nagpur violence updates: Violence broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday night following rumours that a holy book was burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Nagpur …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
1 week, 2 days ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Nagpur violence: Videos of clashes go viral as CM Fadnavis appeals for peace; prohibitory orders issued
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence: Videos of clashes go viral as CM Fadnavis appeals for peace; prohibitory orders issued

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: As violence erupted in Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday, videos of clashes went viral on social media platforms amid Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's appealing to maintain peace. I have directed the Police Commissioner to take strict action to maintain law and order and restore peace," said CM Devendra Fadnavis, issuing a video …

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 3 days ago

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

The Hindu  

The protests over demands to demolish Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent as tension triggered in Nagpur’s Ganeshpeth, Mahal, and Gandhibagh areas on Monday afternoon, with stone-pelting and arson reported. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad demonstrated in various districts across the State, including Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, Malegaon, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar, demanding removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chattrapati Sambhajinagar. Union Minister …

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm

India TV News  

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm Amid the opposition attacking the state government over the 'breakdown of law and order' in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to the public to maintain peace. Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after a demonstration demanding the removal …

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row

India Today  

Nagpur witnessed violent clashes on Friday evening leaving more than 30 people injured hours after Hindu outfits held a protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar. Top Points The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said the police are managing the situation following stone-throwing incidents and rising tensions in Nagpur's Mahal area. Maharashtra Minister and State BJP …

BJP leader Nitin Gadkari faints during Maharashtra rally, continues campaign after recovery
11 months ago

BJP leader Nitin Gadkari faints during Maharashtra rally, continues campaign after recovery

Firstpost  

Unsettling footage from the event, which was broadcast live on X and by his own account as well, showed Nitin Gadkari being taken away by those there. Many of them hurried to surround the BJP leader to provide him and those tending to him with some privacy When the BJP postponed announcing Gadkari as its Nagpur Lok Sabha candidate earlier …

Nagpur LS election: It's ‘Highway Man of India’ Gadkari vs former mayor Thakre
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nagpur LS election: It's ‘Highway Man of India’ Gadkari vs former mayor Thakre

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: His 5’6” frame may not seem so imposing, but make no mistake: he’s a political heavyweight from India’s geographical centre. A member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh who later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, Gadkari first made a mark for himself when he became Maharashtra’s public works department minister in 1995. That said, Gadkari did defeat prominent Congress leaders …

Can ‘Fort’ Gadkari be breached?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Can ‘Fort’ Gadkari be breached?

New Indian Express  

UNION minister Nitin Gadkari, the BJP’s choice for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, is set to face a tough fight owing to several factors, including anti-incumbency and a strong Congress candidate Vikas Thakre as his rival. Assembly-wise, while Gadkari bagged 55.9% vote share, Congress’s Nana Patole got 37.6%. A famous face in Nagpur, Gadkari has, in the past ten years, …

Nitin Gadkari serves legal notices to Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, demands written apology within 3 days
1 year ago

Nitin Gadkari serves legal notices to Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, demands written apology within 3 days

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has sent legal notices to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Jairam Ramesh for sharing alleged defamatory content about him on the party's official X account. Gaon mein achhe roads nahi hai, peene ke liye shudh pani nahi hai, achhe aspatal nahi hai, achhe schools nahi hai -- Modi sarkar ke mantri Nitin …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Gets 'Death Threat', Caller Says He's 'Dawood', Wants 'Rs 100 Crore'
2 years, 2 months ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Gets 'Death Threat', Caller Says He's 'Dawood', Wants 'Rs 100 Crore'

News 18  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s office in Nagpur received three threatening calls on Saturday morning, as per Nagpur police. Three threat calls were received at Gadkari’s public relations office in the Khamla area between 11.25 am to 12.30 pm. The minister received death threats in the name of a person called ‘Dawood’ on Gadkari’s Public Relations Office landline number, the police …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari gets death threats, security tightened
2 years, 2 months ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari gets death threats, security tightened

India TV News  

Nitin Gadkari gets death threats: Security around the office and home of Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari was tightened following extortion-cum-death threats, officials said on Saturday. At least three calls were received by Gadkari's private office in the city - between 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. - and the caller purportedly uttered the name of absconding mafia don …

Ahead of counting of votes, RSS leader meets Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of counting of votes, RSS leader meets Nitin Gadkari

Hindustan Times  

Amid euphoria in the ruling NDA after the exit poll predictions for the BJP and its coalition, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi met union minister for transport and shipping Nitin Gadkari at his Ramnagar residence on Monday morning. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari interact with media during an event in Nagpur on May 20, 2019. However, almost all …

Nitin Gadkari gives veiled threat to Income Tax officials
12 years, 2 months ago

Nitin Gadkari gives veiled threat to Income Tax officials

India TV News  

IT's on-field inquiries at 11 premises in Mumbai belonging to alleged shell companies related to the Purti Group on January 22, a day ahead of the election for the post of BJP president, which Gadkari looked all set to win with RSS backing, had forced a rethink and he was finally elbowed out of the contest. Attacking Congress' “dynastic politics”, …

Raj Thackeray To Meet Gadkari On Belgaum Issue
13 years, 3 months ago

Raj Thackeray To Meet Gadkari On Belgaum Issue

India TV News  

Mumbai, Dec 19 : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray today said he would meet BJP president Nitin Gadkari over the state's long standing border dispute with Karnataka. In Thane, Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray today said an “emergency-like” situation prevails in Belgaum and vowed to fight for protecting interest of Marathi-speaking people in the neighbouring state. Reiterating his …

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