Karnataka: BJP leader Yatnal demands arrest of Cong MLC Hariprasad for 'possibility of Godhra-like incident' remark
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: BJP leader Yatnal demands arrest of Cong MLC Hariprasad for 'possibility of Godhra-like incident' remark

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday slammed Congress MLC BK Hariprasad for his statement that there is a possibility of a 'Godhra-like incident' in Karnataka and demanded his arrest for instigating a "riot for the Lok Sabha elections". READ | Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad BK Hariprasad had told reporters that a Godhra-like situation can be created in Karnataka also. READ | Amid kar sevak arrest row, BJP shares video of Siddaramaiah refusing to enter temple The BJP leaders, however, slammed the MLC for his comment. READ | BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action However, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party for "politicising" the arrest of a kar sevak in Hubballi and said that his government will not indulge in politics of hatred.

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BJP leaders Annamalai, Tamilisai booked for attempting to protest without permission
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4 days, 11 hours ago

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 …

Former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi, two of his followers remanded in judicial custody
1 month, 1 week ago

Former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi, two of his followers remanded in judicial custody

The Hindu  

The NTR Commissionerate Police have sent former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi and his followers, Shivarama Krishna Prasad and Lakshmipathy to judicial remand. The court gave 14 days remand and the accused were sent to Vijayawada district jail around 2.30 a.m. on Friday Earlier, the Patamata police arrested Mr. Vamsi in Hyderabad and brought him to Vijayawada by road. Vallabhaneni Vamsi …

Thiruparankundram row: BJP and Hindu front members arrested in Delta districts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thiruparankundram row: BJP and Hindu front members arrested in Delta districts

The Hindu  

Several Bharatiya Janata Party members were arrested in Tiruchi district on Tuesday after they attempted to stage protests condemning the denial of permission to the Hindu Munnani to stage a demonstration at Thiruparankundram in Madurai demanding steps to protect the revered hill and its sanctity and against the ban orders clamped by the Madurai district administration. Around 70 BJP members …

Fresh arrest in Sambhal violence case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fresh arrest in Sambhal violence case

The Hindu  

A man has been arrested in connection with the violence during survey of a mosque last year, officials said on Sunday. Additional Superintendent of Police Shreesh Chandra told PTI that the arrested individual has been identified as Arshad, a resident of Khaggu Sarai locality. On November 19 last year, a local court had passed an ex-parte order for a survey …

NTK member held for online abuse against Stalin’s daughter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NTK member held for online abuse against Stalin’s daughter

The Hindu  

A Naam Tamilar Katchi functionary A. Tamilarasan, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making defamatory comments online about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin’s daughter, Senthamarai, in 2023. Employed in Bahrain since 2020, Tamilarasan was detained by immigration officials at Mumbai airport last week when he returned to India. Acting on a complaint from the DMK’s IT wing, the …

BJP seeks Karnataka governor's intervention in arrest of MLC CT Ravi
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP seeks Karnataka governor's intervention in arrest of MLC CT Ravi

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has called on the Karnataka Governor to intervene in the recent arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi and urged the constitution of a fact-finding committee to probe the incident. BJP leader CT Ravi addresses a press conference on his arrest, in Bengaluru The BJP described the arrest as politically motivated, accusing the ruling Congress government of …

Karnataka man arrested for posing as Lokayukta officer, attempting extortion via WhatsApp
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka man arrested for posing as Lokayukta officer, attempting extortion via WhatsApp

Hindustan Times  

A man from Karnataka's Mangaluru was arrested for posing as a Lokayukta officer and attempting to extort money via WhatsApp. As per a PTI report, Dhananjaya Reddy Thota, 31, allegedly impersonated a Lokayukta official in a call to Purushottam, a panchayat officer, demanding money to "resolve" a supposed corruption case. Realtor held for posing as Lokayukta employee Recently, a 45-year-old …

Karnataka: BJP MLC CT Ravi Walks Out Of Prison On Bail, Says ‘Treated Like Terrorist, Arrested Without Proof’
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3 months ago

Karnataka: BJP MLC CT Ravi Walks Out Of Prison On Bail, Says ‘Treated Like Terrorist, Arrested Without Proof’

ABP News  

BJP MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested on Thursday for his "derogatory" remarks against minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, was granted interim bail on Friday by the Karnataka high court. After getting the relief, the BJP leader said he was arrested in a "false" case and that he was treated like a "terrorist". Following the Karnataka HC's order, Ravi's son Swarthak Surya …

‘Treated like a terrorist’: BJP's CT Ravi after bail in derogatory remarks case
3 months ago

‘Treated like a terrorist’: BJP's CT Ravi after bail in derogatory remarks case

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLC CT Ravi was granted interim bail on Friday by the Karnataka high court after he was arrested in connection with a 'derogatory' remarks case filed by minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. BJP leader C. T. Ravi, arrested over his controversial remarks towards Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, being produced in a court in Belagavi "Our custodian clearly said it was a …

'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case
3 months ago

'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case

Hindustan Times  

While an explosive Parliament Winter Session kept the Bharatiya Janata Party and its rival Congress clashing, another row erupted between the two parties parallelly over the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi in Karnataka. Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar …

Karnataka HC orders immediate release of BJP MLC Ravi
3 months ago

Karnataka HC orders immediate release of BJP MLC Ravi

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Observing that it would be highly unfortunate for the citizens of the state if the alleged incident inside the Karnataka Legislative Council at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi occurred, the Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the state police to release BJP MLC C T Ravi forthwith. Justice M G Uma issued the interim order after hearing a petition filed …

BJP MLC CT Ravi arrested for ‘offensive language’ against Karnataka minister Laxmi Hebbalkar
3 months ago

BJP MLC CT Ravi arrested for ‘offensive language’ against Karnataka minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was registered against him, for allegedly using an offensive word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council, police told news agency PTI. BJP supporters during a protest over the arrest of Karnataka MLC CT Ravi over his alleged remarks on minister Laxmi Hebbalkar On the last …

Karnataka: Former Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa Booked For 'Provocative' Speech
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Former Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa Booked For 'Provocative' Speech

ABP News  

The Shivamogga Police on Thursday registered a case against former Karnataka Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa for his alleged hate speech during the protest against the arrest of Hindu Monk Chinmaya Krishnadas in Bengaluru. A case has been registered against Former Karnataka Dy CM KS Eshwarappa at Kote Police Station in Shimoga for allegedly making a provocative speech during the protest …

BJP convenor H Raja sentenced to six-month jail terms in two separate cases in TN
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP convenor H Raja sentenced to six-month jail terms in two separate cases in TN

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: BJP state convenor H Raja has been sentenced to imprisonment of six months each in two separate cases, for his derogatory comments against DMK MP Kanimozhi and threatening to raze Periyar statues the way Communist leader Lenin’s was destroyed in Tripura. Judge of the additional special court for cases relating to MP/MLAs G Jayavel pronounced the orders on Monday …

BJP leader Raja convicted for remarks against Periyar statue, Kanimozhi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Raja convicted for remarks against Periyar statue, Kanimozhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A special court here on Monday convicted and sentenced senior BJP leader H Raja in two cases, one relating to making remarks against DMK MP Kanimozhi and the other about demolishing Periyar statues in the state, a few years ago. The Special Court for the trial of criminal cases related to MPs/MLAs sentenced the BJP National Secretary to six …

‘Temple burnt…’: Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina says release Chinmoy Krishna Das ‘immediately’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Temple burnt…’: Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina says release Chinmoy Krishna Das ‘immediately’

Live Mint  

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called for the immediate release of the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. In a statement released by the party, Awami League quotes its leader Hasina as saying, "A top leader of Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested; he must be released immediately." Whoever they are must be punished.” Chinmoy …

'Extremely worrying': Priyanka Gandhi reacts to ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Extremely worrying': Priyanka Gandhi reacts to ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday reacted to the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh, saying the incident was "extremely worrying" and the BJP-led central government must intervene. "The news of the arrest of the priest of ISKCON Temple in Bangladesh and the continuing violence against minority Hindus are extremely worrying," she wrote on X. …

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus

India TV News  

New Delhi: A day after Bangladesh police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka, India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest against the arrest. A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered to send to jail Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu …

Munirathna arrested in rape case moments after release from jail
6 months ago

Munirathna arrested in rape case moments after release from jail

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP MLA Munirathna was arrested by a team of the Ramanagara police in connection with a rape case on Friday morning, immediately after he stepped out of the Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara. Soon, he was arrested and taken to the Kaggalipura police station in connection with the rape case filed against him by a 40-year-old social worker …

“There is something hidden in this matter”: Karnataka HC stays arrest of BS Yediyurappa
9 months, 1 week ago

“There is something hidden in this matter”: Karnataka HC stays arrest of BS Yediyurappa

Op India  

The arrest of the former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, was stayed by the Karnataka High Court on 14th June, in relation to a case brought against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty stated, “ ticket was booked only after notice was issued to him.” However, the …

Gujarat: Karni Sena Chief Detained Ahead Of Planned Protest At BJP HQ Against Rupala's Candidature
11 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat: Karni Sena Chief Detained Ahead Of Planned Protest At BJP HQ Against Rupala's Candidature

ABP News  

Karni Sena National President Raj Shekhawat was detained by police outside the Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, just hours before his scheduled plan to gherao the BJP's Gujarat headquarters in Gandhinagar. The detention came amidst escalating tensions following Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's controversial remarks about the Rajput community. After he resigned from the BJP amid the row, Shekhawat on Monday announced …

Karni Sena’s Raj Shekhawat detained ahead of protest outside Gujarat BJP office
11 months, 1 week ago

Karni Sena’s Raj Shekhawat detained ahead of protest outside Gujarat BJP office

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat police on Tuesday detained Kshatriya community leader Raj Shekhawat soon after he landed at Ahmedabad airport to lead a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party at its state headquarters in Gandhinagar, police said. In a post on X on Sunday, Shekhawat declared that he planned to gherao the state BJP headquarters, ‘Kamalam’ at 2 pm on Tuesday …

Can Kejriwal’s Arrest Create Karunanidhi-Like Sympathy of 2001? Why BJP Does Not Think So - News18
1 year ago

Can Kejriwal’s Arrest Create Karunanidhi-Like Sympathy of 2001? Why BJP Does Not Think So - News18

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest from his Civil Lines residence by the Enforcement Directorate late on Thursday night has many thinking that the timing of the move can be counterproductive for the BJP, with less than a month for the Lok Sabha election to begin. Maken said ‘100 cr scam’, Pranab’s daughter sees ‘Karma’ Soon after the arrest, BJP …

‘Arrest us all, open challenge…’: Union Min Shobha Karandlaje slams Cong over shopkeeper assault case
1 year ago

‘Arrest us all, open challenge…’: Union Min Shobha Karandlaje slams Cong over shopkeeper assault case

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday inserted herself into the raging controversy over an altercation between a shopkeeper in Bengaluru and a group of men over playing a Hindu devotional bhajan during azaan time. READ | Tejasvi Surya detained during protest over ‘bhajan’ vs ‘azaan’ altercation The Union Minister took to social media and wrote, "Arrest us all.!! Hindus' insults …

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 …

Karnataka: Srikanth Pujari granted bail by Hubballi Court in 1992 violence case
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Srikanth Pujari granted bail by Hubballi Court in 1992 violence case

India TV News  

The Hubballi High Court on Friday granted bail to right-wing activist Srikanth Pujari, who was accused in riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. Pujari's lawyer Sanjeev Badasaka said, "If the Court passes an order in our favour then he may be released tomorrow evening.The matter has been posted for bail orders.Today by 2 pm, the Court will release …

Godhra remark: MP Kateel demands arrest of Congress leader
1 year, 2 months ago

Godhra remark: MP Kateel demands arrest of Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka BJP chief and Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Thursday demanded the arrest of Congress MLC B K Hariprasad for saying he fears that a Godhra-like incident might be orchestrated in Karnataka ahead of the January 22 Ram temple consecration. Kateel claimed that Congress was behind the Godhra train fire of February 27, 2002 in which 59 …

Will gather info on Cong leader's statement about 'Godhra-like incident in Karnataka: Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Will gather info on Cong leader's statement about 'Godhra-like incident in Karnataka: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said the state government will gather information following senior party leader B K Hariprasad's claim that a 'Godhra like incident' was likely in the state. READ | Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya The 2002 Godhra train burning case had plunged Gujarat into one of the worst communal riots. READ …

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 …

Kar sevak arrest: No question of taking action against police personnel, says Home Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Kar sevak arrest: No question of taking action against police personnel, says Home Minister

The Hindu  

The slugfest between the Congress and the BJP over the arrest of kar sevak Shrikanth Pujari, who is also involved in several other cases, in Hubballi, continued on Thursday even as Home Minister G. Parameshwara ruled out action against the police personnel involved in the arrest. It is not good for the BJP to politicise the matter.” However, claiming Shrikanth …

'I'm also a Karsevak, Arrest Me Too': BJP launches campaign against Cong in Karnataka over Hindu activist's arrest
1 year, 2 months ago

'I'm also a Karsevak, Arrest Me Too': BJP launches campaign against Cong in Karnataka over Hindu activist's arrest

Hindustan Times  

As the controversy over the arrest of a Karsevak from Hubballi raged on in the southern state of Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit launched a campaign against the ruling Congress, called “I'm also a Karsevak, Arrest Me Too”. READ | Situation in state such that one is sent to jail for chanting 'Jai Sri Ram': Karnataka LoP BJP …

Karnataka: BJP holds protest against arrest of Hindu activist Shrikanth Poojary
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: BJP holds protest against arrest of Hindu activist Shrikanth Poojary

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: BJP leaders including the Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashok, staged a protest in Hubballi against the arrest of Hindu activist Shrikanth Poojary. While the police asserted in connection with the commotion that ensued during the agitation for Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 1992, BJP leaders termed it as a move by the government to …

Situation in state such that one is sent to jail for chanting 'Jai Sri Ram': Karnataka LoP
1 year, 2 months ago

Situation in state such that one is sent to jail for chanting 'Jai Sri Ram': Karnataka LoP

Hindustan Times  

R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday, slammed the Siddaramaiah government for the arrest of a kar sevak in Hubballi, saying that the situation in the state is such that one is sent to jail for chanting 'Jai Sri Ram'. READ | Lord Ram was non-vegetarian, king of Bahujan: Jitendra Awhad's comment sparks row …

Amid kar sevak arrest row, BJP shares video of Siddaramaiah refusing to enter temple
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid kar sevak arrest row, BJP shares video of Siddaramaiah refusing to enter temple

Hindustan Times  

Amid intense political row over the arrest of Srikanth Poojari who was allegedly involved in the violence after Babri Masjid demotion in 1992, the BJP shared a video of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah refusing to enter a temple. A major row has begun in Congress-ruled Karnataka ahead of the inauguration of Ram Temple on January 22 as Srikanth Poojari got …

‘No revenge or appeasement’: CM Siddaramaiah defends Srikant Poojari's arrest
1 year, 2 months ago

‘No revenge or appeasement’: CM Siddaramaiah defends Srikant Poojari's arrest

New Indian Express  

Hitting out at the BJP, the CM said if those involved in criminal activities claim to be protectors of religion and indulge in murder and extortion, will BJP leaders support them too? ‘Stop playing politics in name of God and religion’ Siddaramaiah also slammed the BJP for defending the arrest of a person facing cases and asked them to stop …

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru BJP workers stage a protest against the state government over the arrest of a person in Karnataka's Hubballi for alleged involvement in the riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party held protests across Karnataka over the arrest of a man in connection with a 31-year-old case related to Ram temple …

Karnataka CM: Arrested ‘Ram bhakt’ was using religion to shield criminal activities
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM: Arrested ‘Ram bhakt’ was using religion to shield criminal activities

The Hindu  

Hitting back at the Opposition BJP for staging protests seeking release of arrested Hindutva activist and kar sevak Shrikanth Pujari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday described the arrested activist as a “social miscreant” who uses religion as a shield to protect his criminal activities and pointed out that he is facing allegations of involvement in 16 anti-social activities, including illegal …

BJP activists protest against arrest of Hindutva activist in Mysuru
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP activists protest against arrest of Hindutva activist in Mysuru

The Hindu  

Scores of BJP workers and leaders staged a demonstration in the city on Wednesday condemning the Congress government in State for arresting a Hindutva activist in connection with violence in 1992 following the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The arrest of the activist Srikant Poojary was described by the BJP as an ‘’act of appeasement of the minorities’’. Hariprasad …

Why have you not arrested Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, asks Congress leader in Shivamogga
1 year, 2 months ago

Why have you not arrested Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, asks Congress leader in Shivamogga

The Hindu  

Congress Ministers and leaders of the party faced an embarrassing moment at the party’s office in Shivamogga on Wednesday when a party leader wanted to know why the State government had not arrested Sangh Parivar leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat even after a complaint was registered for his controversial statement. Shivamogga district unit of the Congress held a meeting ahead of …

Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad
1 year, 2 months ago

Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and Karnataka MLC BK Hariprasad called the upcoming Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration a political event and not a religious event. Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Cong MLC BK Hariprasad Speaking to news agency ANI, BK Hariprasad said, “The basic duty of a government is to protect the life and property of people. He …

Who is Srikanth Poojary, Karnataka activist arrested in 1992 post-Babri riots case?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Srikanth Poojary, Karnataka activist arrested in 1992 post-Babri riots case?

Hindustan Times  

A major political storm has hit Karnataka after Hindu activist Srikanth Poojary from Hubballi was arrested in a 31-year-old case for allegedly being involved in riots that happened during the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi protests in 1992. Hindu activist Srikanth Poojary arrested in Karnataka: What we know so far? The BJP leaders do not know anything about law and want to …

BJP protests in Karnataka over arrest of Hindu activist, CM labels him as 'criminal suspect'
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP protests in Karnataka over arrest of Hindu activist, CM labels him as 'criminal suspect'

India TV News  

In response to the arrest of a Hindu activist, Srikanth Poojari, linked to a 31-year-old case related to the Ram temple agitation, the Bharatiya Janata Party staged protests in Karnataka. Leaders of the BJP, including R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, were taken into preventive custody during the protests, marked by slogans of 'Jai Sri Ram' and …

BJP to stage protests, accuses Congress government of being anti-Hindu
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP to stage protests, accuses Congress government of being anti-Hindu

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders criticized the ruling Congress government in Karnataka over arrest of a pro-Hindu activist Srikanth Pujari in Hubballi over a police case filed in 1992 during the violence in Hubballi which took place following demolition of Bari Masjid at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh and condemning the arrest, the BJP leaders have called for a protest on Wednesday …

Karnataka CM rules out vendetta in arrest of kar sevak in Hubballi
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM rules out vendetta in arrest of kar sevak in Hubballi

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah justified the arrest of Srikanth Poojari, a kar sevak who was allegedly involved in violence after the Babri masjid demolition in 1992, in Hubballi. Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar has said that the arrest of Srikanth Poojari in connection with a case of violence in Hubballi on December 5, 1992, is part of a routine process …

Karnataka: Hindus who participated in Ram Mandir movement 30 years ago face threat of arrest ahead of Pran Pratishtha, Police arrests Srikanth Poojari in 1992 case
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Hindus who participated in Ram Mandir movement 30 years ago face threat of arrest ahead of Pran Pratishtha, Police arrests Srikanth Poojari in 1992 case

Op India  

As the date of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya approaches, the Karnataka police department seems to have opened cases for investigation against Ram Mandir activists who allegedly engaged in property destruction and other offences during the peak of the movement for Ram Mandir thirty years ago. According to an IANS report, the police department has assembled a special team …

Lokesh may be arrested, fears Brahmani
1 year, 6 months ago

Lokesh may be arrested, fears Brahmani

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Former chief minister and imprisoned Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu’s daughter-in-law Nara Brahmani has expressed apprehension that her husband Lokesh may also be arrested on Sunday or so. Brahmani, along with her mother-in-law Bhuvaneswari, spouse of Chandrababu Naidu, and Telugu Mahila activists took out a candle rally on Saturday night at Rajamahendravaram. She said she has confidence in …

Hardline Right-Winger, Now Arrested in Duping Case: Who Is Chaithra Kundapura?
1 year, 6 months ago

Hardline Right-Winger, Now Arrested in Duping Case: Who Is Chaithra Kundapura?

The Quint  

Student agitation: Kundapura shot to prominence in the ABVP in 2015 after she led an agitation demanding justice for Rathna Kothari and Akshatha Devadiga, two students from PU College in Byndoor, who were found murdered under mysterious circumstances in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Arrest for assault: In 2018, Kundapura and five others was arrested for assaulting a Hindu Jagarana Vedike …

‘You will land in jail’: Karnataka Minister threatens Hindu activist who criticised attempt to cancel event honouring Veer Savarkar: Details
1 year, 9 months ago

‘You will land in jail’: Karnataka Minister threatens Hindu activist who criticised attempt to cancel event honouring Veer Savarkar: Details

Op India  

On June 4, Minister for Commerce and Industry in Congress-led Karnataka Government MB Patil threatened pro-Hindu activist Chakravarthy Sulibele with jail time. Patil’s reaction came after Sulibele drew a parallel between the current Congress regime in Karnataka and Hitler for attempting to cancel an event commemorating Veer Savarkar. In a tweet, he wrote, “Karnataka Minister Sri @MBPatil’s threat to jail …

Lokayukta Forms Special Teams to Arrest K'taka BJP MLA in Bribery Case
2 years ago

Lokayukta Forms Special Teams to Arrest K'taka BJP MLA in Bribery Case

News 18  

Karnataka Lokayukta has formed seven teams headed by Deputy Superintendents to arrest BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa, who is the prime accused in the bribery case. The notice will be sent to accused BJP MLA’s residences in Bengaluru, Davanagere, legislatures’ house and office of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited. The Lokayukta sleuths are also probing the source of more than Rs …

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