Opinion | On Pragya Thakur, some questions for the BJP
5 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | On Pragya Thakur, some questions for the BJP

Hindustan Times  

Terrorism is a serious charge even if you have not been convicted for it. It is not enough for the Bharatiya Janata Party to put out the narrative that the “Sadhvi” was implicated by an overzealous United Progressive Alliance keen on coining the adage of ‘saffron terror.’ The 2008 Malegaon blast case accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur The BJP has many uncomfortable questions to answer for why it got a terror suspect to join the ranks of the party overnight. The ruling party, led by its two stalwarts – Narendra Modi and Amit Shah – are running the fight for 2019’s big electoral battle on the issue of nationalism and in the name of the 40 Central Reserve Police Force troopers who were killed in a deadly blast in Kashmir’s Pulwama in February. How is their “martyrdom” at the hands of a human bomb less or more than Karkare’s who was killed by a terrorist who had taken the sea route from Pakistan? Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, is not wrong when she says, “Imagine the anger if I’d fielded a terror accused.

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2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court
2 months ago

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court

Live Law  

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday issued a fresh Bailable Warrant against right-wing extremist Pragya Singh Thakur for not remaining present before the court during the final hearing of the 2008 Malegaon Blast case. Special Judge AK Lahoti noted that the Pragya did not appear before the court on Wednesday as was directed in an earlier order wherein a …

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Singh Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court
2 months, 1 week ago

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Singh Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court

Live Law  

A special court on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against right-wing extremist Pragya Singh Thakur, the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, for not appearing before the court since June this year.Special Judge AK Lahoti emphasised that the case at present is at the stage of final arguments and thus Thakur's presence is necessary. A special court on …

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Singh Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court
2 months, 1 week ago

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Singh Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court

Live Law  

A special court on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against right-wing extremist Pragya Singh Thakur, the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, for not appearing before the court since June this year.Special Judge AK Lahoti emphasised that the case at present is at the stage of final arguments and thus Thakur's presence is necessary. A special court on …

[Malegaon Blast Case] Mumbai Court Grants Exemption To Pragya Thakur From Appearance As “Last Chance”, Directs Her To Appear On April 25
8 months, 3 weeks ago

[Malegaon Blast Case] Mumbai Court Grants Exemption To Pragya Thakur From Appearance As “Last Chance”, Directs Her To Appear On April 25

Live Law  

A Special NIA Court in Mumbai on Saturday granted exemption “as a last chance” to BJP MP Pragya Thakur, the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon Blast case, from appearing in court due to ill health. 1 to remain present on or before 25.04.2024, else the necessary order will be passed.” Thakur sought exemption claiming to be facing critical medical …

[Malegaon Blast Case] Mumbai Court Directs Pragya Thakur To Appear 'Without Fail' From April 20 Onwards To Record Statement In Trial
9 months, 1 week ago

[Malegaon Blast Case] Mumbai Court Directs Pragya Thakur To Appear 'Without Fail' From April 20 Onwards To Record Statement In Trial

Live Law  

A Special NIA Court in Mumbai today ordered BJP MP Pragya Thakur, prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon Blast case, to appear before the court without fail from April 20, 2024, onwards to record her statement in the ongoing trial. In that application, the court had passed an order directing the National Investigation Agency to verify Thakur's health condition in …

Malegaon Blast Case| 'Pragya Thakur's Absence Hampering Trial': Court Asks NIA To Verify Her Medical Condition
9 months, 1 week ago

Malegaon Blast Case| 'Pragya Thakur's Absence Hampering Trial': Court Asks NIA To Verify Her Medical Condition

Live Law  

A Special NIA Court in Mumbai has directed the National Investigation Agency to verify the health condition of BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, the prime accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case, in light of her continued absence from trial citing medical reasons. Due to her absence, it is hampering the court proceeding…I am of the view that, verification of health …

Special NIA Court Cancels Bailable Warrant Issued Against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur In 2008 Malegaon Blast Case
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Special NIA Court Cancels Bailable Warrant Issued Against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur In 2008 Malegaon Blast Case

Live Law  

The Special NIA Court on Friday cancelled the bailable warrant it issued against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, a prime accused in the Malegaon 2008 blast case, after she appeared before the court. Considering Thakur's “ill-health” and after perusing her “medical papers,” the court cancelled the bailable warrant. Pragya Singh Thakur, who is currently serving as a BJP Member of …

2008 Malegaon blast: NIA court issues warrant against Sadhvi Pragya Thakur
10 months ago

2008 Malegaon blast: NIA court issues warrant against Sadhvi Pragya Thakur

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A special NIA court on Monday issued a bailable warrant for arresting BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, a prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast, which killed six people and injured 101 persons. BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur Read here: NIA gets court nod to attach property of 2008 Malegaon blast accused Kalsangra During the hearing, Thakur’s lawyer …

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur accuses media of distorting her remarks after BJP denied ticket in 1st list
10 months, 1 week ago

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur accuses media of distorting her remarks after BJP denied ticket in 1st list

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Monday slammed the media for allegedly distorting her remarks after the party dropped her name from the first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur Read here: Sadhvi Pragya Thakur reacts after BJP denied Bhopal Lok Sabha ticket: 'PM …

‘My previous statements…’: Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

‘My previous statements…’: Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal

Live Mint  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Sunday said certain words in her previous statements might not have pleased Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he had told her she "will not be forgiven". It is important to note that Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is among the 33 sitting BJP MPs whose names were missing from the party's first list of 195 candidates …

Malegaon Blast: NIA Court Begins Recording Statements Of MP Pragya Thakur, Six Other Accused
1 year, 3 months ago

Malegaon Blast: NIA Court Begins Recording Statements Of MP Pragya Thakur, Six Other Accused

Live Law  

The Special NIA court on Tuesday began recording statements of BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and other accused in the 2008 Malegaon Blast Case under Section 313 of the CrPC. Thakur and six others are accused under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Act and IPC regarding the 2008 Malegaon Blast which resulted in six deaths and left over a …

Malegaon blast: NIA court starts recording statements of BJP MP Pragya Thakur, six others
1 year, 3 months ago

Malegaon blast: NIA court starts recording statements of BJP MP Pragya Thakur, six others

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The special NIA court on Tuesday began recording the statements of BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and six others, who are facing trial in the September 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, seeking their explanation on the evidence produced by the prosecution against them. During the hearing, Thakur, who was asked to sit in the witness box, was seen …

Malegaon blast case: BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur appears before NIA court
1 year, 3 months ago

Malegaon blast case: BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur appears before NIA court

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, appeared before a special National Investigation Agency court on Monday. Thakur, one of the seven accused in the case, arrived around 2pm, nearly two hours after the other accused in the case appeared before the court. New Delhi, India - July 9, 2019: BJP …

FIR against Pragya Thakur for inflammatory remarks at event in Karnataka
2 years ago

FIR against Pragya Thakur for inflammatory remarks at event in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Kote Police in Shivamogga, on December 28, Wednesday, registered a case against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur for her “inflammatory” speech, based on a complaint by Shivamogga District Congress Committee President H.S. During her visit to Shivamogga on December 25, the BJP MP had appealed to Hindus to “keep knives sharpened” to protect themselves and also protect girls from “love …

BJP MP Pragya Thakur complains of breathing difficulty, airlifted to Mumbai for treatment
3 years, 10 months ago

BJP MP Pragya Thakur complains of breathing difficulty, airlifted to Mumbai for treatment

India Today  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur was airlifted to Mumbai for treatment on a chartered plane after she complained of difficulty in breathing on Saturday. Pragya Thakur was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi in December last year. In June last year too, Pragya Thakur's health deteriorated during a program when she suddenly fell unconscious. READ | BJP MP Pragya Thakur, 3 …

Sadhvi Pragya gets exemption from appearance in Malegaon blast case, Purohit quarantined
4 years ago

Sadhvi Pragya gets exemption from appearance in Malegaon blast case, Purohit quarantined

India Today  

A special NIA court hearing the Malegaon blast case of 2008 on Tuesday granted exemption to Lok Sabha MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who is an accused in the case, from regular appearance. Sadhiv Pragya, who is one of the seven accused in the Malegaon blast case, sought exemption for appearance on the grounds of health and security. Advocate Prashant …

BJP MP Pragya Thakur, 3 other accused in Malegaon blast case absent during court trial
4 years, 1 month ago

BJP MP Pragya Thakur, 3 other accused in Malegaon blast case absent during court trial

India Today  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and 3 other accused in the Malegaon 2008 blast case did not appear before court even after an order was issued that all accused have to be present. Other accused, including Bhopal MP and Malegaon 2008 blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Retired Major Ramesh Upadhyay and others did not come to the court. Meanwhile, during …

BJP MP Pragya Thakur demands FIR against Congress MLA over threat to burn her
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP MP Pragya Thakur demands FIR against Congress MLA over threat to burn her

India TV News  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur reached a police station here on Saturday night, demanding that a case be registered against a Congress MLA who had threatened to "burn" her over her remarks about Nathuram Godse. Thakur was at Kamla Nehru police station here and officials were holding a discussion with her, a senior police official said. Congress MLA from Biaora …

Make an example of Pragya Singh Thakur to battle hate
5 years, 1 month ago

Make an example of Pragya Singh Thakur to battle hate

Deccan Chronicle  

On January 30, 1948, a little over 5 pm, in New Delhi, Nathuram Godse pumped three bullets into the fragile body of Mahatma Gandhi. But, today we have Pragya Singh Thakur, the BJP MP elected from Bhopal, referring to Godse as a deshbhakt, a patriot. When, on the first occasion, Thakur referred to Godse as a patriot, PM Narendra Modi …

Congress’ new ally Shiv Sena had defended Sadhvi Pragya
5 years, 1 month ago

Congress’ new ally Shiv Sena had defended Sadhvi Pragya

Op India  

As Congress President Rahul Gandhi stoked a controversy after he called Bhopal BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur as a ‘terrorist’ following her alleged praise for MK Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse, questions are now being raised regarding the hypocrisy of Congress party as they attacked BJP MP. Following the personal attack on Sadhvi Pragya by Rahul Gandhi, social media users …

Malegaon blast: SC to hear after 2 weeks plea against bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya
5 years, 1 month ago

Malegaon blast: SC to hear after 2 weeks plea against bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Friday said it would hear after two weeks a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's April 2017 order granting bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Thakur, now a sitting BJP MP, was granted bail on April 25, 2017 by the high court which said "no prima facie" …

Pragya Thakur's deshbhakt Godse remark creates uproar, BJP defends her as Opposition flays PM Modi
5 years, 1 month ago

Pragya Thakur's deshbhakt Godse remark creates uproar, BJP defends her as Opposition flays PM Modi

India Today  

BJP’s controversial leader Sadhavi Pragya Singh Thakur has stirred a hornets’ nest as she once again termed Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse as a patriot or deshbhakt on Wednesday. "According to Pragya Thakur, she has not said anything about or supported Nathuram Godse, she was only talking about Udham Singh, the revolutionary who killed General Dyer," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad …

Petition filed in Jabalpur High Court against Pragya Thakur for seeking religion based votes during Lok Sabha polls
5 years, 6 months ago

Petition filed in Jabalpur High Court against Pragya Thakur for seeking religion based votes during Lok Sabha polls

India TV News  

A petition was filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court here on Tuesday against BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur for seeking votes in the name of religion during the recent Lok Sabha election. Rakesh Dixit, a Bhopal-based journalist, filed the petition challenging the election of Thakur on the grounds that she whipped up communal passions and indulged in corrupt practices …

NCP MLC dresses up as Hemant Karkare to flay Sadhvi Pragya Thakur's curse
5 years, 6 months ago

NCP MLC dresses up as Hemant Karkare to flay Sadhvi Pragya Thakur's curse

India TV News  

Maverick Nationalist Congress Party legislator Prakash Gajbhiye on Wednesday turned heads when he came to Maharashtra Legislature dressed up like the former slain top cop, Hemant Karkare. Carrying a placard, he moved around silently to "express regrets" over the recent comments by Bhopal MP, Pragya Singh Thakur, on the late Karkare, who was among the martyrs during the 26/11 Mumbai …

Malegaon blasts case: NIA court rejects BJP MP Pragya Thakur's plea for permanent exemption from appearing before it once a week
5 years, 6 months ago

Malegaon blasts case: NIA court rejects BJP MP Pragya Thakur's plea for permanent exemption from appearing before it once a week

Firstpost  

A special NIA court rejected the plea of BJP MP Pragya Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case for a permanent exemption from attending the court once in a week. Mumbai: A special National Investigation Agency court, on Thursday, rejected the plea of BJP MP Pragya Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case for a permanent …

No exemption for Sadhvi Pragya Thakur from weekly hearing, rules NIA court
5 years, 6 months ago

No exemption for Sadhvi Pragya Thakur from weekly hearing, rules NIA court

India Today  

A special National Investigation Agency court on Thursday rejected an application filed by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur demanding permanent exemption from weekly hearings in Malegaon blast case. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur had also cited her MP status mentioning she has to attend the Parliament on a day-to-day basis. After the court hearing, BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur had also …

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur: How dogmatic teen from MP town became Malegaon blast-accused legislator
5 years, 7 months ago

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur: How dogmatic teen from MP town became Malegaon blast-accused legislator

Firstpost  

Sadhvi Pragya’s candidature was seen by many within the Sangh as an experiment to test the limits of a country, which is in the process of a churning — a process which rests on the imagination of the Hindu Rashtra. [imgcenter> [/imgcenter> This was the sort of behaviour that I witnessed frequently in the two weeks that I spent tailing …

Pragya Thakur finally appears in NIA court
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Thakur finally appears in NIA court

Hindustan Times  

Appearing in a special National Investigation Agency court, Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Pragya Singh Thakur on Friday denied having any knowledge of the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts. This was Pragya Singh Thakur’s first appearance in the court, as an accused in the case, who won the Bhopal LS seat in the just-concluded general elections. This was her first appearance in …

Pragya Thakur refuses to sit in NIA court, complains about dust
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Thakur refuses to sit in NIA court, complains about dust

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur Friday chose to stand for around two and a half hours in the special court conducting trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Later, when the judge called her to the witness box in the front and asked if she wanted a chair, Thakur said she preferred to stand leaning against the window. When the …

Pragya denies knowledge of 2008 Malegaon blasts
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya denies knowledge of 2008 Malegaon blasts

The Quint  

Mumbai, June 7 Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur denied having any knowledge of the 2008 Malegaon blasts -- in which she herself is among the prime accused -- as she appeared before a Special NIA Court here on Friday. Sudhakar Dwivedi, another accused in the case, also gave a similar reply to the special court which …

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Singh Thakur attends hearing in Mumbai court after failing to appear twice
5 years, 7 months ago

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Singh Thakur attends hearing in Mumbai court after failing to appear twice

Firstpost  

Thakur was hospitalised in Bhopal following a stomach ailment on Wednesday night and was discharged early Thursday, her close aide Upma told PTI, adding that the BJP MP would return to the hospital after attending an event in Bhopal. Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur arrived at the special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday, in connection …

Pragya Thakur appears before NIA court, says didn't know about Malegaon blast
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Thakur appears before NIA court, says didn't know about Malegaon blast

India TV News  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur Friday appeared before a special court here in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case, after failing twice this week to do so. When Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar asked the saffron-clad Thakur if she has to say anything about the blast, she said, "I don't know." Supported by two aides while entering the …

Pragya Singh Thakur skips 2008 Malegaon blast case hearing owing to ill health; court asks BJP MP to appear before it by 7 June
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Singh Thakur skips 2008 Malegaon blast case hearing owing to ill health; court asks BJP MP to appear before it by 7 June

Firstpost  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur failed to appear before a court in Mumbai Thursday - for the second time this week - in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case Bhopal: BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur failed to appear before a court in Mumbai Thursday - for the second time this week - in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast …

Pragya Thakur briefly hospitalised in Bhopal
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Thakur briefly hospitalised in Bhopal

India TV News  

Newly elected Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, who had been directed to appear before a special court in Mumbai in the Malegaon blast case this week, was hospitalised for a stomach ailment and discharged early Thursday morning. She was hospitalised on Wednesday night and discharged early Thursday morning, her close aide Upma told PTI, adding that she would return to …

How Congress created the ‘Hindu terror’ theory: A saga that started not with Malegaon blasts, but Sikh massacre of 1984
5 years, 7 months ago

How Congress created the ‘Hindu terror’ theory: A saga that started not with Malegaon blasts, but Sikh massacre of 1984

Op India  

In 2019 general elections in India, BJP’s decision to field Sadhvi Pragya against senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has created ripples in news circles. Bhatt had exchanged many emails with a Gujarat Congress leader, he was tutored by Congress legal cell and Bhatt’s wife contested election on Congress ticket One of the most direct evidence of Bhatt colluding with Congress …

Pragya Singh Thakur's candidature a reply to those who labelled Hindus as terrorists, says Devendra Fadnavis
5 years, 8 months ago

Pragya Singh Thakur's candidature a reply to those who labelled Hindus as terrorists, says Devendra Fadnavis

Firstpost  

Referring to Malegaon blast, Fadnavis said: “During the investigation, NIA found the entire case as fabricated and gave clean chit to her. Pragya’s candidature is a reply to them who termed Hindus as terrorists for their own vote bank politics.” Indore: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said Pragya Singh Thakur’s candidature was a reply to those who labelled …

'Honoured to be associated with martyr': Digvijaya Singh responds to Sumitra Mahajan's charge that Hemant Karkare made arrests on his behalf
5 years, 8 months ago

'Honoured to be associated with martyr': Digvijaya Singh responds to Sumitra Mahajan's charge that Hemant Karkare made arrests on his behalf

Firstpost  

Days after BJP’s Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur courted controversy for saying she had cursed Hemant Karkare, Sumitra Mahajan shed doubt on the IPS officer’s steadfastness as a cop. Congress veteran and the party’s candidate from Bhopal, Digvijaya Singh, has responded to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s claim that late Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad chief Hemant Karkare made arrests on his …

If Pragya Singh Thakur had cursed Masood Azhar, there would have been no need for surgical strikes, says Digvijaya Singh
5 years, 8 months ago

If Pragya Singh Thakur had cursed Masood Azhar, there would have been no need for surgical strikes, says Digvijaya Singh

Firstpost  

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said there would have been no need for surgical strikes if Pragya Singh Thakur had cursed JeM chief Masood Azhar. Bhopal: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday took a swipe at opponent and BJP candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur stating that there would have been no need of surgical strikes if she had cursed Pakistan-based …

A Hindu can never be a terrorist: Amit Shah defends Sadhvi Pragya
5 years, 8 months ago

A Hindu can never be a terrorist: Amit Shah defends Sadhvi Pragya

India Today  

BJP chief Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the party's Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was framed in false cases by those who had coined the term "Hindu terror" and indulged in vote bank politics. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is in the eye of a storm for her controversial statements that her "curse" led to former Maharashtra …

Cruelty meted out to Pragya Thakur in jail not fair: Baba Ramdev
5 years, 8 months ago

Cruelty meted out to Pragya Thakur in jail not fair: Baba Ramdev

India TV News  

Yoga guru Ramdev has come out in support of the BJP's Bhopal candidate and Malegaon blast case accused Pragya Singh Thakur, saying it was unfair to subject her to cruelty in jail for nine years on the basis of a suspicion. There is nothing wrong in restraining her if she makes an inappropriate statement but the inhuman treatment given to …

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark
5 years, 8 months ago

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

India Today  

Acting on orders of the Election Commission, the police Monday filed an FIR against BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur for her remark that she was "proud" of her participation in demolition of the Babri Masjid at Ayodhya in 1992, an official said. He also said a comprehensive report on Thakur's statements on the Babri Masjid …

EC notice aside, Sadhvi Pragya targets Hemant Karkare again
5 years, 8 months ago

EC notice aside, Sadhvi Pragya targets Hemant Karkare again

India Today  

Undeterred by the Election Commission's notice for her controversial remarks on slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, BJP candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur continues her tirade against the 26/11 hero. My sanyasi appearance was reviled," Sadhvi Pragya alleged, referring to her police interrogation in connection with her suspected role in the 2008 Malegaon blast. On Saturday, election authorities sought an explanation …

Pragya Thakur’s remarks against Hemant Karkare despicable: ex-DGPs
5 years, 8 months ago

Pragya Thakur’s remarks against Hemant Karkare despicable: ex-DGPs

The Hindu  

Bhopal Lok Sabha BJP candidate Pragya Thakur’s remarks against police officer Hemant Karkare, who was killed in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, were “despicable and regrettable,” said eight former DGPs in a statement on Sunday. The DGPs said Ms. Thakur’s statement only served to highlight the need to publicly recognise the supreme sacrifice made by the 35,000 police personnel from …

‘Despicable and regrettable’: Eight ex-DGPs issue statement condemning Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks about Hemant Karkare
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Despicable and regrettable’: Eight ex-DGPs issue statement condemning Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks about Hemant Karkare

Firstpost  

Eight former DGPs issued a joint statement condemning Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks against Hemant Karkare, who was killed in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack Mumbai: Eight former director generals of police Sunday issued a joint statement condemning BJP Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate and Malegaon blast accused Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks against former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was …

Devendra Fadnavis defends Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur's candidature from Bhopal, but doesn't support her comment on Hemant Karkare
5 years, 8 months ago

Devendra Fadnavis defends Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur's candidature from Bhopal, but doesn't support her comment on Hemant Karkare

Firstpost  

Amid the controversy created by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s statements on Hemant Karkare, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the party’s decision to field Pragya from the crucial Bhopal constituency for the ongoing Lok Sabha election. Amid the controversy created by Malegaon blast-accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s statements on slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra …

Election Commission serves show cause notice to Sadhvi Pragya Singh over Hemant Karkare remark
5 years, 8 months ago

Election Commission serves show cause notice to Sadhvi Pragya Singh over Hemant Karkare remark

Firstpost  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh claimed that Karkare died during the attack as she had “cursed” him for torturing her when he probed the blast case as chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad. Bhopal: The Election Commission Saturday issued a show cause notice to Malegaon blast accused and BJP candidate from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur over her remark about Hemant Karkare, the Maharashtra …

Pragya says sorry after outrage over Karkare shocker
5 years, 8 months ago

Pragya says sorry after outrage over Karkare shocker

India Today  

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, Bharatiya Janata Party ’s choice for Bhopal the seat that the party has represented for more than 30 years against two-time Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh, started her election campaign on Friday by maligning 26/11 Mumbai terror attack hero Hemant Karkare’s martyrdom. Pragya Thakur’s attempt to malign Karkare’s martyrdom roused a huge controversy with the IPS …

Pragya’s Bhopal race: BJP taking a gamble?
5 years, 8 months ago

Pragya’s Bhopal race: BJP taking a gamble?

Deccan Chronicle  

The BJP has become a force to reckon with in Indian politics, and its leaders feel they can indulge in calculated improprieties and get away too. The fielding of Pragya Thakur, who was inducted into the BJP overnight and given a party ticket from the prestigious Bhopal Lok Sabha seat, is calculated to ruffle feathers. In contrast, a parallel ceremony …

I take back my words: Sadhvi Pragya apologises, retracts statement on Hemant Karkare
5 years, 8 months ago

I take back my words: Sadhvi Pragya apologises, retracts statement on Hemant Karkare

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha candidate Pragya Thakur apologised and withdrew her controversial statement on 26/11 Mumbai terror attack martyr Hemant Karkare on Friday. Pragya Thakur had evoked strong reactions when she said that Hemant Karkare died after she "cursed" him. People took to social media and expressed displeasure about her comments on Hemant Karkare who died fighting terrorist Ajmal …

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