Hathras gangrape: Protests in parts of UP over 'forced cremation' of victim's body; Yogi must quit, says Oppn
4 years, 5 months ago

Hathras gangrape: Protests in parts of UP over 'forced cremation' of victim's body; Yogi must quit, says Oppn

Firstpost  

Congress as well as Left parties said that UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ’no moral right’ to continue in the post following allegations by the Hathras gangrape victim’s kin that the police forced them to conduct her last rites Protests and candle marches were held in several parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal and Maharashtra on Wednesday after news reports claimed that the Uttar Pradesh Police “forcibly” cremated the body of the Hathras rape victim in the dead of the night on Tuesday. Opposition demands Adityanth’s resignation Taking to Twitter, Samajwadi Party chief and former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the Adityanath government over the cremation of the rape victim, accusing it of “destroying evidence”. In Uttar Pradesh, Opposition party workers reportedly clashed with the police in some parts, while sanitation workers in some parts of the state announced ’no sanitation’ strikes demanding justice for Hathras gangrape victim. Lalan Kumar also said that Congress workers also staged a sit-in in Hathras demanding justice for the gangrape victim and their colleagues in Varanasi gheraoed the Minister’s Office.

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Hathras stampede inquiry report tabled in assembly, judicial panel calls for strict laws against superstition
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hathras stampede inquiry report tabled in assembly, judicial panel calls for strict laws against superstition

India TV News  

Hathras stampede inquiry report tabled in assembly, judicial panel calls for strict laws against superstition A judicial commission report on the Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives has been submitted in the UP Assembly. The judicial commission probing the Hathras stampede that left 121 dead submitted its 1,670-page report to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday. The report, headed by …

Delhi north-east riots: Police either failed to inquire Kapil Mishra or tried to cover him up, says Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi north-east riots: Police either failed to inquire Kapil Mishra or tried to cover him up, says Court

The Hindu  

A Delhi court recently asked a complainant to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court to seek registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in a case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. Judicial Magistrate First Class Udbhav Kumar Jain of Karkardooma Court in an order dated January 18 also remarked that it seems that the Investigating Officer was …

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in relation to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case.Judicial Magistrate First Class Udbhav Kumar Jain of Karkardooma Courts asked the complainant, Mohd. A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for …

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in relation to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case. Wasim's Complaint and Allegations against Kapil Mishra and Policemen In his complaint, Wasim alleged that on February 24, 2020, he identified BJP leader Kapil Mishra who was …

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai here while alleging that Union minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on …

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

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 …

Protests and counter protests in Chikkamagaluru following BJP leader's arrest in Belagavi
3 months ago

Protests and counter protests in Chikkamagaluru following BJP leader's arrest in Belagavi

The Hindu  

The developments over BJP MLC C.T. Ravi’s alleged obscene remarks on Minister for Women and Child Development Lakshmi Hebbalkar resulted in protests and counter protests in Chikkamagaluru, native of the BJP leader, on Thursday. While supporters of the Congress party staged protests against Mr.Ravi for his alleged remarks, BJP workers hit the streets condemning the arrest of their leader. Ravi …

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR
3 months ago

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused the Congress of forcibly trying to enter Raj Bhawan during a protest march on December 18 and said a police probe would be carried out into the breach. Yesterday, Congress party leaders attempted to forcibly enter Raj Bhawan by breaching police barricades and causing chaos in the vicinity,” Sarma said …

Congress worker dies during protest in Lucknow, party alleges 'police brutality'
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3 months ago

Congress worker dies during protest in Lucknow, party alleges 'police brutality'

India TV News  

Congress Lucknow protest: A Congress worker died during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow today. The state unit chief Ajay Rai alleged that he died due to ‘police brutality’. 28-year-old Gorakhpur native died According to the police, 28-year-old Prabhat Pandey, a native of Gorakhpur, was brought dead to the hospital from Congress office. Ajay Rai demands …

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals

ABP News  

Hathras Case News: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras to meet the family of the rape victim on Thursday. During this, after the meeting of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the victim family of Hathras incident said that even after four years we have not got justice. The victim family said that apart from …

Rahul reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim

Deccan Chronicle  

Hathras: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras Thursday morning to meet the family of a Dalit woman who had died allegedly after gang rape in September 2020. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed in Lucknow that Rahul Gandhi would be visiting the family on Thursday. Congress leader Hathras Chandragupta Vikramaditya told PTI, "Rahul …

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets family of 2020 Hathras victim, promises to fight with all might for justice
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets family of 2020 Hathras victim, promises to fight with all might for justice

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to meet the family of a Dalit woman who had died allegedly after being gangraped in September 2020. Gandhi arrived at the village around 11.30 a.m. and met the family at their house after receiving clearance from the CRPF post deployed for their security,” …

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived at Boolgarhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras and met the family of the 2020 gangrape victim. In 2020, Rahul Gandhi met the family and also accused the Yogi Adityanath government of 'exploitation' and unleashing 'atrocities' on the victim's family. BJP's reaction to Rahul Gandhi's Hathras visit: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak speaking …

Punjab Youth Congress stage protest over unemployment, drugs
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab Youth Congress stage protest over unemployment, drugs

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab Youth Congress workers led by Indian Youth Congress president Udhay Bhanu Chib and state president Mohit Mohindra on Tuesday lodged ‘Nasha Nahi,Naukari Devo’ protest against AAP government in Punjab highlighting the rising unemployment in the state. Chandigarh Police detaining the Punjab Youth Congress leaders and supporters during the 'Nasha Nahi Naukri Devo' protest at Sector 15/11 dividing road …

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

India TV News  

Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul held a protest march on Wednesday to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police. During the march, Agnimitra Paul said that the Bengali Hindus would …

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 Case: After Major Commotion in Bengal, Police Detains BJP Activist | Breaking News
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata Case: After Major Commotion in Bengal, Police Detains BJP Activist | Breaking News

ABP News  

West Bengal BJP called a 12-hour Bangla bandh on August 28 against the police action taken on students demonstrating against the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder, aiming to reach the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna, as part of their Nabanna Abhijan. Large-scale violence ensued on the streets of Kolkata and Howrah on Tuesday afternoon after protestors clashed with the police …

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party observed a 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” in West Bengal today to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday. Daily life was partially affected across the state as BJP workers tried stopping rail and bus services leading to police action. Over 200 people were arrested and …

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets
7 months ago

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets

Hindustan Times  

Fighting for her party’s survival in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked party workers to hit the streets to protest against the Supreme Court’s recent order on the scheduled caste/schedule tribe reservations. Successive defeats in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections as well as the changing political scenario in Uttar Pradesh have forced Mayawati to amend her …

Congress leaders marching towards Raj Bhawan stopped, detained
8 months ago

Congress leaders marching towards Raj Bhawan stopped, detained

Hindustan Times  

Several Congress leaders were on Thursday detained as the police foiled their attempt to “gherao” the Raj Bhawan to protest the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre’s alleged failure to curb terrorism and give all powers to the lieutenant governor ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Hundreds of Congress workers led by AICC incharge J&K affairs Bharat Sinh Solanki, Pradesh …

Judicial Commission Team To Meet Hathras Victims Today, Investigation Speeds Up | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Judicial Commission Team To Meet Hathras Victims Today, Investigation Speeds Up | ABP News

ABP News  

Hathras Stampede: After the Hathras accident in Uttar Pradesh, the police is continuously taking action. Hathras Superintendent of Police Nipun Aggarwal told in a press conference that UP Police has arrested Dev Prakash Madhukar with a reward of Rs 1 lakh. Opposition parties are continuously questioning the Yogi government regarding this accident and in the same sequence, Samajwadi Party MP …

Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi writes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, seeks increase in compensation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi writes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, seeks increase in compensation

India TV News  

Hathras stampede: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to increase the amount of compensation for the victims of those who died or got injured in a massive stampede at a 'satsang' in Hathras on July 2. Rahul Gandhi's letter to UP CM Yogi In his letter to Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi, who met …

Hathras stampede: Will question anyone required, including Bhole Baba, says UP judicial panel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras stampede: Will question anyone required, including Bhole Baba, says UP judicial panel

New Indian Express  

NOIDA: The judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government will speak to anyone required for its inquiry into the July 2 Hathras stampede, a probe panel member said on Sunday when asked if self-styled godman Bhole Baba will also be questioned. The commission will also issue a public notice soon, asking local people and witnesses of the tragic …

Hathras Stampede: Main Accused Gets Arrested, Who Would Be The Next? | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Main Accused Gets Arrested, Who Would Be The Next? | ABP News

ABP News  

Dev Prakash Madhukar, the main accused and organizer of the Hathras accident, has surrendered. At the same time, UP Police and all the investigating agencies are also searching for preacher Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias 'Bhole Baba'. Let us tell you that a total of 121 people, mostly women, were killed in the stampede that broke out during the …

Hathras Stampede: Main Accused Dev Prakash Madhukar Gets Arrested, Hearing To Be Held Today | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Main Accused Dev Prakash Madhukar Gets Arrested, Hearing To Be Held Today | ABP News

ABP News  

Dev Prakash Madhukar, the main accused and organizer of the Hathras accident, has surrendered. After surrendering, the police arrested Dev Prakash Madhukar. Advocate AP Singh said that we have handed over Dev Prakash Madhukar to UP Police, now UP STF can investigate. There was also a reward of Rs 1 lakh on the accused Dev Prakash Madhukar.

Hathras Stampede: Dev Prakash Madhukar Gets Arrested, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Dev Prakash Madhukar Gets Arrested, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour | ABP News

ABP News  

Dev Prakash Madhukar, the main accused and organizer of the Hathras accident, has surrendered. After surrendering, the police arrested Dev Prakash Madhukar. Advocate AP Singh said that we have handed over Dev Prakash Madhukar to UP Police, now UP STF can investigate. There was also a reward of Rs 1 lakh on the accused Dev Prakash Madhukar.

Hathras stampede: UP govt hiding its failure by making minor arrests, says Akhilesh Yadav
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Hathras Stampede: Rahul Gandhi Reassures Families Who Lost Their Loved Ones In Aligarh | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Rahul Gandhi Reassures Families Who Lost Their Loved Ones In Aligarh | ABP News

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi in Aligarh: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday and met the families of those who lost their lives in the Hathras incident. At around 7.30 am, Rahul Gandhi reached Pilkhana village in Aligarh, where he met the families of the victims and expressed their grief. 121 people died in a stampede during …

Hathras stampede: Police constable deployed at event shares ordeal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras stampede: Police constable deployed at event shares ordeal

Hindustan Times  

Sheela Maurya, a police constable deployed at Bhole Baba's event in Hathras, said on Thursday that the stampede took place because of overcrowding. The injured police personnel said a large number of people together rushed to exit the venue of the event, leading to the incident. Shoes are pictured where a stampede killed people during a sermon at Hathras in …

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Hathras, Meet Families Of Satsang Stampede Victims
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Hathras, Meet Families Of Satsang Stampede Victims

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Uttar Pradesh's Hathras where a stampede at a 'satsang' on July 2 killed 123 people. Rahul Gandhi will soon visit Hathras and meet the victim's family," Venugopal said. The Uttar Pradesh government has also set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the …

Hathras stampede: Yogi Adityanath orders judicial inquiry
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras stampede: Yogi Adityanath orders judicial inquiry

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday ordered a judicial inquiry into the Hathras stampede in which 121 people died on Tuesday. During probe, when the scope increases, all those who are responsible for this incident will come under the scanner.” The chief minister said three ministers Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary, Sandeep Singh and Asim Arun, chief secretary Manoj Kumar …

Hathras Stampede: Organisers tried to cover up incident, special probe team formed, says CM Yogi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Organisers tried to cover up incident, special probe team formed, says CM Yogi

India TV News  

Hathras Stampede: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Hathras on Wednesday in the wake of the stampede during a religious congregation in which more than 120 people have lost their lives. The Chief Minister affirmed that the state government is committed to uncovering the truth behind the Hathras incident. Here's CM Yogi's schedule for the day Image Source : …

Adityanath vows action on Hathras tragedy, doesn't rule out conspiracy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Adityanath vows action on Hathras tragedy, doesn't rule out conspiracy

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reiterated his determination to take strict action against those responsible for the tragic stampede in Hathras, which resulted in 121 deaths and 28 injuries. Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava will lead the 3-member judicial panel formed by the government to probe the stampede. Interacting with media persons in Hathras after meeting the injured …

'What was govt doing?': Akhilesh Yadav on deadly stampede in UP's Hathras
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'What was govt doing?': Akhilesh Yadav on deadly stampede in UP's Hathras

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised questions about the Uttar Pradesh government's preparedness for the religious congregation in Hathras district where at least 107 people, mostly women, were killed in a stampede. If the government knew there would be a large gathering at an event, what did they do for their safety?” “The government is responsible for this,” …

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children
8 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the Hathras district’s Phulrai village for the ‘satsang’, conducted by Baba Narayan Hari who is also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. Preliminary investigation is also going now," says Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V. pic.twitter.com/Op0BQ5MTjj — Press Trust of India July 2, 2024 Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the …

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year
1 year ago

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year

Hindustan Times  

Capital of two states, the Union territory of Chandigarh emerged as the prime location for demonstrations in 2023. Farmers blocking traffic movement at Jaloli toll plaza in Panchkula on Thursday to protest the use of police force against farmers at Khanauri A staggering 883 protests, ranging from small to large, unfolded throughout the year — equivalent to at least two …

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10
1 year ago

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders put on hold the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after a 21-year-old protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two Punjab-Haryana interstate border points which have become protest sites for the farmers attempting to reach New Delhi. The death of the protesting farmers has exacerbated the already tense …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
1 year, 1 month ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder
1 year, 2 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday framed charges of attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly and other related offences against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots. “HC Yograj, who is the complainant and an eyewitness to accused persons forming part of the armed unlawful …

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 …

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 …

Vying for the tribal vote in Rajasthan amid a changing idea of tribal identity
1 year, 3 months ago

Vying for the tribal vote in Rajasthan amid a changing idea of tribal identity

The Hindu  

Like all the other residents of Kharni Tokri, a small village deep inside the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kishanlal Bhil has lived in the forest all his life. Changing identity Tribal identity in Rajasthan is increasingly detaching itself from the last decade’s focus on forest rights. Instead, both the Congress and the BJP are hoping to court the State’s tribal youth …

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Permits Son of Union Home Minister for State to Stay in Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

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

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4

India TV News  

Amid protest marches and demonstrations being organised against the violence in Haryana's Nuh, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and governments. Protests by VHP, Bajrang Dal Meanwhile, Members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday staged protests in several parts of the national capital against the violence that broke out in the Nuh …

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by opposition protests over ethnic clashes in a remote northeastern state in which more than 130 people have been killed since May. Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur …

Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP, INDIA plan protests over crimes against women
1 year, 7 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP, INDIA plan protests over crimes against women

Live Mint  

Political parties in India are set to lead a slew of protests on Monday amid outrage over a viral video from Manipur and other crimes against women. While the BJP will hold an agitation over atrocities committed recently in Rajasthan, West Bengal and other Opposition-ruled states, the newly named INDIA alliance has demanded discussion about the situation in the northeast. …

Manipur Video Maun Satyagraha Punjab Congress Samajwadi Party Candle March Lucknow Opposition Protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur Video Maun Satyagraha Punjab Congress Samajwadi Party Candle March Lucknow Opposition Protest

ABP News  

New Delhi: Opposition party workers cutting across political lines took to streets to protest against the Manipur viral video on Sunday. Flagging “negligence” of the National Commission for Women, DMK MP Kanimozhi, as quoted by news agency ANI said, “The Opposition parties, including DMK, want a fair discussion on what is happening and want the Prime Minister to respond. The …

Manipur Viral Video: Congress, Students Stage Protests Across Tamil Nadu Against BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur Viral Video: Congress, Students Stage Protests Across Tamil Nadu Against BJP

ABP News  

Political parties and students gathered in large numbers to stage a protest condemning the violence against women in Manipur. According to PTI, students held protests over Manipur situation by blocking railway tracks in Chennai. VIDEO | Students hold protest over Manipur situation by blocking railway track in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/3y89nktrss — Press Trust of India July 21, 2023 Tamil …

Manipur violence highlights: ‘Accused should be hanged,’ says Union minister Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence highlights: ‘Accused should be hanged,’ says Union minister Ramdas Athawale

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Members of various organisations holding a placard take part in a protest against the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, in Bengaluru Manipur violence news highlights: The distressing video from Manipur continues to make waves as the nation is shaken by the May 4 incident where two women from the Kuki community were paraded naked in broad daylight by a …

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