Bihar Minister says Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti spread hate, stokes controversy
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar Minister says Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti spread hate, stokes controversy

The Hindu  

Bihar Education Minister and senior Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Chandrashekhar has triggered a controversy by stating that the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem based on the Ramayana, Manusmriti, an ancient Sanskrit text, and Bunch of Thoughts, authored by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M.S. His statement has drawn the ire of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who have demanded that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sack Mr. Chandrashekhar for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Demanding the Minister’s removal from the State Cabinet, Union Minister and Buxar MP Ashwini Choubey said, “He is an uneducated person and has no right to remain the Education Minister.” Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha sought the filing of an FIR against Mr. Chandrashekhar for “hurting the sentiments of crores of Hindus”. Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and poet Kumar Vishwas also termed the statement “unfortunate and unpleasant” and demanded the Minister’s sacking if he fails to apologise.

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Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

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‘Ravana more learned than Ram’: Jitan Ram Manjhi jumps in on Ramcharitmanas row in Bihar
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ravana more learned than Ram’: Jitan Ram Manjhi jumps in on Ramcharitmanas row in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Friday waded in the row over Ramcharitmanas in the state, triggered by the remarks made by the state’s education minister Chandrashekhar last year. Speaking to the news reporters on his views on the controversy, Manjhi said though Ram and Ravana are mythical characters, Ravana does come across as far more well-versed in ‘karma …

Ramayan work of fiction: Jitan Ram Manjhi stokes fresh controversy
1 year, 9 months ago

Ramayan work of fiction: Jitan Ram Manjhi stokes fresh controversy

India Today  

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Bihar minister snubbed by own as he talks Ramcharitmanas in House again
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar minister snubbed by own as he talks Ramcharitmanas in House again

Hindustan Times  

A day after he defended his controversial statements on Ramcharitmanas amid opposition BJP’s walkout in the state assembly, Bihar’s education minister Chandrashekhar was Tuesday snubbed by the members of his own party RJD and ally JD-U, besides the Chair, when he started his speech in the legislative council with observations on the epic. Bihar education minister Prof. Chandrashekhar interacts with …

Pages from Ramcharitmanas Burned in Vrindavan in Support of SP Leader Swami Prasad Maurya
1 year, 10 months ago

Pages from Ramcharitmanas Burned in Vrindavan in Support of SP Leader Swami Prasad Maurya

News 18  

A group called Akhil Bharatiya OBC Mahasabha on Sunday in Vrindavan burned photocopies of pages allegedly carrying ”objectionable comments on women and Dalits” in Ramcharitmanas, supporting SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya. We took out the photocopies of the objectionable comments from the Ramcharitmanas, which were against the ’shudras’ and women, and burned the photocopied page in a symbolic protest,” Devendra …

Ramcharitmanas Row: Swami Prasad Maurya Booked; Stands Ground, Asserts Remarks Were Personal
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramcharitmanas Row: Swami Prasad Maurya Booked; Stands Ground, Asserts Remarks Were Personal

News 18  

Booked for his comments on the Ramcharitmanas, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has refused to retract his remarks saying he had spoken on a particular verse in Hindu epic poem and not about Lord Ram or any religion. Maurya, a prominent OBC leader in Uttar Pradesh, largely stuck to his stand in an interview with PTI on Tuesday, but …

FIR against Swami Prasad Maurya for comments on ‘Ramcharitmanas’
1 year, 10 months ago

FIR against Swami Prasad Maurya for comments on ‘Ramcharitmanas’

The Hindu  

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Ramcharitmanas row: Hindu outfits burn effigies in UP, say those speaking ill to face same fate
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramcharitmanas row: Hindu outfits burn effigies in UP, say those speaking ill to face same fate

India Today  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, the two Hindu outfits, burnt the effigies in protest of those who spoke against the Ramcharitmanas in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur on Monday. Referring to the burning effigies, VHP’s district General Secretary said, “Anyone opposing the Sanatan Dharma would face the same fate." The development unfolded following the remark by Samajwadi Party leader Swami …

Muslim clerics defend 'Ramcharitmanas', demand apology from SP leader for 'insult' remark
1 year, 11 months ago

Muslim clerics defend 'Ramcharitmanas', demand apology from SP leader for 'insult' remark

India Today  

A section of Muslim clerics on Monday condemned Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya's remarks on Ramcharitramanas and demanded an apology from him. SP leader Maurya had on Sunday alleged that certain portions of the Ramcharitmanas "insult" a large section of society on the basis of caste and these should be "banned." I on behalf of Muslim community strongly oppose …

All Religions Should Be Respected: CM Nitish On Bihar Minister's Remark Over Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

All Religions Should Be Respected: CM Nitish On Bihar Minister's Remark Over Ramcharitmanas

ABP News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that every religion should be respected and no interference should be done in any religion or belief. Earlier, Bihar education minister Prof. Chandrashekhar made controversial remarks on Hindu scriptures 'Ramcharitmanas' and 'Manusmriti'. When asked to react to the statement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he does not know anything about …

‘Spoke the truth’: Bihar minister asserts his stand on ‘Ramcharitmanas’ remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Spoke the truth’: Bihar minister asserts his stand on ‘Ramcharitmanas’ remarks

Hindustan Times  

Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar on Friday faced with questions from reporters regarding his recent remarks on Ramcharitmanas. Read| JD condemns Bihar minister Chandrashekhar’s remarks The Bihar minister earlier stirred a controversy after saying that Ramcharitmanas, a religious book for Hindus depicting tales of Ramayana, “spreads hatred in society”. Books like Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti and MS Golwalkar’s Bunch of Thoughts created a …

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark

India TV News  

Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar on Friday said he stands by his statement on Ramcharitmanas that triggered a huge controversy in the state. The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by the Bihar Education Minister stirred outrage among Hindu sadhus and the Opposition BJP. Bihar Education Minister's remarks on Ramcharitmanas Earlier on Wednesday, January 11, Yadav made the statement claiming that Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas …

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar have stirred a raging controversy with Hindu sadhus and saints demanding his dismissal from the government. Minister Chandrashekhar had remarked that the famous epic poem Ramcharitmanas written by Goswami Tulsidas 'spreads hatred in society' and propagates discrimination against lower castes. Former Law Minister Ravishankar Prasad said, "it is surprising that …

‘Ramcharitmanas' row: ‘Either he is mad or…’: Bihar BJP leader slams minister
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Ramcharitmanas' row: ‘Either he is mad or…’: Bihar BJP leader slams minister

Hindustan Times  

Bihar BJP leader AP Singh hit out at the state’s education minister Chandrasekhar over his controversial remark about the epic poem 'Ramcharitmanas'. ‘Ramcharitmanas' row: Bihar minister Chandrasekhar claimed that that Ramcharitmanas spread hatred. Read here: Bihar received only 68% of allocated urea this kharif season: Agriculture secretary On Tuesday Chandrasekhar had claimed books like 'Ramcharitmanas' - a poem based on …

Complaint filed against Bihar minister Chandrashekhar for hurting Hindu sentiments
1 year, 11 months ago

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Op India  

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'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sidestepped questions on Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar’s remark on Ramcharitmanas. Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. "Bihar Education Minister from RJD “Ramcharit Manas spreads hatred” Few days ago Jagdanand Singh said “Ram Janmbhoomi is nafrat ki zameen”. "Nitish Kumar …

Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

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Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back

India Today  

Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar on Wednesday courted controversy after he said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. The Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the minister's controversial remark and national spokesperson of the party, Shehzad Poonawalla, said, "This is not Sanyog but Votebank ka Udyog." WILL ACTION BE TAKEN, ASKS BJP …

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Chief Minister and president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha Jitan Ram Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram and the Ramayan sparked a row on Wednesday, with many political parties criticising him. Bharatiya Janata Party leaders launched an attack on Mr. Manjhi, whose party is part of the National Democratic Alliance in the State, and said he should delete the …

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