PFI ban puts minority votes under spotlight in poll-bound Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

PFI ban puts minority votes under spotlight in poll-bound Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The possible electoral impact of the ban on the PFI in poll-bound Karnataka has sparked debate in political circles as its associate political wing SDPI, which has not been outlawed, is still relevant in certain constituencies with significant presence of the minority community. Many in the political circles are of the opinion that further consolidation of Muslim votes in favour of SDPI is likely following this ban, at least in the pockets where it has base, which may turn out to be detrimental for the Congress that is aiming to wrest power from the BJP in the state. Muzaffar Assadi, chairperson, Department of Political Science at University of Mysore, said the ban may push the SDPI to contest more seats to consolidate the vote base, with "victimisation" of the community as an argument. Speaking to PTI, BJP leader and state Energy Minister V Sunil Kumar said his party and the government never saw the ban with a political angle, but the decision has given confidence to its cadres. Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad termed the ban on PFI as an "eyewash" to satisfy the BJP cadre, and said it won't make any big political difference.

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Congress's Decision to Reject SDPI Support Upsets BJP Poll Strategy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress's Decision to Reject SDPI Support Upsets BJP Poll Strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala PCC has rejected the support offered by the Social Democratic Party of India known as the political arm of the banned Popular Front of India in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, following widespread criticism unleashed by BJP accusing Congress of tying up with terror outfits. "Our party's well-stated policy is to have no truck with communal forces …

Will ban RSS if it tries to disrupt peace in Karnataka: Congress leader Priyank Kharge
1 year, 7 months ago

Will ban RSS if it tries to disrupt peace in Karnataka: Congress leader Priyank Kharge

India Today  

Congress lawmaker from Chittapur assembly seat Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said that the newly sworn-in Siddaramaiah government will not hesitate to ban any organisation, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, if it tries to disrupt communal harmony in the state. Taking to Twitter, Priyank Kharge said " If any religious or political outfit tries to disrupt peace, spread communal hatred and …

Karnataka: Congress win and issues of Hijab, PFI, Bajrang Dal, & Muslim Quota. What can Hindus expect
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Congress win and issues of Hijab, PFI, Bajrang Dal, & Muslim Quota. What can Hindus expect

Op India  

As the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections were declared on 13th May 2023, the Congress party emerged as the winner of the elections exceeding the magic figure of 113 much behind. Congress may ban Bajrang Dal when it assumes power In its pre-election manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly Elections, the Congress party explicitly outlined its intention to prohibit organizations …

Karnataka Elections 2023: Will Debate Over 'Bajrang Dal Ban' Harm Congress?
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: Will Debate Over 'Bajrang Dal Ban' Harm Congress?

The Quint  

Will the announcement dent the Congress’ prospects? Congress spokesperson Ramesh Babu dismissed apprehensions stating, “Bajrang Dal is an organisation and the BJP is equating an organisation with Lord Hanuman. Does this mean that no action should be taken on any organisation or institution sporting the name of a God?” However, contrary to expectations, of all the pernicious issues, including protests …

Election commission should ban prime minister’s campaigning in Karnataka: Gehlot
1 year, 7 months ago

Election commission should ban prime minister’s campaigning in Karnataka: Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the Election Commission should place a ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka for his “religious statements”. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot His remarks came following PM Modi’s statement during which he urged the people of Karnataka to say ‘Jai Bajrangbali’ as they vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party. …

Why Congress’ Strategy of Radicalising Minorities for Votes in Karnataka May Backfire - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Congress’ Strategy of Radicalising Minorities for Votes in Karnataka May Backfire - News18

News 18  

The Congress party began its campaign in Karnataka with the belief that it will win the state polls to be held next week. They even went ahead and appealed to the Muslim voter base to ensure that they vote for the Congress, versus any other party so as to ‘not split the minority votes’. Take for instance, the party granting …

Karnataka Assembly Election: Ruled for 5 yrs…did not ban it then, says HD Kumaraswamy on Cong poll manifesto
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Election: Ruled for 5 yrs…did not ban it then, says HD Kumaraswamy on Cong poll manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Amid the row over the Congress manifesto mentioning the ban on the Bajrang Dal outfit, former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the grand old party is raising the issue now but did nothing during their rule in the state. The remarks came in the wake of Congress' manifesto for the May 10 Assembly elections …

Karnataka elections: Congress assurance on banning Bajrang Dal will boomerang on party, say BJP leaders
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka elections: Congress assurance on banning Bajrang Dal will boomerang on party, say BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Reacting strongly to the Congress’ assurance that it will ban the Bajrang Dal if elected to power, leaders of the BJP said here on Tuesday that it will boomerang on the grand old political party. “If the Congress bans it, it will be a challenge to Hinduism,” the Minister said, adding: “We will face the ban and will also retain …

Karnataka Elections 2023 | 'Congress has decided to lock Bajrangbali in its manifesto...': PM Modi in Hospet
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023 | 'Congress has decided to lock Bajrangbali in its manifesto...': PM Modi in Hospet

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: Amid the ongoing high-octane election campaigns by political parties in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying the party first locked Lord Ram, and now pledged to lock up those who chant 'Jai Bajrangbali.' Addressing a rally in Vijayanagara's Hospet city, PM Modi said, "Today it is my great …

VHP slams Sonia Gandhi over Congress's Bajrang Dal move in Karnataka: ‘Will not let your…’
1 year, 7 months ago

VHP slams Sonia Gandhi over Congress's Bajrang Dal move in Karnataka: ‘Will not let your…’

Hindustan Times  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress for equating Bajrang Dal with the banned Popular Front of India in its manifesto for the Karnataka assembly election and said the people of the country will not accept it. The Congress, in its manifesto, said it will take “decisive action” as per law including banning organisations like Bajrang …

Congress in its Karnataka manifesto vows to ban Bajrang Dal, equates it to PFI
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress in its Karnataka manifesto vows to ban Bajrang Dal, equates it to PFI

Op India  

On Tuesday, May 2, Congress released the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka Elections. The controversial manifesto released by the Congress Party also went on to brazenly equate the Hindu activist group to the banned Islamist terrorist organisation Popular Front of India. We also banned cow slaughter, provided healthcare facilities to people, ensured proper sanitation facilities and ensured overall development …

In Karnataka poll manifesto, Congress equates Bajrang Dal to PFI, vows to ban it. Key points
1 year, 7 months ago

In Karnataka poll manifesto, Congress equates Bajrang Dal to PFI, vows to ban it. Key points

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections, making big promises and proposing a ban on organisations that “promote enmity or hatred” such as the Islamic outfit Popular Front of India and Bajrang Dal. Congress flags waves at rallies According to the party, “law and Constitution is sacrosanct and can not be violated by individuals …

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi, Amit Shah hold roadshows in BJP's show of strength in poll-bound state
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi, Amit Shah hold roadshows in BJP's show of strength in poll-bound state

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: Ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in north Bengaluru to give an impetus to the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in the state. Amit Shah holds roadshow in Mangaluru Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conducted a roadshow in Mangaluru on Saturday evening as part of the party’s …

Hijab Not a Major Issue in Coastal Karnataka Poll Campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Hijab Not a Major Issue in Coastal Karnataka Poll Campaign

News 18  

The controversial issue of Muslim girls wearing ‘hijab’ in educational institutions, which had hit national headlines last year with a government pre-university college in Udupi banning it inside classrooms, does not appear to be a serious campaign issue for the May 10 elections to the Karnataka Assembly. The BJP government in the state had in an order last year banned …

Exposed: How outlawed Popular Front of India is bypassing the ban in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Exposed: How outlawed Popular Front of India is bypassing the ban in Karnataka

India Today  

Despite being outlawed in September last year, the Popular Front of India seems to have found ways to circumvent the ban and continue its operations in Karnataka, an India Today investigation has found. REGROUPING PHYSICALLY, ONLINE Chand Pasha, the PFI's Chikkamagaluru district president for three years before the measure came into force, told India Today's investigative reporter that he is …

Karnataka polls: SDPI's move to field candidates likely to hit Cong's prospects
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: SDPI's move to field candidates likely to hit Cong's prospects

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: As the assembly elections approach, the Congress party is working to secure its traditional voters while keeping a close watch on the Social Democratic Party of India. SDPI's presence in Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections has enabled it to grow as a cadre-based party, focusing on issues concerning the common man. A senior Congress leader told Deccan …

PFI was promoting radicalism, we banned it, rising above vote-bank politics: Amit Shah
1 year, 10 months ago

PFI was promoting radicalism, we banned it, rising above vote-bank politics: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Noting that the government has successfully banned Popular Front of India from rising above vote-bank politics, Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the organisation promoted "radicalism and religious bigotry" and tried to prepare "raw material for terrorism" and any delay in action would not have been in the national interest. Mr. Shah also targeted Congress and said the party …

Post PFI Ban, Modi Government Must Keep Vigil as Islamists Plan Big Before 2024 - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Post PFI Ban, Modi Government Must Keep Vigil as Islamists Plan Big Before 2024 - News18

News 18  

It appears that the Islamist organisations, Islamic politico-social groups, a large number of their religious leaders, and the ordinary Muslim population perceive that if the BJP comes back to power in 2024, there will be a complete dismantling of the appeasement policy pursued for the last seven decades. Most of these fears may be unfounded, resulting from the sense of …

As Centre Bans PFI & 8 Other Affiliate Organisations, Why Has SDPI Been Spared?
2 years, 2 months ago

As Centre Bans PFI & 8 Other Affiliate Organisations, Why Has SDPI Been Spared?

The Quint  

Various theories are floating around about how the SDPI escaped the ban. A senior member of the Karnataka government said that since the SDPI is a recognised political party, any punitive action against it will have to be initiated by the Election Commission of India. "The centre has to take the opinion of the Election Commission," former minister K S …

Ban on PFI act of 'political selfishness' aimed to appease RSS: Mayawati
2 years, 2 months ago

Ban on PFI act of 'political selfishness' aimed to appease RSS: Mayawati

India TV News  

Highlights Mayawati said the ban on PFI an act of "political selfishness" The Centre on Wednesday banned the PFI More than 150 people allegedly linked with PFI were detained or arrested PFI ban: Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Friday said the ban on the Popular Front of India ahead of elections in some states was an act of "political …

Sledgehammer approach: The Hindu Editorial on why the PFI ban is a rushed one
2 years, 2 months ago

Sledgehammer approach: The Hindu Editorial on why the PFI ban is a rushed one

The Hindu  

There will be little reason for disquiet at the Popular Front of India being termed a radical Islamist organisation that propagates a politics of exclusivism and communalism even if it professes adherence to constitutional values and has, according to its claims, taken part in social and legal activities benefiting Muslims across India. While the PFI has grown as an organisation …

CPM, Congress question effectiveness of ban
2 years, 2 months ago

CPM, Congress question effectiveness of ban

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ban on PFI has evoked mixed reactions from political parties with the CPM, Congress and Muslim League questioning its effectiveness and the BJP terming the action inevitable considering nation’s security. Similarly, the violence and retaliatory killings indulged by the organisations like PFI should also end,” he said. If any outfit, be it PFI or the RSS, if they …

Siddaramaiah wants ban on RSS if found as a threat to peace
2 years, 2 months ago

Siddaramaiah wants ban on RSS if found as a threat to peace

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Ban on Popular Front of India by the Union Government drew sharp reactions from the two former Chief Ministers of the State, with Congressman Siddaramaiah demanding a ban on RSS if found to be a threat to public peace while JDS leader Kumaraswamy stated that ban on PFI does not bring peace. Responding to the ban on the Popular …

RJD chief Lalu Prasad calls for ban on RSS
2 years, 2 months ago

RJD chief Lalu Prasad calls for ban on RSS

The Hindu  

After the CPI now Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad too called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh equating it with the Popular Front of India, which was banned by the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday. The BJP was quick to hit back, accusing Mr. Prasad of pursuing “pseudo secularism” and “vote-bank” politics. Responding to the nationwide raids …

PFI Updates: Tight Vigil in Delhi, Mumbai After PFI Ban, Central Forces Up Security at RSS, BJP Offices in Kerala
2 years, 2 months ago

PFI Updates: Tight Vigil in Delhi, Mumbai After PFI Ban, Central Forces Up Security at RSS, BJP Offices in Kerala

News 18  

Exclusive | Maha Crackdown on PFI: Home Dept Permits Top Cops, Magistrates to Act, Seize Properties Following nationwide raids against the Popular Front of India and the Centre banning the radical Islamic outfit and some of its affiliates for five years on Wednesday, the Maharashtra government has ordered a further crackdown against the organisation, News18 has learnt. For them, votes …

Why Modi Government Should Be Applauded for Banning PFI - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Modi Government Should Be Applauded for Banning PFI - News18

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government banned the Islamist outfit Popular Front of India on Wednesday, a week after India’s premier agency, the National Investigation Agency, carried out a massive crackdown last Thursday. It’s high time to understand why PFI is a gateway to terrorism, how its vulture activism has caused damage to Muslim society, and why every Indian citizen should appreciate …

BJP hails 'bold and decisive' move on PFI, Congress says ban RSS too
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP hails 'bold and decisive' move on PFI, Congress says ban RSS too

India Today  

The BJP and the Congress are engaged in a war of words over the Centre's decision to ban the radical outfit Popular Front of India and its affiliated organisations for a period of five years. But the BJP recalled Siddaramaiah's 'ban PFI' dare on Tuesday and said "we ban fanatics that you appease". #ITVideo | @KGShibimol @snehamordani pic.twitter.com/1kHGhXPHwy — IndiaToday …

No ideology can be eliminated by a ban: CPI (M) Kerala State Secretary on PFI ban
2 years, 2 months ago

No ideology can be eliminated by a ban: CPI (M) Kerala State Secretary on PFI ban

The Hindu  

Taking a cautious stance on the Centre’s decision to ban the Popular Front of India, Communist Party of India State Secretary M.V. Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday had declared the Popular Front of India and its front organisations as “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities Act. In an extraordinary gazette notification, MHA deemed the PFI a threat to national …

Yogi Adityanath hails PFI ban: ‘This is new India, individuals posing threat…’
2 years, 2 months ago

Yogi Adityanath hails PFI ban: ‘This is new India, individuals posing threat…’

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday welcomed the ban on Popular Front of India and called it a 'commendable and welcomed' move by the central government. He said the ban on PFI and affiliated organisations - which he claimed had participated in 'anti-national' activities - represented a "'New India', where terrorists, criminals, organisations and individuals who pose a …

Ban on PFI: Security beefed up in coastal and north Karnataka regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Ban on PFI: Security beefed up in coastal and north Karnataka regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Security beefed up in coastal and north Karnataka regions after the Centre banned Popular Front of India and its associates on Wednesday. The PFI and Campus Front of India are much active in coastal and north Karnataka districts. Meanwhile, Sri Rama Sene founder Pramod Muthalik who has been campaigning for the ban on PFI has expressed happiness over the …

PFI ban a message to anti-national groups, says K’taka CM Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 2 months ago

PFI ban a message to anti-national groups, says K’taka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Live Mint  

PFI news: The Centre on 28 September imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India for its alleged terror activities. So we welcome this step.” Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra too has welcomed on Central Govt's decision to ban PFI. Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka state home minister Ramesh Chennithala said the Centre's decision to ban PFI was …

PFI ban: Ministry of Home Affairs cites murders of four Hindutva activists in Karnataka to make a case
2 years, 2 months ago

PFI ban: Ministry of Home Affairs cites murders of four Hindutva activists in Karnataka to make a case

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs notification that has declared Popular Front of India and its nine affiliate organisations “unlawful association” under Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, mentions four murder cases of Hindutva activists in which members of PFI and its affiliate organisations are accused, to make a case for their ban. The ban comes in the wake of nationwide raids on …

RSS' Muslim wing demands immediate ban on PFI from Centre
2 years, 2 months ago

RSS' Muslim wing demands immediate ban on PFI from Centre

India TV News  

After the action taken by the various central investigating agencies against the extremist organisation -- Popular Front of India, the demand for banning the latter has started growing louder with each passing day. The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, an affiliate of the right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has demanded an immediate ban on the PFI from the Central government after …

U.P. Assembly polls | BJP is highly inclusive, offers best political climate for police to work, says Asim Arun
2 years, 10 months ago

U.P. Assembly polls | BJP is highly inclusive, offers best political climate for police to work, says Asim Arun

The Hindu  

On January 8, Uttar Pradesh 1994-batch IPS officer and Commissioner of Police, Kanpur, Asim Arun sprung a surprise when he announced he had applied for voluntary retirement and plunged into politics with the BJP. Is there any difference in the way the police operated under the present BJP government in comparison to previous SP and BSP governments? Let’s go back …

SDPI | In the name of faith
2 years, 11 months ago

SDPI | In the name of faith

The Hindu  

“We aren’t in mourning; it’s a march of jubilation,” remarked the Social Democratic Party of India ’s State general secretary P.K. Shan was hacked to death, allegedly by workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and some SDPI activists now stand accused of carrying out a ‘revenge murder’ — that of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s OBC Morcha State secretary Ranjith Sreenivas …

Bengaluru violence: 'We are everybody's punching bag,' says SDPI leader as Karnataka govt mulls banning party
4 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru violence: 'We are everybody's punching bag,' says SDPI leader as Karnataka govt mulls banning party

Firstpost  

The SDPI in its attempt to match the RSS, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad has allegedly drifted from promoting positive politics committed to empower the Muslims, Dalits and deprived communities Bangalore: With the Karnataka government alleging the involvement of the Social Democratic Party of India in the 11 August violence in DJ Halli and KG Halli areas of Bengaluru, …

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