In Photos: Maharashtra comes to a standstill in protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence
3 years, 2 months ago

In Photos: Maharashtra comes to a standstill in protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: Maharashtra comes to a standstill in protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence Maha Vikas Aghadi that comprises Congress, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party has called for a statewide bandh. Maha Vikas Aghadi that comprises Congress, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party has called for a statewide bandh on Monday in protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that claimed the lives of eight people including four farmers. 1 / 5 Shops closed at Sector-17 Vashi during Maharashtra Bandh called by MVA Government in protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence. 2 / 5 Police deployed at Shiv Sena bhavan during the strike called by Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi in Mumbai.

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MVA walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over Parbhani violence, Beed Sarpanch murder
6 days, 20 hours ago

MVA walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over Parbhani violence, Beed Sarpanch murder

The Hindu  

Congress legislators walked out of the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday after Speaker Rahul Narwekar rejected their request for an immediate discussion on the Parbhani violence and the Beed murder incident. After the House assembled on the second day of the winter session, Congress member Nitin Raut and his party colleague Nana Patole moved adjournment notice, stating that the issues be …

Bandh against vandalism of Constitution replica turns violent in Maharashtra
1 week, 6 days ago

Bandh against vandalism of Constitution replica turns violent in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The bandh called in protest against the vandalism of a Constitution replica turned violent on Wednesday in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district and the police imposed prohibitory orders in the area. Police imposed ban orders in Parbhani district, suspended Internet in Parbhani city, and appealed to locals to maintain law and order. The violence was triggered when 45-year-old Sopan Pawar, a resident …

24-hr shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence
1 month, 1 week ago

24-hr shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence

Hindustan Times  

Districts in Manipur wore a deserted look on Wednesday morning after a 24-hour bandh was announced by 13 civil organisations on Tuesday at 6pm following the growing violence in the state. Khwairamband Market, the largest commercial hub in Manipur, was shut from early Wednesday morning. Ten suspected armed militants were killed in an encounter with security forces and bodies of …

Badlapur incident: Pawar leads protest in Pune, calls government insensitive
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Badlapur incident: Pawar leads protest in Pune, calls government insensitive

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Braving heavy rain, Nationalist Congress Party leaders Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule along with Congress’ Mohan Joshi and Ravindra Dhangekar led the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s protest in the city on Saturday morning to condemn the Badlapur incident. NCP leaders Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule along with Congress’ Mohan Joshi and Ravindra Dhangekar led the MVA protest in Pune on …

MVA withdraws Maharashtra Bandh, but leaders to protest across state
4 months ago

MVA withdraws Maharashtra Bandh, but leaders to protest across state

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After the Bombay high court restrained the Maha Vikas Aghadi from calling for a Maharashtra bandh, the opposition alliance announced on Friday evening that it would instead stage protests across the state against the Badlapur school sexual assault case. But to condemn the rising crimes against women and girls in the state, all MVA leaders across the state will …

Badlapur Sexual Assault: MVA Calls for Maharashtra Bandh On August 24
4 months ago

Badlapur Sexual Assault: MVA Calls for Maharashtra Bandh On August 24

News 18  

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Wednesday called for a “Maharashtra bandh” on August 24 to protest against the alleged sexual assault on two young girls at a school in Badlapur of Thane district. MVA allies – Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and NCP headed by Sharad Pawar – took the decision after a meeting here, said Vijay Wadettiwar, leader …

Opposition calls for Maharashtra Bandh on August 24 over Badlapur abuse case
4 months ago

Opposition calls for Maharashtra Bandh on August 24 over Badlapur abuse case

Hindustan Times  

Upping the ante over the Badlapur sexual abuse, the opposition has called for a complete shutdown in Maharashtra on August 24. The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the Congress, decided this after a meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday. Two kindergarten girls, aged under four years, were sexually abused by a male cleaning …

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

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow

India Today  

Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, resumed their protest on the fifth day since they kicked off their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday over a legal guarantee for minimum support price. FOLLOW HERE FOR FARMERS' PROTEST LIVE BLOG FOR UPDATES FARMERS' PROTEST: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS SO FAR The government representatives will meet farmer leaders on Sunday for a fourth round of …

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will intensify agitation in the coming days as farmers’ groups, along with trade unions and others, observed ‘Bharat Bandh’. In a statement issued on the day of the bandh, the SKM also accused the Union government of “vitiating the atmosphere on farmers’ issues” by not keeping its promises made when the 2020-21 sit-in …

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points

Hindustan Times  

More than 200 farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have organised a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre to accept several demands. Farmers hold 'Delhi Chalo' protest in the national capital Three central ministers - food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal, agriculture minister Arjun Munda and minister of state for home affairs …

Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan
1 year ago

Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Karni Sena chief's murder: Markets were closed in Jaipur and some other Rajasthan districts and protesters blocked roads and stopped trains on Wednesday after a bandh call by the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena over the killing of its chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Karni Sena's statewide protest Karni Sena responded with a call for a Rajasthan bandh on Wednesday, protesting the …

Quota Stir: Maratha Outfit Calls for Bandh in Thane City on September 11 to Condemn Police Lathi-Charge in Jalna
1 year, 3 months ago

Quota Stir: Maratha Outfit Calls for Bandh in Thane City on September 11 to Condemn Police Lathi-Charge in Jalna

News 18  

A ‘bandh’ has been called by a Maratha outfit in Maharashtra’s Thane city on September 11 to condemn the recent police lathi-charge against agitators in Jalna. Local leaders from the opposition parties in the state have declared support to the ‘bandh’ called by Sakal Maratha Morcha backed by the Sambhaji Brigade. The NCP city unit president Suhas Desai, his Shiv …

Punjab bandh call over Manipur violence sees shops shut across several districts. Pics
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab bandh call over Manipur violence sees shops shut across several districts. Pics

Hindustan Times  

Punjab bandh call over Manipur violence sees shops shut across several districts. Pics Amid a call for a bandh by the local SC and Christian communities over the Manipur issue, heavy police force was deployed in Amritsar to maintain peace.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout The Punjab bandh call given by different unions in wake …

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij

Live Mint  

Speaking on Haryana violence, state home minister Anil Vij said that the government has formed a special committee which includes the members from the IT Cell. During the protest, the organizations submitted a memorandum to the President, the Governor of Haryana, and the Chief Minister, urging them to take stringent action against the perpetrators responsible for the Nuh violence. Earlier …

Clash in Nuh: SC directs Centre to ensure no violence takes place in Delhi- NCR
1 year, 4 months ago

Clash in Nuh: SC directs Centre to ensure no violence takes place in Delhi- NCR

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court today told the Centre and the state government of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to make sure that no hate speech or violence takes place in Delhi-NCR region during marches being held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal to protest the communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh. The top court passed the order after senior advocate C …

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal on Wednesday called protests at 23 locations in the national capital to mark their protest against the communal violence that had taken place in Nuh, Palwal and Gurugram districts of Haryana, which left six dead. While most of the protests organised by the VHP were peaceful, huge demonstrations were called at the …

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court directed on Wednesday the Centre as well as concerned state governments to deploy additional forces and install CCTV cameras to ensure no violence takes place in Delhi and neighbouring regions during VHP and Bajrang Dal's protest marches over the communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh. The top court passed the order after senior advocate C U Singh, appearing …

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

Hindu group to hold protest in Noida against violence in Haryana
1 year, 4 months ago

Hindu group to hold protest in Noida against violence in Haryana

India Today  

Right-wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad said it will hold a "major demonstration" in Noida on Wednesday to protest against the communal violence in Haryana. Two police home guards have died, while pilgrims, Bajrang Dal workers have been injured,” VHP's Noida Mahanagar mantri Dinesh said on Tuesday. VHP's publicity chief Rahul Dubey said the protest march would start from the Noida …

Haryana Bandh: Protesting Khaps, Farmers Block Rohtak-Delhi NH In Bahadurgarh — WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana Bandh: Protesting Khaps, Farmers Block Rohtak-Delhi NH In Bahadurgarh — WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: In support of protesting wrestlers, farmers, and other issues, activists of some Khaps and farmers on Wednesday blocked the Rohtak-Delhi national highway in Jhajjar district as part of a 'Haryana Bandh.' While speaking to the media, Dalal said that 25 demands had been raised, including justice for wrestlers protesting against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan …

Maha: Bandh in Jalna District Over Governor's Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj
2 years ago

Maha: Bandh in Jalna District Over Governor's Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

News 18  

Shops and business establishments were closed on Wednesday in Jalna district of Maharashtra in response to a bandh called by the Maratha Kranti Morcha and Opposition parties to protest against Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over his controversial remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Governor recently raked up a controversy by calling the 17th century Maratha warrior king as an icon …

Pune: Parties call for bandh on Dec 13 over Maharashtra Guv's Shivaji remark
2 years ago

Pune: Parties call for bandh on Dec 13 over Maharashtra Guv's Shivaji remark

India Today  

In a bid to oppose the controversial statement made by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, various political parties and organisations have called for a bandh in Pune on December 13, Tuesday. The parties have unanimously called for a bandh in the city as no action has been taken against the Governor for his remarks on Chhatrapati …

Farmers Begin 75-Hour Protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Demanding Sacking of MoS Ajay Mishra
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers Begin 75-Hour Protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Demanding Sacking of MoS Ajay Mishra

News 18  

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who led the farmers’ protest against the new farm laws by the Central government, has begun a 75-hour Dharna along with other farmers’ organisations from Thursday. They are demanding the sacking of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni and releasing four farmers who were put in jail in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence last …

Maharashtra Govt Didn't Call for October 11 Bandh Over Lakhimpur Kheri Incident, HC Told
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Govt Didn't Call for October 11 Bandh Over Lakhimpur Kheri Incident, HC Told

News 18  

The Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay High Court that it had not taken any cabinet decision calling for a statewide bandh on October 11 last year. The Mumbai Police also informed the HC that as soon as the bandh was declared, the state government diligently ensured that the law and order situation was maintained and hence the state …

Maharashtra: Section 144 imposed in Amravati as fresh violence erupts over incidents in Tripura
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Section 144 imposed in Amravati as fresh violence erupts over incidents in Tripura

India TV News  

A curfew was imposed in Maharashtra's Amravati city on Saturday after a mob hurled stones on shops during a bandh allegedly organised by BJP in protest against rallies taken out by members of a minority community the day before against the purported communal violence in Tripura. Against the backdrop of back-to-back incidents of stone-pelting on Friday and Saturday, officiating police …

Amravati violence a ploy to destabilise Maharashtra govt: Sanjay Raut
3 years, 1 month ago

Amravati violence a ploy to destabilise Maharashtra govt: Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

In a veiled attack on opposition BJP, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the violence in Maharashtra's Amravati and other places is aimed at destabilising the MVA government. Speaking to reporters on the Amravati violence wherein a mob hurled stones and damaged shops this morning during a bandh allegedly called by BJP, Raut said the state government is …

Nirmala Sitharaman condemns Lakhimpur Kheri violence
3 years, 2 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman condemns Lakhimpur Kheri violence

The Hindu  

The Lakhimpur Kheri violence, in which four farmers were killed, is “absolutely condemnable,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, emphasising that there are issues of such nature happening in other parts of India equally which should be raised “when they happen and not when it suits others” because there is a BJP government in Uttar Pradesh. Dubbing these laws as …

Raise Lakhimpur Kheri like incidents each time, not just when BJP in power: Sitharaman blasts Opposition
3 years, 2 months ago

Raise Lakhimpur Kheri like incidents each time, not just when BJP in power: Sitharaman blasts Opposition

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has condemned the Lakhimpur Kheri violence incident which resulted in the death of farmers. Emphasising that there are issues of such nature happening in other parts of India equally which should be raised, the finance minister said the Lakhimpur Kheri incident is 'absolutely condemnable'. I would like you, and many others, including Dr. Amartya Sen, who …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers to hold a series of protests
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Farmers to hold a series of protests

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers’ unions, has planned a series of protests demanding action in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. On October 15, the farmers would hold an effigy burning event and a big ‘panchayat’ would be held in Lucknow on October 26, Mr. Tikait said. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who visited Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday, paid …

Maharashtra Bandh: Shiv Sena claims 100 per cent success, BJP slams MVA govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Bandh: Shiv Sena claims 100 per cent success, BJP slams MVA govt

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Bandh called by the three ruling parties against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident which killed 8 people including farmers received a mixed response in the state, with the shutdown getting traction in major cities like Pune and Mumbai, but life remained largely unaffected in rural and semi-urban areas. Shiv Sena says Bandh was 100% successful Top leaders of the …

Maharashtra Bandh: BEST Bus Services Shut in Mumbai After Stone Pelting
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Bandh: BEST Bus Services Shut in Mumbai After Stone Pelting

News 18  

Mumbai: Bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport were closed in Mumbai on Monday after incidents of stone pelting at some places here in the wake of the Maharashtra bandh called by three ruling parties in the state to protest the killing of four farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district, officials said. Nine buses, including one hired …

Maharashtra Bandh: From FRTWA extending support to BJP's opposition, here's everything you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Bandh: From FRTWA extending support to BJP's opposition, here's everything you need to know

Firstpost  

What happened in Lakhimpur Kheri was a murder of the country’s Constitution, a violation of the law and a conspiracy to kill the food-provider farmers of the country, said Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sanjay Raut The Maharashtra ruling alliance has called for a statewide bandh on Monday to protest against the alleged killing of four farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s …

Video: Autorickshaws stopped, drivers slapped by Sena workers during Maharashtra Bandh
3 years, 2 months ago

Video: Autorickshaws stopped, drivers slapped by Sena workers during Maharashtra Bandh

India Today  

Several men bound autorickshaws on a Thane road, hit the vehicle with a stick and even slap a couple of drivers, visuals from the state-wide bandh in Maharashtra show. The men, reportedly Shiv Sena members, are seen stopping the autorickshaws, telling them to stop the ride and even attack the vehicle. READ: Maharashtra bandh: Autos off the road, wholesale market …

'If shops are force-closed...': Nitesh Rane warns Maharashtra govt over bandh call against Lakhimpur violence
3 years, 2 months ago

'If shops are force-closed...': Nitesh Rane warns Maharashtra govt over bandh call against Lakhimpur violence

India TV News  

BJP MLA and son of Union Minister Narayan Rane, Nitesh on Sunday warned the Maharashtra government asking it not to force shopkeepers to close shops during the 'bandh' call against Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The BJP MLA from Kankavli constituency has asked police to ensure no one is forced to close shops or else their will be law and order situation. …

Ruling MVA alliance calls Maharashtra Bandh today in solidarity with farmers: All you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

Ruling MVA alliance calls Maharashtra Bandh today in solidarity with farmers: All you need to know

India Today  

The ruling coalition in Maharashtra has issued a call for a state-wide bandh on Monday to protest against the killing of farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri last week. The government also clarified that the bandh is not state- READ: Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Union minister's son Ashish Misra sent to judicial custody The party members of the coalition government are …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Mirroring Modi’s silence, Congress to observe Maun Vrat
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Mirroring Modi’s silence, Congress to observe Maun Vrat

The Hindu  

Protesting against the inaction of the BJP Governments at the Centre and the State in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, where four farmers were mercilessly mowed down by a car in the cavalcade of MOS Home Ajay Mishra Teni, the Congress will be holding “ maun vrat ” or vow of silence, in front of the Governor’s House and the Central …

Reaction to action: Rakesh Tikait on killing of BJP workers during Lakhimpur Kheri violence
3 years, 2 months ago

Reaction to action: Rakesh Tikait on killing of BJP workers during Lakhimpur Kheri violence

India Today  

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday said that the lynching of the BJP workers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri was only a “reaction to the action". Two BJP workers, a driver in the employ of Union minister Ajay Misra, and a local reporter were killed along with four farmers in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on October 3. WATCH | Ashish …

UP Govt Appoints (Retd.) Allahabad HC Judge Led Commission To Probe Into 'Lakhimpur Kheri Violence'
3 years, 2 months ago

UP Govt Appoints (Retd.) Allahabad HC Judge Led Commission To Probe Into 'Lakhimpur Kheri Violence'

Live Law  

Uttar Pradesh Government has appointed a single-member judicial commission comprising retired Allahabad High Court judge Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava to probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence. Issuing an order in this regard, the UP Government has asked the Commission to complete the inquiry into the matter and submit a report within a period of two months Importantly, in the recent …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: New video shows Minister's vehicle mowing down farmers at high speed
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: New video shows Minister's vehicle mowing down farmers at high speed

India TV News  

The violence in Lakhimpur Kheri has triggered a major political storm with opposition parties accusing the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of shielding the culprits. Of the eight people killed, four were farmers, who were allegedly knocked down by vehicles driven by BJP workers travelling to welcome Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya to an event in the area. …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: File status report by Friday, Supreme Court tells UP govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: File status report by Friday, Supreme Court tells UP govt

India Today  

The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a detailed status report in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case by Friday. Eight people, including four farmers, died in the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday. Read: Lakhimpur Kheri: Police on the lookout for Ashish Misra, arrest soon, says IG Lucknow The Supreme Court has …

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Lakhimpur Kheri; says 'trying to fan unrest' for political mileage
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Lakhimpur Kheri; says 'trying to fan unrest' for political mileage

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed Congress' Rahul Gandhi over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh, where eight people lost their lives after farmers' protests turned violent over the weekend. Hitting out at Congress' Rahul Gandhi, Sambit Patra, BJP's national spokesperson, said that he is trying to fan unrest over the violence-hit district. Speaking on Uttar Pradesh government's …

Opinion | Lakhimpur Kheri: Keep politics out, let the probe begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Lakhimpur Kheri: Keep politics out, let the probe begin

India TV News  

The political pot continues to boil over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident with politicians making a beeline to the trouble spot. On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government gave permission to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Vadra and three other leaders to visit Lakhimpur Kheri. The FIR filed by Lakhimpur Kheri police clearly mentioned the minister’s son Ashish Mishra as …

'Nation awaiting justice in Lakhimpur Kheri violence': Kejriwal tells Modi
3 years, 2 months ago

'Nation awaiting justice in Lakhimpur Kheri violence': Kejriwal tells Modi

Hindustan Times  

Addressing a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre for its “silence” over the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed, on Sunday. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also called for sacking of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra Teni, …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and 10 other people under sections related to preventive custody due to apprehension of breach of peace, officials said on Tuesday, as party leaders questioned her detention beyond 24 hours without an FIR. The case under Code of Criminal Procedure sections 144,151, 107, 116 has also been registered …

Ahead of his meeting with Amit Shah, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi uses Lakhimpur Kheri violence to demand a rollback of three farm laws
3 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of his meeting with Amit Shah, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi uses Lakhimpur Kheri violence to demand a rollback of three farm laws

Op India  

In what seems like a veiled threat to the central government, Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday tried to use the Lakhimpur Kheri violence as leverage to demand the invalidation of three farm laws. Ahead of his meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Channi said three agriculture laws should be immediately repealed and incidents like the Lakhimpur Kheri …

Response to Lakhimpur Kheri reflects BJP’s dilemma
3 years, 2 months ago

Response to Lakhimpur Kheri reflects BJP’s dilemma

The Hindu  

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Monday called for restraint and patience in dealing with protesting farmers a day after eight people died in violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. In a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mr. Gandhi said a murder case under IPC section 302 should be lodged against those involved in the death of …

Lakhimpur Farmers' Deaths Show Why Call to Violence by Netas Can Be Dangerous
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Farmers' Deaths Show Why Call to Violence by Netas Can Be Dangerous

The Quint  

The murder of four farmers at Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri after allegedly being run over by a BJP minister's son on Sunday, 3 October, has outraged the nation. While many in the legacy media have termed these deaths as a results of "clashes", "conflicts", and "protests turned violent", others have asked that these deaths be called by no other name …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence Updates: Congress' V Narayanasamy stages dharna; farmers not involved in violence, says BKS
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence Updates: Congress' V Narayanasamy stages dharna; farmers not involved in violence, says BKS

Firstpost  

4:43 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Lakhimpur Kheri violence Latest News Update Narayanasamy stages dharna Former Chief Minister of Puducherry and senior Congress leader V Narayanasamy, party Legislator M Vaithyanathan and office-bearers of the Pradesh Congress Committee courted arrest in Puducherry on Monday during a dharna held to condemn the death of eight people in Uttar Pradesh during the farmers protest. …

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