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Waqf Land: Can BJP Leverage the Issue to Win Over Christian Voters in Kerala?
4 days, 5 hours ago

Waqf Land: Can BJP Leverage the Issue to Win Over Christian Voters in Kerala?

The Quint  

It is to be recalled that the lone electoral victory the BJP has won in Kerala in the recent past is one of actor Suresh Gopi in the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat, where Christian vote share was much higher than other minority communities. For its efforts, the BJP had its first dividend in the bye-election of Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad …

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No temples on Waqf land to be removed: Siddaramaiah says in Karnataka Assembly
5 days, 14 hours ago

No temples on Waqf land to be removed: Siddaramaiah says in Karnataka Assembly

India Today  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday that temples built on Waqf properties would not be removed. BJP legislators criticised the government’s handling of the issue, with Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka citing the plight of 110 Kuruba families in Siddaramaiah’s home district, Mysuru. Siddaramaiah responded by emphasising the need to protect Waqf properties, noting that 1.10 …

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People will Remain with us Tomorrow: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
5 days, 19 hours ago

People will Remain with us Tomorrow: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing the Congress Legislative Party meeting, expressed confidence in the people’s continued support for the Congress and emphasized the government’s commitment to inclusive development. Siddaramaiah highlighted the continuous development across the state under the Congress government, urging legislators to present factual records and data boldly. Deve Gowda, Siddaramaiah remarked that the BJP’s newfound faith in the …

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Nellore TD leader Aziz named chairman of state Waqf Board
5 days, 19 hours ago

Nellore TD leader Aziz named chairman of state Waqf Board

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Sheikh Abdul Aziz, Telugu Desam’s Nellore parliament constituency level president, has been elected as Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board chairman. “We will not only protect Waqf assets but also work to generate revenue in ways as would benefit the society from Waqf assets.” Aziz said the responsibility of protecting Waqf's assets lies with the government, government officials and the board. We …

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For Public Good: Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Against Govt Circular Suspending Change Of Farmers Land To Waqf Board
6 days, 5 hours ago

For Public Good: Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Against Govt Circular Suspending Change Of Farmers Land To Waqf Board

Live Law  

Dismissing a PIL for setting aside a government circular which suspended mutation of farmers and private khata properties to the waqf board after complaints were received regarding the same, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday said that directions were issued in public interest. This court cannot go into such an aspect but they have to be adverted to individual cases …

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Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM
6 days, 7 hours ago

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a comprehensive CBI probe into various issues, including the Mysuru MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities highlighted in Anwar Manippady's report, and the Rs 150 crore corruption accusations against himself. Accept Anwar Manippady’s report and initiate a thorough CBI investigation into it as well," Vijayendra challenged while speaking to …

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Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka information technology minister Priyank Kharge on Monday called for an investigation into allegations that BJP state president BY Vijayendra attempted to bribe Anwar Manippady, former Karnataka state minorities commission chairman, with ₹150 crore to suppress a report on Waqf property encroachments. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering …

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Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra
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1 week ago

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that there was video footage showing former state Minority Commission Chairperson Anwar Manippady accusing state BJP president B Y Vijayendra of attempting to "bribe" him by offering ₹150 crore, to hush up his report on the Waqf encroachments. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP leader BY Vijayendra The chief minister's statement came in response …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Manoj George v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 782 Manohari R v The Deputy Tahsildar, 2024 LiveLaw 783 DBS Bank India Ltd v The State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 784 M Shammy Kumar v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 785 Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee, 2024 LiveLaw 786 State Bank …

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DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure
1 week ago

DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Monday, said that Anwar Manippady, the former chairman of the state minorities commission, was changing his statement about the Waqf land scam due to political influence. “Regarding the accusations by minister Priyank Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that I offered Rs 150 crore to Manippady, it is not true and is just a …

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Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
1 week ago

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his allegations 'Waqf scam' against the state BJP chief were based on evidence and urged the Central government to order a CBI probe into the matter if the saffron party’s claims of innocence are true. These remarks came after the Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, dismissed Siddaramaiah and ruling Congress leaders' charges …

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BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue
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1 week ago

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue

India Today  

The BJP on Monday called for a CBI probe into allegations made by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge regarding a Rs 150 crore "bribe" offer by State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra to former Minority Commission chairperson Anwar Manippadi. He said the allegation was "baseless" and demanded a formal enquiry, challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a CBI probe into the matter. …

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Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim
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1 week ago

Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim

The Hindu  

State BJP president B.Y. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT and BT Priyank Kharge on the floor of the House on Friday claimed that Mr. Manippady had publicly accused Mr. Vijayendra of visiting his house and offering ₹150 crore to not discuss his report on the waqf property encroachments. However, contesting …

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Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi
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1 week, 1 day ago

Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the alleged corruption charges against BJP leaders in Karnataka and order a CBI inquiry into the allegations. “Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission chairman under the BJP government, has exposed that Vijayendra tried to bribe him with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into …

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CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue
1 week, 2 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue

ABP News  

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. “Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM …

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Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah
1 week, 2 days ago

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa's tenure as CM …

Karnataka Bjp Minister Siddaramaiah Waqf Vijayendra Manippady
Did 'Abki baar 400 paar' backfire for BJP? What Amit Shah said
1 week, 2 days ago

Did 'Abki baar 400 paar' backfire for BJP? What Amit Shah said

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the BJP-led government continued to pursue its mission with the same vigour and determination despite winning fewer seats in this general election as opposed to 2019. When asked if the NDA's 'Abki Baar 400 Paar' slogan hurt its chances in Lok Sabha polls, Amit Shah said there was nothing wrong in …

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'If I dig up Parliament and find something, will it be mine?' Owaisi in Lok Sabha
1 week, 2 days ago

'If I dig up Parliament and find something, will it be mine?' Owaisi in Lok Sabha

India Today  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday raised concerns over the calls to survey or demolish some religious structures. Speaking during the debate commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, Owaisi asked, "I am being asked whether a mosque existed 500 years ago. The Hyderabad MP also accused Prime Minister Narendra …

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Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post
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1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has set aside an FIR filed against BJP Yuva Morcha president and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. The FIR, registered by the Haveri police under 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was based on a social media post-Surya made concerning a farmer's suicide, which he linked to alleged Waqf Board land claims. Senior advocate Aruna …

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Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post
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1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an FIR filed against BJP Yuva Morcha president and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. BJYM National President Tejasvi Surya The FIR, registered by the Haveri police under 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was based on a social media post Surya made concerning a farmer's suicide, which he linked to alleged Waqf Board …

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accused Of Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accused Of Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed a case registered against BJP Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya for allegedly spreading 'fake news' regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. During the hearing the senior counsel appearing for Surya said that the allegation is that he has made certain tweets based on certain news items. On November 14 the …

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Karnataka High Court clears Tejasvi Surya in false claim case on farmer's suicide
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka High Court clears Tejasvi Surya in false claim case on farmer's suicide

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the First Information Report filed against BJP Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, following allegations that he spread false information regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. The case stemmed from a post on X shared by Surya in November, which claimed that the farmer, Rudrappa Channappa Balikai, had died by suicide …

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SC grants bail to two in Waqf Board money laundering case
1 week, 4 days ago

SC grants bail to two in Waqf Board money laundering case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday in it order granted bail to two men arrested in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. While grating bail to accused -- Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, a two-judge bench of the apex court, led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that the duo were …

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SC grants bail to two men in Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case
1 week, 5 days ago

SC grants bail to two men in Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to two men arrested in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, taking note of their prolonged incarceration and unlikelihood that the trial would begin in the near future. SC grants bail to two men in Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka …

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