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Uttarakhand HC pulls up police over mob attack in Ramnagar, seeks action against BJP leader for inciting communal violence
Bench directs action taken report by November 6; Petitioner alleges political protection to main accused
BJP MLA Nitesh Rane leads Hindutva Rally in Govandi, demands demolition of “illegal Masjids and Madrasa”
Kankavli’s MLA from BJP, Nitesh Rane reached Govandi last week in Mumbai to lead a rally where he demanded bulldozer action against the mosques and Madrasas in the area, stating that they were illegal and that the area was becoming increasingly populated by “Rohingya and Bangladeshi.”
Debunking Myths: A Critical Analysis of Hindu American Foundation’s Ram Temple Narrative
It is sad to see the HAF run roughshod over the diversity of Hinduism. In its attempt to prove the homogenous character of Hindus, HAF turned a debate on the nature of the Ayodhya inauguration into Hindus versus others
Haldwani: Day after 5 Muslims killed, fear and tension grip the region as internet ban continues
A day after five Muslims were reportedly shot dead after protests took over in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, the curfew has been lifted as narratives of police brutality trickle in.
Destroying the basic standards of legislation- the Uttarakhand Model of UCC
IntroductionThe Uttarakhand government, led by Pushkar Singh Dhami, has...
Nikhil Wagle, others attacked in Pune as police watches, meetings of Nirbhoy Bano gather large crowds
Wagle was travelling, along with Vishwambhar Chaudhary Aseem Sarode to a ‘Nirbhay Bano’ rally in Pune when the car was brutally attacked and vandalised. Two days prior to the event, Wagle had reported that Dheeraj Ghate had stated that he would not be allowed to speak.
Uttarakhand: Six Muslims killed after demolition of Madarsa, Haldwani MLA says officials rushed the process
After a demolition of an allegedly illegal Madarsa took place yesterday seeing widespread protests from the local residents, as reports suggest that no intimation was given to them of the demolition, six Muslims were killed as per reports after shoot on sight orders were given yesterday in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.
“Environmental Interest Converted Into Communal Tension”: Madras High Court Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against BJP State Head Annamalai
The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against BJP State Head K Annamalai for his remarks against a Christian Missionary organisation, reported LiveLaw. (K Annamalai v V Piyush Case No: Criminal Original Petition No.27142 of 2023)
Demolitions as retributive state policy used against minorities in India: Amnesty
Indian authorities, especially in BJP ruled states need to immediately stop their unjust and mala fide selective demolitions of Muslim homes and establishments said Amnesty International in two reports released late on Wednesday
This book reasons why Ram rajya and ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ have been just ‘jumlas’
Offering a collection of his articles published in the...
Ultra right-wing outfit gives Dharwad market brawl communal colour; police counter with facts
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti said on ‘X’ Muslims attacked a Hindu vendor, but the police said another Muslim vendor also helped him after the assault.
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