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Alleged Pattern of Denigration: High Court seeks response from Himanta Biswa Sarma on PIL against his alleged hate speeches
Petitioners allege a “pattern of incendiary rhetoric” targeting minorities; Court issues notice to Union, State, DGP and Chief Minister, defers interim relief till after Bihu holidays
I have no regrets, if need be, I’d do it again: Kapil Mishra
One year after the anti-Muslim communal riots raged in North-east Delhi, the BJP politcian continues his propaganda
National Conference leader Hilal Lone arrested under UAPA
He is accused of hate speech at a rally during the District Development Council elections in Bandipora
Bengaluru based group files complaint against Anil Vij for ‘eradication’ comment
The complaint states that his tweet is an open call for the extermination of people, and intends to provoke breach of peace
Rinku Sharma’s murder is ‘jihad’: Kapil Mishra
Delhi Police’s crime branch is investigating the case, however Mishra has also called it a “terrorist attack”, asking that the accused be treated like terrorists and hanged
Those who harbour thoughts against the nation should be eradicated: Anil Vij
Haryana’s Home, Health, Urban Local Bodies, Technical Education, Science & Technology Minister calls violence against activist Disha Ravi and others
SC grants protection to Sanjay Singh in hate speech cases
FIRs were registered against the AAP member last year as he accused the UP government of favouring a certain caste over others
Are low numbers of Communal Riots in 2020 a mere deception?
Excerpts from a report that appeared in Secular Perspective (February 1-15, 2021)
Don’t need Miya Muslim vote: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam’s Health, Education and Finance Minister calls Muslims “very communal” and says they aspire to distort Assamese culture
Have planted Godse on every street: Hindutva activist’s online threats
Hindutva activists are celebrating “Gandhi Vadh Divas”, threatening to kill any individual who follows the Gandhian principles
Anti-farmer group issues ultimatum to protesters at Singhu border
Chanting slogans, group claiming to be locals, marched near Singhu Border demanding protesters vacate the area in 24 hours
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