Won't Be Surprised If Rahul Holds Meetings With Terrorists: Tejasvi

Won’t Be Surprised If Rahul Holds Meetings With Terrorists: Tejasvi

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and meetings during his visit to the United States and said that he would not be surprised if he held meetings with terrorists someday.

Addressing a press conference on Friday, the BJP MP from South Bengaluru said that the comments made by the Lok Sabha LoP over the removal of reservations were quite damaging.

He further criticised Gandhi for meetings with “anti-India” elements like Ilhar Omar and alleged that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was holding meetings with Khalistan, Pakistan, China and Bangladesh agents.

” Rahul Gandhi’s statements on the removal of reservations are quite damaging… If you see, the kind of people he is meeting is also shocking. Ilhar Omar is anti-India… He is holding meetings with Khalistan, Pakistan, China and Bangladesh agents. It won’t be a surprise if he holds a meeting with terrorists someday,” Surya said.

During his visit to the US, Gandhi spoke of scrapping the reservations system in India when the country becomes a “fair place” during his interactions with students and faculty at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on September 9 (local time).

On the stone pelting incident at a Ganapati procession in Mandya, Tejasvi Surya criticised Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara’s remark and questioned if he would call it accidental if stones were pelted at Parameshwara’s house.

“I want to ask the state Home Minister, G Parameshwara, if stones were pelted at your house during the Ganesh procession, would you call it accidental?” Surya added.

Earlier on Friday, former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy visited the Nagamangala area of Karnataka’s Mandya district after violence was reported from the area following an incident of alleged stone pelting at a Ganesh procession.

Kumaraswamy slammed the Congress-led state government and said that they are “appeasing one community for political benefit.” (ANI)

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha

AAP Will Be Strengthened By Kejriwal’s Release: Raghav

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Friday welcomed Arvind Kejriwal’s bail and said that the party will be strengthened by his release. He added that Kejriwal will lead the election campaign in Haryana.

“This is a huge verdict. Arvind Kejriwal is going to return after a long struggle of 6 months. The last 6 months have been very challenging for AAP family, Kejriwal family and the whole of the INDIA Alliance. Finally, justice won and the SC has given a verdict in favour of Arvind Kejriwal… The AAP will be strengthened by his release. He will lead the election campaign in Haryana.”

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to the Delhi Chief Minister in a corruption case registered by CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. The Supreme Court said prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty.

Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in connection with a money laundering probe relating to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy 2021-22. On June 26, 2024, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by CBI while he was in custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the excise case.

Speaking about the AAP-Congress alliance in Haryana, Chadha said that the people of Haryana are looking at governance in Delhi and Punjab, and they want an AAP government in Haryana.

“I have said this earlier also that we had an expectation and a wish to have an AAP-Congress alliance in Haryana and that the INDIA Alliance contested united. This was also the demand of the people of Haryana. But the talks did not conclude well… The people of Haryana are looking for an alternative… The people of Haryana are looking at the governance in Delhi and Punjab, and they want AAP government in Haryana,” Chadha told ANI.

Voting for the 90-member legislative assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5, and the last date for filing nominations is September 12. The counting of votes will be held on October 8.

In the 2019 assembly polls, the BJP became the single-largest party with 40 seats and Congress won 30 seats. (ANI)

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Omar Abdullah Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail

Omar Welcomes Kejriwal’s Bail

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case.

He added that legal matters are resolved in court, not through elections.

“Congratulations to him. Coming out (from jail) is only through court. This is a betrayal which was done to the people of Baramulla, they were told that they could bring anyone out through vote. Nobody is released through votes, it is done only through court,” he said.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shortly after the Supreme Court granted bail to the Aam Aadmi Party Convenor, stating that the BJP’s plans have been ruined and they want to jail the opposition leaders to stay in power.

“BJP’s plans have been washed away. They want to jail the opposition leaders and stay in power. Their only goal is this…” said Sunita Kejriwal.

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader Manish Sisodia also welcomed the decision, saying once again the truth has won in the fight against lies and conspiracies.

In a post on X, Sisodia said, “Today once again, truth has won in the fight against lies and conspiracies. I once again pay my tribute to the thinking and foresight of Baba Saheb Ambedkar ji, who 75 years ago had strengthened the common man against any future dictator.”

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case registered by CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. The Supreme Court said prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty.

Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in connection with a money laundering probe relating to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy 2021-22. On June 26, 2024, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by CBI while he was in custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the excise case. (ANI)

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The Other Kashmir – Occupied & Forgotten

The contrast could not be starker. In the throes of its first election to the assembly that stands dissolved and the statehood itself annulled, myriad issues are being debated in Jammu and Kashmir. Among them are the return to statehood, the special status it enjoyed under Article 370 of the Constitution, its people’s peace and economic prosperity, the threat from militancy within, and the dark shadow of the influx of terrorists from the neighbourhood.

To parties from the Kashmir Valley seeking a return to the special status, the Union government, apparently enthused by the 58 per cent voter turnout in the Lok Sabha elections, says statehood when feasible, but no special status.

Talking to Pakistan? Yes, no, not now, or never? Not till peace is restored? Does New Delhi admit that it has failed to achieve it in the last five years? Leave all these and more to the outcome of the most crucial election in the life of one of the world’s most militarized and India’s most troubled places – where tourists go despite the terror threat.

Now, look at the conditions across the Line of Control (LoC) that separates the territory in dispute for 77 years, and counting. Retired Indian diplomat Dinkar P. Srivastava aptly calls it the “Forgotten Kashmir” in his book that focuses on the other side of the LoC.

Reports from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir/Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan constantly speak of public protests over food shortages, and forced migration. It is ruled directly from Islamabad with the Pakistan army calling all the shots.

But viewed from the outside, the absence of democracy for one, is ignored for the most part by the flag-bearers of democracy, especially the former colonial masters who laid the ground for the dispute in the first place for their larger geostrategic interests.

Strangely, even in India which claims the entire territory and sovereignty over it, the discourse rarely looks across the LoC. It is mostly Jammu versus the Valley, more polarized than ever in recent times.

Strangely again, but not surprisingly, it is forgotten by the Pakistani people also. The people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir have “neither azadi nor autonomy”, Srivastava says, “They do not figure in the discourse of Pakistani leaders. They are forgotten in their ‘obsession’ with the Kashmir cause.” Srivastava bemoans the shedding of much blood for this ‘cause’ which has Pakistan waging four bloody conflicts with India with clear objectives and plans, of ‘conquering’ Kashmir.

Only, the world is losing interest in Pakistan’s ‘cause’. The Muslim brethren Iran and Saudi Arabia and even China, the “all-weather friend”, have of late asked for a “peaceful resolution through talks”.

Unlike in the past, resolutions blaming India by the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) have become fewer. The last one, passed in 2022 was because Pakistan was hosting the meet. This was after chiding in the Pakistani media that the world community was ignoring the ‘cause’ and even the Muslim Ummah was eager to “do business” with India.

Pakistan is in a prolonged political and economic mess. But even otherwise, people in PoK/AJK either have no jobs or lose them to “reliable Outsiders” from other provinces. The government prosecutes the ‘nationalists’ while the population, shifted frequently as part of combating militancy, is targeted by the militants as well.

Srivastava says the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) entering through the territory which Pakistan had illegally ceded to China may promise prosperity to Pakistan, but it has turned Gilgit Baltistan, known for beautiful mountains and river systems into a cluster of military garrisons.

His book meticulously goes into the minutiae of constitutional developments as well as governance in both Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan and details how the people in the area have been systematically denied their fundamental rights and ruthlessly exploited by Pakistan.

Human Rights Watch (HRW), the global rights watchdog has covered the situation inside POK in its report With Friends Like These…. It states: “In practice, the Pakistani government in Islamabad, the Pakistani army and the Pakistani intelligence services (Inter-Services Intelligence) control all aspects of political life in Azad Kashmir-though Azad means free, the residents of Azad Kashmir are anything but.

“Azad Kashmir is a land of strict curbs on political pluralism, freedom of expression, and freedom of association; a muzzled press; banned books; arbitrary arrest and detention and torture at the hands of the Pakistani military and the police; and discrimination against refugees from Jammu and Kashmir state.”

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HRW scathingly records: “Singled out are Kashmiri nationalists who do not support the idea of Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan. Anyone who wants to take part in public life has to sign a pledge of loyalty to Pakistan, while anyone who publicly supports or works for an independent Kashmir is persecuted. For those expressing independent or unpopular political views, there is a pervasive fear of Pakistani military and intelligence services and of militant organizations acting at their behest or independently.”

Ironically, POK/AJK generates over a third of Pakistan’s around 8,000 MW hydropower. But it has neither political power, nor does it benefit from the power (energy) it generates. It has to pay a steep tariff, higher than other provinces, amidst power cuts and breakdowns.

Pakistan assumed direct powers within the POK after the 13th Amendment to the PoK Constitution in 2018. Going deeply into how Pakistan has colonised the PoK/AJK, Srivastava brings out that the situation of Gilgit-Baltistan is much worse than that of PoK. While elections based on the adult franchise were held in PoK in 1970, the Northern Area, now called Gilgit-Baltistan, had to wait till 2009 before it got an elected assembly.

Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2009 gave limited autonomy and allowed the local assembly to legislate on 161 subjects. The entire list was abolished under the Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2018. There were popular protests, and the G-B Supreme Appellate Court set aside the Order, much to Islamabad’s discomfiture. With these far-reaching internal changes within PoK and G-B, both are integrated in Pakistan in all but name. This was done by Pakistan a year before the deletion of Article 370 by India.

Professor Ishtiaque Ahmed, a renowned Sweden-based Pakistani scholar, although disagreeing with Srivastava on some points, commends his effort: “The most impressive feature of the book is that it relies heavily on Pakistani source material. Also referenced are reports of the International Crisis Group (ICG). I checked some of the material used and found that the references to Pakistani and international sources were indeed correct.”

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Chief Minister MK Stalin led Tamil Nadu Caterpillar

On US Visit, Stalin Exchanges MoU With Caterpillar

Chief Minister MK Stalin led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Caterpillar to expand their construction equipment manufacturing facilities.

“The longstanding association between Caterpillar and Tamil Nadu has been further strengthened by new investments! We’ve exchanged an MoU with Caterpillar to expand their construction equipment manufacturing facilities. A big thanks to Caterpillar for investing further in Thiruvallur and Krishnagiri districts, further strengthening our partnership!” the Chief Minister posted on X.

On Sept 10, the Tamil Nadu CM said that he had a very engaging discussion with the team from Ford Motors. The CM and Ford explored the feasibility of renewing Ford’s three-decade partnership with Tamil Nadu, to again make in Tamil Nadu for the world.

Earlier on September 9, Stalin underlined some of the key MoU’s he had signed during his visit. Stalin said that the state government has inked an MoU with Autodesk to skill youth and boost MSMEs and startups in the state. The Tamil Nadu government has also secured a significant investment of Rs 2000 crore at the Tiruchirapalli, which will create around 5000 jobs in the district. This investment by Jabil will create a new cluster for electronics manufacturing in the district. Rockwell Automation, a company in the industrial automation sector, will expand its manufacturing with a Rs 666 crore investment in Kanchipuram, which will bring around 365 jobs.

Stalin is currently on an official visit to the United States to secure support and investments aimed at boosting the prosperity of Tamil Nadu.

On September 7, Stalin held a fruitful discussion with the officials of ‘BNY Mellon’ regarding the potential investment opportunities in AI (Artificial Intelligence).

BNY Mellon is a global financial services company that provides investment management and services to help individuals and institutions invest, conduct business, and transact in markets. Earlier on September 6, Stalin said that the state has secured MOUs (memorandum of understanding), worth Rs 850 crores with US-based companies Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon.

Tamil Nadu also secured a Rs 2000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trilliant to establish a manufacturing unit as well as create their Development and Global Support Centre in the state. Stalin signed MOUs with Eaton, a multinational power management company, for Rs 200 crore R&D and engineering centre expansion in Chennai.

On August 31, 2024, an agreement was signed with Ohmium for the establishment of a new factory in the Chengalpattu district for producing electrolysers and green hydrogen, with an investment of Rs 400 crores and creating 500 job opportunities. Stalin said that the deal marked an important step in nurturing the ecosystem for green energy production and fuelling a sustainable future.

On August 30, 2024, meetings were held with senior officials from Apple, Google, and Microsoft to invite them to invest in Tamil Nadu, and an MoU was signed with Google to set up artificial intelligence (AI) labs in Tamil Nadu.

During the Tamil Nadu CM’s US visit, on August 29, 2024, at an investors’ conference held in San Francisco, MoUs were signed with six leading global companies–Nokia, PayPal, Yield Engineering Services, Microchip, Infinx Healthcare, and Applied Materials–for an investment of Rs 900 crores to create 4,100 job opportunities. (ANI)

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her grief on the assault of an Army Officer

These Incidents Crush Millions Of Women’s Morale Every Day: Priyanka On Assault Of Army Officer

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her grief on the assault of an Army Officer and his friend in Madhya Pradesh and the alleged sexual assault of their female friend, terming the incident “heart-wrenching.”

In a post on X, Priyanka said, “The incidents in Madhya Pradesh, where military officials were taken hostage and a woman was gang-raped, and in Uttar Pradesh where a woman’s naked body was found on a highway, are heart-wrenching.”

Highlighting that around 86 women fall victim to rape and brutality every day, the Congress general secretary said that these brutalities crush the morale of millions of women every day.

“Every day, 86 women in the country fall victim to rape and brutality. From home to the streets, and from roads to offices, women are unsafe everywhere. Not only is half of the country’s population insecure, but these brutalities also crush the morale of millions of women every day,” she added in the post.

She also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government saying despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “big statements” about women’s safety, women across the country are still awaiting serious action to ensure their protection.

“While the Prime Minister makes big statements about women’s safety, women across the country are still waiting for serious action to ensure their protection. When will this wait finally end?” she added in the post.

Earlier in the day, police arrested two persons in connection with the assault on a young Army officer and his friend in Madhya Pradesh

A young Army officer of the Military Headquarters of Warfare (Mhow) Infantry School, along with his friend, was assaulted by 7-8 unknown assailants and one of their two women friends was allegedly sexually assaulted, according to the FIR.

Indore Rural SP Hitika Vasal told ANI that 10 police teams conducted investigations and identified six accused. Two of them have been arrested, and efforts are underway to arrest the remaining four.

“10 police teams carried out investigations and police identified six named accused. 2 of them have been arrested. Efforts are underway to nab the remaining 4, they will be caught at the earliest,” she said.

The Superintendent of Police further said that the incident occurred at the Army firing range in Indore on Wednesday. She also said that the complainant said that their female friend was taken to a corner and they heard her screams, which made them suspect that something untoward had happened to her.

“Police received information yesterday that 4 people visited Army firing range late at night. An incident of two people being thrashed occurred there. The 2 others were told to bring Rs 10 lakhs. The complainant said that their female friend was taken to a corner and then he heard her screams. The complainant suspects that something untoward must have happened to her. A police team reached the spot immediately and upon spotting them, the accused escaped,” she said.

The official stated that the women’s statements have not yet been recorded. Once recorded, further action will be taken.

Further investigation is underway in the case. (ANI)

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Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Seeks Blessings At Lalbaugcha Raja

Actor Vicky Kaushal made a special visit to Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja on Thursday morning to seek the blessings of Ganpati Bappa.

Embracing the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, the star of ‘Bad Newz’ donned a pastel blue shirt and blue jeans, and was seen engaging warmly with fans, waving and posing for pictures with those who gathered to catch a glimpse of him.

Lalbaugcha Raja, known for its grandeur, continues to be a central attraction during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The iconic Ganesh idol, showcased by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, draws thousands of devotees seeking divine blessings.

This year, the first look of the Ganesh idol was revealed on September 5, setting the stage for one of Mumbai’s most eagerly awaited festivals.

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located at Putlabai Chawl and established in 1934, has been a revered site for over 80 years.

The Kambli family, who have managed the idol and its celebrations for decades, continue to uphold its significant tradition.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on September 6, is a 10-day festival celebrated till Anantha Chaturdashi.

Devotees around the country and abroad welcome Ganesh idols into their homes, offer prayers, and visit vibrant pandals during this period.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vicky Kaushal’s visit comes amid growing excitement for his upcoming film ‘Chhaava.’

The historical drama, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, stars Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

The film’s teaser, released earlier this week, has been met with enthusiasm, including praise from wife Katrina Kaif on Instagram, who described it as “raw, brutal, and glorious.”

‘Chhaava’ is slated for release on December 6, 2024.

Meanwhile, Vicky’s recent film, ‘Bad Newz,’ premiered on July 19, 2024. (ANI)

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Siddhant Chaturvedi SRK

Wonder How SRK Remains So Motivated: Siddhant Chaturvedi

Siddhant Chaturvedi, who has worked in several films such as ‘Gully Boy’, ‘Gehraiyaan’, ‘Phone Bhoot’ has won many hearts with his acting talent and charming looks.

After being part of successful projects, the actor feels it is challenging to keep yourself motivated every day after being at the top.

In a conversation with ANI, he talked about his dream of reaching the top of his and seeing how people keep themselves motivated after being successful.

He shared, “I feel the most frightening thing is when I think about those people who are at the top because if you are number one, then you have everything. Then how do you motivate yourself every day?”

The ‘Gehraiyaan’ actor recalled meeting Shah Rukh Khan and added that he always wondered how stars like him keep themselves motivated as actors as they have achieved so much. He also said that he someday wants to be at the highest level of his career.

“If I had met Messi, or, when I meet Shah Rukh sir, or, whoever I meet, who I feel is number one in their field, I feel, how do you motivate yourself? Because here, we are still a wolf at the bottom? So, we are more hungry. But when you are there, how do you…then everything is there. So, I am very curious about that. Because then, failures also don’t impact you that much. You are so invincible. So, that is, I think that is commendable. And my goal is to someday reach there. Because I want to see how the world looks like on the top of that mountain.”

Siddhant talked about his journey so far and credited his fans for his success.

“I’m here because of them. There’s no kind of backing or anything. So for them(fans), that’s why I always try to bring something new and keep them excited. At the same time, I try to hide some things from my personal life. I don’t want to show things on social media because I want to keep that little mystery about me. But at the same time, I will share my thoughts with them,” he further said.

The actor who has made a place in the industry and gearing up for the release of his next project ‘Yudhra’, said that there are certain key elements to survive in the industry.

“This industry can take you places and drop you from the highest of the heights ever. So I think you need to be rooted. No one will tell you about you more than your family and friends. But what happens is that when fame and all these things come, people start moving away. No matter what the highs or falls are, you have to retain yourself. So I think that is the prerequisite do not forget where you came from and why did you want to come here. That is very important,” said Siddhant.

Meanwhile, Siddhant is all set to take on the role of a host at IIFA 2024 for the first time. Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Rana Daggubati, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee are going to showcase their hosting skills in Abu Dhabi soon.

Siddhant will host IIFA Rocks along with Abhishek Banerjee. (ANI)

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BJP MP Sambit Patra Rahul Gandhi

Patra Says Rahul Dividing Contry Over Caste, Religion On Foreign Soil

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleging that the LoP in the Lok Sabha was trying to divide the country on caste and religion even on foreign soil.

“Rahul Gandhi’s arrogance of being the Leader of Opposition is not just visible in the Parliament, his stupidity was also seen in America… I am using this word because crores of Indians are hurt by the way he has portrayed India in the US… Rahul Gandhi has committed treason in the US… He tried to divide castes and religions on foreign soil… He made a harsh statement on Sikhs in a foreign country… This is treason and when there is treason, using a word like ‘stupidity’ is appropriate,” BJP MP Sambit Patra said.,

The BJP MP also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s brief pause when an audience at his function in the US asked what the ‘A’ stands for in the acronym of the opposition alliance ‘INDIA’. Patra said that the Congress leader took time because he was thinking about whether ‘A’ stands for appeasement, apraadh(crime) or arrogance.

“Someone asked him (Rahul Gandhi) if it is INDIA alliance, then what does the ‘A’ stand for? After thinking for some time, Rahul Gandhi remembered that it stands for ‘Alliance’. Rahul Gandhi thought for a while before answering because he was confused if the ‘A’ stands for appeasement, apraadh (crime), or arrogance,” Patra told reporters here.

“A for ‘Apraadh’, there is TMC’s apraadh (crime) in Bengal, ‘A’ for appeasement, Congress’ appeasement in Himachal Pradesh, and ‘A’ for arrogance of the Congress and its alliance parties who drag the institution of CJI in politics. They have the arrogance of dragging the Ganesh festival into politics,” he added.

Reacting to the protests over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh, Patra accused the Congress of indulging in appeasement politics.

“Hindu outfits and common people of Shimla are on the streets and are raising their voice against an illegal mosque. It is very clear that the concerned mosque is illegal. Congress’ Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh asked on the floor of the House where the people of the ‘Jamaat’ come from. He also spoke on ‘Love Jihad’… Congress opened a front against him,” Patra said.

“The Municipal Court has served a notice to the mosque 45 times to produce the papers of legality, but they have submitted no papers. Congress still has the attitude of appeasement. If Rahul Gandhi meets Ilhan Omar, then obviously he will have affection towards illegal mosques and there would be lathi-charge against Hindus. Ilhan Omar is not going to say that illegal mosques should be removed. The BJP is against the lathi-charge and the action taken against women too… ‘Hindu par lathi-charge aur avaidh masjid ka recharge, yeh nahi chalega’,” he added. (ANI)

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Sourabh Chandrakar

K’taka: 52 Arrested In Nagamangala After Riot Over Ganesh Procession Stone-Pelting

52 people were taken into custody and a holiday has been declared for educational institutions on Thursday in Nagamangala in Karnataka’s Mandya district following riots that broke out over allegations of stone pelting at a Ganpati immersion procession on Wednesday, as per Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwar.

“Yesterdays Nagamangala incident shouldn’t have happened. But fortunately, no injuries have happened. The situation is under control. During the procession, there was a stone pelting. Later vehicles were set on fire. No harm has happened. SP, IGP at the spot. There is peace now. In response, the stone pelting took place. I request that you not give publicity to such an incident. 52 arrested from both the groups,” Parmeshwar said.

As per the Superintendent of Police of Mandya, Mallikarjun Baladandi, the incident took place when the Ganapati procession stopped and started dancing in front of a Dargh for five to seven minutes. Following this, the people from the other group of people came and told the procession to leave, which resulted in a word exchange but the police cleared the situation between these two groups.

This led to the group who were part of the Ganpati procession holding a protest in front of the Nagamangala station, blaming the police for not allowing them to continue with their procession. The police tried to convince the group and also allowed them to continue with their Ganesh immersion procession, SP Baladandi added.

Baladandi further said that during that time many from both sides gathered and threw stones at each other and the police had to interfere again. When the groups were returning, they set shops and bikes on fire.

As per Baladandi, seven bikes and six small shops were burnt and a total of 15 bikes and a car were slightly damaged during the whole incident.

The situation was later taken under complete control by the police and officials were on duty and doing parades in all streets, SP Baladandi added.

CT Ravi, BJP MLC criticised the state government claiming that the miscreants had indulged in stone throwing at the Ganesh procession as they knew the state government would save them.

“In Nagamangala Mandya, communal Muslims threw stones, slippers on Ganesha procession and more than 25 shops were set on fire. All this is a planned incident, last year as well on the procession of the ganesha procession, they tried to create a riot, its a clear this year they planned and created this riot. Though police had information its their negligence. These communal goons are confident that their saver government is in power, that’s why they are doing such things. I demand strict action against those who threw stones on procession. Detaining those who went to ask for justice is an unacceptable crime. An investigation under the supervision of senior officers must be conducted,” he said.

The police have imposed prohibitory orders in Nagamangala to control the situation in the town.

“Prohibitory orders were imposed in Mandya district’s Nagamangala after a group of miscreants set shops on fire, and two police staff were injured. I have no information related to the machete or other weapons used in the clash. An investigation is underway. We are verifying the reasons for the instigation; our officers are on duty. We have detained a few people and a search is going on. Restriction orders will continue,” said the Inspector General of Police of South Division, MB Boralingaiah South Division. (ANI)

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