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BJP leader Kapil Mishra to hand over ₹25 lakh raised through crowdfunding to the family of the immolated temple priest in Rajasthan

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BJP leader Kapil Mishra to hand over ₹25 lakh raised through crowdfunding to the family of the immolated temple priest in Rajasthan

Days, after a temple priest was burned to death in the Bokna village in Sapaotra division of Karauli district in Rajasthan, BJP leader Kapil Mishra informed that he would hand over a sum of ₹25 lakh to the deceased’s family. The priest named Babulal Vaishnav was allegedly set on fire by six men who wanted to grab the land of the temple.

In a Twitter post on Sunday, Mishra stated that a fundraising campaign was organised by him, in the aftermath of the murder of the temple priest. While thanking the benefactors for their generous donation, he stated that a total of ₹25 lakh had been collected from all over the world.

“In the past 2 days, we had run a campaign to help his family financially. We have collected around ₹25 lakh rupees for his family. We will hand it over to the family,” Kapil Mishra was heard as saying. He added, “I want to thank everyone who has sent financial help for his family.”

Kapil Mishra further informed that he was enroute to Karauli district in Rajasthan to express his solidarity with the victim’s family. While drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, Mishra talked about the plight of the temple priest. He emphasised, “His family is the representation of the last man in society, who is often harassed, assaulted and suppressed by the bigwigs. I am happy that we are able to do something for that last man in society on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Nanaji Deshmukh.”

The Background of the Case

The 50-year-old temple priest named Babulal Vaishnav has been burned to death in the Bokna village, Sapaotra division of Karauli district of Rajasthan. As per reports 6 persons who had designs to grab the land of the temple had poured petrol on the priest and set him on fire.

Babulal was the head priest of the Radhagovind temple in the village. On Thursday, October 8, 6 persons who were allegedly trying to encroach upon the temple land and were resisted by the priest, had poured petrol over him and set him on fire. Babulal Vaishnav was admitted in the SMS Hospital in Jaipur in a critical condition and he succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning. Meanwhile, Sadhus in the state had hit the streets to protest against the killing of the temple priest.

Uttar Pradesh: 20-year-old Hindu girl becomes Zoya Sheikh to marry one Salman, family files complaint alleging ‘love jihad’

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Uttar Pradesh: 20-year-old Hindu girl becomes Zoya Sheikh to marry one Salman, family files complaint alleging ‘love jihad’

Another case of alleged Love Jihad has come to light in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. As per the reports, a 20-year-old girl, who was missing for the last five days, has become Zoya Sheikh after marrying one Salman. The family of the girl has alleged that Salman brainwashed their daughter and converted her to Islam. The mother said she had been visiting the police station after filing the complaint for five days. Due to the inaction of the police, her daughter got trapped in Love Jihad. She has demanded a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case.

Woman missing for five days

The reports suggest that the girl was missing since 5th October from the Panki police station area. She worked with her mother in a factory in Dada Nagar. Salman, who lives in the neighbourhood, allegedly trapped her in a love affair and brainwashed her to get married and convert her religion.

On 6th October, the family of the girl filed a missing report in Panki police station. As per the allegations of the family, police only registered the complaint but did not take any action. When they found the girl, she was already converted and married to Salman.

The mother of the girl has alleged Salman took her daughter hostage and tortured her to marry him. She said she wouldn’t take any further step in the case if her daughter comes forward and say that it was her wish to get married to Salman after accepting Islam.  

Nodal officer of SIT probing love jihad cases assured justice

The mother met Deepak Bhukar, nodal officer Special Investigation Team investigating Love Jihad cases in Kanpur. He has assured the family that SIT will investigate the case.

Several Love Jihad cases in two months

The case is important for SIT as five more cases from Lal Colony have emerged in recent months. There have been allegations that an organized gang is operating to convert Hindu girls to Islam on the pretext of marriage. IG Range Mohit Agarwal had formed an SIT to investigate the cases of Love Jihad.

NCW takes cognisance of viral video where Congress workers beat up woman after she objects to giving ticket to rape accused Congress leader

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NCW takes cognisance of viral video where Congress workers beat up woman after she objects to giving ticket to rape accused Congress leader

In a shocking incident, a woman Congress worker was beaten up by the supporters of a Congress leader in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh after a fight broke out over the issue of ticket distribution ahead of the upcoming by-elections in the state.

According to the reports, an argument broke out between Congress leader Tara Yadav and party’s National Secretary Sachin Naik on Saturday during a party meeting in Deoria ahead of the by-elections in the state.

At the event, Tara Yadav created a furore over party’s decision to field another Congress leader Mukund Mani Bhaskar from Deoria Sadar in the by-election. Yadav, who herself was aspiring to be party’s candidate, confronted Sachin Naik during the party meeting.

Reportedly, Tara Yadav was upset for not getting party’s ticket for the upcoming elections. As Tara Yadav questioned party’s choice of candidate, the supporters of Mukund Mani Bhaskar and other Congress workers assaulted Yadav and pushed her out of the meeting. A video of the incident has also gone viral on the internet.

Speaking to the media, Tara Yadav alleged that Congress leader Mukund Mani Bhaskar was a ‘rapist’ and fielding him in the by-elections will send a wrong image to the society. I was urging Sachin Naik to filed some other candidate who has a good image in the society but I was beaten up, said Tara Yadav.

Update: NCW (National Commission for Women) has taken cognisance of the attack on woman leader of Congress by other Congress workers.

NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma said that this is a serious matter especially at a time when politicians are asking more and more women to join politics but behave like a hooligan with one.

Note: The report has been updated with latest information.

Taiwanese PM and Foreign Ministry thank India for celebrating Taiwan National Day

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Taiwanese PM and Foreign Ministry thank India for celebrating Taiwan National Day

Overwhelmed by India’s celebration of Taiwan National Day on October 10, Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Ministry heaped praises on India for its gesture.

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen stated, “Thank you to all of our dear friends in India for your well wishes on TaiwanNationalDay.” She further reiterated that both countries share the same values of freedom, democracy and human rights. “Together, we can take pride in safeguarding our shared values like freedom & human rights, & defending our democratic way of life. #namaste”

Besides the Taiwanese Prime Minister, the Foreign Ministry thanked India for the support and also took potshots at China. The Taiwan Foreign Ministry tweeted, “Hats off to friends from around the world this year, India in particular, for celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay. With your support, #Taiwan will definitely be more resilient in meeting challenges, especially those “Get Lost” types (China). JW”

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister of Taiwan Joseph Wu on Wednesday said that he hoped the Indian media would ask the Chinese mission to “get lost” after it has asked India to not refer to Taiwan as a nation.

The movement was spearheaded by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, following which netizens too joined the celebration in defiance of Chinese diktat.

BJP leader Tajinder Bagga leads the celebration of National Taiwan Day

On the occasion of the Double Tenth day, also known as the National Day of the Republic of China, BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga slammed the expansionist mindset of China. Hailing Taiwan as an independent country, the BJP leader put up a hoarding that read, “Taiwan – Happy National Day.” He placed the hoarding just outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi. Bagga had also posted the image of the hoarding on Twitter. Bagga’s offensive against the Chinese regime comes in the backdrop of the ongoing border standoff between India and China and the growing discontent among the Taiwanese people against China.

Taiwanese MP, citizens praises India’s fearlessness

The BJP leader’s tweet received an astounding response, with netizens appreciating him for his gesture. His tweet also caught the eye of sitting Taiwanese Member of Parliament (MP) Wang Ting-yu. While praising Indian friends for their fearlessness and determination, he tweeted, “Thank you to our Indian friends for the kind wishes! The people of Taiwan admire your spirit, your fearlessness and your determination to stand up for what is right.”

Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga also received an overwhelming response from Taiwanese people. He took to Twitter to share pictures of the residents of Taiwan, holding pamphlets thanking him for his gesture. “10 October, Double Ten Day! Thank you Tajjinder pal Singh Bagga. From Taiwan”, a poster read.

In an unprecedented letter, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy writes to CJI Bobde accusing SC Justice NV Ramana of influencing administration of state’s High Court

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In an unprecedented letter, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy writes to CJI Bobde accusing SC Justice NV Ramana of influencing administration of state’s High Court

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written an unprecedented letter to the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde making shocking allegations against the second-senior-most judge of the Supreme Court – Justice NV Ramana, accusing him of attempting to influence the High Courts due to his proximity with TDP chief and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Justice NV Ramana of being biased towards TDP and also alleged that attempts are being made by Justice Ramana to topple his government. 

In an 8-page letter written to CJI SA Bobde on October 6, the Andhra Pradesh CM has pointed out Justice Ramana’s alleged “proximity” to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and mentioned about an Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation into the “questionable transactions of land” involving two daughters of Justice Ramana and others in Amaravati.

“With a sense of pain and anguish at the politicisation of institutions personally monitored by Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu through honourable sitting Judges of Supreme Court, facts would clearly demonstrate that the august institution of the High Court is being used to destabilize and topple the democratically elected Government of the State of AP with indelible trail leading back to the overt and covert actions of Sri N Chandrababu Naidu through Honourable Sri Justice NV Ramana,” Jagan Reddy’s letter written to Chief Justice of India reads.

Justice Ramana influencing High courts, alleges Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

Jagan Reddy has also accused Justice Ramana of influencing the sittings of the High Court in a way that matters important to Telegu Desam Party are allocated to few Honourable judges. Jagan also highlighted that Justice Ramana was a legal advisor and Additional Advocate General under the TDP government.

On Saturday, the letter was released in the public by Ajeya Kallam, Principal Advisor to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.

The letter reads, “Ever since the YSR Congress Party gained power in May 2019 and ordered enquiry into all the deals made by the regime of N Chandrababu Naidu from June 2014 to May 2019, Justice N V Ramana started influencing the course of administration of justice in the state”.

The Chief Minister also alleged that investigations into land dealings by former state Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas were stayed by the High Court despite an FIR was registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Interestingly, on September 15, the Andhra Pradesh High Court had restrained the media from reporting details of the FIR filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau against the former Advocate General over irregularities in land purchase in Amaravati.

In his letter, the refers to this order of the High Court and states, “While the Supreme Court has been steadfast in ensuring no prior-restraint on publication by media, a gag order on the media is passed.” He has urged the CJI to consider initiating such steps as may be considered fit and proper, to ensure that the state judiciary’s neutrality is maintained.

Uttar Pradesh: Ram Janki temple Pujari shot at in Gonda, two arrested

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Uttar Pradesh: Ram Janki temple Pujari shot at in Gonda, two arrested

On 10th October night, a priest of Ram Janki Temple in Tirre Manorama village of Etiathok police station area, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, was shot. He was rushed to the hospital. As per the police, the miscreants shot him over the years old land dispute. The pujari is undergoing treatment in a hospital in Lucknow.

Samrat Das, the priest of Ram Janaki temple, had a dispute over land ownership with the land mafia. He was attacked last year as well. The miscreants attacked him on Saturday night and escaped. Police have registered FIR against four miscreants and started an investigation. The dispute between the two parties is over 25 acres of land (100 bighas) that belong to the temple.

The priest referred to Lucknow in critical condition

The priest was rushed to a local hospital after the incident. He was later referred to Lucknow Trauma Center as he was in critical condition. He is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital in Lucknow.

Two arrested in the case

Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said in a statement that the police had arrested two people, and the other two are still absconding. The condition of the priest is out of danger. Police have claimed that they will arrest the remaining two soon. SP Pandey said that the dispute is over land between two parties.

Jabalpur medical college to take action against ‘fake Bhabhi’ for going to Hathras and pretending to be victim’s kin

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Jabalpur medical college to take action against ‘fake Bhabhi’ for going to Hathras and pretending to be victim’s kin

As per the reports, the lady who posed as the sister-in-law of the victim of Hathras case has been served notice by the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Government Medical College, Jabalpur, where she is currently employed. The dean of the medical college has confirmed that they have served the notice.

PK Kasar, dean of Medical college, said forensic department assistant professor Doctor Rajkumari Bansal took leave for three days from 4th October to 6th October. She went to Hathras to meet the family of the victim without informing the college. Kasar said she could not take part in any such protests as she is a government officer. “We came to know from media reports that Rajkumari Bansal participated in a protest in Hathras. The notice has been served to her and her reply has been sought within a week. Further action will be subject to her reply,” he added.

As per reports, she has claimed that she went to the victim’s place in Hathras as she wanted to check the medical reports as she is a ‘forensic expert’. She claims she went to Hathras as humanity gesture to help the victim’s family.

‘Fake Bhabhi’ Rajkumari denied allegations

In her statement, Rajkumari Bansal claimed she could not sleep for two days after learning about the incident. She went to Hathras to console the family and stayed there on their request. During her stay, Chandrashekhar Azad, President Bhim Army, came to meet the family. At that time, some media persons recorded her videos. They are now going viral on social media.

“Some people have even called me a Maoist. Scandalous and baseless allegations are being levelled against me,” she further added. Rajkumari said she would file the case against those who are circulating her videos and causing damage to her reputation.

Hathras Case

A 19-year-old woman was strangulated, and later she succumbed to injuries on 29th September. The Hathras Case has become a source of political and media propaganda. According to recent reports, a woman with Naxal connections was posing as the sister-in-law of the victim. She was staying with the family for allegedly training them on how to speak to the media.

‘They will kill me and prove my death as suicide’: Actress Payal Ghosh who accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault appeals to PM

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‘They will kill me and prove my death as suicide’: Actress Payal Ghosh who accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault appeals to PM

Days after actress Payal Ghosh accused director Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault, the actress has now said there are threats to her life and safety. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Commission of Women Chief Rekha Sharma to protect her from the ‘mafia gang’ who might stage her murder as a suicide.

On Saturday, actress Payal Ghosh accused the ‘mafia gang’, siding with director Anurag Kashyap in the aftermath of the #MeToo allegations, of trying to hatch a plan to kill her. She alleged that the gang would then stage her ‘murder’ as a case of suicide. While seeking help from PM Narendra Modi, NCW chief Rekha Sharma, Payal Ghosh tweeted, “These mafia gang will kill me…and will prove my death as suicide or something else.”

Whole gang is trying to suppress and humiliate me, alleges Payal Ghosh

Earlier, Payal Ghosh had slammed the ‘mafia gang’ on Twitter for trying to intimidate and humiliate her. While responding to actress Richa Chadha, who had filed a complaint against the actress for ‘dragging’ her name into the controversy, she asked, “Ms Chaddha how do you know I have falsely dragged your name unless the truth comes out, how are you so sure of Mr Kashyap (I’m wondering)??”

She had then requested the NCW chief to look into how the gang was trying to suppress and humiliate her. Payal Ghosh tweeted, “Please, Rekha Sharma look into this, how the whole gang is trying to suppress and humiliate me.”

Payal Ghosh had accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault

Ghosh has accused Kashyap of forcing himself on her in his house during a meeting. She said that she had met Kashyap on three occasions in 2013. It was during their third meeting that Kashyap allegedly raped her. “Around 7:30 pm I reached Anurag Kashyap’s house in my Honda city car. He was sitting inside and smoking. The house smelled really bad and when I asked him, he said he was smoking marijuana. He also offered me smoke but I refused. He took me to another room to show me his collection of films. While showing me the cassettes of his old films, he suddenly pushed me to the sofa, opened his pants and forced himself on me. I tried to shout a lot but he pressed my mouth and raped me”, she told the police in her statement.

Upon Ghosh’ complaint, an FIR has been registered against Anurag Kashyap under sections 376 (I) (rape), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with an intent to outrage her modesty,), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the IPC. Earlier this month, Kashyap was questioned by Mumbai Police for eight hours.

Uttar Pradesh: CBI registers case in Hathras incident after taking over the investigation

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Uttar Pradesh: CBI registers case in Hathras incident after taking over the investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the investigation in the Hathras case on Saturday and has now registered a case in the same.

A team for the investigation has been constituted. Department of Personnel and Training issued a notification on Saturday night for the CBI to take over the probe in Hathras case. As per the reports, the agency has been asked to register FIR and dispatch teams to the crime scene immediately with forensic experts.

CBI will also investigate allegations of conspiracy to spread caste violence and propaganda incidents by political parties and media.

Hathras Case

On 14th September, a 19-year-old woman was strangulated, and later she succumbed to injuries on 29th September. The Hathras case has become the ground for political drama and media propaganda. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad, TMC leader Derek O’Brien, and several others have visited Hathras to meet the family.

Reports have emerged that alleged PFI and Naxal connection to the case to instigate caste violence in the state. Investigation agencies found that a woman was posing as the sister-in-law of the victim and living with the family allegedly to train them what to say in front of the cameras. The state has requested for Supreme Court-monitored CBI inquiry in the case.

Why cow vigilantes exist: Police laughs as Rajasthan man seeks help when cow gets forcibly taken away by smugglers

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Why cow vigilantes exist: Police laughs as Rajasthan man seeks help when cow gets forcibly taken away by smugglers

A shocking CCTV footage has emerged from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, where a bunch of men can be seen forcibly taking away a stray cow and pushing her in a van. A Times Now report shows how the men tried to forcefully put the bovine in the van.

As per the report, a local resident made a call to the PCR (police control room) but the Rajasthan police personnel who picked up the distressed call was reportedly laughing and chatting with his colleagues instead. The incident took place on Friday where a few men came in an SUV and picked up a stray cow and forced her into the car. An eyewitness, one Rajkumar, a local resident, call up the PCR, the cops, in a shocking display of insensitivity, continued to laugh and chat instead of helping.

According to Times Now, the Bharatpur Police has not been able to trace the car in which the cow was kidnapped.

Cow smuggling menace

There is a lack of empathy whenever there are reports of cow-smuggling. In fact, cow smuggling as a crime is mocked at because Hindus consider cows holy and it it is a ‘secular’ thing to make fun of anything the Hindus hold in high regard. So much is the apathy that when cow owners or concerned citizens in case of stray, call up police to help, they end up disregarding distress calls.

Bharatpur falls in the Mewat region which is spread over Haryana and Rajasthan and notorious for cow smuggling related crimes. In February this year, a police sub-inspector was injured when cow smugglers opened fire at cops when they were acting on specific input of cow smuggling.

In October last year, in Bharatpur only cow smugglers broke past police barricade and escaped after shooting at police. In June last year, smugglers fled with three cows from a Gaushala in Bharatpur. In June this year, police seized 2,572 cowhides tucked away in homes and warehouses in Nuh, Haryana, part of Mewat region.

In fact, a 2017 report states that Bharatpur and Alwar in Rajasthan account for total of one-third of cow-smuggling cases in Rajasthan. However, an alleged nexus between the police and smugglers has helped the cow smuggling trade flourish. The smugglers pick up stray cows from the streets in middle of the night and smuggle them to Haryana’s Nuh where there are illegal slaughterhouses.

Lack of police action and increase in cow smuggling appears to have given a rise to cow vigilantes who have taken it upon themselves to save the cows from being illegally slaughtered.

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