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ED registers money laundering case against Former DMK leader and Tamil Film Producer Jaffer Sadiq, the accused mastermind in Rs 2000 crore International drug racket

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ED registers money laundering case against Former DMK leader and Tamil Film Producer Jaffer Sadiq, the accused mastermind in Rs 2000 crore International drug racket

On Sunday (10th March), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a money laundering case in the recently busted International drug racket involving the arrested accused mastermind Former DMK leader and Tamil Film producer Jaffer Sadiq, news agency PTI reported. 

The probing agency has filed the case under the provisions of the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of a bunch of FIRs. This also includes the one in which the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested the former DMK politician Sadiq on Saturday (9th March). According to the NCB officials, Sadiq is the kingpin of the International drug racket and was involved in the smuggling of about 3,500 kgs of pseudoephedrine with a street value of more than Rs 2,000 crore.

According to reports, the financial watchdog, ED, will probe if money earned from the illicit narcotics trade was laundered to create movable and immovable assets by the accused. The sources said that the investigation will run parallel to the NCB probe.

Following his arrest, Jaffer Sadiq reportedly made explosive revelations before NCB officials. Sadiq who was absconding for several weeks, told NCB officials that he gave Rs 7 lakh to DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. 

As per reports, Sadiq told the authorities that he gave Rs 5 lakh to Udhayanidhi Stalin as funds to help during the flood last year, and the remaining Rs 2 lakh was given as funds for the party.

According to media reports citing sources, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s son, Udhayanidhi Stalin could be called in for questioning in connection with the case.

BJP mounts attack on DMK

Earlier in the day on Sunday, the Bhartiya Janata Party launched a scathing attack against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) stating that it has now become “Drug Marketing Kazhagam“.

It also asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to explain his relationship with the Former DMK leader arrested in the International drug racket case.  

BJP also charged MK Stalin’s daughter-in-law with directing a film produced by the accused.

BJP Mahila Morcha chief Vanathi Srinivasan slammed MK Stalin over the illicit drug case accusing that his daughter-in-law directed a film produced by Jaffer Sadiq. She also claimed that the accused was close to Udhayanidhi Stalin.

She said, “Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, daughter-in-law of Chief Minister M K Stalin has directed a film produced by Jaffer Sadiq. All his social media posts show how close he was with Tamil Nadu sports minister (Udhayanidhi Stalin), son of M K Stalin.”

Vanathi Srinivasan further added that Sadiq used his political connections for his alleged drug business.

She added, “It seems that while being an office-bearer of the ruling party (DMK), he developed a very strong network with the police. In one picture, DGP is seen presenting some kind of award to this accused.”

BJP leader Tom Vadakkan said, “Stalin and company have reduced the DMK government (in Tamil Nadu) into a Drugs Marketing Kazhagam.”

Film produced by Sadiq under agency’s scanner

A senior NCB officer, asking not to be named, earlier today said, “We are probing if drug money was used in his (Sadiq’s) production company. It looks like his production company was a front to launder money. He was on the run for the past two weeks.” 

The agency said, “The accused (Jaffer Sadiq) earned huge amounts of money through drug trafficking and invested it in multiple industries like film, construction, hospitality etc.” 

According to the central probing agency, a Tamil film named ‘Mangai’ was “entirely funded” by Jaffer Sadiq from drug money. He also constructed a hotel in Chennai.

According to the agency, Sadiq allegedly used to get ₹1 lakh per kg “cut” (commission) from the smuggling of narcotics.

The NCB in Delhi busted the sprawling drug trafficking network on 15th February this year, however, the officials shared this information on Saturday (24th February). Three accused hailing from Tamil Nadu were arrested and the agencies seized 50 kilograms of pseudoephedrine, a key chemical used in the production of methamphetamine. It was revealed that the Tamil film producer Jaffer Sadiq is the mastermind of the racket who went absconding.

Lucknow: Mob pelts stones at police and officials during demolition of illegal structures at Akbarnagar over rumours that people were trapped under collapsed building

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Lucknow: Mob pelts stones at police and officials during demolition of illegal structures at Akbarnagar over rumours that people were trapped under collapsed building

On 10th March the removal of unauthorized buildings caused an uproar in Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh capital because of a rumour that some persons were buried under the debris of a demolished structure. People began throwing stones as the police team and other members of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) were forced to flee the scene in order to protect their lives. A large number of police personnel have been stationed there in light of the circumstances and everything is now under control.

According to the High Court’s directives, the authorities showed up in Akbarnagar, armed with Poclains and JCBs to demolish the illegally built structures. One of the building’s demolition was initiated by the machinery. However, when the crew was dismantling the building, it quickly collapsed into debris. The video of the collapse of the building went viral on social media.

After that, soon a rumour was spread that there were people in the building and they were buried beneath the crumbling structure began to circulate in the meantime. When word got out, locals flocked to the scene and began making a commotion. People refused to accept that there was nobody under the rubble, despite the administration’s assurances that the structure was completely vacated before it was hit with the machines. The furious mob reacted violently and started pelting stones at the officials and chased them off the location.

Simultaneously, the building’s wreckage also struck another dwelling which further infuriated the agitators. The Lucknow Development Authority team was accused of recklessness by the demonstrates. Some people charged that the LDA team’s irresponsibility prompted the accident to take place. However,

The situation grew extremely tense and the squad that went to destroy the building found themselves compelled to leave the area to avoid getting injured. The equipment was left behind. Later the higher-ups hurried to the scene with a sizable police force as soon as they learned about the disturbance and explained to the protestors that nobody was under the collapsed structure. After the cops reached the spot, the situation was normalised and the traffic has also been opened.

No one has been hurt in the stone-pelting, and no casualties have been reported as a result of the demolition. The situation is reportedly calm at the moment. A significant number of police officers have been dispatched to the scene in light of the current circumstances.

Three commercial structures are being demolished in Akbarnagar in Lucknow on court orders, according to the VC of LDA Dr Indramani Tripathi who was present at the location. People were sent back to their homes after a clarification but stones were pelted. He said that seven people had been issued Pradhan Mantri Awas immediately and no one sustained any injuries.

The manner in which stones were thrown at the officials is eerily similar to the riots that transpired in Uttarakhnad’s Haldwani where officials arrived to take down the illicit mosque and madrasa at the direction of the high court but a Muslim mob resorted to violence in protest of the action which resulted in the death of at least five people and hundred others were wounded including 250 policemen and policewoman. 

Haryana: Liquor trader Sunder Malik shot dead in Sonipat on camera, gangster claims responsibility

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Haryana: Liquor trader Sunder Malik shot dead in Sonipat on camera, gangster claims responsibility

On Sunday (10th March), a liquor trader was fatally shot outside a dhaba in Haryana’s Sonipat. The deceased has been identified as Sunder Malik. The entire incident was caught on camera. As per reports, the Sonipat Crime Branch is investigating the case. 

At the time of the incident, the 38-year-old liquor trader was sleeping inside his SUV parked in the parking lot of a Dhaba in Muthal. At around 8:30 am, Malik was dragged out of his car and fatally shot by assailants. 

The CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced in which two men can be seen firing indiscriminately at Sunder Malik in the parking lot behind Gulshan Dhaba. According to reports, the assailants are linked with the Neetu Dabodia gang. Around 35 rounds of bullets were fired at Sunder Malik in the incident. 

In the CCTV footage, two attackers can be seen holding guns and dragging Sunder Malik out of his car. In the ensuing attack, Malik tries to escape but after getting hit, he stumbles to the ground. However, wounded Malik managed to pin down one of the attackers. But the other gang member present there fired multiple rounds at Malik, leaving him dead on the spot.  

A gangster from Haryana, Himanshu alias Bhau, has claimed responsibility for the shooting of Sunder Malik, India Today reported. Last year, Interpol issued a Red Notice against Himanshu. He is believed to be staying outside India.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Sonipat, Gaurav Rajpurohit said, “We received info of firing at Gulshan Dhaba (in Murthal) in which one person died. Police reached the spot and took up an investigation. More than 20 rounds of bullets were fired. The crime team is carrying out the investigation. 7-8 teams have been formed. CCTV footage is also being monitored. The deceased was a liquor trader…”

He added that two to three people were seen getting out of a Honda City car before they shot Sunder Malik. He added that seven police teams are investigating the shooting and the accused will be arrested soon.

Rajpurohit also dismissed speculations that the shooting took place due to a gang war. He said police are contacting Sunder Malik’s family to probe his criminal background.

As per reports, the deceased Liquor trader Sunder Malik is facing severe allegations, including charges related to murder and attempted murder. He was recently granted bail and released from jail.

The incident occurred mere weeks after the killing of Haryana Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker by unidentified assailants who fired multiple rounds at their SUV in Bahadurgarh near Delhi last month. Earlier this week, police announced the arrest of two suspected shooters from Goa in connection with the Rathee murder case.

Lok Sabha elections: TMC fields former cricketer Yousuf Pathan against WB Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Berhampur

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Lok Sabha elections: TMC fields former cricketer Yousuf Pathan against WB Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Berhampur

On 10th March, the Trinamool Congress announced 42 candidates for Lok Sabha elections on all seats of West Bengal. One of the names that stood out in the list was former cricketer Yusuf Pathan who will contest general elections from Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency. Yusuf Pathan had also played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Notably, Berhampur is Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s stronghold.

Interestingly, TMC claims that Ranjan was the reason behind the collapse of alliance talks with Congress. Ranjan consistently attacked the TMC-led West Bengal government in his statements which, according to TMC, led to the talks falling flat. Congress reportedly sought 8-9 seats in West Bengal for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, but TMC was ready to give more than two seats, which Congress had won in the previous elections.

Following TMC’s announcement of candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the party repeatedly asked for a “respectable” seat share for the General Elections. He said, “The Congress has always maintained that such an agreement has to be finalised through negotiations and not by unilateral announcements. The Indian National Congress has always wanted the INDIA group to fight the BJP together.”

I.N.D.I. Alliance collapsed in West Bengal

With the announcement of candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the I.N.D.I. Alliance fell apart in one more state. The alliance formed by the opposition parties to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has repeatedly failed to show any strong desire to defeat the BJP-led NDA alliance. While TMC is playing solo in West Bengal, AAP is playing solo in Punjab. Interestingly, the Communist Party of India (CPI) fielded senior leader Annie Raja from Wayanad, Kerala in February 2024 for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Wayanad is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s constituency and is contesting Lok Sabha elections again from there.

Bajrang Punia, who spearheaded the Wrestlers protest, eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification, loses 1-9 to Rohit Kumar in selection trials

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Bajrang Punia, who spearheaded the Wrestlers protest, eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification, loses 1-9 to Rohit Kumar in selection trials

On Sunday (10th March), wrestler Bajrang Punia was eliminated from the Paris Olympics qualification race. He lost his bout in the ongoing selection trials for the upcoming international tournaments. Punia was a prominent face of the Wrestlers’ protest last year.

Punia suffered a crushing 1-9 defeat against Rohit Kumar in the men’s freestyle 65kg semifinal. Earlier, Punia had barely managed to avoid elimination in the opening bout itself. He won his first bout against Ravinder (3-3 on criteria) after the latter had conceded a caution point in the bout. 

Following his elimination, Punia left the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in haste. According to reports, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials tried to collect the sample for a dope test but the wrestler did not stay back even for a third-fourth place bout.

The ongoing selection trials are being organised by the IOA ad-hoc panel. Punia underwent training and preparations in Russia for the trials.  

The men’s 57kg category is being held in the Nordic format and it was considered a tough category. Both Tokyo Games silver medallist Ravi Dahiya and emerging star Aman Sehrawat were contesting in this category and vying for the top spot.

Notably, Dahiya, who was also part of the Wrestlers’ protest for a brief period, made a comeback from an injury. He lost the high-scoring opening bout to Aman with a scoreline of 13-14. Both of them underwent training at the Chhatarsal Stadium.

In Dahiya’s absence, Aman rose in prominence winning almost all tournaments in 2023. 

Dahiya was eliminated after losing the subsequent match to U20 Asian champion Udit.

The winners at the ongoing selection trials will get the opportunity to compete at the Asian and World Olympic Qualifiers. So far, India has earned only one quota for the Paris Games through Antim Panghal (women’s 53kg).

Wrestler protest

Rebel wrestlers including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia staged a protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its former Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma for over a year alleging him of sexual harassment. However, the protest continued even after he ceased to be the WFI president. 

After a brief interruption, the rebel wrestlers also staged a protest against the outcome of fresh court-monitored elections which eventually led to the suspension of the wrestling body altogether. 

While the protesting wrestlers’ were constantly accused of demanding exemptions from trials, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar earlier this year on 3rd January to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. 

The protest was targeted at rebel Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia as the junior wrestlers blamed them for ruining a year of their lives. They had also chanted slogans against Malik, Phogat, and Punia during their protest. The junior wrestlers including Antim Panghal had constantly maintained that only the best wrestlers from India should represent the country at the world stage and the same should be decided through selection trials and not giving trial exemptions to some wrestlers.  

Uttar Pradesh: Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz encroach crematorium of Dalits in Saharanpur, fire gunshots and hurl casteist insults at locals for resisting, arrested

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Uttar Pradesh: Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz encroach crematorium of Dalits in Saharanpur, fire gunshots and hurl casteist insults at locals for resisting, arrested

In Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a case of “land jihad” has emerged, where Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz are accused of unlawfully occupying a crematorium designated for the Dalit community. In response to resistance, the victims endured not only casteist insults but also attempts on their lives, including gunfire from the accused. The victims have implored the administration for protection. On Saturday, 9th March the police filed an FIR and launched an investigation, leading to the apprehension of both accused.

This incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Janakpuri police station in Saharanpur. Sanjay Kumar, a resident belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community from Dudhli village, filed a complaint with the police on Saturday. In his complaint, he stated that Abdul from his village had sold 5 bighas of land to a woman named Shaheen from Khan Alampur about a year and a half ago. Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz were found illegally constructing a colony on this land. It’s noteworthy that Bobby Ansari, also known as Kamrujma, resides in the same village as Shaheen.

In the complaint, the victim further explained that adjacent to the location where Bobby Ansari is constructing an illegal colony, there is a crematorium where the last rites of the victim’s family and others from the vicinity are performed. Allegedly, Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz also encroached upon the crematorium by using a JCB machine. This action resulted in the uprooting of numerous graves and trees within the cremation ground. It is suggested that Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz aim to create an exit path through the middle of the crematorium.

Sanjay Kumar, a Dalit individual, expressed deep anguish over the actions of Bobby Ansari and Shahnawaz. Upon learning about the bulldozer operating within the crematorium premises, Sanjay, along with several others including Premchand, Jitendra, Brijendra, and Mukesh, approached Bobby Ansari requesting him to stop the activity. Allegedly, Bobby responded with a barrage of casteist slurs, including derogatory terms like ‘Bhimta’ and ‘ch**r’, directed at the victims. Furthermore, both accused individuals reportedly resorted to firing upon the victims. Fortunately, the victims managed to retreat from the scene, narrowly escaping harm.

Additional SP of Saharanpur said, “The police immediately reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported and both the accused have been taken into custody. Apart from the two, a case has also been registered against some other unidentified people, who are being searched. All of them have been prosecuted under sections 297, 307, 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC and the SC/ST Act.”

OpIndia has an FIR copy. OpIndia spoke to victim Sanjay Kumar. He said, “Dudhli village is Muslim dominated, where people from the Dalit community constitute around 40% of the population. The name of the illegal colony being built was given ‘Shah Colony’.” He mentioned that due to the operation of the JCB, some recently buried bodies were unearthed, and dogs were seen feeding on the exposed remains. The victim was satisfied with the police action.

What is Land Jihad?

Land jihad has become a significant issue, leading to various incidents of communal tension, such as the recent violence in Haldwani. In these instances, the Muslim community is accused of illegally occupying government or communal lands. Sometimes, this occupation extends to places of worship, including prominent sites like Mazars and dargahs. A similar instance of land jihad was exposed near the Nepal border by OpIndia.

Chhattisgarh: Irked by constant teasing, 14-year-old boy strangles 7-year-old girl to death, smashes her face and body with a rock 

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Chhattisgarh: Irked by constant teasing, 14-year-old boy strangles 7-year-old girl to death, smashes her face and body with a rock 

On Saturday (9th March), the Kabirdham district’s Police informed that a 14-year-old boy murdered a seven-year-old girl because she used to tease him. According to the Police, the victim was strangled to death and her dead body was mutilated by the minor accused. The 14-year-old boy also allegedly smashed the head, face, and body of the minor victim with a rock, Times of India reported on Sunday (10th March).   

The Police nabbed the accused juvenile on Friday. Later, he was remanded in a shelter. 

The horrific crime reportedly took place in a village, 50km away from the district headquarters. According to the Police, both the minors – victim and accused lived in the same neighbourhood and would exchange glances and a few words whenever he crossed her house.

An officer said that the little girl would find it funny to talk to him and often teased him, but, she was unaware that this angered him. The Police stated that the boy didn’t express his displeasure at the girl’s behaviour, or ask her not to tease him. 

On Tuesday (5th March), the girl who was studying in Class 1, was on her way to school when she saw him and made a gesture and laughed. 

The Police said that in a fit of rage, the boy dragged her into his house and strangled her. At the time of the crime, there was no one else at his home. After strangulating the minor victim, the boy threw her body over the wall of the house. After some time, he went out to bludgeon her head, face, and body with a rock. 

When the minor girl didn’t return home, her parents began a search to find her and at night they found her mutilated body. 

Initially, the case began as a blind crime but during the investigation, police eventually zeroed in on the boy. The 14-year-old boy was taken for questioning on Friday. 

The boy reportedly admitted to killing her stating that he would feel extremely distressed when the girl laughed at him. 

Following his confession, the boy was produced before the juvenile justice board and sent to a rehab home.

Area rocked by another similar horrific crime, accused security guard in custody

Meanwhile, another horrific incident of the death of a minor girl was reported earlier this week from Kabirdham district. Evidently, Police said that a 7-year-old girl was bludgeoned to death with a stone in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district on Thursday.

The body of the minor victim was found near Tatawahi village under Singhanpuri police station limits in the morning, said Kabirdham Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava.

The SP informed that the preliminary medical examination of the body revealed serious injuries on the head caused by a stone, while injury marks have also been spotted in the private parts. 

Regarding the fear of whether the victim was raped before being killed, the SP had said that a post-mortem will be conducted on Friday after which more details will be known.

A suspect, who had injury marks on his body and was the first to report about the girl’s corpse, was taken into custody for interrogation. According to reports, the accused in this case is a security guard. 

The SP added, “The suspect is a resident of Durg district and was living in the area for the last 6-7 months. His office is located very close to the spot of the incident.” 

Gujarat: ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans raised during ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Bardoli, Rahul Gandhi’s rally cancelled after protests

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Gujarat: ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans raised during ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Bardoli, Rahul Gandhi’s rally cancelled after protests

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ these days, has now arrived in Gujarat. After commencing the Gujarat phase of this Yatra in north Gujarat and reaching Bardoli in the Surat district on Sunday (10th March), his convoy had to face protests. In Rahul Gandhi’s presence, members of the Shri Ram Sena, a Hindu organisation, chanted slogans such as ‘Jai Shri Ram‘ and ‘Jo Ram Ka Nahin, Woh Hamare Kisi Kaam Ka Nahi‘. Subsequently, due to these protests, Rahul Gandhi’s planned public meeting had to be cancelled. He proceeded directly to Vyara without conducting the scheduled rally in Bardoli.

On Sunday (10th March), Rahul Gandhi reached Bardoli with his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’. Rahul Gandhi visited the historic ‘Swaraj Ashram’ here. While returning from there, the workers of the local Hindu organisation raised slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and protested against the Congress leader. After the sloganeering, some Congress workers tried to stop the protest.

Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to hold a public meeting at Bardoli. But it is being said that in the wake of this protest, he cancelled holding the meeting and left directly to Vyara.

According to a report, in Bardoli, Rahul Gandhi was to address a meeting at Limda Chowk, but later, suddenly the meeting was cancelled and he left directly for Vyara.

Lord Ram is our king, we will always oppose those who play with the Hindu faith.

After the protests against Rahul Gandhi in Bardoli, OpIndia spoke to Sanjay Patel of the Shri Ram Sena. He said, “We have opposed Rahul Gandhi. One who does not respect Lord Ram is useless. Rahul Gandhi says that no one will get employment by going to the temple. He and his Congress party have already been opposing the Ram Mandir. The Congress had exposed its mentality by not accepting the invitation for the consecration of the Ram Mandir.”

Patel further said, “Jo Ram Ka Nahin, Woh Hamare Kisi Kaam Ka Nahi. Rahul Gandhi is misleading the youth. If he plays with the faith of Hindus, we will always oppose him. Our protest against Rahul Gandhi is the main reason behind the cancellation of the Bardoli meeting. During this time, Congress workers also clashed with us. Lord Ram is our king and we have an unbreakable faith in our deity. We will not allow anybody to oppose our deity at any time.”

He said he was not a political person but would support those who brought Lord Ram back into the grand temple in Ayodhya. Sanjay Patel added, “Those who remove Article 370, those who implement the CAA, we will support the same party. We are fighting to get back our temples.”

To a question on whether the Congress was associating its name with the Bardoli Satyagraha, Patel said, “They only use old leaders. No Congressmen come here. The Congress has always looked down on Sardar Patel. Now they are using the names of Bardoli and Sardar Patel just to show off.”

Bardoli holds significance as the site where Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led a satyagraha against British rule in 1928. The Swaraj Ashram, situated here, served as the primary hub for this protest movement.

Modi wants youth to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and starve to death: Rahul Gandhi

It should be noted that during the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, Rahul Gandhi has been commenting on the Ram Mandir at many places. He also made comments about the consecration ceremony and asked why the poor were not invited there. Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Modi by stating that PM Modi wishes for our youth to be constantly glued to their phones, chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, and eventually starving to death. While Rahul’s remark drew significant criticism, its repercussions have now been observed in Bardoli as well.

Actress Saayoni Ghosh, who posted the infamous ‘condom on Shivling’ picture, to contest Lok Sabha election on TMC ticket from Jadavpur

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Actress Saayoni Ghosh, who posted the infamous ‘condom on Shivling’ picture, to contest Lok Sabha election on TMC ticket from Jadavpur

On Sunday (10th March), the Mamata Banerjee-led-Trinamool Congress (TMC) party declared that ‘actress’ Saayoni Ghosh would contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Jadavpur constituency in West Bengal.

Ghosh, who serves as the youth President of the TMC, was fielded by the party from the Asansol south constituency during the 2021 West Bengal Vidhan Sabha election. However, she lost the poll to rival BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul by 4480 votes.

Incidentally, Saayoni Ghosh is the same individual who was slammed on social media for insulting Lord Shiva after her tweet from 2015 resurfaced on social media.

Screengrab of the Hinduphobic tweet

Hinduphibc tweet by Saayoni Ghosh and subsequent ‘clarification’

On 18th February 2015, the actress tweeted a picture wherein a female character was seen putting a condom over the sacred Hindu symbol of a Shivling.

She wrote, “Gods couldn’t have been more useful.” Her tweet maligning Hindu culture was posted on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, which was observed on February 17 that year.

Saayoni Ghosh had subsequently issued an apology and alleged that her account had been hacked. The actress, who has been in the film industry since 2010, was mistaken into believing that netizens were naive to buy her argument when she claimed that the derogatory post was the handiwork of a hacker.

Labelling her own tweet as ‘obnoxious’, she informed, “Dear all, a post from 2015 has been brought to my notice which is extremely obnoxious..for all your information, I have joined Twitter on 2010 and after a brief use I lost interest in carrying forward. However, the account remained.”

She claimed that her PR agent Bhaska Roy informed her that her account has been hacked. She alleged that the account couldn’t be retrieved until 2017.

“After a while, my pr Bhaska Roy intimidated me that my account has been hacked and we need to retrieve it immediately. For various reasons, we could only do that after 2017 and I got back in touch with the Twitter world with a bang,” the actress emphasised.

Maharashtra: 45-year-old ‘drug addict’ doctor roams naked in hospital, video goes viral

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Maharashtra: 45-year-old ‘drug addict’ doctor roams naked in hospital, video goes viral

A shocking incident has come to light from the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. A 45-year-old doctor’s video has gone viral on social media where he could be seen roaming naked in the Bidkin Rural Government hospital. In the viral video, the doctor can be seen roaming naked under the influence. He was seen going inside a washroom in the video. Before going into the washroom, the naked doctor waved a piece of cloth.

While some reports alleged that he might be taking drugs, other reports suggest that he was drunk when his obscene actions were caught on CCTV. As per Jagran’s report, the head nurse was on rounds when the incident took place. Several nurses have filed an official complaint against the accused doctor.

As per the locals, the doctor is an employee of Bidkin Hospital. Someone from the hospital leaked the CCTV footage that went viral on social media. The locals also alleged that the doctors at the specific hospital often came late for duty and the patients were not treated properly.

Head of health services in the district, civil surgeon Dr Dayanand Motipavle, said that an investigation has been initiated into the matter. He further added that the medical superintendent had been informed about the incident and strict action would be taken against the doctor if found guilty.

OpIndia tried to contact the hospital administration but could not connect.

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