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Bittu Bajrangi’s brother dies after battling for his life for a month, leftists and Islamists like Zubair had claimed that he faked his assault

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Bittu Bajrangi’s brother dies after battling for his life for a month, leftists and Islamists like Zubair had claimed that he faked his assault

On Monday, January 8, Mahesh Panchal, brother of the Hindu activist Bittu Bajrangi passed away in AIIMS Delhi. He had been battling for his life for over a month after assailants poured thinner on him in Dabua Colony of Faridabad, Haryana and set him on fire. The incident happened on December 13th last year.

Within hours, Mahesh Panchal was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. He had sustained severe burn injuries which were estimated to be around 60%. 

According to media sources, the attackers initially confirmed Bittu Bajrangi’s brother Mahesh Panchal’s identification. ‘Are you Bittu Bajrangi’s brother?’ they asked Mahesh Panchal. When Mahesh answered yes to this inquiry, they poured thinner on him and lit him on fire. Mahesh dived into a drain right away to douse the fire and walked to his house since no one came to help him. When Mahesh eventually arrived home, Bittu Bajrangi took him to the hospital.

While Mahesh Panchal was battling for his life with 60 per cent burns on his body, the leftist media houses and the usual set of Islamists and liberals had gone to peddle blatant lies regarding the attack on the Hindu activist’s brother.

A week after the assault, the Hindustan Times published an article where it claimed that Mahesh Panchal had faked the assault on himself. The article authored by Leena Dhankhar was titled: “Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi’s brother faked assault: Police” quoted the Faridabad police as saying that he had suffered burns after allegedly falling into a bonfire and that there was no proof to suggest that his injuries were sustained in a murder attempt.

The report quoted senior police officers to claim that Mahesh and Bittu Bajrangi lodged a “false complaint” to frame a suspected cow smuggler.

SS of the HT report published on December 22, 2023

The Hindustan Times report got the ball rolling for several like-minded leftist media outlets and the usual coteries of liberals and Islamists. “‘Bittu Bajrangi’s brother lied to police got burned falling in a bonfire'”, read the report published by The Wire.

SS of report published by The Week

Ultra-leftist news portal ThePrint also published a report on similar lines where it accused Mahesh Panchal and his brother Bittu Bajrangi of faking the assault. The report was headlined: ‘Bittu Bajrangi’s brother lied to police, got burned falling in a bonfire’.

SS of the report published by ThePrint

‘Fact-checking’ website Alt News’ out on bail co-founder Mohammed Zubair had jumped at the opportunity. As soon as the HT report was out claiming that Bittu Bajrangi’s brother faked the assault, Zubair shared the information widely on social media and propagated it as truth.

In fact, Zubair published multiple posts on social media against Bittu Bajrangi and his brother since the fake news was published by the Hindustan Times. In a post on X, he wrote, “Cow vigilante #BittuBajrangi’s brother faked assault: Police.” He shared the link to the HT report in the post. However, the “fact checker” did not care to confirm if Faridabad Police gave any such statement or not.

Zubair had gone as far as raising fingers at OpIndia’s coverage of the assault on Mahesh Panchal where we reported how a mob led by one Armaan had attacked Mahesh Panchal after confirming that he was the brother of the Hindu activist Bittu Bajrangi, who was hounded by Islamists during Nuh violence.

However, the police officials investigating the matter had rubbished HT’s report. While talking to OpIndia, the Faridabad Police denied the claims in the HT report. When informed about the HT report, ACP Faridabad asked who in the force had declared this case fake.

He said that it is true that no evidence has been found against the accused in this case so far, but it does not mean that the case is said to be fake. He has confirmed that Bittu Bajrangi’s brother has been burnt.

He said that it is a matter of investigation as to how he got burnt, who burnt him and for what reason. He said that till now no one has been given a clean chit nor has the investigation ended, but the investigation is still going on.

Moreover, on Sunday (24th December), the president of Gau Raksha Bajrang Force, Bittu Bajrangi, released a video accusing Alt News’ co-founder Mohammed Zubair and Hindustan Times (HT) of peddling a fake story against his brother.

In his video statement, Bittu Bajrangi said, “I am facing a painful phase of conspiracy against me. Me and my family are the target of anti-social elements. Hindustan Times and Mohammed Zubair took advantage of my silence. They made false reports viral against me. The reporter who wrote the report has a communist mindset. However, in the end, she is my sister. It’s okay, sister.”

He emphasised, “The day you become a victim of Love Jihad or conspiracy-like Nikita Tomar, Bittu Bajrangi will stand with you as well. I am now coming to Mohammed Zubair, who is spreading fake news against me, though Faridabad Police have not released any statement. I will file a case against him in Faridabad. He will be questioned as per the law about the fake news he published. I will take legal action against those who published the fake news. Mohammed Zubair, a communist, is spreading fake news against me. The administration should take action against him.”

Mahesh Panchal, the brother of Gau Raksha Bajrang Force president Bittu Bajrangi, died after fighting for his life for almost a month. Individuals like Mohammed Zubair and his adherents should be questioned at this point: why would someone plan his own death, that to one as heinous as this? The physical and emotional suffering Mahesh Panchal must have gone through every single minute in this last month is unimaginable. However, none of this matters to Zubair or his adherents. The only thing which matters to them is muddling the readers with fake news and biased fact-checks focusing only on those facets that help them bolster their anti-Hindu propaganda.

Fake news targeting ‘Mr Sinha’, who triggered entire Maldives with one tweet, goes viral

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Fake news targeting ‘Mr Sinha’, who triggered entire Maldives with one tweet, goes viral

Days after X (formerly Twitter) user ‘Mr Sinha’ shook the Maldives with a single tweet, a campaign has been underway to falsely label him as a ‘rapist’ and ‘paedophile.’

On Tuesday (9th December), another X user (@B5001001101) juxtaposed the photo of Mr Sinha (aka businessman Raushan Sinha) on a poster with a nefarious agenda to tarnish his image.

The poster falsely claimed that ‘Mr Sinha’ committed the rape of a 17-year-old Muslim girl in March 2022 in Surat city of Gujarat and that he was arrested for some time. It went on to claim that the case was dropped by the police on the behest of a Delhi-based BJP politician.

Screengrab of the fake news

“Mr. Raushan Singa (sic), an Indian national born and raised in Gujarat, allegedly raped a 17-year old Muslim girl named Meera Shah in March 2022 while she was returning home from school in Surat, Gujarat. He does not live there, but News ake News he was visiting the city at that time. This was reported to the Gujarat Police Department immediately as soon as the family knew about the incident. Police launched an investigation, collected forensic evidence and even arrested Sinha for a brief time period. However, the investigation was disrupted after an influential figure from BJP in New Delhi interfered in the investigation a few days later. The girl experienced significant trauma, which led to her discontinuing school attendance. Since then, her family has faced continuous harassment from his associates, leaving them feeling despondent. However, there is a possibility that the case might be reopened by the police if the party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not succeed in the Lok Sabha general elections scheduled for April/May 2024. Please alert the public about this individual,” the fake news posted by X user (@B5001001101) read.

The controversial user boasts of more than 17000 followers on the micro-blogging platform. At the time of taking screenshots, the fake news was shared over 200 times and liked by 500 people.

Popular X user ‘Vijay Patel’ alerted ‘Mr Sinha’ about the vicious attempt at character assassination. In a tweet, Raushan Sinha informed that he was on his way to the police station to register a complaint against the fake news peddler.

Mr Sinha is a Bihari living in Gujarat. His social media presence has grown strong over the years. Despite several of his old accounts suspended, his India first and pro-Hindu stand has resonated with many leading to a staggering 165.4k followers on X, formerly Twitter, which he joined in 2016.

When Raushan Sinha shook Maldives with one tweet

On the evening of 4th January, Mr Sinha shared PM Modi’s Lakshadweep video in a post on his X account. Little did he know that this post would cut the ground from under People’s National Congress’s (PNC) feet, the ruling party in Maldives.

Mr Raushan Sinha, a political commentator, took to X to share PM Modi’s appeal to people around the world to visit Lakshadweep. “What a great move! It’s a big setback to the new Chinese puppet govt of Maldives. Also, it will boost tourism in #Lakshadweep,” Mr Sinha wrote.

The post irked Mariyam Shiuna, Maldives’ Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts. The Maldivian leader responded to Mr Sinha’s post calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “clown” and a “puppet of Israel”.

Shiuna, along with two more ruling party leaders in Maldives, is now suspended and has deleted her post. While Indian netizens in clear words objected to the derogatory words used against their country and Prime Minister, Mr Sinha raised in a significant point in his clarification post.

On 5th January, he wrote, “It seems it has reached the Maldives & many Maldivians are hurt with this. Just to clarify that we have nothing against the Maldives, we are against your new govt which is pro China & anti India.”

Speaking to OpIndia, he pointed out that the Opposition in Maldives is pro-India whereas the ruling government led by Mohamed Muizzu is pro-China. Notably, the controversy erupted ahead of Muizzu’s visit to China on 8th January.

No more dog meat in South Korea: Historic decision to end consumption of dogs in the country

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No more dog meat in South Korea: Historic decision to end consumption of dogs in the country

On 9th January (local time), South Korea officially ended its age-old tradition of consuming dog meat. The National Assembly passed the bill in a rare display of political unity as it received overwhelming support to ban the trade and consumption of dog meat. The assembly passed the bill unanimously with a 208-0 vote and just two abstentions. The bill will come into force from 2027.

The bill outlaws the raising, butchering, distributing, and selling of dog meat in the country. Furthermore, anyone breaking the law after it comes into force will face severe penalties for violations. Reports suggest a provision of up to three years of prison or hefty fines, signaling the government’s firm stance against consuming dog meat.

The resolution against dog meat consumption in the country came after decades-old legal ambiguity and growing pressure at domestic level, as well as international pressure. The consumption of dog meat has been illegal in the country under the Food Sanitation Act since 1978. However, the practice continued in South Korea due to legal loopholes and cultural inertia. Events like the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and FIFA World Cup in 2002 brought the matter to the forefront and exposed Korea to global scrutiny, leading to a shift in public perception.

Reportedly, over 1,000 dog farms and numerous restaurants are engaged in the trade in South Korea. The actual number could be even higher, according to industry experts. Dog meat consumption was seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer. The practice is, however, limited to the older generation and limited restaurants. The activists against the practice argued that the slaughter of the dogs was inhumane, but the breeders and traders argued otherwise. These establishments now have to register, plan for downsizing, and eventually cease operations in the next three years. Furthermore, the South Korean government will help them transition to alternative livelihoods.

First lady of South Korea, Kim Keon Hee, has been among the advocates of banning dog meat consumption in the country and played a crucial role in the legislative shift. Notably, President Yoon Suk Yeol himself owns six dogs. Under his leadership, the sentiment against dog meat consumption grew rapidly. Kim Keon Hee’s conversation with Jane Goodall and her vocal stand against the trade has influenced the bill to get passed in the Assembly. The support for the ban came from the fact that one out of every four households in South Korea owns a dog as a pet, a 16 percent jump from 2010 data as per government sources.

Initially, the initiative to ban dog meat consumption faced resistance from the industry stakeholders who feared loss of livelihood and freedom of choice. The rival political parties also resisted the bill. However, a political consensus emerged and the need to end the trade as a primary agenda was recognised unanimously.

South Korea is not the only country where dog meat is consumed as a delicacy. There are several Asian countries where the practice has continued despite the pressure. It is believed that South Korea’s move to ban the practice may create a ripple effect in the neighbouring countries. The overwhelming majority of Koreans appear to have no interest in consuming dog meat, which is visible, with a significant population supporting the ban.

Lee Sang-Kyung of Humane Society International Korea said, “This ban is a significant milestone in Korea’s journey towards better animal protection.” She added that the change in perception may bring awareness about dogs and other farm animals.

‘If Muslims die it is lynching, if Hindus die then there is silence’: Hundreds of people stage protests, shops closed in Faridabad following death of Gaurakshak Bittu Bajrangi’s brother

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‘If Muslims die it is lynching, if Hindus die then there is silence’: Hundreds of people stage protests, shops closed in Faridabad following death of Gaurakshak Bittu Bajrangi’s brother

On 8th January (Monday), Mahesh Panchal, brother of the Hindu activist and Gaurakshak Bittu Bajrangi passed away in AIIMS Delhi. He had been battling for his life for over three weeks after an attack on his life took place on 13th December. Some miscreants had poured thinner on Mahesh and set him ablaze. His body was brought from Delhi AIIMS Hospital to Faridabad on Tuesday afternoon (9th January).

After getting information about Mahesh’s death, a large number of people from nearby areas gathered at his house to pay their last respects and demand strict action against the culprits.

As per reports, people blocked the Ballabhgarh-Sohna road demanding the arrest of the accused. A large number of people were seen on the road raising slogans like ‘Jai Shri Ram’, ‘Hang Mahesh’s murderers’, ‘Mahesh hum Sharminda hai, tere qatil zinda hai’ (Mahesh we are ashamed, your murderers are alive). During this, the crowd demanding strict action called out the administration’s indifference raising slogan, ‘Muslim mare to lynching, Hindu mare to mon hai, ye Prashashan kon hai’ – ‘If Muslims die then then will be lynching, if Hindus die then there is silence, what kind of administration is this?’

Following the developments, Haryana Police became alert and increased patrolling in the area. They also called personnel from many police stations including Saran police station who reached the spot. To avoid any untoward incident, shops around Chacha Chowk have been closed.

At the same time, ACP met Bittu Bajrangi to ensure that there was no Law and order situation. The administration also issued an appeal to the people gathered there to maintain peace and assured them that the accused would be arrested soon. After meeting the administration, Bittu Bajrangi also appealed to the people to maintain peace.

The miscreants carried out attack after assuring he was Bittu Bajrangi’s brother

Notably, on 13th December, Hindu activist Bittu Bajrangi’s family was targeted and attackers attempted to burn his brother Mahesh Panchal alive by pouring thinner on him in the Dabua Colony in Haryana’s Faridabad. Within hours, victim Mahesh Panchal was transferred to hospital while in a critical condition. He had sustained severe burn injuries which were estimated to be around 60%, and he was in critical condition.

As per reports, the assailants who burned Mahesh first attempted to capture and burn him, but they were unsuccessful. Subsequently, they poured thinner on Mahesh and set him ablaze.

According to media reports, the attackers had first confirmed Bittu Bajrangi’s brother Mahesh Panchal’s identity. ‘Are you the brother of Bittu Bajrangi?’ they questioned Mahesh Panchal. When Mahesh said yes to this question, they poured thinner on him and set him ablaze. Mahesh dived into a drain right away to douse the fire and walked to his house as nobody came forward to help him. When finally Mahesh somehow reached his home, Bittu Bajrangi took him the the hospital.

Meanwhile, on 24th December, the president of Gau Raksha Bajrang Force, Bittu Bajrangi had released a video accusing Alt News’ co-founder Mohammed Zubair and Hindustan Times (HT) of peddling a fake story against his brother.

HT claimed in a report that Bittu Bajrangi’s brother faked the assault, where he sustained 60 percent burns on his body. Zubair shared the information widely on social media and propagated it as truth. However, the police officials investigating the matter rubbished HT’s report and said that the investigation was underway. Talking to OpIndia, the Haryana police had also denied the so-called ‘police statement’ mentioned in HT report.

I requested for the song: South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj reveals why ‘Ram Siya Ram’ is played everytime he comes to bat

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I requested for the song: South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj reveals why ‘Ram Siya Ram’ is played everytime he comes to bat

On Tuesday (9th January), South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj informed that he requested the DJ to play the devotional song ‘Ram Siya Ram’ every time he walked out to bat in the field.

While speaking about the matter to news agency PTI, he said, “Obviously, something that I put forward to the media lady and requested that song to be played.”

“For me, God has been my greatest blessing, giving me guidance and opportunity. So, it’s the least that I can do and it also just gets you in your zone. It’s a nice feeling walking out (into the ground) to hear ‘Ram Siya Ram’ playing in the background,” Keshav Maharaj emphasised.

During the first day of the second Test between South Africa and India, the song ‘Ram Siya Ram’ was played when Keshav Maharaj walked to the crease amidst a South African collapse.

As the song played in the background, former Indian captain Virat Kohli was seen enjoying the moment. He gestured to pull a bow with an arrow and folded his hands to honour Lord Ram.

Interestingly, a chat between Indian wicketkeeper KS Rahul and Keshav Maharaj ensued over this song ‘Ram Siya Ram’ and the latter’s entry from the pavilion to the pitch.

Keshav Maharaj who belongs to the Hindu faith also has an ‘Om’ sticker on his bat. Earlier, Pakistan-born Australian opener Usman Khawaja took potshots at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for allowing Maharaj to allow religious symbol on his bat.

‘Chanted Maruti Stotra, a monkey came and the wall collapsed’: Meet 96-year-old Karsewak Shalini ji who had narrowly escaped police bullet in Ayodhya

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‘Chanted Maruti Stotra, a monkey came and the wall collapsed’: Meet 96-year-old Karsewak Shalini ji who had narrowly escaped police bullet in Ayodhya

The auspicious time for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha is less than a fortnight away. Countless people struggled to see that Ram Lalla rightfully returned to his birthplace. 96-year-old Kar Sevak Shalini Ramakrishna Dabir is one among them. She has received Akshat Nimantran for the consecration of Ram Lalla from Ayodhya.

To make sure that Ram Lalla could reside in Ayodhya and a Bhavya Ram Mandir was built at Shri Ram’s Janmabhoomi site, the saints and sages took many difficult resolutions. On their part, the common people also left no stone unturned and undertook karsewa.  

In the year 1990, under the leadership of Lal Krishna Advani, the Ramrath Yatra started from Somnath in Gujarat and reached Ayodhya via Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The process of Yatra and Kar Seva continued till the demolition of the disputed Babri structure on 6th December 1992 – deconstruction of the illegally built Babri structure on the usurped Ram Janmabhoomi site. The nonagenarian Kar Sevak, Shalini Dabir who was part of Karseva during that period pointed out that when she left Mumbai for Ayodhya in 1990, people everywhere treated her very well, but she faced a lot of harassment from the government and the police. 

Sharing her Karsewa experience, she says, “They beat us a lot, did everything. But we were not afraid at all, we said that we would go to Ayodhya no matter what you do. They kept us in Allahabad jail, but we jumped over the wall and came out. The Police couldn’t catch us as we were on the wall.”

(Video Courtesy – Aaj Tak)

Even at this age, she gets filled with enthusiasm remembering that incident and says, “At that time, I was accompanied by a friend Shalin who is no longer alive. After escaping from the jail, we walked on foot and reached Ayodhya. During this journey, the police harassed us relentlessly, not allowing us to proceed along the road.” 

She says, “We went through fields and meandered through various paths, but we did reach Ayodhya.”

It is important to note that Shalini Dabir had reached Ayodhya on 30th October 1990 and witnessed the moment when the saffron flag was hoisted on the disputed Babri structure. 

The Uttar Pradesh Police had then arrested a group of women Karsewaks from Dadar and detained them in a school. Some of them escaped from there with the help of local people and, after traversing over 50 kilometers on foot, participated in Karsewa on 31st October 1990.

At that time, Karsewak Shalini Dabir also faced a lathi charge, tear gas, and bullets, but her courage did not break. She adds that a bullet had passed close to her, grazing her, but Hanuman ji saved her.

According to Shalini, she was 63 years old at that time and she could not tolerate the fact that Ram Lalla’s birthplace had been snatched and that is why she also left for Ayodhya. She says that during her Karsewa, bullets were fired, and devotees were lathi-charged yet the Karsewaks kept singing bhajans together.

According to her, the second time when she went for Karsewa in 1992, she fared very well and did not face any problems. She also recalled the moment when the wall of the disputed structure was not crumbling. She said, “I remember that moment when that wall was not breaking. We recited Maruti Stotra since morning, but nothing was happening.”

Shalini narrates further, “We were in a perplexing situation, wondering what to do because if the sun had set at 5 o’clock then we would not have been able to do anything. Suddenly, a monkey came from a nearby tree and sat on the wall. We all started observing curiously. The monkey looked around, turned its head, and then left. Suddenly, the wall collapsed with a loud noise.”

She continues, “After that, for a long time, we couldn’t see anything due to the dust and debris. The local people there had told us that there was no need for us to do anything. They would provide us with food. That night, at 10 o’clock, we performed the worship and aarti of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, and Maruti.”

She added that diyas were lit all over Ayodhya that night. She recollects, “When the Babri structure collapsed, an angry person from another religion fed me sweets and said, now you have got what was yours. Now I would like to feed them laddus that we not only got it, my God has also returned.”

She says, “Even before going to Ayodhya, we had made up our mind that whatever happens, we will reach there. I had left my entire family behind. Even then, we did not feel any fear in that environment.”

Expressing happiness, Shalini adds, “Ram temple is being built in Ayodhya, I am so happy that words cannot describe it. We are happy that things got better under Modi’s rule. It’s wonderful that Lord Rama’s glory has been established. We are very pleased.

I will go to the temple but not on foot, now I have difficulty walking, but I will definitely go later. (Pointing towards her son Vikas) He will take me.”

Remembering the events of that time, her son Vikas says, “Even then, there was no atmosphere of fear in our home. There was just a little concern about what might happen. We used to wait for mother. We used to think, ‘we would understand only when she came back. If she doesn’t come, then what will we do? It’s bound to happen one day’.”

Dilip Godambe also participated in the Karsewa with Shalini Dabir. He says that those who talk about building a hospital there do not know the value of that soil. They are unaware of the greatness of Sanatana Dharma.

‘Why are you allowing a mushrikeen in our sanctuary?’ Islamists suffer a meltdown after Smriti Irani visits the periphery of Prophet’s mosque in Madinah

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‘Why are you allowing a mushrikeen in our sanctuary?’ Islamists suffer a meltdown after Smriti Irani visits the periphery of Prophet’s mosque in Madinah

Islamists on social media suffered a meltdown after Saudi Arabia facilitated Union Minister of India Smriti Irani on her visit to Madinah, one of the holiest cities for followers of Islam, where she also visited the periphery of the Quba mosque—the first mosque of Islam. Medina or Madinah, is the second holiest city in Islam, celebrated by Muslims as a place from where Muhammad established the Muslim community (ummah) after his flight from Mecca (622 CE) and is where his body is entombed.

A delegation led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan Monday, visited the city of Madinah, marking a ‘historic’ moment on their visit to Saudi Arabia.

Two days prior, a bilateral agreement between India and Saudi Arabia was formally signed, designating New Delhi a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage scheduled for this year. The agreement, known as the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024, was officially inked in Jeddah with Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah.

As outlined in a press release, the delegation embarked on a visit to the perimeter of the Prophet’s Mosque (Al Masjid Al Nabwi) located in the Markazia area of Madinah. Subsequently, the delegation toured the historic sites, including the mountain of Uhud and the Quba Mosque. Notably, the Quba Mosque holds significance as the first Mosque of Islam, while the Uhud Mountain serves as the final resting place for numerous early Islamic martyrs.

Smriti Irani took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share about her visit to Madinah. “Undertook a historic journey to Madinah today, one of Islam’s holiest cities included a visit to the periphery of the revered Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid Al Nabwi, the mountain of Uhud, and periphery of the Quba Mosque – the first Mosque of Islam,” she tweeted.

However, Irani’s visit did not sit well with Muslim fundamentalists on social media, many of whom were shocked to see a Hindu woman with no headgear in the vicinity of the Prophet’s mosque, Al Masjid Al Nabwi. Shortly after her visit to the mosque, a bevvy of scandalised Islamists descended on her X timeline, outraging over how a Hindu and an uncovered woman was allowed in the periphery of one of the holiest shrines of Islam.

Islamists suffer a meltdown after Smriti Irani visits Prophet’s mosque in Madinah

“‎Why are you allowing mushrikeen till the periphery of our sanctuary?” tweeted one Islamist, outraged with Smriti Irani’s visit to Madinah.

In Islam, the terms “Mushrik” and “Mushrikeen” refer to persons who practice Shirk, which is the act of worshipping many gods, idolatry, or in essence, polytheism. In Islamic theology, monotheism (Tawhid) is a fundamental concept, which emphasises the absolute oneness of Allah. Muslims believe in the uniqueness and oneness of Allah’s divine attributes, and anyone believing otherwise or having faith in other gods is treated as a ‘kafir’ of idol-worshipper and worthy of the strictest punishment, which according to Islamic scriptures is death.

“Oh followers of shaytan you made a grave mistake by letting filthy najs mushrik in the land of our Beloved master messenger of the Lord of Heavens and earth,” tweeted another user, a Muslim fundamentalist, who also threatened with “Allah will provide justice for this treachery.”

“What is a Hindu politician from India doing in Medina?” said another rabid Muslim extremist, adding, “The Prophet ﷺ explicitly forbade the presence of idol worshippers in the Hejaz region.”

It is deeply ironic that Islamists, who are outraged over the visit of Smriti Irani’s visit to the Prophet’s mosque in Madinah on account of her being a Hindu, hurl labels of ‘Islamophobia’ when non-Muslims institute similar measures and restrict entries of Muslims in and around places of their worship. It is worth noting that Irani didn’t even enter the Prophet’s mosque and had visited only its periphery. Yet, Islamists suffered a meltdown over it.

Such shameless display of irony is a hallmark of Islamists, most notably illustrated in the Islamist position on Palestine vis-a-vis their stance on Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Islamists dehumanise Israelis as “occupiers” to legitimise baseless Palestinian claims over Israeli lands, but the same logic does not extend to the Ram Mandir, which they vehemently oppose citing the erstwhile Babri edifice, even though it was built upon a preexisting temple by a Mughal invader.

Madhya Pradesh: Hindus attacked in Shajapur by Islamist mob while distributing Akshat for consecration of Ram Mandir

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Madhya Pradesh: Hindus attacked in Shajapur by Islamist mob while distributing Akshat for consecration of Ram Mandir

In Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, a Muslim mob attacked Hindu workers who were distributing Akshat for the consecration of the Ram temple being built at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. As soon as Hindu workers reached the area near the mosque to distribute Akshat, an Islamist mob pelted stones at them.

On January 8, 2024, an Akshat distribution program took place in the Somwariya region of Shajapur city. Shri Ram Pheri was planned for the evening. Many Hindu workers participated in this event. Shri Ram’s chants were played during the drive. However, as the Yatra approached the area near the mosque in the Harraipur region, it was attacked.

As soon as the Hindu workers arrived near the mosque during their yatra, the Muslim mob attacked them and began pelting stones. Several Hindu workers were injured in this attack.

According to the reports, the Islamist mob objected to Shri Ram’s procession taking place in this region of the city. The Hindus continued with the procession after which the mob attacked the Hindus. Activists claim that during this attack, stones were thrown from the roofs of the buildings. Women from Muslim families also participated in the stone-pelting. Some Muslim youths ran and also attacked Hindu workers with swords.

When OpIndia talked with Shajapur city Kotwal Brijesh Mishra about the matter, he stated that there is now peace in the city and that a case had been filed after obtaining information about the situation. A complaint has been filed against 24 individuals belonging to the Islamist mob. Other 20 unidentified persons have also been booked. Most of the accused are still absconding and efforts are being made to arrest them.

The enraged workers of Hindu organisations protested against the attack. Hindus are now demanding bulldozer action on the houses from where stones were pelted. FIR in the case has been filed under sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 294, 506, 336, 298, 295A and 153A of the IPC.

Uttar Pradesh: Man murders wife and daughter over love affair in Lalitpur, makes up a ‘robbery story’ to project himself as victim

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Uttar Pradesh: Man murders wife and daughter over love affair in Lalitpur, makes up a ‘robbery story’ to project himself as victim

On Sunday (7th January), a 27-year-old man named Neeraj Kushwaha killed his wife and young daughter over an extramarital relationship. The incident occurred in Mohalla Chandmari in the Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

As per reports, the victims were identified as 22-year-old Manisha and one-year-old Nipeksha. Neeraj Khushwaha had a heated argument with his wife Manisha on Sunday night over his love affair. After the fight escalated, the accused hit Manisha with a cricket bat and killed her.

In the meantime, his one-year-old daughter Nipeksha woke up from her sleep. Neeraj then proceeded to strangle her to death. At about 2 a.m., he began concocting an elaborate story to cover up his crime.

Three hours later, he called his friend and claimed that a dozen masked men robbed their house and killed his wife and daughter. Neeraj also hit his head against the wall to portray himself as the victim.

He also ransacked his own house to give the appearance of a robbery. The accused hid the cricket bat, the murder weapon in this case, inside the cupboard.

When the news spread, Neeraj Kushwaha was admitted to the Lalitpur district hospital. To make his story believable, he requested the doctors to administer him oxygen.

Police refuse to buy ‘robbery angle’

The Superintendent of Police (SP) formed 6 teams to investigate the matter. They analysed the CCTV footage around the house but did not find evidence of dozens of masked men breaking into the building.

The inconsistent claims of the accused, coupled with the discovery of Manisha’s ring and mangalsutra from behind the TV set, made the police question the robbery angle.

The cops also found blood splattered on the walls above the bed although Neeraj told them that the victims were killed on the ground. This made them suspicious and the accused was taken in for questioning.

Cops arrest Neeraj Kushwaha, accused confesses to the crime

A wedding decorator by occupation, Neeraj confessed to killing his wife and one-year-old daughter during the interrogation. It has come to light that he would often have arguments with his deceased wife Manisha over his extramarital relationship.

Neeraj married Manisha, the niece of Lalitpur district panchayat member, in 2020. He was arrested by the police. A First Information Report (FIR) was also registered against Neeraj and his family based on the complaint of Manisha’s father Purushottam Kushwaha.

The Superintendent of Police (Lalitpur) gave a reward of ₹25000 to the police team for solving the criminal case in record time.

Avinash Maheshwari sacrificed his life at the age of 19 while doing Kar Seva at Ayodhya: Another story of sacrifice and devotion of a Ram Bhakt

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Avinash Maheshwari sacrificed his life at the age of 19 while doing Kar Seva at Ayodhya: Another story of sacrifice and devotion of a Ram Bhakt

A temple for Lord Shri Ram Lalla is being erected. My son’s sacrifice is finally coming to fruition. My son’s sacrifice has proved worthwhile.

This is what Akshay Devi, the proud mother of Avinash Maheshwari, who gave his life at the age of 19 while doing Kar Seva at Ayodhya during the Ramjanmabhoomi movement days, said as she awaits, with bated breath, to witness the Pran Pratistha ceremony at the Bhavya Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024.

The 72-year-old Akshay Maheshwari and her 76-year-old husband Manak Chand Maheshwari live in Prem Nagar in Ajmer, Rajasthan. They are the proud parents of Avinash Maheshwari. Avinash was 19 years old when he sacrificed his own life while trying to save several other Karsevaks during the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement.

While the holy city of Ayodhya is preparing for the historic return of their Prabhu Ram, it is important to revisit the stories of such brave Karsevaks who sacrificed their lives for the Ramjanmabhoomi from the era of Mughals to Mulayam. Among countless such known and unknown martyrs was this 19-year-old boy Avinash Maheshwari. His story of unwavering devotion and selfless service for his fellow Karsevaks stretches back 31 years.

After a nationwide campaign, on December 6, 1992, about 150,000 Karsevaks from across the country attended a rally called by the BJP and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Ayodhya. Eventually, a large number of charged Karsevaks stormed the heavily fortified premises of the Ram Janmabhoomi where the disputed Babri structure was standing and razed it to the ground. The movement marked the first significant step towards reclaiming the birthplace of Lord Ram which was forcibly occupied by Mughal rulers, as a symbol of Islam’s victory over the Hindu faith.

Avinash Maheshwari was part of a group of 28 devoted Karsevaks who had also reached Ayodhya from Ajmer, Jaipur to participate in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. They were scheduled to take the evening train back to Ajmer on December 6, 1992. Avinash, meanwhile, got busy attending to the injured Karsevaks. He was helping fellow volunteers to transport the injured Karsevaks to the hospital.

Avinash and others were diligently carrying out the relief work in the Tedhi Bazar area in Ayodhya when an unknown miscreant hurled a bomb into the area. The bomb caught Avinash’s eye. He quickly grabbed the bomb and threw it towards an empty two-storeyed building. The bomb went and landed on the balcony and exploded. After the bomb exploded, multiple fragments of shrapnel hit Avinash leaving him gravely injured. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died during treatment.

Avinash Maheshwari, then 19 years old, laid down his life to save the lives of hundreds of other Ram devotees.

Akshay and Manak Chand Maheshwari with Avinash Maheshwari’s picture (Source: NDTV)

He was hell bent on going to Ayodhya, left without my permission: Avinash Maheswari’s mother recalled

Avinash’s mother told the media that her complete family had settled in Ajmer in 1982. Her husband worked with the RSS. After seeing him, Avinash also joined the Sangh at the age of 12. He was fascinated by the ideology and the work the RSS did. He used to visit the branch frequently. He was a very bright student, she said.

Avinash’s mother further recalled how on November 26, 1992, Avinash began insisting on going to Ayodhya. She said that she was averse to the idea and discouraged Avinash but he was hell-bent. He went to his room in a rage and wept himself to sleep after she did not give him permission, but he had resolved that he would go to Ayodhya at any cost.

Avinash’s mother said that on November 28, his friend arrived at the house around five in the morning and called out to Avinash. When he heard his friend’s voice, he got up from his sleep, picked up his bag and immediately left home and headed to his father’s clinic. After meeting his father, Avinash left for Ayodhya with his friends, she recalled.

Whatever work is assigned to you, do it well: The last piece of advice Avinash’s father gave him

Recalling what happened on the unfateful day, Avinash’s father, Manak Chand Maheshwari, told NDTV, “A car attendant was injured during the demolition of the structure.” Avinash and others in his group were transporting him to the hospital. Meanwhile, another worker was reported hurt. Avinash reached the Tedhi circle to help these injured Karsevaks when a bomb was hurled at them. Avinash grabbed the bomb and flung it away, but as it burst, debris struck his face.”

Manak Chand Maheshwari recalled how before going to Ayodhya, his son came to see him at his clinic. He had advised Avinash, “Whatever work is assigned to you, do it well.” According to Maheshwari, at the time, a group of 28 individuals left Ajmer for Ayodhya.

Avinash Maheswari’s father recalls the atrocities committed by Mulayam Singh’s regime against the Hindu Karsevaks

Manak Chand Maheshwari told Dainik Bhaskar that he learned of his son’s death on December 6, 1992, through his acquaintances in RSS. On December 7, a curfew was imposed throughout the country. On December 8, he informed his wife that he had been asked to travel to the Jaipur-Ajmer bypass to identify his son’s body. Manak Chand arrived and discovered his son had terrible cuts on his neck and face. Manak Chand summoned a doctor and asked him to hide his wounds with a bandage before transporting his teenage son’s body back to Ajmer, fearing how his wife would react to seeing their son’s dreadfully wounded body.

On December 9, the Sangh proposed carrying out Avinash’s final journey in a procession, but Manak Chand turned down the proposal owing to the curfew imposed throughout the country. Regardless, a sizeable crowd assembled outside his house for Avinash’s final darshan.

Avinash Maheshwari’s funeral procession

Manak Chand recalled the atrocities committed by Mulayam Singh’s regime against the Hindu Karsevaks. He disclosed that when the Karsevaks gathered to see their 19-year-old slain son for the last time, they were peacefully chanting slogans like ‘Avinash amar rahe’. However, within no time the cops arrived, and they proceeded to mercilessly beat the people in the crowd with sticks and batons. Several persons suffered injuries in the incident, he added.

‘Didi, I will return soon, don’t worry‘: Sister received a letter from brother Avinash Maheswari after his death

On December 6, Avinash Maheshwari sacrificed his life in Ayodhya. His parents had last seen him on November 28th. Suman Kabra, Avinash’s elder sister, said that when Avinash arrived in Ayodhya on January 29, he wrote her a letter wishing her a happy birthday and informing her that he had arrived safely and would return soon. Suman’s birthday was on January 30, but she received this letter three days after he brother had passed away. Seema now ties Rakhi to Avinash’s photo. She stated that the loss of a sibling cannot be replaced in this life. But now that the temple is being erected, it appears that his brother’s sacrifice did not go in vain.

An old picture of Avinash Maheshwari’s sister tying him a Rakhi (Source: Dainik Bhaskar)

An excerpt from Avinash’s letter to his beloved sister:

Happy Birthday. I’ve reached Ayodhya. Everything is fine here. Do not get tensed. I’ll write the next letter soon. Hope Our parents Are doing well. I will write to them as well. Phoolon ka taron ka sabka kehna hai…ek hazaaron mein meri behana hai.

According to Manak Chand Maheshwari, around a month after Avinash’s sacrifice, Vishwa Hindu Parishad offered him a cheque for Rs 2 lakh, but he refused to accept it. After this, a school was opened at Bhajanganj, Ajmer, in memory of his son. This school started with 28 pupils and now has 650 students, he said.

Hiding their agony, the teary-eyed parents of Avinash Maheshwari remarked:

His sacrifice was worthwhile as eventually, his dream is taking the shape of reality.

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