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‘Don’t burst firecrackers’: AAP Minister who said farm fires from Punjab don’t cause pollution requests people to not celebrate Diwali with fireworks

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‘Don’t burst firecrackers’: AAP Minister who said farm fires from Punjab don’t cause pollution requests people to not celebrate Diwali with fireworks

On Sunday (12th November), Delhi environment minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai appealed to the people of Delhi not to burst crackers on Diwali. He asserted that people should avoid bursting crackers on the Hindu festival as it would make it difficult for everyone to breathe.

“It is true that everyone is speculating about how many crackers will be burst tonight and what will be the condition of pollution in Delhi tomorrow. I appeal to people of Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi, Diwali is a festival of diyas, celebrate Diwali in a grand manner by lighting diyas but don’t burst crackers and make it difficult for people to breath because the festival is to spread happiness…”

The AAP minister schooling Hindus on how to celebrate their festivals and insinuating that it is the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali that make it difficult for the people to breathe forgot that Delhi’s air quality has perpetually been severe for several weeks since the “season” of stubble burning arrived.

Taking to X earlier in the day, Gopal Rai posted Diwali greetings, however, the minister also urged people to take a ‘pledge’ not to burst firecrackers. “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all of you on Diwali. May this festival bring happiness, prosperity and happiness in your life. Diwali is the festival of lights, let’s take a pledge this Diwali to burn lamps and not crackers,” Rai posted.

Last week, Minister Gopal Rai said that BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles coming from Uttar Pradesh have been contributing to the deterioration of the air quality index in the national capital. Rai’s statement came after Anand Vihar’s AQI touched 999 making it extremely hazardous.

Blaming Uttar Pradesh for the pollution in Delhi, Gopal Rai said, “Delhi government has been trying its best to curb the air pollution. Anand Vihar has the highest AQI. I came here and found out that all buses are BS3 and BS4 coming from Uttar Pradesh. I appeal to Yogiji to not send these vehicles to Delhi. Electric buses and CNG vehicles ply in Delhi. Bus depot manager and traffic staff have also been careless to allow these banned vehicles inside Delhi.”

Other than blaming the neighbouring BJP-ruled state, Gopal Rai recently claimed that the incidents of stubble burning in AAP-ruled Punjab are halved and the smoke from the stubble burning in Punjab has no impact on the air pollution in Delhi. The AAP minister further claimed that wind is not carrying smoke from Punjab to Delhi. Still, he claimed smoke from stubble burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh was reaching Delhi, responsible for the national capital’s poor air quality index.

Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore Police receives email issuing bomb threats at multiple locations including BJP offices

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Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore Police receives email issuing bomb threats at multiple locations including BJP offices

On 12th November (Sunday), the Coimbatore police received a threatening email in which the sender intimidated that petrol bombs would be hurled at multiple locations including BJP offices, India Today reported. 

The threatening email was sent to the Coimbatore Police’s Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems portal. The intimidating email reportedly said that petrol bombs would be hurled at multiple locations, including BJP offices.

Speaking with India Today, Police sources privy to the matter said that an “unknown person sent a bomb threat mail to the police officials through CCTNS portal on Saturday night”.

The sender of the email stated that petrol bombs would be hurled at many places in Coimbatore city, in what the person claimed would be done to condemn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government at the Centre.

In the wake of the Diwali festive season, Coimbatore City Police had already tightened the security. Following the incident, it has launched an investigation into the threat email. However, the Coimbatore City Commissioner called it a hoax email. 

Speaking to India Today, the City Commissioner said, “It is a hoax mail and police are investigating the mischief-maker.” 

On the 23rd of October, a car explosion occurred in Ukkadam, Coimbatore, resulting in the death of Jamesha Mubeen. Mubeen had placed an improvised explosive device (IED) in a car parked near a temple. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently probing the case and has, up to this point, arrested 14 individuals suspected of involvement.

It is important to note that while the majority of the threatening calls, and messages have turned out to be hoaxes, crowded places on the day of festivals have been on the hitlist of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and anti-India elements to create mayhem. As per media reports citing intelligence from security forces, Ram Mandir and other key places or trains have figured as high-value targets on their hit list to carry out attacks. 

In August this year, the Mumbai Police arrested a 43-year-old man for making a hoax call alarming that there was a “100-kg” bomb in Mumbai. According to the crime branch of Mumbai Police, a tailor named Rukhsar Ahmed called the Mumbai Police control room number late on Saturday night informing them that a 100-kg bomb was placed somewhere in Mumbai. A crime branch official said that during the interrogation, police also discovered that Ahmed had made 79 calls to the control room of the Mumbai Police in the last five months extending grievances about several issues.

Canada: Justin Trudeau evades question on progress in the investigation of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, repeats same old lies about India

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Canada: Justin Trudeau evades question on progress in the investigation of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, repeats same old lies about India

On Friday (10th November), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shrewdly evaded the question about the probe into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sault Ste. Marie city in Ontario province of Canada, a reporter asked him a specific question about the status of the investigation process. Instead of responding to the question, Justin Trudeau went on a tirade against India.

“From the very beginning when we learned of credible allegations that agents of the Indian govt were involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, we reached out to India to ask them to work with us in getting to the bottom of this matter,” he was heard saying.

“…If bigger countries can violate international law without consequences, then the whole world gets more dangerous for everyone,” he brazened it out.

“Think about it from our perspective, we have serious reasons to believe that agents of the Government of India could have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil,” Trudeau claimed.

It must be mentioned that the Canadian government has so far not provided any specific proof, which could remotely point fingers at India’s role in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

In fact, British Columbia Premier David Eby has gone on record to say that briefings provided to him by CSIS (Canadian Intelligence Agency) about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar were ‘open source’ and based on material available on the internet.

The Canadian Prime Minister further alleged,”And India’s response is to kick out a whole bunch of Canadian diplomats by violating their rights under the Vienna Convention.”

This claim is also not rooted in truth. While it is true that the Indian government for a reduction in Canadian diplomats in the country, it did not violate the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention says [pdf], “In the absence of specific agreement as to the size of the mission, the receiving State may require that the size of a mission be kept within limits considered by it to be reasonable and normal, having regard to circumstances and conditions in the receiving State and to the needs of the particular mission.”

“We reject any attempt to portray the Implementation of parity as a violation of International norms,” the Indian Ministry of External Affairs clarified in October this year.

Melaine Joly dodges question about evidence sharing with India

On 19th October, Canadian Foreign Minister Melaine Joly failed to answer a direct question on whether her country shared evidence with the Indian government about the latter’s supposed involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

During a press briefing, a reporter asked Melaine Joly, “Can you clarify (whether) have you shown them the evidence you are basing your claim on and have you walked them on how Canada reached this conclusion?”

The Canadian Foreign Minister initially fumbled but later said, “We had numerous conversations with India before Prime Minister (Justin Trudeau) went in front of the House and made his declaration. This was not a surprise to the Government of India. “

On being pressed about the ‘evidence’, she dodged the question and said that India was made aware of ‘credible allegations’ through ‘conversations.’

“And so based on that, India has decided to take their own decisions which are precedent-setting and revoking the diplomatic immunity of 41 diplomats is not only unprecedented but also contrary to international law. So in that sense, this is unprecedented and would put so many countries, and different diplomats around the world in danger. We decide not to reciprocate,” Melaine Joly went on a tirade.

The reporter pointed out that the Canadian Foreign Minister did not answer the question about ‘evidence’ being shared with the Indian authorities. In her defence, Melaine Joly said that there were meetings and ‘information’ was shared.

Israeli series ‘Fauda’ crew member Matan Meir “Killed in Action” in Gaza

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Israeli series ‘Fauda’ crew member Matan Meir “Killed in Action” in Gaza

On 10th November(Friday), Matan Meir, a production crew member of the popular Israeli spy thriller series Fauda, was “killed in action” in Gaza while fighting in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The name of St-Sgt. Maj. (reservist) Matan Meir was one of the most recent names of fallen soldiers published by the IDF, Jerusalem Post reported. 

The X handle of Fauda official stated, “We are devastated to share that one of our Fauda family members, Matan Meir, was killed in action in Gaza. Matan was an integral crew member. The cast and crew are heartbroken by this tragic loss. We extend our condolences to Matan’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.”

The Israeli Defence Forces while publishing details about its fallen soldiers stated that Meir was from Odem and he fought in the 697th Battalion of the IDF’s 551st Brigade.

Meir was one of five Israel Defense Forces soldiers who died in a blast from a booby-trapped tunnel shaft in the northern Gaza Strip, as reported by the Times of Israel. As per reports from Israeli media, the fatalities increased the count of soldiers who have died in Gaza to 42.

The creator of the Israeli series Fauda, Avi Assacharoff, took to X to express his condolences at the loss of one of their crew member. 

In addition to working in all 4 seasons of Fauda, Meir worked in other productions, including “The Police,” “Manayek,” “The Dream Owner,” “Magpie” and others.

It is important to note that many actors who had worked in the series Fauda are currently either fighting alongside Israeli soldiers against Hamas terrorists or volunteering in rescue activities in the wake of the 7th October attacks that killed more than 1,200 in Israel.

Following the 7th October terror attacks, the show’s cast and crew returned to Israel to join their “brothers in arms”. Among them was Lior Raz, who played the lead role of Officer Doron Kabilio in the series and also produced it. Series co-creators Avi Issacharoff and Yohanan Plesner from the Israeli Democracy Institute were also in attendance. Before his involvement in the show, Raz served as a soldier in an elite Israeli special forces unit.

Taking to X, he shared that they were sent to the bombarded town of Sderot to extract 2 families. 

On 13th October, OpIndia reported that another Fauda actor Idan Amedi also joined Israel’s active combat force to serve his nation on the field against the Hama terrorist attack. Amedi is an Israeli singer-songwriter and is best known for playing Sagi Tzur, a new undercover operative for the Israel Defense Force, in the immensely popular television action series ‘Fauda’.

Fauda tells the story of an Israeli counter-terrorism unit’s fight against Palestinian terrorists, and the series is inspired by the real-life experiences of Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff in the Israel Defense Forces. The show often touches on the Arab-Israeli conflict as well as other issues. Four seasons of the series have been streamed on Netflix from 2015 to 2022, and it has been renewed for the fifth season.

In the Congress party, there is a ‘chandal chaukdi’ that hates not just Lord Ram but also Gau, Ganga, Gita and Gayatri: Acharya Pramod

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In the Congress party, there is a ‘chandal chaukdi’ that hates not just Lord Ram but also Gau, Ganga, Gita and Gayatri: Acharya Pramod

On 12th November, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam lashed out at his party leaders and said there is a “Chandaal Choukadi” in Congress that hates Ram, Cow, Ganga, Gita and Gayatri.

Acharya Pramod said, “You are trying to use my “pain” for “political” gain, and you should do it. However, it is an eternal truth that there is a “Chandal Chaukdi” (Devilious Quarter) in our party that hates not only Ram but also Cow, Ganga, Geeta and Gayatri.”

Acharya Pramod was quoting a post of Dr Trivedi on X (formerly Twitter), where Dr Trivedi used Pramod’s statement to target Congress. In a recent statement, Pramod said, “There are leaders in Congress that hate Bhagwan Ram, Hindu and Dharmgurus”. Quoting his statement, Dr Trivedi wrote, “The story of Congress Clan’s stigma of hatred towards Indian Culture. [They] Created obstacles in Shri Ram temple. [They] called Lord Shri Ram imaginary. [They invented the term] Hindu terrorism. AK Antony Committee report, which itself exposed the anti-Hindu policies of Congress. Then, recently, there was a terrible call for the destruction of the Hindu religion (Eradication of Sanatan Dharma),

“And now, the only Hindu religious leader of Congress, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, has clearly said that some people in Congress hate the word Hindu and have contempt for Lord Ram. Therefore, now the people of the country understand that these lines were written to Mirabai Ji to solve the dilemma in her mind. “Jake Priya Na Ram Vaidehi, Tajiye Tahi Koti Bairi Sam, Yadpi Param Snehi”. It means that if someone is not dear to Ram and Sita, even if he is your ultimate beloved, you should consider him like a million enemies and abandon him,” he added.

Acharya Pramod accused Surjewala of supporting a BJP candidate to stop obscene CDs from circulation

Earlier, reacting to Pramod’s statement, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said, “You should leave such unimportant people. Look here. What does this kilometres-long queue of women tell you? This Diwali is of Congress. Congress has created a circle of protection for women.”

Quoting an ANI post that contained Surjewala’s statement, Acharya Pramod said, “This is the fate of Congress. The irony is that such “laandar” has been made the general secretary of the party who committed the sin of helping BJP candidate and Zee News owner Subhash Chandra win the Rajya Sabha elections while being an MLA only to stop the broadcast of an obscene CD”.

There are leaders in Congress who hate Ram Mandir, Lord Ram and Hindus

On 10th November, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who is known for his controversial comments, lashed out at his own party leaders, alleging that there are some leaders in the party who hate Lord Ram and Hindus. He added that such Congress leaders are opposed to a Hindu saint or religious leader being in the party.

“I don’t have personal animosity towards anyone but I have felt that there are some leaders in Congress who hate not only the Ram Mandir but also the name of Lord Ram. These leaders not only hate Hindutva but also hate the word ‘Hindu’, they want to insult Hindu religious gurus. They don’t like that there should be a Hindu religious guru in the party.”

Before slamming his own party’s “anti-Hindu” leaders, Acharya Pramod Krishnam expressed his joy over the construction and inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. On speculations that he might be planning to join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Acharya Pramod Krishnam asserted that although he is a part of the Congress party, it does not mean that the truth cannot be called the truth and a lie cannot be called a lie.

UP: Farooq who killed a Mathura businessman’s wife during robbery attempt, killed in encounter with police

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UP: Farooq who killed a Mathura businessman’s wife during robbery attempt, killed in encounter with police

On Saturday (11th November), the main accused in the killing of a businessman’s wife in Mathura was shot dead by the Uttar Pradesh police during an encounter. Accused Farooq had on November 4 killed businessman Krishna Kumar Agarwal’s wife Kalpana Agarwal during a robbery.

The police said that accused Farooq, who carried a Rs 50,000 bounty, was shot dead on Saturday night. This came after Farooq opened fire on the Special Operations Group (SOG).

Farooq and his accomplice, Mohsin, were charged with the November 4 murder of an elderly woman, Kalpana Agarwal, in Mathura’s Guru Kripa Colony. When the accused looted their home, her husband, businessman Krishna Kumar Agarwal, was also injured. Accused Farooq and Mohsin looted a huge sum of money and jewellery from the businessman’s residence.

According to the authorities, Mohsin was working as a driver for the Agarwal family. Before the robbery, he had taken the keys to their house. On the evening of November 3, he brought Farooq to the Agarwals’ residence without informing anyone, concealing him in the luggage compartment while dropping the businessman off.

Reportedly, when they arrived home, the accused Mohsin gave Farooq the key, which he used to enter the house later at night. During the burglary, Farooq assaulted the elderly couple, and the woman died as a result of her injuries. Farooq left the scene in the same car after the crime.

The accused were identified by police using CCTV cameras and technical surveillance, and Mohsin was arrested a few days ago. The incident occurred when Farooq opened fire on officials attempting to apprehend him. He was shot in retaliatory action by the cops. The police also found Rs 21.8 lakh in cash, jewels, gold jewellery, and a looted Toyota Innova Krista car, as well as guns and cartridges.

Taking to X, Mathura Police shared the statement of Mathura SSP Shailesh Pandey who informed that the police killed accused Farooq on Saturday during an encounter. He said that Farooq was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000. SSP Pandey said that Farooq had killed businessman Krishna Kumar Agarwal’s wife during a robbery at his house in Gurukripa Vilas Colony located in the police station highway area.

‘Give me a chance, I will murder Tiger Raja Singh’: Woman vows to murder BJP leader in the presence of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

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‘Give me a chance, I will murder Tiger Raja Singh’: Woman vows to murder BJP leader in the presence of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

For more than a week, the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has been doing door-to-door campaigning for his nine candidates contesting the Telangana Assembly polls 2023. During the campaigning process, the AIMIM leader has been interacting with Hyderabadi voters about their grievances and how his candidates could redress them, as visible on his social media timeline. 

The Owaisi brothers have been notorious for their communal remarks and stroking tensions by giving provocating speeches and vowing to teach other communities a ‘lesson’. During Owaisi’s poll outreach, a Muslim woman, while interacting with Asaduddin Owaisi, openly expressed her desire to ‘murder’ BJP MLA from Goshamahal, T Raja Singh. During the exchange, Barrister Owaisi neither appeared to stop her from giving violent death threats nor condemned her for the same. 

In a video of the interaction, published by a media outlet, SA News, the woman can be heard lionising Asaduddin Owaisi when he comes to her doorstep seeking support. Referring to him as “Sher maa ka bacha”, she wishes him well asserting that the entire world is behind Owaisi and he will achieve great success.

Subsequently, while referring to BJP leader T Raja Singh, the Woman dubs the Hindu leader ‘Kaminey’ and asks senior Owaisi to give her a ticket to contest against him saying, “I will murder him.” Asaduddin Owaisi, despite being a barrister and an MP, does not condemn her violent threat, as can be seen from the video. He is then seen sneaking out after saying do cast your vote for our candidate, without asserting that there can’t be a place of hatred and bloodlust in democracy and law-abiding societies.  

The video has gone viral on the internet with many netizens lambasting Asaduddin Owaisi for creating such a communal atmosphere among his electorate. Many netizens also highlighted that his act of standing with radical elements and terror accused has emboldened such people to dehumanise and issue an open threat to their dissenters. 

Sharing the video of the incident, one X user wrote, “Listen to this woman abusing Hindu leaders & threatens (sic) to murder Tiger Raja Singh! All this in Asaduddin Owaisi ji’s presence with the public around cheering. People like Owaisi ji should just drop their veil now and advocate for their personal law, as their supporters are already under that delusion.” 

Popular X handle, ‘Gems of KCR’ wrote, “A woman in Old City telling Owaisi that she will muπder Raja Singh.!! Owaisi who can provide legal aid to ISIS accused from Hyderabad, this is the confidence that they get.!!” 

Meanwhile, earlier in August 2022, OpIndia reported that over 90 Islamists who raised murderous ‘Sar tan se juda’ beheading chants against T Raja Singh were released by Hyderabad Police on the directions of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

Diwali, PM Modi and soldiers – A tradition to look forward to every year

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Diwali, PM Modi and soldiers – A tradition to look forward to every year

On 12th November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a decade of celebrating Diwali with the armed forces. This year, he visited the Lipa Check Post in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the auspicious festival with the soldiers of the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The check post is located at an elevation of 2 KM close to the Chinese border. The Army and ITBP strategically manage it.

The Lipa Check Post protects the challenging terrain of the China Border. The soldiers guarding the post are vital in safeguarding the nation’s security. The post is known for its demanding conditions. Notably, the Chinese village below has a Chinese Army post. For those unaware, Himachal Pradesh shares a 260 KM border with China. Around 140 KM border touches China in Kinnaur and 80 KM in the Lahaul-Spiti district. There are around 20 Indian posts securing the border across Himachal.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces.”

In a follow-up post, he said, “Spending Diwali with our brave security forces in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, has been an experience filled with deep emotion and pride. Away from their families, these guardians of our nation illuminate our lives with their dedication.”

He added, “The courage of our security forces is unwavering. Stationed in the toughest terrains, away from their loved ones, their sacrifice and dedication keep us safe and secure. India will always be grateful to these heroes who are the perfect embodiment of bravery and resilience.”

PM Modi took charge in 2014. Since then, he has visited one post to meet and greet the soldiers on Diwali.

In 2022, the Prime Minister visited Kargil to celebrate Diwali with the soldiers.

In 2021, He visited Nowshera. In a post on X, he wrote, “I feel privileged that I got to spend Diwali with our brave soldiers in Nowshera, not as Prime Minister but as a member of their family.”

In 2020, he visited Longewala despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. He wrote on X, “Every year, I cherish spending Diwali with our security forces. It is a way of reaffirming our solidarity with them, as they bravely protect the nation and ensure our country can scale new heights of progress.”

In 2019, he visited Rajouri. He wrote, “Diwali is sweeter when celebrated with our brave soldiers.”

In 2018, PM Modi visited Harsil in Uttarakhand. He wrote, “Celebrated Diwali with our brave Army and ITBP personnel at Harsil in Uttarakhand. India is immensely proud of all those who protect our nation with utmost dedication and courage. We salute them!”

In 2017, he visited Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. He wrote, “Glad to have celebrated Diwali with our brave Army and BSF Jawans in the Gurez Valley, Jammu and Kashmir.”

In 2016, he visited Himachal, in 2015, he visited Amritsar, and in 2014, he visited Siachin. PM Modi is expected to continue the tradition after regaining office after 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Jahanpanah didn’t go to war with such a large Battalion: Suvendu Adhikari mocks Abhishek Banerjee for his 4700 security personnel

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Jahanpanah didn’t go to war with such a large Battalion: Suvendu Adhikari mocks Abhishek Banerjee for his 4700 security personnel

On Sunday (12th October), West Bengal BJP President Suvendu Adhikari slammed the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Abhishek Banerjee, for his larger-than-life security arrangement.

While taking to X (formerly Twitter), Adhikari pointed out that 4700 police personnel were deployed for the TMC leader’s cloth distribution campaign in Falta in Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency on Friday (10th October).

The BJP President posted the 33-page copy of the security arrangement and dubbed Abhishek Banerjee as ‘King Liar’ and the last emperor of the ‘Princely State of Diamond Harbour.’

“The 33 page Order is long, so is the thread of this post. Let me help you, if your patience runs out while scrolling down,” Suvendu Adhikari posted a 9-tweet long thread on X (formerly Twitter).

“The total number of Personnel deployed; including Uniformed Policemen, Policemen in plain clothes, Superior Officers and Traffic Police for securing the journey from Kalighat to Falta on November 10, 2023, is approximately 4700,” he added.

The BJP leader further mocked, “No, ‘Jahanpanah’ didn’t go to war or went to annex foreign territory with such large Battalion. It was a modest trip to distribute few clothes; the cost of which would be a fraction of the cost incurred for such large movement of Policemen across several Police Stations.”

Suvendu Adhikari questioned whether such elaborate security arrangements were ever made even for the President of India. Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Abhishek Banerjee has stepped up his ‘public outreach’ in his constituency.

While handing out clothes to people, he claimed, “I had promised our block and town leaders that I would hold events in each Assembly segment of Diamond Harbour and present gifts to our people as an elected representative.”

“From next year, we will reach the gifts to your doorsteps with the help of our volunteers. The clothes being presented here are not a donation but a gift from my side. I request you to accept it,” he further added.

It must be mentioned that Abhishek Banerjee is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate on charges of corruption and involvement in ‘school recruitment scam’.

Indian-origin American Kurush Mistry who was pasting anti-Israel posters and abusing Jews in NY fired from commodity trading firm owned by Jews

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Indian-origin American Kurush Mistry who was pasting anti-Israel posters and abusing Jews in NY fired from commodity trading firm owned by Jews

Kurush Mistry, an Indian-origin American who was seen abusing Jewish persons and putting anti-Israel posters in Manhattan, has been fired from his job. Mistry worked as an Oil Analyst at Freepoint Commodities, a commodity trading and finance services company. Kurush Mistry along with his Indian-origin wife Shailja Gupta was seen in a viral video pasting antisemitic posters over posters of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas, and chanting anti-Israel slogans, apart from harassing a Jewish person who had confronted them.

After the video was posted by Post Millennial journalist Andy Ngô on X, it went viral. Soon they were identified by the journalist as Indian origin couple, Kurush Mistry who works at Freepoint Commodities and Shailja Gupta who is a visual artist and a filmmaker. Today the company announced that Mistry is no longer with the company after his antisemitic hatred was revealed in the video.

The company posted on its LinkedIn page, “Freepoint is committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and tolerance. We welcome the diversity of views and opinions held by our employees, but Freepoint does not tolerate discrimination and hate speech directed against any group. We are aware of the recent antisemitic incident reported on social media, and the individual involved is no longer associated with Freepoint.”

Before joining the company, Kurush Mistry worked at Morgan Stanley Capital International, Barclays Capital, and the Lehman Brothers.

It is notable that the founder and CEO of Freepoint Commodities is David Messer, a Jew. Many people on social media wondered if IIM-A graduate Mistry knew that the company he works for is owned and run by a person Jewish, given that he displayed his antisemitism such openly.

In the viral video, the Indian origin American couple were seeing covering posters of Israelis abducted by Hamas in the October 7 attack with anti-Isarael posters. One such poster said, ‘Israel is an apartheid state and commits genocide’. Another poster said “occupiers face consequences”.

 When one Jewish person confronted them, Mistry showed him the middle finger, and Shailja Gupta asked him to ‘f**k off’.

Saying that the person does no who her father is, she tells him ‘go back to your country’. When he said that he is American Jew, she replies she is also American, and asks him to go back to Isarel. She further said, ‘you don’t want my country to exist’. When the person asks which country she is talking about, she said ‘Palestine’.

The couple came prepared with printed posters, duct tapes and other stationeries to cover up the posters of the hostages.

Apart from her antisemitism, Shailja Gupta is also deeply Hinduphobic. Ahead of the Indian festival of Rakshabandhan in 2021, Gupta took to Facebook to characterise it as a ‘sexist holiday’. She insinuated that Rakshabandhan was a “Goldmine for child labour” and a “yet another opportunity to pivot the emotional festival into Export Cash Cow.”

On October 7, armed Hamas terrorists raided the southern border areas of Israel, killing people with abandon and taking captives with them. According to reports, over 240 Israelis have been abducted and taken to Gaza after the October 7 attack, which also led to the deaths of 1,400 Israelis, triggering a national mourning and subsequent Israeli retaliation against the Hamas terrorists.

Since then, propagandists and Hamas sympathisers around the world have tried to downplay the attacks on October 7 that triggered the Israeli retaliation and blamed the Netanyahu government and Israelis by dehumanising them as “settlers” and “occupiers” as a means to justify the attacks against them and hold them instead responsible for Hamas’ depravity. Anti-Israelis have been removing and defacing posters of abducted Isarelis in American cities and educational institutions.  

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