On March 29, Wednesday night, two groups clashed in the Kiradpura area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, hurling stones and setting vehicles on fire. In a similar incident in the Jalgaon district, clashes broke out over playing music outside a mosque as Namaz was taking place. The conflict in Kiradpura allegedly started on the night between March 29 and 30.
The clashes in the Kiradpura incident started after a fight broke out between two people outside a Ram Temple. The situation worsened when more people arrived at the scene and started throwing stones at one another, according to the police, who also stated that the crowd set a number of police and public vehicles on fire outside the temple.
#Maharashtra | A clash broke out between two groups in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s #Kiradpura area
Stones were pelted, some private & police vehicles were set on fire. Police used force to disperse the people and now the situation is peaceful. Police will take strict action… pic.twitter.com/vVoQK2chZk
Speaking to ANI Nikhil Gupta, CP Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar said, “Stones were pelted, and some private & police vehicles were set on fire. Police used force to disperse the people and now the situation is peaceful. Police will take strict action against the miscreants.”
Maharashtra | A clash broke out between two groups in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Kiradpura area
Stones were pelted, some private & police vehicles were set on fire. Police used force to disperse the people and now the situation is peaceful. Police will take strict action… pic.twitter.com/u9qa5XYyPk
CP Nikhil Gupta also informed that a mob of around 500 to 600 people was involved in the incident adding that the efforts to nab them are on. He also assured that the said Ram Temple where a Ram Navami celebration was to take place is also safe.
Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister, stated that the police had brought the situation under control and that action will be taken against those responsible for the arson. He also urged everyone to maintain peace.
Quoting the police, Indian Express reported that over 20 vehicles were set ablaze during the clashes.
Clashes in Jalgaon
A fight broke out between two groups when DJ music was played as a religious procession passed by a mosque in Paldhi, in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. For the violence that started on Tuesday night, the police have so far made 45 arrests and registered two FIRs.
Maharashtra | A clash broke out between two groups over playing music outside a Mosque while Namaz was going on, in Jalgaon district
Two FIRs have been registered, we’ve arrested 45 people so far. 4 people are injured in the violence. The present situation is peaceful and is… pic.twitter.com/EaT5WIOtwT
On Tuesday, a number of people led the Dindi Yatra, which was supposed to proceed to Saptashringi Garh. Unknown miscreants threw stones at the yatra participants as the procession passed through the village of Palthi, which infuriated the participants and led to vandalism. Three private vehicles were reportedly vandalized. In addition to this, a police jeep was set on fire and three persons were injured. However, the situation is now under control, a According to M. Rajkumar, the Jalgaon superintendent of police, “the current situation is calm and under control in the area.”
On 30th March 2023, a procession of Ram Navami was taken out in Jahangirpuri on the occasion of Rama Navami. Earlier on Monday (March 27), the Office of the Police Commissioner (north-west Delhi) denied permission for carrying out an idol procession during Ram Navami in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi.
However, Hindus in Jahangirpuri peacefully carried out a procession on the occasion of Ram Navami. Notably, a heavy police force was deployed in Jahangirpuri at the time of this procession. The deployed police force was seen protecting the processions.
Delhi | A procession is being taken out in Jahangirpuri on the occasion of Rama Navami. pic.twitter.com/iIHVokZZb0
On 27th March 2023, a Hindu devotee requested permission to organise the annual event but it was turned down by the police, citing the law and order situation.
“I am directed to inform you that your request for Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra on the occasion of Ramnavami Mahotsav on 30.03.23 has been considered by the competent authority but could not be acceded to from a law and order point of view,” the police said in a statement.
As soon as the pictures of Hindus celebrating Ram Navami in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi were reported, some Muslims on Twitter got triggered and started citing the recently imposed ban. Radio Mirchi RJ Sayema tweeted, “What is this?” as she quoted an earlier news update of the imposed ban along with the news of the Ram Navami celebrations by Hindus.
Dr, Meraj Hussain posted, “According to today’s Indian Express, the police did not give permission for both the Ram Navami procession and Ramzan prayer in Jahangirpuri, but today ANI is telling that Ram Navami procession was taken out in Jahangirpuri. Delhi police, Please tell me whether there was permission to take out this procession?”
आज के इण्डियन एक्सप्रेस के अनुसार के जहांगीरपुरी में रामनवमी जुलूस और रमज़ान प्रेयर दोनों की परमिशन पुलिस ने नहीं दी लेकिन आज ANI ये बता रहा है की ज़हागीरपुरी में रामनवमी का जुलूस निकाला गया। @DelhiPolice कृपया यह बताएँ क्या इस जुलूस को निकालने की परमिशन थी? @CPDelhihttps://t.co/ZRGBx9eCizpic.twitter.com/JHiGvMTg8I
Violence at Jahangirpuri during Hanuman Jayanti in 2022
On April 16 last year, a Hanuman Jayanti procession was attacked by Muslim mob in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi. The procession was moving peacefully but was stopped by one Ansar Sheikh and his accomplice near the Jama Masjid.
They initiated an argument, which quickly escalated into stone-pelting, resulting in a stampede in the procession. According to the FIR, the police attempted to take control of the situation, but Islamists disregarded the orders and set vehicles on fire.
They also pelted stones and glass bottles at the Hindu devotees. Later, a video of one Muslim man named Sonu Chikna, firing shots at the procession, went viral on social media.
On Wednesday, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the second Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in Delhi. During his address, the Vice President shared that India’s values, integrity, and institutions are being attacked by some outsiders who don’t want to see India emerging as a global power.
“An intense assault on India’s values, integrity, and its institutions is emanating from a well-maintained incubator out to defame us. An ecosystem is being shaped and nurtured to combat India’s emergence as Global power,” he said adding that a few billionaires and intellectuals of Inda have “fallen prey to the pernicious designs” of some institutions located abroad by funding them.
“I have a wise regard for our industrialists, they are contributing to the growth of the nation. But even the best of minds, sometimes need to be cautioned. Some of India’s Billionaires and intellectuals, unmindful of consequence, have fallen prey to such pernicious designs by funding these institutions,” he was quoted as saying.
VP Dhankhar further indicated that industrialists should think about donating money to the IITs and IIMs instead of supporting foreign organisations that, in his words, “attack the legitimacy of India as a nation-state and its Constitution.”
“Their benevolence can be more fruitful if they make financial contributions to our institutions of excellence IITs and IIMs rather than going outside. There is a need to reflect seriously on it. I firmly believe as an individual whatever CSR fund is, it must be utilised within the country,” he added.
The Vice President also affirmed that the ‘Best Collaboration’ has to be within the country by our own people. “This is not in an accusatory sense but merely caution because their intent is certainly not against India,” he noted.
VP Dhankhar said that he is aware of one Indian billionaire who gave Rs 200 crore to an institute in the US, while also adding that the government of India had in 2008 extended assistance of Rs 20 crore to another institution.
Notably, author Rajiv Malhotra made a similar assertion in his book ‘Snakes in the Ganga’. During an exclusive interview to OpIndia, Malhotra said that a few people and institutions in India are contributing to the country’s destruction. “If this continues in practice, our neighboring countries will take over India and we’ll get recolonized. People from elsewhere will come and rule over the country. And the vacuum of power is always filled by people who are irresponsible and selfish,” he said.
Meanwhile, during his address, VP Dhankhar reaffirmed his objections to the Supreme Court’s use of the fundamental structure theory to invalidate the constitutional amendment that created the National Judicial Appointments Act (NJAC).
“The basis of any basic structure has to be the supremacy of Parliament in law-making… which means the supremacy of people,” he asserted, saying that there was an urgent need for the legislature, executive, and judiciary to scrupulously adhere to their respective domains,” he said.
He also stated that the next 25 years are going to be crucial for the country, particularly because of the last nine years. He said that the government has built a foundation and taken positive steps over the previous nine years so that in 2047, when the nation will be celebrating the centennial of its independence, India will be at the top.
Further, VP Dhankhar mentioned that in the upcoming years, emerging technologies like digital platforms, artificial intelligence, big data science, and the internet of things will be a crucial component of public administration to satisfy the demands of an ‘Atma Nirbhar’ economy as we become the centre of the global value chain, to promote a new entrepreneurial culture, and to assist innovative start-ups.
The great Indian cricketer sometimes referred to as the ‘God of cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar is the latest celebrity to be criticised by Islamists over his social media posts. For Throwback Thursday, he put up an old photograph of himself in front of the Al-Aqsa Masque with the caption ‘Mera Salaam from Jerusalem’ (My salutation from Jerusalem), under Jerusalem Old City, Israel.
The legendary cricketer’s Muslim followers, who preferred that he writes Palestine rather than the name of the Jewish nation, were not pleased with this. They made it known by objecting to the title and vowed not to be his fans anymore. Muslims told him to amend himself and note that Palestine, not Israel, is the location of the city.
Source: Sachin Tendulkar’s Instagram Account
A user stated, “I was his huge fan but now I am not. You should have written Palestine in place of Israel. Yet, it’s alright because nothing better can be expected from you folks.” Someone named Ibrahim commented, “This isn’t Israel,” along with ‘Free Palestine.’
Source: Sachin Tendulkar’s Instagram Account
Another one asked him, “How he could not know that this is Palestine?” Sernam Mohammed ‘corrected’ him and wrote, “It’s Palestine, dear friend.”
Source: Sachin Tendulkar’s Instagram Account
A Muslim travel vlogger ‘informed’ the former Indian cricket captain that he was in Palestine and not Israel. Another reiterated that ‘the city is part of Palestine.’
Source: Sachin Tendulkar’s Instagram Account
More responses claiming, ‘Jerusalem is in Palestine and not Israel’ were found in the comments section of the picture.
Source: Sachin Tendulkar’s Instagram Account
Notably, actors like Sara Ali Khan and Dipika Kakkar (Ibrahim), cricketers including Zaheer Khan and Mohammad Kaif along with other celebrities have frequently come under the line of fire from Muslims particularly, for partaking in activities they disapprove of.
On March 29, Home Minister Amit Shah narrated how political vendetta against him and then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi panned out after the encounter case and the 2002 Gujarat Riots. HM Shah was interviewed by News18 with Group Editor Rahul Joshi during Rising India Summit 2023. He also talked in detail about the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and how his actions in 2013 led to immediate disqualification after getting convicted recently in a defamation case.
‘I was asked to take Modi’s name’
“Let me tell you how the agencies are misused as I have faced it. There was no case of corruption against us filed by Congress. I was named in an encounter case when I started Home Minister. CBI arrested me. There must be recordings if CBI did record it honestly and Congress did not delete it. In 90 per cent of the questions, I was told, “why are you so worried? Take Modi’s name, and we will leave you”. They formed SIT against PM Modi. They filed a fake case of involvement in riots. We did not do chest beating.”
He added, “High Court gave me bail saying there was insufficient proof to arrest me. When I filed an acquittal application in Mumbai court. The court said CBI filed the case on the political injunction and dismissed the case against me.”
Speaking on the allegations levelled by Kejriwal, he said, “Tell me for how long Satyendra Jain is in jail? It has been over 1.5 years. Why is he not getting bail? Why is Sisodia not getting bail? There are courts in this country. Instead of accusing (us) for misusing agencies, everyone should take their case to court.”
‘Congress is spreading misconception’
Speaking on the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha, HM Shah said the Congress party is spreading misconception over the issue. He added that while the sentence can stay if the court decides, the conviction cannot stay. Pointing out how Rahul Gandhi’s action in 2013 led to the cancellation of the ordinance that the then-Manmohan Singh government had proposed to reverse a Supreme Court judgment over the issue, he said, “Law is clear on an MP’s disqualification. Rahul Gandhi tore the ordinance publicly during Manmohan’s tenure. Nobody dared to say anything to Rahul Gandhi then…SC order came when the Congress-led government was in power in 2013. We do not want to make corrections in the Law over the matter.”
In 2013, in Lilly Thomas vs Union of India, Supreme Court’s judgment removed the clause that gave a three-month time period to any lawmaker to get his or her sentence stayed by a higher court. Then-Manmohan Singh-led UPA government brought an ordinance in the house to reverse Supreme Court’s judgment. Rahul Gandhi tore the ordinance publicly, and it was cancelled. Fast forward to 2023, his actions have led to immediate disqualification and to the orders that directed him to vacate the government accommodation.
HM Shah questioned why Gandhi and his party had not filed an appeal to get a stay on the conviction. “What kind of arrogance is this? Where does it originate from?” he asked. In reality, even Lok Sabha speakers have no authority to stop the disqualification from happening. Only a court can do so.
No special favours for Gandhis
Regarding the orders to vacate the accommodation, HM Shah questioned why Gandhi should be given any special favours. HM Shah further added PM Modi is being blamed for whatever happened. On the issue of “Democracy in danger in India”, he said, “When the NCP leader was disqualified, why was democracy not in danger? When the NCP leader and Jayalalitha were disqualified, why was democracy not in danger? Why is democracy in danger when a member of Gandhi’s family got disqualified?” He added, “You could have changed the Law, but you tore the ordinance. Why are you beating your chest now?”
When asked about Gandhi’s statement over Veer Savarkar where he said, “I am not going to seek mercy, I am not Savarkar”, HM Shah said, “If he was so adamant, why he got bail?” He added, “Once Mahatma Gandhi did the same. He said, “I am not going to seek forgiveness. I am not going to seek bail.” He should have done the same. Why did he get bail? As far as my knowledge says, he submitted a Rs 15,000 bond to get bail.”
‘Disrespecting Veer Savarkar is wrong’
HM Shah added it was wrong to disrespect Veer Savarkar. “He may not believe us, but he can read the statements of his grandmother on Veer Savarkar. He should see what Indira Ji said about Savarkar. Even his associates are advising him the same.”
When asked about Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee supporting Congress, he said, “What will they do in Bengal? Is Kejriwal going to vacate his seat in Delhi for Rahul Gandhi? Everyone is against each other.” He said, “No unity among the Opposition, Everybody is fighting against each other, but when it comes to standing against PM Modi, we can see them coming together.”
‘Allegations of misuse of central agencies are wrong’
During the interview, HM Shah was asked about the allegations of misusing the central agencies for political reasons. He said, “In the 2014 and 2019 elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised we would fight against corruption.
Our fight is against corruption.” He pointed out that from 2004 to 2014, Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth 5,000 crores under PMLA Law. However, without making any changes in the Law, ED under the BJP government 2014 has attacked properties worth Rs 1 lakh 10 thousand crores. “Not even 5 per cent belongs to leaders,” he added. He further said CBI registered 5,000 cases in these nine years while not even 500 cases were registered under the UPA regime. Only a fraction of those is against the political leaders.
“I have been the victim of misuse of central agencies. These were the very same people P Chidambaram, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi. Unlike them, we haven’t registered any false cases”: Home Minister @AmitShah hits out at opposition @18RahulJoshi | #News18RisingIndiapic.twitter.com/5gdpWWln0Y
India to take action against attacks on Indian Mission Abroad, booked under UAPA
During the interview, HM Shah assured India would take action against those involved in attacks on Indian Missions Abroad. “It was the attack on India. We will take action against those involved in the attack; FIR already lodged in Delhi,” said Union Minister Amit Shah when asked about attacks on Indian missions abroad. He further added that UAPA had been imposed, and police have asked for recordings of the incidents. Based on the findings, appropriate action will be taken.
HM Shah hailed Sikhs for their contribution to India’s freedom. He said, “Contribution of Sikhs to India’s freedom has been immense, every Sikh wants to be with India.”
HM Shah pointed out that he met Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann every three months during the operation against pro-Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh. HM Shah pointed out that his meetings with CM Mann should not be seen in connection to any incident or crackdown on Amritpal Singh, as meeting all CMs once in three months is a norm.
“Centre stands with Punjab government in whatever step they want to take”: Home Minister @AmitShah on #AmritpalSingh case, Punjab law and order situation
He said, “I met Punjab CM every three months. Irrespective of the party, we stand together regarding the security of the country… Many people have been arrested in connection with the Amritpal Singh case. The police and intelligence agencies are working on the case.”HM Shah said irrespective of political rivalry, BJP and the central government stand with every state if there is a law and order situation.
‘BJP will comfortably win Karnataka elections’
Speaking on the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections, HM Shah said BJP would comfortably win the elections. He also hailed the Karnataka Government for scrapping 4 per cent Muslim reservation.
He said, “I agree, we got a bit late doing it (scrapping reservation for Muslims). Reservation based on religion is illegal and not in the constitution. There cannot be any reservation based on religion. Congress did it for polarization, and we corrected it.” Muslims have been put under the 10 per cent EWS quota.
Amidst severe food shortage, protests and clashes over the distribution of free wheat flour, it has been reported that at least 11 people were killed in the Punjab province of Pakistan as they were trying to collect the free flour distributed by the government-run outlet.
According to reports, several people went to government distribution centres after Pakistan’s cash-strapped government launched a free flour programme for the poor, particularly in Punjab province, to combat the country’s surging inflation.
Tuesday’s stampedes at free flour distribution sites in Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, and Okara districts resulted in the deaths of two elderly women and a man while 60 others suffered injuries. Stampede-related fatalities were also recorded from Fasailabad, Jehanian, and Multan.
Police have been accused of spreading mayhem at the centres by manhandling and baton-charging people who were waiting in long queues, according to reports in Pakistani media.
To combat crowding and inconvenience for residents, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared on Wednesday that free flour centres would open at 6:00 am across the province.
More Attanomics. A Rs 20 bln tragedy in the making. Rs 75 bln including Punjab. Never has so much been spent in so callous a way in so short a time. pic.twitter.com/5codyoLWru
Imran Khan, a former prime minister who has criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz administration, has also slammed this mishandling. Khan blamed the killings of innocent people on both Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, and Naqvi, the interim chief minister of Punjab.
It is notable that Pakistan is witnessing violent protests which often lead to fatalities due to its persistent economic turmoil and inflation reaching a nearly 50-year high. Political instability has further added to the festering woes of our hostile neighbour.
On Thursday, Congress leader Digvijay Singh expressed his gratitude to the German Foreign Ministry in a tone and manner that suggested they had declared political support for Rahul Gandhi in the next elections.
“Thank you Germany Foreign Affairs Ministry and Richard Walker for taking note of how the Democracy is being compromised in India through the persecution of Rahul Gandhi,” the Congress leader wrote in a tweet.
Thank you Germany Foreign Affairs Ministry and Richard Walker @rbsw for taking note of how the Democracy is being compromised in India through persecution of @RahulGandhihttps://t.co/CNy6fPkBi3
Other Congress leaders and the Gandhi family loyalists also were excited that the German Foreign Ministry has given a statement on the issue.
The world is taking notice. Germany is not the first country to make a statement on #RahulGandhiDisqualification, and it shows the unease developing across democracies of the world with regards to what is happening in India. https://t.co/woAGH0ZMMD
— Ranajit Mukherjee রণজিৎ মুখার্জী (@RanajitSpeaks) March 30, 2023
The Congress leaders and the Gandhi family loyalists presented it as if the German government is going to launch a campaign for Rahul Gandhi.
But there is an issue. The German Foreign Ministry noted, “To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. it will soon become clear if the appeal will stand and whether the suspension of his parliamentary mandate has any basis. We expect that the standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles will equally apply to the proceeding against Rahul Gandhi.”
We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against the Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Rahul Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. Appeal will show whether verdict stands &…
Point to be noted here, Rahul Gandhi has not appealed against his verdict yet, even a week after his conviction and automatic disqualification under the law that was put into place when his own great grandfather was the Prime Minister and ordnance to change it was torn away by Rahul Gandhi himself in 2013 to announce his grand entry in active politics.
Rahul Gandhi was disqualified under section 8(3) of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, which states that any MP or MLA convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years shall be disqualified from the date of conviction.
The disqualification becomes valid from the day of conviction. Rahul Gandhi is entitled to appeal against the verdict of the Surat district Court, which, for some strange reason, he hasn’t done yet.
What is going on in the Congress party?
There is some strange political drama underway, judging from the manner in which the Congress party and its senior leaders are reacting to the issue of Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and disqualification. They have displayed a lot of outrage and anger before the media, using generic lines like ‘death of democracy’, ‘Modi’s conspiracy’ etc.
But despite the party having some of the biggest lawyers in the country in its cadre, the appeal against Rahul Gandhi’s conviction hasn’t been filed yet.
Also, Rahul Gandhi is not even the president of the Congress party. He is just one of the 52 MPs, it is not understood why the disqualification of 1 of the MPs of a party is being hailed as the ‘death of democracy’, because Rahul Gandhi is neither BJP’s main opponent nor a direct challenger to Modi’s PM post. Congress doesn’t even have enough MPs in Lok Sabha to be called the main opposition party.
Just months ago, another MP from another party (NCP), Md Faizal from Lakshadweep was disqualified after a conviction in an attempt to murder case. Since then, he has appealed against the conviction and the Kerala HC had stayed the conviction. Following this, as per legal procedure, his parliamentary membership has been restored.
It is weird why Congress refuses to follow the law of the land, but excepts Rahul Gandhi to be anointed as the PM of India, even going to the extent of begging for foreign intervention.
The law of the land is equal for all. it cannot be different for the Lakshadweep MP and Wayanad MP. If Rahul Gandhi appeals, and the judiciary sees merit in his appeal, maybe his conviction will be stayed and eventually, his membership of the Lok Sabha will be restored. But without doing that, it is strange how the Congress party’s senior leaders are just desperately busy using the disqualification to gain media attention and gather political support. It is as if some people in the party WANT Rahul Gandhi to stay disqualified.
Is Rahul being sacrificed at the political altar of the Congress so that another heir can be popped up? Time will tell.
Amid tight security, Mafia-turned-SP politician Atiq Ahmad was brought back to Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati jail after completion of the court formalities in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Ahmad who is sentenced to imprisonment for life in the kidnapping of Umesh Pal in 2006 was brought to Prayagraj’s Naini Central Jail for a court hearing that was scheduled on March 28.
According to the reports, a team of the Uttar Pradesh police reached the Sabarmati jail in Ahmedabad city on March 26 morning to take Atiq Ahmad to Prayajrag where he was to be produced before a court. While on the way to Prayagraj, Atiq Ahmed’s convoy, escorted by the Uttar Pradesh police entered MP’s Jhansi where it halted for 20 minutes before continuing its onward journey.
Ahmad while on the journey had expressed concerns about being killed by the UP police team in an encounter. “Hatya, hatya (murder, murder)…Mujhe inka programme maloom hai…Hatya karna chahte hain (I know their program…They want to murder me),” he was heard saying. On finally reaching the city of Prayagraj he was lodged in the Naini Central Jail before the court proceeding.
Meanwhile, Atiq Ahmad’s brother Ashraf was also taken from Bareilly jail to Prayagraj jail. He was transferred in connection with the kidnapping case in which Atiq is a co-accused. He also has been sent back to the Bareilly jail, alive.
The Mafia-turned-politician on returning to the Sabarmati jail reiterated that he had no role in the murder of Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2006 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case. He claimed that he was in jail when Umesh Pal was murdered and that he is being falsely implicated in the case. He further claimed he had no knowledge about his son Asad’s whereabouts.
Ahmad, who received a life term in prison in the 2006 case, was brought back to the Sabarmati jail with a maximum-security facility on Wednesday evening after traveling almost 24 hours by car from Prayagraj.
More than 100 criminal cases have the former Samajwadi Party lawmaker’s name on them, and most recently, he was cited as an accused in the murder of Umesh Pal.
Businessman Lalit Modi, former chairman of the Indian Premiere League, on Thursday in a series of tweets said he would be taking legal action against former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi over his derogatory remarks on Modi surname.
i see just about every Tom dick and gandhi associates again and again saying i ama fugitive of justice. why ?How?and when was i to date ever convicted of same. unlike #Papu aka @RahulGandhi now an ordinary citizen saying it and it seems one and all oposition leaders have nothing…
I see just about every Tom, Dick and Gandhi associates again and again saying I am a fugitive of justice, he said. He asked how and why and questioned if he has ever been convicted. “Unlike #Papu aka @RahulGandhi now an ordinary citizen saying it and it seems one and all oposition leaders have nothing else to do so they too are either ill informed or just vendetta prone,” he said adding that he has decided to take Rahul Gandhi to UK court. “I am sure he will have to come-up with some solid evidence,” he tweeted.
“i look forward to seeing him make a complete #fool of himself. #rkdhawan #sitaramkesri #motilalvohra #satishsharna all bag men of #gandhi family. not to forget #naraindutttewari. how do u all have overseas assets. ask #mrkamalnath. i can send addresses and photos etc. lets not fool the people of india who are the real crooks. #Gandhifamily who have made it as if they the entitled ones to rule our country. yes i will return as soon as u pass stringent liable laws. ? jai-hind,” Lalit Modi tweeted.
“not even a penny to date has been proven i took in last 15 years. but what is clearly proven i created the greatest #sporting event in this world that has generated close to 100 billion dollars. let not 1 one #congress leader forget that from early 1950’s the #modi-family has done more for them and our country then they can ever imagine. i too have done more then can ever dream of doing. so keep barking scam tainted looters of india like the very own Gandhi family ? Jai Hind.” Lalit Modi tweeted in his final tweet.
Lalit Modi also tweeted a video of his tweet thread with the IPL signature tune.
On 23 March, 2020, a Surat court convicted Rahul Gandhi in connection with a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his “Modi surname” remarks.
The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate HH Varma sentenced him to two years in jail and also imposed a fine of Rs. 15,000 after finding him guilty under Sections 499 (Defamation), 500 (punishment for Defamation) IPC. Almost immediately after being convicted, the Wayanad MP also secured bail in the case.
During an election rally in the run-up to the 2019 elections in Koral, Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi had mocked an entire community by saying, “Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Narendra Modi… how come they all have Modi as a common surname? How come all thieves have Modi as a common surname?”
Rahul Gandhi convicted by court & sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment in a criminal defamation case filed against him over his “Saare Modi chor hote hain” remark.
He claims to unite the nation with his yatra but his attack on the OBC community has exposed his divisive agenda!! pic.twitter.com/0SiPIW9Z9q
— Priti Gandhi – प्रीति गांधी (@MrsGandhi) March 23, 2023
Following his conviction, Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as an MP from Wayanad.
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, a family practising Christianity for 9 years in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh reverted to Hinduism at a Shiva Temple. Eight members of a family who converted to Christianity performed Ghar Wapsi as they readopted Hindu Dharma. All of them called their conversion 9 years ago a result of their own distraction and expressed joy on becoming Hindu again.
The office bearers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad have welcomed all the returned members.
Reportedly, the concerned family resides in the Jhabua district’s Dhamanda village. Kailash and his family members told that 9 years ago some of them used to be unwell. Kailash met someone who was connected to Christian missionaries in the meantime. After becoming a Christian, that person defrauded the Hindu family for better treatment. Kailash claims that he converted to Christianity out of greed. Later on, though, he began to recall his initial religion. Reminiscing their culture and traditions, the reverted family asserted that ‘Hindu dharma is the only true religion.’
Kailash, Shukli, Durgesh, Govind, Kali, Mukesh, Monika, and Abhishek all reverted to Hinduism. While Kailash and Shukli are husband and wife, others are their sons and daughters. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists said that the converted family had met with members of the Hindu group fighting against religious conversion. The family was then assisted by the VHP activists in returning to their original religion.
झाबुआ। गांव धामंदा के एक परिवार के आठ लोगों ने मंगलवार को घर वापसी की। स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं के प्रलोभन में ये लोग नौ वर्ष पहले ईसाई बन गए थे। संत कमल महाराज व धर्म प्रसार विभाग के राकेश डामोर आदि की प्रेरणा से वापस सनातन धर्म में लौट आए। मतांतरण जिले की यह गंभीर सामाजिक समस्या है।…
This ‘Ghar Wapsi’ programme was held at the Mahadev Dham in the village of Kokavad. Here, Vedic mantras were chanted while the returning members offered prayers to Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple’s priest Kamal performed the Havan. Moreover, the family also bowed before the statue of Sant Khoomsingh Maharaj. On this occasion, members of Hindu groups and local villagers had gathered. Meanwhile, the Hindu organization members have deemed conversion as a serious issue.
