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AAP’s Raghav Chadha says BJP is collecting Congress’ ‘garbage’ as Valmiki samaj leader Raj Kumar Verka joins the party

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AAP’s Raghav Chadha says BJP is collecting Congress’ ‘garbage’ as Valmiki samaj leader Raj Kumar Verka joins the party

On June 4, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha made derogatory remarks against leaders who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called them ‘garbage’ of Congress. Quoting a tweet from news agency ANI that talked about four Congress leaders’ meeting with BJP leaders Sunil Jakhar and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Chadha said, “Punjab Congress’ trash joins BJP. BJP has become a dustbin for Congress’ trash.”

Screenshot of Raghav Chadha’s derogatory tweet. Source: Twitter/raghav_chadha

Reacting to his comments, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, “I would like to remind Raghav Chadha that the people of Punjab are not trash. The words you have used show your arrogance towards Punjab and the people of Punjab. If a Punjabi had become a member of Rajya Sabha, he would not have dared to call people of Punjab trash. You can see if a non-Punjabi becomes leader from Punjab, how he sees the people of Punjab.”

In a follow-up statement, Sirsa said, “The way BJP is increasing its influence in Punjab, it is becoming a strong opposition. AAP used to question the existence of the BJP in Punjab, but now the party with 92 MLAs has been doing Press Conferences since yesterday and tells us whom we should take in the party. I would like to remind them that one-third of the MLAs of Punjab are from Akali Dal, BJP, and Congress. The party whose speaker in Delhi is a former BJP leader is now teaching us whom we should accept as party members. I would like to tell them not to worry about us. Take care of your own home. Your MLAs are ready to leave the party. You are neither able to manage the state nor the MLAs, and you are pointing fingers at us. Now, if your MLAs leave you, we will again get blamed. Soon MLAs of AAP will join BJP because there is no other way left but BJP to handle the situation in Punjab.”

Congress leaders joined BJP

On June 4, five Congress leaders, Dr. Raj Kumar Verka, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh Kangar, Kewal Dhillon, and Sunder Sham Arora, joined BJP in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other BJP leaders.

Hinting more leaders from Punjab would join BJP, their exit was called the ‘tip of the iceberg by former Chief Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh. He said in a tweet, “My best wishes to Balbir S. Sidhu, Gurpreet S. Kangar, Dr. Raj Kumar Verka, Sunder Sham Arora, and Kewal Singh Dhillon for taking a step in the right direction and joining BJP today. This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

Gurpreet Kangar was a three-time MLA from Rampura Phul. He was the Revenue Minister in the previous Congress government. Balbir Sidhu was a three-time MLA from Mohali, he was the Health Minister in the previous Congress government. Sunder Sham Arora was an MLA from Hoshiarpur. He was the Industry and Commerce Minister in the Congress government. Raj Kumar Verka is one of the most prominent Dalit leaders in Punjab. He is from the Majha region. Kewal Dhillon was an MLA from Barnala. Notably, BJP has announced Dhillon as a candidate for Sangrur by-polls.

Another mass shooting in the USA: 3 dead, 11 injured in Philadelphia after multiple attackers open fire at crowded street

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Another mass shooting in the USA: 3 dead, 11 injured in Philadelphia after multiple attackers open fire at crowded street

In yet another mass shooting which have become a regular affair in the USA, three people were killed and 11 others were injured in Philadelphia on the night of June 4 (US time), 2022.

As per reports, unidentified attackers went on a shooting spree at the intersection of 3rd and South Street where a large crowd had gathered. Reportedly, there were multiple who opened fired on the crowd using automatic weapons, which are easily available in US stores. Later, two guns were recovered from the crime scene. One of the guns was dropped by a shooter, and it was equipped with “an extended magazine”.

No arrests have been made till now, and police are looking for surveillance footage to try to identify the shooters.

While speaking about the matter, Police Inspector D. F. Pace remarked, “You can imagine there were hundreds of individuals just enjoying South Street, as they do every single weekend when this shooting broke out.”

“Patrolling officers heard numerous gunshots go off and rushed to the area, where they saw several active shooters firing into the crowd”, the police officer said.

A 23-year-old man named Joe Smith, who was standing just 10 feet from the crime scene, informed, “Once it started I didn’t think it was going to stop. There was guttural screaming. I just heard screams.” The eyewitness reportedly recalled the recent mass shootings that took place in Uvalde and Buffalo.

Reportedly, a police officer shot at a suspect three times although it remains unknown whether the suspect was hit. According to the spokesperson of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 7 injured people were admitted to the hospital.

The official said that 4 victims were in a stable state while one victim was declared dead on arrival. 5 other victims were admitted to the Pennsylvania Hospital while three others were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

The deceased included a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman. Fortunately, the doctors were able to save the unborn child of the deceased woman.

Filled with restaurants, bars, galleries and other places, South Street is a popular destination where thousands of people gather everyday. As it was a weekend, the crowd was much more when the shooting happened.

Texas school shooting

On May 24 this year, an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde city of Texas in the United States. The killings came on the day when students were preparing to start their summer break.

The shooter reportedly abandoned his vehicle and entered the school with a handgun and assault rifle. The teenager had shot his own grandmother before going on a killing spree at the school.

The gunman was neutralised by the police officers, the officials said, adding 3 more adults were also killed in the attack. The CCTV footage showed that small groups of children were being rescued through parked cars and yellow buses, even some holding hands as police escorted them from the school.

More than 500 students, mostly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged, study at Robb Elementary school from second through fourth grade. The attack on the Texas school is one of the deadliest attacks since the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed.

Uttar Pradesh govt gets 4640 proposals from public representatives to adopt government schools after CM Yogi Adityanath’s call

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Uttar Pradesh govt gets 4640 proposals from public representatives to adopt government schools after CM Yogi Adityanath’s call

The education department of the Uttar Pradesh government has received 4640 proposals from MPs, MLAs, other government and other public representatives to adopt state-run schools to transform them. This response has come within the span of two months of CM Yogi Adityanath’s call to gazetted officers to adopt government schools and provide them with basic facilities and upgrade them from their current state.

CM Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ in the state from Shrawasti on 4th April 2022. Under this initiative, the CM had sought support from legislators, councillors, panchayat and municipal representatives in improving the state of schools in their respective areas. After this, a direction was issued to the gazetted officers to adopt a school each to give the schools a facelift. This mission of adoption was also named Operation Kayakalp. The officials are expected to improve the infrastructure and facilities of the schools. In this initiative, schools under the Operation Kayakalp will be given priority. Operation Kayakalp is one of the biggest inter-departmental convergence schemes of the UP government. The proposals being received by the education department in large numbers are the result of the same.

Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh state, DS Mishra had issued the directions of Operation Kayakalp. The schools adopted in this initiative are expected to get better infrastructures and facilities. These facilities include a range of things like electrical wirings, fans, lights, desks, sports equipment, teaching equipment, means to convert a normal classroom into a smart classroom, and audiovisual aids. The elected representatives and the gazetted officers who are adopting the government schools can also provide a library to the school. Clean drinking facilities to the schools are also on the list.

According to a report by the Times of India, Jaunpur (179), Banda(178), and Kanpur Nagar(176) are the districts with the highest number of adoption proposals. There are districts like Amethi, Raebareli, Firozabad, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, etc. where the number of adoption proposals is in single digits.

An officer in the education department said, “There are cases where an elected representative – MP or MLA – has adopted more than one school. This will encourage more gazetted officers to participate in revamping schools.” CM Yogi Adityanath had appealed to gazetted officers and people’s representatives right from the Panchayat level. The adoption of government schools is a new thing they are competing with one another. The motive of this initiative is to provide students with a clean, healthy, fulfilling, and developed atmosphere in their learning space.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal from the party’s primary membership, days after Islamists dog-whistled by AltNews’ Zubair threatened her

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BJP suspends Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal from the party’s primary membership, days after Islamists dog-whistled by AltNews’ Zubair threatened her

On June 5, Bharatiya Janata Party suspended National Spokesperson Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party’s primary membership. The development came after a recent press release issued by the party. The party respects all religions and is against any ideology that insults or demeans any sect or religion.

In its suspension letter, the BJP told Sharma that she has expressed views contrary to the party’s on various matters which violate the party’s constitution. Though there is no official word from the party, it is believed that the action against Sharma has been taken in context to her statement against Prophet Mohammed during a debate on Times Now.

In its press release signed by National General Secretary Arun Singh, the party said, “During the thousands of years of the history of India, every religion has blossomed and flourished. The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions. The BJP strongly denounces insults of any religion. personalities of any religion. The Bharatiya Janata Party is also strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy.”

Uttar Pradesh: Imran hides his marital status to trap Asha, blackmails her, shoots her in the head

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Uttar Pradesh: Imran hides his marital status to trap Asha, blackmails her, shoots her in the head

Another incident of a Muslim man attacking a Hindu girl after an interfaith relationship has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun, in which an already married Muslim person named Imran shot an 18-year-old Hindu girl Asha in her head. Imran pretended to be unmarried and started a so-called love relationship with Asha. The incident took place on Wednesday 1st June 2022 in the Islam Nagar area of Badaun.

According to a report by Amar Ujala, Imran, currently absconding, hails from the Bairamai Bujurg village in the Bilsi area of Badaun. Imran works in a hair-cutting salon in Gurugram where he met Asha, and subsequently, both of them started a relationship. Asha is from Amethi and works as a caretaker in a Gurugram colony. She knew Imran for the last one and half years.

Asha told the police that Imran used to tell his other name as Javed. When they both met each other almost one and half years ago, Asha did not know that Imran is married. After around eight months, she came to know that Imran is already married and has two children. Since then, she was trying to get rid of him but he had her objectionable photos and he was blackmailing her with the same.

In the last month, he extorted 35,000 rupees from her and was pressurizing her for even more money. On Wednesday evening, he took Asha to Badaun by bus saying that they would go for some outing. While on the bus, Imran took Asha’s mobile phone saying that his phone’s battery has discharged. Imran changed the SIM and password of Asha’s phone.

Once in Badaun, Imran got a bike from his friend Zeeshan and told Asha that they would go to the Islam Nagar fair. As they went ahead, Asha grew suspicious and asked Imran to stop the bike and let her board a bus to go back to Delhi. According to the girl, it was after this that Imran took out a pistol and fired at her. Fortunately, the bullet only passed touching her head.

The police have admitted the girl to the district hospital and the girl’s health is improving. An FIR has been registered against Imran and his friend Zeeshan. Zeeshan has since been arrested by the police. The girl told the police that Imran wanted to kill her but she was unaware of his motive.

Police said that a search is on for the absconding accused Imran. A police team has also been formed to trace him.

‘BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities’: BJP issues statement amid threats by Islamists to Nupur Sharma over ‘blasphemy’

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‘BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities’: BJP issues statement amid threats by Islamists to Nupur Sharma over ‘blasphemy’

On June 5, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a press release in which it stated that the party respects all religions and it is against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The press release came amid threats by Islamists to BJP National Spokesperson Nupur Sharma over alleged ‘blasphemy’. However, it is unclear in what context BJP has issued the statement.

Press Release issued by BJP. Source: BJP.org

In the statement signed by National General Secretary Arun Singh, the party said, “During the thousands of years of the history of India, every religion has blossomed and flourished. The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions. The BJP strongly denounces insults of any religious personalities of any religion.”

They further added, “The Bharatiya Janata Party is also strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy.

India’s Constitution gives the right to every citizen to practise any religion of his/her choice and to honour and respect every religion.”

Speaking about the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, they said, “As India celebrates 75th year of its Independence, we are committed to making India a great country where all are equal, and everyone lives with dignity, where all are committed to India’s unity and integrity, where all enjoy the fruits of growth and development.”

Threats against Nupur Sharma

During a TV debate, Nupur Sharma, National Spokesperson of BJP, stated some facts as per the Islamic texts that irked the Muslims. She argued that since people are mocking the Hindu faith repeatedly, they can also mock other religions referring to Islamic beliefs.

Taking that video out of context, propaganda website AltNews cofounder Mohammed Zubair had shared it with his Twitter followers, declaring Nupur a rabid communal hatemonger and someone who can incite riots. He dog-whistled an online mob against Sharma and accused her of insulting Prophet Muhammad. He was supported by other Islamists, many of whom issued death and rape threats to her and her family. So far, no action has been taken against Muhammad Zubair.

Three FIRs against Nupur Sharma have been registered. First FIR was registered based on the complaint of dubious Islamic organization Raza Academy on May 29. The second FIR was registered against her based on the complaint of one Mohammad Gurfan of Mumbra. The third FIR was registered in Hyderabad, and it was shared on social media by AIMIM chief Assadudin Owais.

Sharma has received death threats, and bounties were announced against her not only in India but in Pakistan as well.

Statement by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagawat

Recently, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat had said that the disputed structure of the Gyanvapi mosque has a history that cannot be disputed. Several temples were desecrated by Islamic invaders, and Hindu society just intends to recover them.

The RSS chief further said, “We cannot change history. Neither today’s Hindus nor Muslims created it. It happened at that time. Islam was brought into India from outside by the Islamic invaders. In the attacks, hundreds of Devasthans (temples) were demolished to crush the morale of those who wanted independence. The Hindu society places a special emphasis on them, special reverence is about them.”

Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi petitioner receives death threats from Agra Jama Masjid Committee President Jahid Qureshi, FIR lodged

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Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi petitioner receives death threats from Agra Jama Masjid Committee President Jahid Qureshi, FIR lodged

Mahendra Pratap Singh, the petitioner in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute, has allegedly been given death threats by the President of Jama Masjid Intezamia committee Agra, Mohammad Jahid Qureshi.

The threats were issued by Qureshi in a viral audio clip. As per reports, a case has been registered against him at Mantola police station under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 153 (provocation), 153 A (promoting enmity), 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.

Meanwhile, Mahendra Pratap Singh has sought protection from the police after receiving the threat. While speaking to ABP News, he said, “I am an advocate and a petitioner in the Shahi Idgah case. I have received threats from some people. So, I have filed a complaint in this matter.”

“I have sent a legal notice to the ASI, seeking the return of Krishna idols buried under the stairs of Begum Sahiba Mosque in Shahi Jama Masjid complex of Agra. However, Zahid Qureshi has issued threats to kill me and so I require security cover,” he added.

SSP Agra Sudhir Kumar Singh informed that Jahid Qureshi had made provocative remarks at Jama Masjid in Agra, following the Jumma Namaz on Friday. A clip of his speech had gone viral on social media.

“We also warn others against issuing communally provocative statements and placing them on social media because they will be strictly dealt with,” he told Hindustan Times.

“Let them (Hindus) bring any agency. That day their necks will be slit, let them dig mosques then. They are doing this everywhere. Their courage has increased,” Jaihd Qureshi was heard as saying. He had threatened Mahendra Pratap Singh with dire consequences for staking a claim on Shahi Jama Masjid.

“It is not the BJP getting involved in these issues of temple or mosque but there are people like Mahendra Pratap Singh who are issuing such statements about digging Shahi Jama Masjid in Agra. We are not against any government or nation but against individuals like Mahendra Pratap Singh,” he claimed in his defense.

Vadodara: Muslims seek FIR against BJP’s Nupur Sharma for her alleged ‘blasphemous’ remarks on Prophet Muhammad

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Vadodara: Muslims seek FIR against BJP’s Nupur Sharma for her alleged ‘blasphemous’ remarks on Prophet Muhammad

On June 4, members of the Muslim community in Padra Taluka of district Vadodara in Gujarat submitted a memorandum to the Mamlatdar against BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Around 15-200 members of the Muslim community had approached Mamlatdar and urged him to file a First Investigation Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged objectionable and derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad. The community members alleged her remarks hurt their religious sentiments. It is unclear if Mamlatdar took any action based on the memorandum or not.

The office of Mamlatdar office refers to a tehsildar office of the revenue department. However, the office in Gujarat is also an executive magistrate under section-20 of the Indian Criminal Procedure Code 1973. While the office Mamlatdar largely deals with land related issues and disputes, including recovery of encroached govt property, the office also acts as the head of administration of a Taluka, just like the DC is head of administration of a district. Therefore, the Mamlatdar officer is also responsible for resolving other disputes in the community. The officer also have some limited judicial powers for local governance.

Threats and FIRs against Nupur Sharma

On May 27, BJP’s Nupur Sharma participated in a debate on Gyanvapi Mosque on Times Now. During the debate, she stated some facts as per the Islamic texts that irked the Muslims. She argued that since people are mocking the Hindu faith repeatedly, they can also mock other religions referring to Islamic beliefs.

Taking that video out of context, propaganda website AltNews cofounder Mohammed Zubair shared it with his Twitter followers, declaring Nupur a rabid communal hatemonger and someone who can incite riots. He dog-whistled an online mob against Sharma and accused her of insulting Prophet Muhammad. He was supported by other Islamists, many of whom issued death and rape threats to her and her family. So far, no action has been taken against Muhammad Zubair.

Three FIRs against Nupur Sharma have been registered. First FIR was registered based on the complaint of dubious Islamic organization Raza Academy on May 29. The second FIR was registered against her based on the complaint of one Mohammad Gurfan of Mumbra. The third FIR was registered in Hyderabad, and it was shared on social media by AIMIM chief Assadudin Owaisi.

Kanpur violence over Sharma’s remarks

The Islamists called for a Bandh in Kanpur on Friday over Sharma’s remarks during the debate. They tried to shut shops of Hindus after Friday Namaz. When the shopkeepers refused to shut shops, they started pelting stones, which turned into a communal clash. Following this, the UP Police rushed to the spot and dispersed the crowd. Multiple FIRs were registered, and several arrests were made following the violence.

Bounty against Nupur Sharma

Following the provocation by Zubair, Sharma received multiple threats on her life. Bounties were announced against her not only in India but also in Pakistan.

“This is not corruption, it’s humanity”: Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterates his wife had donated PPE kits, says Manish Sisodia will face legal consequences

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“This is not corruption, it’s humanity”: Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterates his wife had donated PPE kits, says Manish Sisodia will face legal consequences

On June 5, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma released more documents in connection to the ongoing controversy over allegations levels by Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. In a tweet, CM Sarma said, “The company in question wrote to Assam’s NHM stating that supply of around 1,500 PPE kits for Covid warriors must be treated as CSR contribution, and hence not a single rupee must be paid by Govt.”

CM Sarma had added a scanned image of the letter dated March 26, 2020, sent to National Health Mission (NHM) Assam by JCB Industries. In the letter, JCB Industries had requested NHM to accept 1485 PPE kits under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The letter read, “We have delivered a consignment containing a total number of 1485 PPE kits of make Amaryllis Healthcare Pvt Ltd.” The company further requested NHM to acknowledge the same.

On March 26, 2020, NHM issued a letter to JCB Industries acknowledging the receipt of the consignment containing PPE Kits. The letter was undersigned by Dr Lakshmanan S, Mission Director NHM Assam. He said, “I appreciate your initiative to come forward and donate the above-said item as a part of corporate social responsibility.”

CM Sarma warned AAP’s Sisodia of legal action

On June 4, CM Sarma had warned Sisodia of legal action if he did not stop defaming CM Sarma and his wife. It all started when leftist media portal The Wire published a report alleging that a firm owned by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma was given an order to supply PPE kits and other Covid-19 essentials without following due procedure.

Riniki Bhuyan Sarma refuted the allegations made in the report by The Wire and said she didn’t take even a penny for the supply of the PPE kits. She said that she had donated the PPE kits to the National Health Mission under CSR, and no payment was taken for the same.

Using Wire’s report, on June 4 2022, Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia held a press conference and accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption. He alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma gave contracts of government purchase to the companies owned by his wife and close associates. He also posted copy of

Responding to these allegations, Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on his Twitter handle, “At a time when the entire country was facing the worst pandemic in over 100 years, Assam hardly had any PPE Kits. My wife took the courage to come forward and donating around 1500 free of cost to the govt to save lives. She didn’t take a single penny.”

Challenging Manish Sisodia to prove his claims in the court of law, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote in a further tweet, “Stop sermonising, and I will see you soon in Guwahati as you will face criminal defamation.”

Responding to Himanta Biswa Sarma, AAP leader Manish Sisodia tweeted a photograph of a purchase order dated March 18 2020 issued by NHM to JCB Industries for supply of 5000 PPE kits, ignoring the fact that the PO was marked as cancelled. The NHM had issued another letter to the company informing that the PO has been cancelled.

PPE kit crisis in 2020

The AAP leader had also alleged corruption because the PO was issued without tender, overlooking the unprecedented emergency situation the country was facing at that time. While generally govt procurements must follow the tendering route, it can be bypassed for emergency requirements because tendering is a time-intensive procedure. Outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic was such an emergency situation, and at that time the country had almost nil PPE kits. All states were scrambling to get the vital protective suites, and therefore they had issued urgent purchase orders for PPE suits to regular suppliers. Assam NHM had also supplied such orders to several companies, including JCB Industries for 5000 kits.

But JCB Industries could manage only 1485 PPE kits, given the high demand and low supply at that time – India didn’t made PPE kits at that time, all were imported – and wrote to NHM on 26 Marth requesting to accept the 1485 kits as donations under CSR, and not to make any payment. The NHM had acknowledged it on the next day on 27th March, thanking the company for donation. However, as an PO was already issued on 18th March, the NHM issued a letter on 6th April cancelling the PO, which was just an administrative procedure. It is notable that the PO was cancelled 10 days after the company requested to accept the kits as donation under CSR. It is not that the company donated the kits after the PO was cancelled, as some AAP supporters are alleging.

It is notable that BJP leaders and netizens have also pointed out how Delhi govt had purchased PPE kits at higher rate than the cancelled PO issued to JCB Industries cited. While the cancelled PO cited ₹990, the Arvind Kejriwal had approved purchase of the kits at ₹1087.47 per kit.

While Manish Sisodia is accusing Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption for emergency purchase of PPE kits, his own CM had said at that time that the issue was not money, but availability of PPE kits. Responding to a offer by BJP MP Gautam Gambhir pledging ₹1 crore, the CM had said instead of the money, it will be better if the MP can manage PPE kits from somewhere. “The problem is not of money but availability of PPE kits. We wud be grateful if u cud help us get them from somewhere immediately, Del govt will buy them,” he had said.

So much desperate the situation was that the Delhi CM was asking opposition MP to arrange for PPE kits from somewhere. But but now the Delhi govt and AAP have forgotten all of them.

Rajasthan: Maulana Mufti Nadeem threatens to gouge eyes and chop hands over ‘blasphemy’ in presence of Police, watch video

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Rajasthan: Maulana Mufti Nadeem threatens to gouge eyes and chop hands over ‘blasphemy’ in presence of Police, watch video

On June 4, a video of Maulana Mufti Nadeem of Bundi, Rajasthan, went viral on social media in which he threatened to gouge eyes and chop the hands of those who speak against Prophet Mohammad. The controversial statement came in the backdrop of the remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Maulana Mufti gave the provocative statement in the presence of Rajasthan Police.

The Muslim community had gone to meet the collector on June 3 to submit a memorandum regarding the remarks made by Sharma. While addressing the crowd at Collectorate premises in the presence of Police, Maulana Mufti said, “If the administration says it is not against the law, we will go against the law. If it is against the law, the local administration and the union government must listen… If she has done blasphemy against my master, which she has done, and if someone else does the same, listen carefully… take action against them. If you fail to take action, Muslims will take the matter into their hands.”

He added, “If Muslims give reactions, look at the history, whenever Muslims gave reaction against any community they became homeless. If you do not take action, we will react. This is not a request. This is an open threat. The Muslims from everywhere around the world will rise, and we know how to take revenge for the blasphemy against my master.”

Threatening to chop hands and gouge eyes for blasphemy, he said, “You can abuse me, I will tolerate. You can abuse my father, I will tolerate it. You can abuse my family, I will tolerate it. But if you speak even a word against my Nabi, your tongue will be cut. If you raise your hands, they will be chopped. If you raise your finger, it will be chopped. Even if you raise your eyes, we will gouge the eyes and throw them away. After that, you can throw us in jail or do a lathi-charge, we will tolerate it. But we cannot tolerate a word against Nabi.”

Threats against BJP’s Nupur Sharma

During a debate on Times Now over the disputed Gyanvapi structure, Nupur Sharma argued that if people are criticising Hinduism, they can also criticise other religions, referring to Islamic teachings. Zubair from Alt News took the video out of context and shared it with his Twitter followers, calling Nupur a communal hatemonger capable of instigating bloodshed.

Immediately, troll accounts appeared on Nupur Sharma’s timeline, threatening her with numerous threats, including threats to behead her, indicating that the dog-whistling had succeeded. In other similar situations, such as those involving Kamlesh Tiwari and Kishan Bharwad, a similar type of threat resulted in their deaths.

So far, multiple FIRs have been registered against Sharma in the matter.

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