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Rahul Gandhi upset over Indian company winning power project bid in Sri Lanka, uses debunked claims made in The Wire report to attack Modi govt

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Rahul Gandhi upset over Indian company winning power project bid in Sri Lanka, uses debunked claims made in The Wire report to attack Modi govt

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has now targeted the BJP and Prime Minister Modi from the shoulders of the left-liberal outlet The Wire, which published an article suggesting the PM’s role in influencing a deal in Sri Lanka involving the Indian enterprise Adani group.

Even though the Sri Lankan president rejected any such collusion or favour for any specific company, Rahul Gandhi has tried to level allegations on the Modi government, upset because an Indian company won a bid for a project in Sri Lanka.

It is not understood why Rahul Gandhi would be upset about an Indian company winning the bid for a large project abroad.

Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to peddle the claims made by The Wire and attack PM Modi. In a tweet, putting the image of the article by The Twire, he wrote, “BJP’s cronyism has now crossed Palk Strait and moved into Sri Lanka.”

The controversy developed after a top Sri Lankan official claimed in front of a Lankan parliamentary panel that PM Narendra Modi supposedly forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give a power project in Sri Lanka to the Adani Group but then repudiated the comments as the debate intensified. Taking on such lines, left-liberal websites such as The Wire disseminated deception.

It is notable here that the official named MMC Ferdinando had stated the very next that his claims were wrong and he had become “emotional” due to some questions that made him uneasy.

The official’s remark was emphatically dismissed by Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Taking to his official Twitter account, the President stated explicitly that he denies authorising to award this project to any single individual or business. He wrote, “Re a statement made by the #lka CEB Chairman at a COPE committee hearing regarding the award of a Wind Power Project in Mannar, I categorically deny authorisation to award this project to any specific person or entity. I trust responsible communication in this regard will follow.”

The issue concerns the allocation of the Mannar Wind Power Project’s development contract. The Adani Group has won the bid to build a 1,000 MW wind power facility near Mannar worth more than $1 billion. Adani Green Energy, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, had presented a proposal to the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The BOI later forwarded the application to the Cabinet-appointed Management Committee on Investments (CAMCI), which was formed to expedite investment proposals. Around December of last year, the agreement was approved.

Ladakh: Islamists oppose construction of Monastery in Kargil, ask administration to stop Buddhist monk’s march in support of the Monastery

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Ladakh: Islamists oppose construction of Monastery in Kargil, ask administration to stop Buddhist monk’s march in support of the Monastery

The situation is tense in Ladakh as on June 14, a march (Peace Pad Yatra) led by His Eminence, the 8th Choskyong Palga Rinpoche, is scheduled to reach Muslim-dominant Kargil. The march is facing opposition from local Muslims as it is in support of the construction of Gompa (Buddhist Monastery) on a 2-Kanal land that was allocated to the minority Buddhist community by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir in 1961. The march started from Leh on May 31 and will conclude in Kargil.

The journey was started by Choskyong Palga Rinpoche with the aim of laying the foundation stone of the Monastery on the allotted site. Notably, though the land was allocated for the Monastery, the then-government of J & K changed the use of land allegedly under the pressure of the local Muslim population and halted the construction of the Gompa.

The Buddhist community condemned threatening speeches by Islamists

On June 11, Ladakh Buddhist Association (Kargil) held a meeting, and all members of the Buddhist community unanimously decided to extend support to the march. The Youth Wing of LBA is providing support to the march in terms of boarding, lodging and other preparations.

LBA extended support to the march. Source: Twitter/AnkurSharma_Adv

During the meeting, they condemned the provocative and threatening speeches and statements made against the proposed Monastery by Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, and Islamia School, Kargil. In a statement, LBA said, “Everyone strongly condemned the provocative and threatening speeches given by IKMT, Kargil and Islamia School, Kargil heads which were purely done with an intention to provoke common people and the youths in order to disrupt the peaceful environment as well as create a Law and Order situation in Union Territory of Ladakh.”

LBA Chief Skarma Dadul alleged that Buddhists were being stopped from constructing a monastery in Kargil. He said, “We don’t want to create any tension, but it is our right to have a proper place of worship.” OpIndia tried reaching out to Skarma but could not connect.

Muslim bodies from Kargil opposed the march

Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had written to the District Magistrate, Kargil, opposing the march led by Choskyong Palga Rinpoche. In its letter, KDA claimed that the march was politically motivated and pointed out that it was led by a monk of Tibetan origin. They further claimed that the intention of the march was to disturb the communal harmony and peace in the area.

KDA Statement against march. Source: Twitter/AnkurSharma_Adv

KDA further alleged that a meeting was held with LBA where it was unanimously agreed that the issue must be solved amicably and by the general consensus of the main stakeholders. It further claimed that KDA was the main stakeholder in the meeting as the religious organizations of Kargil handed over the matter to the organization.

KDA called Choskyong Palga Rinpoche a ‘third party in the matter which has no stake in the construction of Gompa in Kargil. KDA urged the local administration not to allow the march to enter Kargil.

The dispute over the Gompa construction

On March 15, 1961, the then-Government of Jammu & Kashmir, General Department, Ladakh Affairs, sanctioned Khalsa land measuring 2 Kanals in Monza, Kargil, to Ladakh Buddhist Association for the construction of Buddhist Temple and Sarai. It was clearly mentioned in the order that religious construction was allowed on the land.

GoJ&K allocated land for Gompa. Source: Twitter/AnkurSharma_Adv

However, on June 18, 1969, the then-Government of Jammu & Kashmir issued another order and changed the use of land. The order stated that the land allotted to LBA could only be used for the construction of residential or commercial buildings and refused to allow religious construction on the land. Since then, the Buddhists of Kargil have been fighting for their right to a proper place of worship.

GoJ&K changed Use of Land. Source: Twitter/AnkurSharma_Adv

The locals who oppose the construction of Gompa have claimed that no Buddhists live within a 20 KM radius of the allotted land. They further said the building that stands on the land is a guest house for Buddhists, and it should remain a guest house only. On the other hand, the Buddhists said that the locals do not allow even the repair work at the already-standing building. A meeting was held between KDA and LBA on May 26, where it was decided that the stakeholders would decide over the matter if Gompa could be allowed or not.

‘Every community has right to worship’ Ladakh BJP VP Dorjey Angchuk

Speaking to OpIndia, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (Ladakh) Vice President Dorjey Angchuk said that every community has the right to worship, and Gompa should be constructed.

Kerala: Police pulls Barkha Dutt’s ‘Shero’ Aysha Renna with her hijab for protesting against bulldozer action in UP

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Kerala: Police pulls Barkha Dutt’s ‘Shero’ Aysha Renna with her hijab for protesting against bulldozer action in UP

Aysha Renna, who became the face of anti-CAA protests as a student leader from Jamia Millia Islamia, has been arrested by Kerala Police for disturbing the civic order during an agitation on Sunday. Renna was protesting against bulldozer action by UP Government authorities on Prayagraj violence accused Javed Ahmed.

On Sunday, Renna was protesting against the Police action against the house of Javed Ahmed, whose daughter, Afreen Fatima, was also involved in similar activities, Prayagraj SSP Ajay Kumar said. 

According to reports, Renna was leading a blockade on a national highway in Kerala’s Malappuram. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led government Police went after Renna who was creating a ruckus during her protest. Since the development, visuals of Kerala Police women officials holding Renna by pulling her Hijab have surfaced. Aysha Renna who refused to comply with the action was dragged into a police van by female police officials.

The Police could be seen taking action against other protestors who joined Renna in her protest against bulldozer action by the UP government.

Aysha Renna, who hails from Kondotty, Malappuram, came to limelight while spearheading the efforts to mobilise Islamist youth during the Anti-CAA protests in 2019. Various media portals, including journalist Barkha Dutt, referred to Aysha Renna as a ‘Shero‘ (She+Hero) and was hailed for ‘saving’ Shaheen Bagh protestors from the action of the Police.

Earlier in 2015, after Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon was hanged in Nagpur, Islamist Aysha Renna expressed her solidarity with the terror convict through a Facebook post.

Aysha Renna’s FB update on July 31, 2015. Source: India Today

“Yakub Memon, I am sorry. I am helpless in this Fascist country. I can only regret like a doll,” Renna had said on Facebook.

Shaktimaan or Mughal-e-Azam? Rahul Gandhi protest song by Congress workers sounds eerily familiar

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Shaktimaan or Mughal-e-Azam? Rahul Gandhi protest song by Congress workers sounds eerily familiar

The Prince of Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the National Herald Case. But unlike mere mortals like you and I, who have to live by the law of land, it seems the Shehzada Saleem is above law and would have his circus of half-wit clowns chant slogans and sing songs in his praise as if he is going fight a battle instead of answering tough questions on allegations of money laundering.

Just look at the visuals. A huge crowd of Congressis has gathered to see off their leader answer some tough questions by the ED. As the senior party leader and Wayanad MP enters the office, the loudspeaker plays noise which just adds more points to the argument that loudspeakers playing songs, slogans hailing any one particular person should be banned. One person sings Rahul Gandhiiiiiii Rahul Gandhiiiiiii zindabaaaaaad on the loudspeaker. This makes me feel immensely talented and am now contemplating becoming professional singer because even with a voice that sounds like a six year old high on sugar, I sound way better than that noise.

Thankfully, I was not the only one who thought there was something off about this song.

Popular Twitter account Neta Ji pointed out how the Rahul Gandhiiiiiiii Rahul Ganndhiiiiiiii zindabaaaaaaad seems like a ripoff of the Mughal-e-Azam song, “Mohabbat Zindabad”. A song that was played in the movie Mughal-e-Azam while character that played role of Mughal ruler Akbar sentenced his son Saleem for execution for revolting against his father and falling in love with kaneez Anarkali.

So, Congressis likely copied a song played during scene of execution of a hero who played Mughal emperor as their party leader went for ED questioning.

You can listen to full song here to get better idea.

As a forever romantic person, when Neta Ji posted it, I kind of thought it might be Mughal-e-Azam song. But it also triggered some repressed childhood memories of Shaktimaan, the Indian Superman. The Rahullllll Gandhhiiiiiiii in Congress’ theme song for the day also sounds like Shaktimaan title track.

Unfortunately, the playback of Shaktimaan title track is copyright restricted and cannot be shared here, but you can listen to it here.

I think it sounds more like Shaktimaan because one would want to believe that despite not having very high IQ, Congress workers would rather have their leader as a Superhero (even if Desi) rather than a dude who was asked by his father to be executed.

What do you guys think? In today’s ED summoning Rahul Gandhi drama, is he Shehzada Saleem or Shaktimaan? Please vote in the poll below:

National Herald case

The National Herald scam is one of the most notable legal cases in Indian history, as the Gandhis are directly accused. The Mother-Son duo of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, along with their aides – Oscar Fernandez, Motilal Vohra and Sam Pitroda, are alleged to have been involved in ‘massive cheating and breach of trust’ in the acquisition of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) by Young Indian Pvt Ltd (YIL). Assets worth crores of rupees had been allegedly transferred for purposes other than originally intended for a paltry sum. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi got unconditional bail in December 2015.

Hyderabad gang rape was planned, accused used condoms while committing the crime: Reports

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Hyderabad gang rape was planned, accused used condoms while committing the crime: Reports

The Hyderabad police, investigating the Jubliee Hill gang rape case, has confirmed that the five accused, all kins of AIMIM MLAs and TRS leaders, had clinically planned the entire crime. They were carrying condoms and even used it while raping the 17-year-old girl in a moving car on the night of May 28.

“They even had condoms on them and used protection while committing the offence. We are trying to ascertain where they got the condoms from,” said the police official as reported by Times of India.

The police are now trying to verify whether the accused bought the condoms before entering the pub in Jubilee Hills or after they left the pub to head to a bakery and later to the crime scene on Jubliee Hills Road No 44, where they committed the heinous crime.

According to a report by TOI, the police brought the five accused, including 4 minors, to the Jubilee Hills police station where they will continue to interrogate them on Monday. The police will collate the Call Data Records (CDR) of all the accused and use them to question them further.

Accused took advantage of the victim’s ‘friendly attitude’ to sexually assault her: Police

The police said that on Sunday, during the interrogation, the accused had referred to the girl as ‘affable’ and confessed to taking advantage of her ‘friendly attitude’ to sexually assault her.

The report further quoted the police official as saying that during the questioning the Sunday, the police found some discrepancies in the statements of the five accused, so they were taken to Jubliee Hills Road No 44, to recreate the crime scene.

The police are also waiting for the potency test reports of the five accused from the doctors at the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad Police to appeal Juvenile Justice Board to allow minor accused to be tried as adults to ensure maximum punishment

It may be recalled that the Hyderabad police had on the 9th of June, said that they will be pushing for the under-18 accused to be tried as adults so that they do not get lighter punishment on account of being juveniles. Out of the five who had been arrested in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl that happened on the night of May 28th in the city’s Jubliee Hill area, 4 were minors.

As such, a minor cannot be sentenced to more than three years in prison under any circumstances. In this case, all minors are between the ages of 16 and 18, with one of them, the son of an AIMIM MLA, just a month short of becoming 18. The other minor accused also belong to politically influential families.

Earlier, reports had emerged about how the politically influential families of the five accused were using their political clout and influence to pressurise the victim’s family to drop charges against the accused.

According to the report, the accused’s family attempted to negotiate with the victim’s family through a few influential people, but the survivor’s family has been steadfast. The victim’s family has refused to give in to the pressure and has urged that the rapists be punished severely.

On 28th May 2022, a 17-year-old minor girl had gone to attend a party at the Amnesia and Insomnia Pub in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The party was hosted by two of her friends. Some other boys also had met her in the same pub, from where she was taken in a Mercedes car and allegedly gang-raped by the accused. The Mercedes car in which the girl left the pub belongs to a TRS leader and an Innova car in which the crime took place belonged to a Waqf Board functionary.

Beijing concerned over attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, requests action by Pak Army chief Qamar Bajwa in high-level meet: Reports

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Beijing concerned over attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, requests action by Pak Army chief Qamar Bajwa in high-level meet: Reports

According to reports, Beijing on Sunday requested Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to take appropriate actions to avoid attacks on Chinese people working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) facilities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

The security of the Chinese people was discussed during a meeting of senior officials from Pakistan and China. General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, headed the Chinese delegation. The purpose of the meeting was to compare and contrast the perspectives of both countries on international and regional security issues.

A top-level tri-service military group from Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12 to address various issues with senior military and government officials from Beijing. During the discussion, the attacks on Chinese citizens by Baloch militants were brought up. CPEC infrastructure projects, like gas pipelines and power plants, are frequently targeted by Baloch militants who perceive China as an imperialist power.

The Chinese requests came after reports of ongoing attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan prompted the Islamabad Police to set up a foreign security division at the Central Police Office (CPO).

According to The News International quoted by ANI, all standard operating procedures would be applied to security projects outside of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that follow the CPEC security paradigm. The Special Branch, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the Security Division will all conduct regular security audits.

Attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan

The Chinese nationals working in Pakistan have been subjected to continuous attacks for various reasons. As a result of numerous attacks on them by various organisations and individuals, the Chinese people, particularly Chinese labourers in Pakistan, have lost trust in Pakistan’s security apparatus. Chinese employees in Pakistan are concerned about their safety, and they fear Pakistan’s security institutions will fail to protect them in the event of a crisis.

It’s worth mentioning that China has made major infrastructural investments in Pakistan. The projects, one of which being the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), rely heavily on Chinese manpower and funds.

The most recent attack on Chinese nationals took place in April of this year at Karachi University. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, a large explosion occurred in a car near Karachi University’s Commerce Department. The bomb killed four persons, including Chinese nationals, at roughly 2:30 PM. According to reports, many Chinese employees returned to their homeland following the Karachi University incident.

Bengaluru: Brother of Shraddha Kapoor tests positive for drugs. Here is what we know so far

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Bengaluru: Brother of Shraddha Kapoor tests positive for drugs. Here is what we know so far

On Sunday (June 12) night, the Bengaluru police detained Siddhant Kapoor for allegedly consuming drugs at a party. Siddhant is the son of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor and the brother of Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor.

As per reports, the police received a tip-off about the presence of drugs at a hotel party on MG Road in Bengaluru. They conducted a raid and collected the samples of suspected people. Besides 6 others, Siddhant Kapoor reportedly tested positive for drugs.

Times of India reported that they tried to contact Shakti Kapoor to learn more about the incident but were unsuccessful. It must be mentioned that Siddhant had worked in movies such as ‘Jazbaa’, ‘Chehre’ and ‘Haseena Parkar’. He had also worked as assistant director in ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’, Chup Chup Ke’ and ‘Bhagam Bhag’.

NCB gives clean chit to Aryan Khan 

Last month, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) gave a clean chit to Aryan Khan and 5 others accused in the Cordelia drugs case, stating that the evidence against them was not substantial to press the charges.

The agency, however, added that a complaint was filed against 14 others involved in the case under the NDPS Act provisions. A 6,000-page charge sheet was filed by the anti-drug agency, which included the names of 14 accused after drugs were found on a luxury cruise liner off the Mumbai coast last year.

On October 3, 2021, Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and other 6 people were detained from a luxury cruise liner during a rave party. As per reports, cocaine and ecstasy pills were found on the accused persons.

The Court had then held that a prima facie case was made out against Khan and other co-accused. 

Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s appearance before ED, Congress leaders create a ruckus, and protest against the law of the land

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Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s appearance before ED, Congress leaders create a ruckus, and protest against the law of the land

On June 13, before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared for questioning at the Enforcement Directorate office in connection to the National Herald money laundering case in Delhi, the Congress leaders created a ruckus and protested against the law of the land.

As per news agency ANI, several Congress leaders were detained from outside the All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) office. These leaders were sloganeering in favour of Rahul Gandhi.

Earlier, posters were raised across Delhi by the party to show support for Gandhi. A mega ‘Satyagrah’ protest was planned in the city, but the Delhi Police denied permission for the same. The party had planned the march from party headquarters to the ED’s office. Heavy police presence was seen outside the investigation agency’s office on Monday morning.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Amrutha Guguloth said in a statement that several Congress leaders were expected to participate in the march. However, the permission was denied because of the communal situation in the national capital clubbed with VVIP movements in the jurisdiction.

Congress has claimed that the Central Government has been using the Central Investigation Agencies to settle a political score with Congress. The party had planned to hold demonstrations across the country at 25 offices. The ruling party, however, called it a drama.

Sambit Patra, Spokesperson for Bharatiya Janata Party, said, “Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are on bail. Rahul Gandhi is supposed to appear before the ED tomorrow. But Congress is making a huge drama out of it. They are calling all their leaders to Delhi. What is the use of all this drama? What is this Satyagrah? Gandhiji would be shamed to see this fake Satyagrah of fake Gandhis. Rahulji, don’t try to escape the rule. This is a legal issue and not a political issue.”

Earlier, Sonia Gandhi asked for a new date to appear before the investigation stating she was suffering from Covid-19. Both Sonia and Rahul Gandhi were summoned by the ED in the National Herald case. Sonia Gandhi was called on June 23, considering her ‘health problems’.

As per reports, Rahul Gandhi will be leading a march to the ED office where he is summoned.

National Herald Case

The National Herald scam is one of the most notable legal cases in Indian history, as the Gandhis are directly accused. The Mother-Son duo of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, along with their aides – Oscar Fernandez, Motilal Vohra and Sam Pithroda, are alleged to have been involved in massive’ cheating and breach of trust’ in the acquisition of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) by Young Indian Pvt Ltd (YIL). Assets worth crores of rupees had been allegedly transferred for purposes other than originally intended for a paltry sum. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi got unconditional bail in December 2015.

Blasphemy row: Islamist mob vandalise railway station, pelt stones at local train in Nadia district in West Bengal

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Blasphemy row: Islamist mob vandalise railway station, pelt stones at local train in Nadia district in West Bengal

There is no end of violence in West Bengal over comments on Prophet Mohammed by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. In the latest incident in series of violent protests that started on Thursday in Howrah, a railway station and a train was attacked by a mob in the state. On the evening of Sunday, June 12th, 2022, a Islamist mob attacked the Bethuadahari railway station in the Nadia district of West Bengal and damaged a local train at the station. The violence erupted as a part of the so-called protests against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her allegedly derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

A protest march opposing the BJP leader’s remarks was called in Nadia on 12th June 2022. The protest rally turned violent from the beginning, and vandalised shops while going through the Bethuadahari market. As a result of the rioting, the national highway 34 was blocked completely for several hours. Even though police was present at the spot, they could not control the situation.

During this, a part of the mob entered the nearby Bethuadahari railway station, and started vandalising the station. After some moments the up Krishnanagar Lalgola local train arrived at the station, and the mob started pelting stones at the train. There was massive panic among the passengers due to the attack.

As a result of the attack, the train services on the Lalgola section of the line was blocked. After about an hour and a half, the train started running on the Krishnanagar-Rampur line.

Talking about the incident, Eastern Rail spokesperson Ekalabya Chakraborty said, ‘The up train at Bethuadahari was vandalised. An enraged mob vandalised it. As a result the train services were halted.’

A day before, similar violent protests were seen in Howrah and Murshidabad. On 12th June 2022, the violent protestors targeted Nadia. Protesters arranged a march. Then they entered Bethuadahari railway station and went on a rampage. The Ranaghat-Lalgola local train was vandalized at Bethuadahari station. Due to this incident, the train movement was stopped and the passengers were in trouble.

The incident that took place at around 5 pm caused significant disruption to the train movement on the Lalgola-Ranaghat line. After about one and a half hours of suspension of train services, train services resumed on at around 7 pm.

Several Islamist organizations took out a rally in Bethuadahari on Sunday, June 12 to protest against Nupur Sharma’s remarks. According to reports, the procession went to the Bethuadahari market. Houses and shops on the side of the road were then ransacked. As a result, National Highway 34 was completely blocked. Police from Nakashipara police station reached the spot but could not control the situation.

A section of the Islamist mob then reached Bethuadhari station. Then they started attacking the station. As soon as they reached the platform of Krishnanagar-Lalgola Local, they started pelting stones. As a result, the train was stopped. Speaking about the incident, Eastern Railway spokesperson Eklavya Chakraborty said, “The up train was vandalized at Bethuadahari. The violent mob appeared inside the station all of a sudden. As a result, the train was stopped.” The incident caused panic among the passengers.

On Sunday afternoon, high drama was observed in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, when police barred West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari from visiting violence-affected regions in Howrah. After a two-hour standoff, he was eventually permitted to go on the condition that he proceeds directly to Kolkata, without stopping in the violence-plagued Howrah district.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted on Saturday, “As I have said before, the public life of Howrah is being disrupted and there is an incident of unrest. There are some political parties behind this and they want to spread unrest – but these will not be tolerated and there will be strict action against all this. The BJP has sinned, will the people suffer?”

State minister and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim on Saturday claimed that there was a political motive behind the unrest. He said, “Bengal is a harmonious place. They are trying to destroy it. However, the state government will not allow this.”

Islamists attack ‘comedian’ Kunal Kamra for sharing a meme on UP Police action on rioting mob

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Islamists attack ‘comedian’ Kunal Kamra for sharing a meme on UP Police action on rioting mob

Islamists on social media took to Twitter to attack alleged ‘comedian’ Kunal Kamra after a meme shared by him on Uttar Pradesh Police’s action on rioting mobs rubbed the Islamists the wrong way.

Kunal Kamra’s now-deleted meme

He tweeted an image of Zoya Akhtar’s film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ with an image of an angry-looking policeman with laser eyes standing behind the film’s heroes lathicharging them. The original film starred Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol in lead roles.

However, the meme didn’t quite go down well with Islamists who didn’t find any humor in it and started attacking Kamra. Going by the recent events where offended Islamists have called for beheading and death sentence of those who offend them, it would not be surprising if fearing for his life Kamra deleted the post.

The Wire journalist Alishan Jafri accused Kamra of being a ‘liberal voice’ and called his post ‘insensitive’.

One Aadil said that it is people like Kamra who needs ‘them’ and not the other way round.

‘Comedians’ like Kamra have often mocked dead bodies of Hindus. Recently, his colleague Munawar Faruqui, in a video had mocked the victims of 2002 Godhra carnage. However, when people objected to the same, the ones objecting were accused of being ‘intolerant’ and ‘bigoted’. Faruqui never apologised for his ‘jokes’. Kamra, however, didn’t take more than an hour to delete his meme.

At the time of this report, he has not yet apologised for the meme.

Meanwhile, Kamra was also accused of being an Islamophobic for his meme.

Amusingly, none of these agitated people find the jokes mocking dead Hindus offensive and accuse Hindus whose feelings are hurt of being ‘too sensitive’.

UP Police action on rioters

Following the violence on the streets of several cities in Uttar Pradesh on 10th June 2022 after the Friday Namaz, UP Police cracked down hard on the protestors. Over 200 protestors were arrested for indulging in violence during the protests by the police. The violent protestors were also at the receiving end of the sticks of the police after they were caught after the violent riots. UP administration also demolished the illegal house of the Prayagraj violence mastermind, Javed Ahmed, on Sunday.

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