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Manipur: Drugs worth 500 crores seized by Assam Rifles, house owner married to a Chinese man

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Manipur: Drugs worth 500 crores seized by Assam Rifles, house owner married to a Chinese man

In Manipur, drugs worth over 500 crores have been seized from a house that is owned by a woman from Myanmar. As per reports, a major haul of drugs, including 54 kgs of brown sugar and 154 kgs of Ice Meth were seized from a house in the Moreh town of Manipur.

The house is owned by a woman who is married to a Chinese national, as per the ANI report. The accused woman is presently suspected to be in Mandalay in Myanmar.

The drugs were seized by the troops of the Assam Rifles. It is notable here that Manipur, though tiny in size and population compared to the other states in India, is one of the worst affected states in drug trafficking and consumption. In November 2020, drugs worth 2300 crores were seized by Manipur police and Assam Rifles. The drugs included over 500 kgs of brown sugar that were smuggled from Myanmar. Drugs are seized frequently and on several occasions, the traffickers are even armed.

Drug trafficking is also linked with the rise of insurgency in the Northeastern state. Manipur’s proximity to the “Golden Triangle” of illegal opium production, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar makes it a gateway for illegal drugs. A report in Deccan Chronicle had explained how the recent attack on the 46 Assam Rifles convoy that killed CO Viplav Tripathi and his family may also have been linked to the anti-drug operations spearheaded by Assam Rifles in the area.

On November 27, the Delhi Police had arrested one Md Kasim Ali, the kingpin of an interstate drug racket who was responsible for smuggling heroin consignments from Manipur to Guwahati, Siliguri and then different parts of the country.

‘Maulana ke Peshab mein se Chirag jalayenge’: Samajwadi Party leader urges people to vote for party ahead of UP elections

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‘Maulana ke Peshab mein se Chirag jalayenge’: Samajwadi Party leader urges people to vote for party ahead of UP elections

Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, the Samajwadi Party has upped its ante to lure people to vote for the party. In a video that now surfaced on social media, a party leader was seen making a heartfelt appeal to his voters. He made the remarks in the Bijnor district od Uttar Pradesh.

“Koi bhi chota bada kaam ho, Inshallah agar SP ki sarkar aayegi toh aapka peshaab mein chirag jalwane ka kaam karunga, (no work is too small, if Samajwadi Party comes to power will light lamps with urine)” remarked SP leader Salman Qureshi while speaking to one Maulana.

The video of the incident, originally shared by journalist Sachin Gupta, has now gone viral on social media.

Qureshi is the district President of the Samajwadi Party Youth Brigade. It is not yet clear what Qureshi meant by lighting the lamps with the urine. Hindus hold lamps holy and and light them up with oil/ghee before beginning anything religious and auspicious.

Samajwadi Party launched ‘perfume’ ahead of UP elections

Earlier in November this year, Akhilesh Yadav had launched a ‘Samajwadi Party’ perfume to market his party. Bottled in red and green glass, the party launched its ‘scent of socialism’. The box of the perfume came with a picture of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, with the party’s symbols and colours on it. The stained glass bottle of the perfume was designed in red and green, with Samajwadi Party written on it. It also bore the party’s election symbol of the cycle. Kannauj MLC Pammi Jain’s personal phone number was also provided at the back of the box. 

Punjab Congress makes sexist remarks about Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, drags Kangana Ranaut’s name for political mudslinging

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Punjab Congress makes sexist remarks about Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, drags Kangana Ranaut’s name for political mudslinging

On Monday (December 6), the Punjab unit of Congress went on a misogynist tirade against actress Kangana Ranaut while trying to attack political opponent Arvind Kejriwal.

In a tweet, Kejriwal had accused incumbent Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi of helping the sand mafia. “Will any state witness development if its CM is a sand mafia?” the AAP supremo wrote in a tweet. His comments came after party leader Raghav Chadha claimed to expose illegal sand mining in the Jindapur village in Chamkaur Sahib, the assembly constituency of CM Channi.

Screengrab of the tweets by Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Congress

Punjab Congress was quick to respond to the allegations. “When a poor man makes progress in life, the frauds of the society start believing that the person is a thief,” the official handle of Punjab Congress tweeted. In order to take potshots at Arvind Kejriwal, Congress went on to accuse him of ‘dramatising’ events like Kangana Ranaut. “He has proved that he is Kangana Rauant of Indian politics,” the grand old party claimed.

Earlier in September, AAP leader Raghav Chadha referred to Congress politician Navjot Singh Sidhu as ‘Rakhi Sawant of Punjab politics’. “The Rakhi Sawant of Punjab politics -Navjot Singh Sidhu-has received a scolding from Congress high command for non-stop rant against Capt. Therefore today, for a change, he went after Arvind Kejriwal. Wait till tomorrow for he shall resume his diatribe against Capt with vehemence,” wrote Chadha in a tweet.

It is not the first time when politicians have invoked the names of actresses and women personalities to accuse each other of dramatisation. Dragging the names of women actors and sharing degrading comments to settle political scores not only undermines their achievements but impacts societal outlook towards women in general.

In the past, Lalu Yadav had promised to make roads ‘smoother than Hema Malini’s cheeks’. Recently, a Congress minister in Rajasthan ‘updated’ his misogyny and said he is going to make roads like the cheeks of Katrina Kaif. Derogatory objectification of women and slanderous comments only displays the mindset of politicians who otherwise claim to be working for women empowerment.

Trinidad and Tobago: Islamist group objects to Hindu murtis displayed at supermarket, asks for removal

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Trinidad and Tobago: Islamist group objects to Hindu murtis displayed at supermarket, asks for removal

Real Street Jamaat, branch of the Anjuman Sunnatul Jamaat Association (ASJA) of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday wrote to Price Club Supermarket raising objections to the display of Hindu murtis and other Hindu items which were up for sale.

In a purported letter dated December 3, 2021, Haji Imtiaz Ali expressed ‘deep regret’ that one of the students of Haji Ruknudeen Institute of Islamic Studies went to a supermarket with her husband and was surprised to see Hindu murtis and other Hindu items up for sale. Haji then asked the second vice president to get these items removed from display shelf. “May Allah Azzawajall save us from the wrath,” he wrote.

However, Price Club Supermarket has refused to remove the ‘Hindu murtis and Hindu items’ from display which seemed to have offended the Haji.

In a Facebook post, Price Club Supermarket said that since past 27 years they have provided a family oriented environment for all creeds and races. Accusing the Haji of having personal enmity against one of the directors of the supermarket, it said, ‘The Price Club shall not entertain the utterances of any individual who devises to create disharmony and disunity of this cosmopolitan, harmonious rainbow nation that we all call HOME.’.

“We note through our investigations that the author of the document serves on the board of the Inter Religious Organisation, acts as the Muslim Prison Chaplin at the various prisons in Trinidad and Tobago and was appointed on the special committee to guide on the SEA and Concordat.It is disconcerting and ironic that such a divisive individual serves in the capacity of one who is charged to create harmony, tolerance and understanding in our society.We trust that good sense shall prevail in this matter and expect that a public apology shall be forthcoming from Mr. Haji Imtiaz Ali.We stand resolute in our service and support of all communities in our blessed nation as we have done for the past 27 years,” the supermarket said in its post.

As per World Atlas, according to the 2011 census, Protestant Christians comprise 32.1% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago while Roman Catholics comprise of 21.6% of the country’s population, making Christianity the largest religion in the world. Hindus comprise of 18.2% of the population, and are hence the largest minority community in Trinidad and Tobago.

AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam says Aurangzeb donated land for the Kamakhya Temple, Hindu org files complaint: Details

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AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam says Aurangzeb donated land for the Kamakhya Temple, Hindu org files complaint: Details

AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam has sparked a controversy in Assam after he claimed that Mughal ruler Aurangzeb had donated land for the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Aminul Islam who is an AIUDF MLA from the Dhing constituency also claimed that Aurangzeb had given lands to various Hindu temples in India.

In the video, Aminul Islam could be seen saying that Aurangzeb had donated lands for various Hindu Temples (Mandirs) in India. He said, “The permit of land allotment given by Samrat (Aurangzeb) still exists in Kamakhya Temple likewise there are land allotment permits in various other Hindu temples in India”.

While Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said, “One is in jail, Sherman is in jail and if these kind of statement are made, then Aminul would also end up in Jail”. Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed was earlier arrested and put in jail on October 6 in a case of siphoning of funds.

Assam CM further said, “During my administration, they can insult me, criticize the economy and other things, but we will not tolerate insult against our traditions and culture”.

A Hindu organization called Kutumba Surakshya Mission has filed a complaint against the comments made by the AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam.

Source: Facebook/Satya Ranjan Borah

The complaint letter addressed to the officer-in-charge of the Dispur Police Station read, “Two-three days back, Md. Aminul Islam, MLA, Dhing Constituency made a very serious statement regarding the originality and the establishment of Maa Kamakhya Temple referring to the name of a Mughal King, Aurangzeb. After, analyzing his statements and body language we found it very offensive, abusive, misleading etc”.

The Hindu Organization has mentioned abuse of the faith of Hindus, molestation of the dignity of Maa Kamakhya, distortion of facts, among others in the complaint letter including the violation of articles 51 A (c), 51 A (e), 51 A (f), 51 A (j) of the constitution of India.

Furthermore, the letter termed Md. Aminul Islam as a religious fanatic and a serious threat to the internal security of the state. The letter also sought action against the culprit and an investigation into the matter.

Watch: Video of Hyderabad Congress leader announcing 50 lakh bounty on Wasim Rizvi’s head goes viral after latter reverts to Hinduism

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Watch: Video of Hyderabad Congress leader announcing 50 lakh bounty on Wasim Rizvi’s head goes viral after latter reverts to Hinduism

A 10-day old video has started doing the rounds on the microblogging site soon after former Shia Waqf Board chief Wasim Rizvi reverted to Hinduism by renouncing Islam. In the viral video, Hyderabad Congress leader Feroz Khan is heard announcing a Rs 50 lakh bounty for whoever beheads ex-UP Shia Board Chief Wasim Rizvi.

The video was first shared by a YouTube channel Voiceup Media on November 25, 2021. In the video, Feroz Khan, who had contested parliamentary election from Hyderabad against Asaduddin Owaisi on Congress ticket is heard using extremely derogatory and abusive language for Wasim Rizvi.

He is heard saying in Hindi which is loosely translated to: “Wasim Rizvi, I have been hearing you for the last four months. You have crossed all limits. Wherever one spots him, kill him. Get his severed head to me and in turn, take Rs 50 lakhs from me. Whoever kills him I will help him fight his case be it in the sessions court, high court or the Supreme court. Everywhere my lawyer would represent you and I will provide you with full support.”

Hurling abuses at him, the Congress leader added that a person like Rizvi has no right to live. “whoever is listening to me I swear by my Allah that I will support you”, Firoz Khan claimed in his video statement.

This is, however, not the first time, a bounty has been announced to behead ex-UP Shia Board Chief Wasim Rizvi. In March this year, Amir-ul-Hassan Jafari, a Shia lawyer and ‘activist’, has announced an Rs 11 lakh bounty for whoever beheads ex-UP Shia Board Chief Waseem Rizvi for his petition to remove 26 verses from Quran. Rizvi, in his petition, alleged that these verses promote terrorism and jihad. Since the reports came out about his petition, Rizvi has been facing backlash from the Muslim community.

Islamists attack Rizvi for converting to Hinduism

It may be noted that ever since Wasim Rizvi reverted to Hinduism and became Jitendra Narayan Swami under the guidance of Mahant Yati Narasinghanand Giri at Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad, the Islamists have also been expressing their anger on social media. They claimed that Jitendra Narayan Swami had been thrown out of Islam and even called him a ‘kafir’.

Wasim Rizvi becomes Jitendra Narayan Swami, reverts to Hinduism

Earlier in the day, OpIndia reported the former Shia Waqf Board chief Wasim Rizvi, who has been a frequent target of fundamentalists because of his statements, converted to Hinduism in the presence of Mahant Yati Narasinghanand Giri at Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad. Rizvi was welcomed back into the faith of his ancestors in a series of rituals, after which he was named Jitendra Narayan Swami.

After converting to Hinduism, Rizvi said, “Mughals have given the tradition of defeating Hindus. Muslims vote unanimously for the party that defeats Hindus. Muslim voters are only for defeating Hindus.” He further added, “I was thrown out of Islam. Every Friday, they announce more rewards for my head. Today I am accepting Sanatan Dharma.”

Earlier, Rizvi had announced that he would be accepting Sanatan Dharma on Monday. He was in regular touch with the temple’s Mahant for several days. A few days ago, he had expressed his wish that whenever he dies, he should be cremated and not buried.

He had given the right to light his pyre to Mahant of the Dasna temple and Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara Yati Narasinghanand Saraswati.

Sheikh Sadiq, Syed Hafeez, Sirajuddin and others kill Shyam Rathod in Maharashtra over a petty dispute, 144 imposed: Details

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Sheikh Sadiq, Syed Hafeez, Sirajuddin and others kill Shyam Rathod in Maharashtra over a petty dispute, 144 imposed: Details

On December 3rd, a 22-year-old youth identified as Shyam Sheshrao Rathod was brutally murdered by five in broad daylight in Kali Daulatkhan, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. As per reports, Shyam was riding a two-wheeler in the bus stand area of Kali Daulatkhan. He was stopped and attacked by the accused using knives and swords. Shyam’s intestines were ripped out during the attack, and he died on the spot.

The police have arrested 42-year-old Sheikh Sadiq alias Sadar Mansoor Ali, 28-year-old Syed Kalim Syed Hafeez, 20-year-old Manu alias Sirajuddin alias Sabiroddin Wahboddin and Mukimoddin Rafikuddin in the case. They have recovered swords and knives used by the accused. They have been sent to Police custody till December 10. More accused could get arrested in the case.

The reports suggest that Rathod was killed in a dispute over a trivial matter. Shyam’s bike had hit one of the accused after which they had an argument. The accused and his associates attacked Shyam with swords and knife leading to his death. Since his death, tension flared up in the village on Friday afternoon. The administration imposed a curfew on Friday night to ensure law and order in the region.

The dead body of Shyam reached his house on Saturday. The angry relatives of the victim decided not to cremate him until the accused got arrested. Later, based on the complaint of Shyam’s brother Lakshman Shehrao Rathod, the Police arrested four of the accused, after which the family performed the cremation. Lakshman also got injured in the incident.

The attack on Shyam resulted in tension in the area. Some villagers also set the bus stand area on fire. There was fear of riots among the two communities. A curfew was imposed in and around the area on Friday night. District Superintendent of Police, Dr Dilip Patil Bhujbal, reached the spot and appealed to the residents to maintain peace.

It is noteworthy that Kali Daulatkhan is already considered to be a sensitive police docket. Shyam’s father had already died, and he was taking care of the family. He was reportedly trying to get recruited in Police and trying for other jobs as well.

Do positive stories, get advertisement: Video shows Mamata Banerjee luring journalists with taxpayer money, asks them to send a copy of paper to DM

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Do positive stories, get advertisement: Video shows Mamata Banerjee luring journalists with taxpayer money, asks them to send a copy of paper to DM

In a video that has now surfaced on social media, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was heard directing a journalist to fall in line in exchange for government advertisements.

A local journalist, by the name of Shukla Ganguly, had lamented about the lack of advertisement revenue in her cash-strapped news organisation. “We are running our paper for the past 11 years. Several small news organisations, including ours, are in a perilous state. We do not get advertisements from the government. I am requesting you over and again to please look into the matter,” the journalist pleaded.

After listening to the grievances of Shukla Ganguly, Mamata Banerjee stated, “The rural newspapers (gramin patrika), which will highlight the government’s work in a positive light, will get advertisement revenue. I will specifically direct the District Magistrate (DM) about this. This is because the government does not use State machinery each time for publicity.”

She claimed, “Today, we launched several initiatives for the development of the State. Big TV channels will show the news only once. However, rural newspapers will write (in detail) about it and will ensure that the information will reach every village in the State. As such, we have to take care of such rural newspapers who do this work with positivity. Talk to the DM and don’t forget to send a copy of your paper (for review) to DM office, DICO, Police Superintendent and Commissioner.”

The West Bengal Chief Minister emphasised the need for sending a copy of rural newspapers to the cops and DM office. “Do you know why? This will help them review whether the news coverage (about the government) is positive or negative. Whoever is doing more positive content, give them advertisements. This is because I want them to work well and highlight all the positives.” Mamata Banerjee then appealed to rural journalists to spin negative stories into positive news.

“A negative news can always be turned into a positive one. In Bengal, we notice only negativity. There is no focus on positive news. Do positive stories. You will surely get advertisements from us…I am saying this for a long time. Hold a meeting with local newspapers and decide accordingly.” Her comments were covered in a newspaper report dated November 18.

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting the National Anthem

Recently, a complaint was filed against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting National Anthem during a gathering that she had addressed in Mumbai. According to ANI, a BJP leader had filed a police complaint against Banerjee for “showing utter disrespect to the national anthem” by allegedly singing it while in a sitting position and then “abruptly stopping after 4 or 5 lines”.

Won’t be able to marry twice: SP leader asks Muslims to vote against BJP, tells them not to get divided in Allah’s name

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Won’t be able to marry twice: SP leader asks Muslims to vote against BJP, tells them not to get divided in Allah’s name

Samajwadi Party leader S T Hasan has raised his concerns regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) while addressing the media and voiced his ‘fears’ amidst the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. He claimed that if BJP wins the elections, UCC would be implemented which will prevent the Muslims in India to take a second wife. S T Hasan also mourned about the future if BJP remained in power in Uttar Pradesh.

He said, ‘I want to request you at least this, that elections are coming, I am not taking the name of any party, for Allah’s sake do not get divided, you should have only one motive and that is to defeat BJP’.

S T Hasan further warned his people, “One law is coming, and is called the Uniform Civil Code…if Uniform Civil Code is implemented, this would be an end to the Muslim personal laws,…cannot get married twice”

Hasan also claimed that all Muslim institutions and universities will be shut down if Uniform Civil Code is brought about. According to an earlier statement made by Hasan, the constitution of India cannot abolish Muslim personal laws.

Notably, the Samajwadi MP had said that deaths during the coronavirus outbreak happened because the BJP government interfered with the Islamic Sharia law during the 7 years of its rule. He had also said that the arrival of two cyclonic storms in a matter of 10 days was an indication of injustices inflicted by the government. S T Hasan had claimed that CAA was anti-Sharia saying, “The BJP government in the last seven years have tampered with the Islamic Sharia law. They have passed the Citizenship Amendment Act, which is against Muslims. We have also witnessed two storms wreaking havoc in a matter of just 10 days, and amidst all this, thousands of people are dying due to the coronavirus outbreak. If the ones on the earth do not do justice, then the ones above take charge and deliver justice.” 

Hasan had even claimed that triple talaq was better for Muslim women than getting killed or burnt to death. Earlier, he compared actresses to ‘Tawaif’.

Gujarat surpasses developed nations in the COVID-19 vaccination drive: Here is what the numbers say

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Gujarat surpasses developed nations in the COVID-19 vaccination drive: Here is what the numbers say

The Indian coastal state of Gujarat is not just outperforming other states but developed nations as well. Gujarat has surpassed several developed countries in terms of doses administered per 100 eligible people in the population, reported Desh Gujarat.

As of December 6, 2021, Gujarat has administered a total of 8.30 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including 4.6 crores Dose 1 and 3.7 crore Dose 2. According to Desh Gujarat, about 169.2 doses have been administered per 100 eligible people in the State. This puts Gujarat ahead of several developed nations in North America and Europe.

Our World in Data has crunched the numbers related to Covid-19 vaccination between December 13, 2020, and December 5, 2021. On sorting the data of total vaccinations per 100 people, we find Gujarat’s record of 169.2 doses is higher than that of Italy (163.55), Canada (162.95), Norway (161), Sweden (158.44) and France (158.43).

Screengrab of the Covid-19 vaccination data in various countries (Image Courtesy: Our World in Data)

Gujarat has also outperformed countries such as Russia (89.53 doses per 100 people), Switzerland (138.21 doses per 100 people), the United States (141.65 doses per 100 people), the Netherlands (143.79 doses per 100 people), Hungary (148.25 doses per 100 people), Finland (150.63 doses per 100 people) and Germany (152.15 doses per 100 people) and Japan (156.78 doses per 100 people).

Gujarat fully vaccinated 70% of its eligible population

Earlier on November 28, Gujarat had achieved the massive feat of vaccinating 70% of the total population in the State. Pankaj Kumar, Gujarat Chief Secretary, said in a Twitter post, “Har Ghar Dastak makes Gujarat achieve 8 Crore COVID19 Vaccination. Over 2/3 eligible population Fully Vaccinated. 93% given 1st dose. Appealing all leftouts to get vaccinated quickly to join India Fights Corona.”

Meanwhile, the state government has issued fresh guidelines and extended the night curfew in eight cities till December 10. Night curfew is in place from 1 AM to 5 AM in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar and Junagadh. While commercial establishments can stay open till 12 AM, restaurants can stay open till midnight with 75% occupancy.

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