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Complaint asks CJI NV Ramana for action against Kangana Ranaut for ‘blasphemous’ and ‘seditious’ ‘Independence ki bheek’ remark

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Complaint asks CJI NV Ramana for action against Kangana Ranaut for ‘blasphemous’ and ‘seditious’ ‘Independence ki bheek’ remark

An advocate practising at the Telangana High Court in Hyderabad has filed a written complaint with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana asking him to direct the central government to take penal action against the Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut. Calling the actor’s statement, where she said that India attained true independence only after 2014, blasphemous, the lawyer in his letter dated November 15, 2021, urged CJI to order the government of India to press sedition charges against the actress.

The advocate, also a member of the Bar Council of Telangana, stated that Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s remark is disrespectful and hurtful to the sentiments of all citizens of India and that the statement is particularly objectionable as it attacks the Indian Constitution.

The lawyer, in his complaint, further claimed that the actor’s remark has been widely spread across social media and print media and both the central as well as the state governments are well aware of the same, but, somehow, for reasons best known to them failed to initiate any action against Ranaut.

He submitted that Kangana Ranaut’s statement is directly degrading to the freedom fighters and martyrs who have laid down their lives for India’s independence in 1947. He added that Kangana’s remark was critical of the freedom fighters and the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, which warrants stringent criminal action against her for sedition and bringing disrepute to the Constitution of India.

He added that Kangana should be charged for sedition under the provisions of IPC Sections 124-A, 504, 505 and so also Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

“In view of the above facts and circumstances in consideration, I pray and begs before Your Lordship to take Suo-Moto cognisance of this Petition by initiating enquiry and directing the executives of the Union of India to take penal action against Kangana Ranaut, in the interest of Justice,” the letter read.

Earlier, four-time national award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut had stoked up controversy after she said that India attained real freedom only in 2014 when the Narendra Modi government came to power. She had described India’s independence in 1947 from the British as ‘bheek’ (alms). After her comment drew ire, Kangana had gone on to defend herself and said that she would return her Padma award if she is proven wrong.

Amidst all the hullabaloo surrounding Ranaut’s remark, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale on Sunday extended his support to Kangana Ranaut. Explaining Ranaut’s rationale behind the remark, Gokhale had said that we in India got freedom in alms as it was ‘given’. He said many freedom fighters were hanged and the bigwigs at that time didn’t try to save them and remained mute spectators, he added.

Loksatta glorifies slain Maoist terrorist Milind Teltumbde, calls his life “exciting and interesting”

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Loksatta glorifies slain Maoist terrorist Milind Teltumbde, calls his life “exciting and interesting”

Marathi vernacular Lok Satta recently published an article in which it eulogised Maoist terrorist Milind Teltumbde and described his life as “exciting and interesting”. 

The article was published on Sunday, November 14, a day after Milind Teltumbde, a top rung leader of the banned left-wing terror outfit CPI (Maoist) was amongst the 26 Naxals killed in the Gadchiroli encounter with the elite C-60 commando force on Saturday. 

Source: Lok Satta

In its article, Loksatta recounted various incidents in Milind’s life that led to his initiation into the Naxalism and his subsequent activities while being a part of the Maoist movement. However, while doing so, the Marathi vernacular hailed his journey from embracing Naxalism to becoming the most-wanted Maoist as both “thrilling and fascinating”.

Milind Teltumbde, a “most-wanted” Maoist and brother Elgar Parishad violence accused Anand Teltumbde

It is worth noting that Teltumbde had been among the “most-wanted” criminals by the law enforcement agencies. He carried a bounty of Rs 50 lakh on his head, and was among the prime accused involved in ginning up violence in the Bhima Koregaon Elgar Parishad case. As per NIA charge sheet, he along with others, was slapped with almost two dozen charges under the UAPA. 

In a charge sheet filed in 2020, the NIA had named Anand Teltumbde, Gautam Navlakha, Hany Babu, Sagar Gorkhe, Ramesh Gaichor, Jyoti Jagtap and Stan Swamy of having conspired to further the ideology of left-wing terror group CPI (Maoist). They were accused of abetting violence and bringing into hatred and inciting dissatisfaction against the establishment and government. They were also accused of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, caste and community.

Milind Teltumbde was inspired to continue Maoist activities by his brother Anand Teltumbde

Milind Teltumbde has been absconding and was accused of organising training camps for imparting weapon training to other members of the terror organisation. He was the younger brother of Anand Teltumbde, another Urban Naxal arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case.

A special NIA court in Mumbai hard earlier in July 2021 dismissed the bail application filed by activist Anand Teltumbde, stating that charges against him were prima facie true.

Special NIA Judge Kothalikar observed that Anand Teltumbde has failed in offering an explanation as to why his name appeared as a convener on the book or pamphlet titled ‘Bhima Koregaon Shauryadin Prerana Abhiyan’, which was printed prior to the programme on December 31, 2017.

Anand Teltumbde also served as an inspiration to Milind Teltumbde for further the activities of CPI(Maoist). The NIA in its charge sheet had said, “Milind alias Deepak is expanding the Naxal movement of Maoist in urban areas with the help of his elder brother Anand Teltumbde on the international level and took guidance from him. Milind was inspired by his brother to join the CPI (Maoist) movement.”

France: Man, who killed a Holocaust survivor in 2018 after shouting ‘Allah hu Akbar’, sentenced to life imprisonment

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France: Man, who killed a Holocaust survivor in 2018 after shouting ‘Allah hu Akbar’, sentenced to life imprisonment

On Wednesday (November 10), a French court sentenced the killer of a Holocaust survivor named Mireille Knoll to life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 22 years.

As per reports, the 85-year-old Knoll was killed on March 23, 2018, at her Paris apartment by an Islamist named Yacine Mihoub. She was stabbed 11 times and her house was set on fire, which partially burnt her body. The incident had sparked outrage among the Jewish community in France. Mihoub, the 32-year-old accused, lived in the same neighbourhood and visited her house for odd jobs. Knoll was a Holocaust survivor, who managed to flee Nazi Germany for Portugal with her mother.

According to her son Daniel, he did not expect Mihoub to kill his mother. He said that Knoll protected Mihoub for years and it came as a surprise when he turned out to be the executioner. At the time of Knoll’s murder, she was suffering from Parkinson’s disease and could not move an inch without help. Despite this, she was brutally murdered by Mihoub. The Islamist was aided in his crime by a man named Alex Carrimbacus.

The co-accused had informed the court that Mihoub yelled ‘Allah hu Akbar’ while stabbing the Jewish woman. Carrimbacus told the Court that the Islamist was arguing with the victim about Jews having money and wealth, on the day of her death. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of robbery. In his statement in court, Carrimbacus regretted not preventing the ‘savage’ attack on the Holocaust survivor. The prosecutors pointed out the jihadist messages in the prison cell of Mihoub as proof of his anti-Semitic behaviour.

In 2018, a group of 30000 Jews took out a silent march in support of Knoll. It was attended by the heads of political parties and government Ministers. The Holocaust survivor’s funeral was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron himself. France is home to an estimated 5 lakh Jews, making them the largest community as compared to other European countries.

SP MLA loses his mind: Abu Azmi calls Kangana Ranaut ‘talve chatne vali aurat’, says Yogi selectively targeting places with Muslim names

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SP MLA loses his mind: Abu Azmi calls Kangana Ranaut ‘talve chatne vali aurat’, says Yogi selectively targeting places with Muslim names

Two days after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that the state university in Azamgarh, the foundation of which was laid in the town, would lead it to become ‘Aryamgarh’, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi hit out at the CM saying that Yogi Adityanath is selectively targeting places with Muslim names. Speaking to TV9 Bharatvarsh, the SP MLA said that the “Yogi government is changing the Muslim name. The purpose is to only do Hindu-Muslim (politics)”.

Abu Azmi was overheard applauding his party’s president Akhilesh Yadav’s remark on the matter, in which the latter reportedly stated that his party would return to power before the ink used by Yogi Adityanath’s government to write the new name of Azamgarh dried out. “Then we would change it back to Azamgarh,” said Azmi.

The SP leader’s response came when the TV9 Bharatvarsh anchor asked Azmi his opinion on Yogi Adityanath’s claim that the constitution of a state university in Azamgarh will truly turn the district into Aryamgarh. The CM was addressing a public rally in Azamgarh along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday when he said: “The university, the foundation stone of which I laid today, will turn Azamgarh to Aryamgarh, and there should be no doubt about it.”

This statement created a buzz with people speculating that Yogi Adityanath might have dropped a hint at changing the name of Azamgarh to Aryamgarh.

SP leader Abu Azmi insults actor Kangana Ranaut, calls her BJP’s bootlicker

Further, when Abu Azmi was asked what he thought about Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s Independence ki ‘bheek’ remark, he was quick to launch an ad hominem attack on the national award-winning actress.

The SP leader said that Kangana Ranaut “ek talve chatne vali aurat hain, use jail bhej dena chahiye” (she is a bootlicker, she should be sent to jail). Without explicitly taking the name of BJP, Azmi added that Kangana Ranaut fawns over the party which she said brought real freedom to India after 2014.

When the news anchor tries to warn Abu Azmi about the perils of making such remarks about a woman, the SP leader exhibited no remorse. In fact, he brazened it out saying “kahen diya so kahen diya” (I have said what I had to), “koi afsos nahi hain” (I have no regrets).

Earlier, Kangana Ranaut had stoked up controversy after she said that India attained real freedom only in 2014 when the Narendra Modi government came to power. She had described India’s independence in 1947 from the British as ‘bheek’ (alms). After her comment drew ire, Kangana had gone on to defend herself and said that she would return her Padma award if she is proven wrong. Amidst all this, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale on Sunday extended his support to Kangana Ranaut in her statement that India attained true independence only after 2014.

Jai Bhim: Vanniyar Sangam issues defamation notice to actor Suriya, producers for false blame, seeks Rs 5 crores in compensation

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Jai Bhim: Vanniyar Sangam issues defamation notice to actor Suriya, producers for false blame, seeks Rs 5 crores in compensation

A defamation notice has been sent by the Tamil Nadu president of Vanniyar Sangam to actor Suriya and makers of the movie Jai Bhim, alleging that defamatory scenes tarnishing the reputation of the Vanniyar Community have been intentionally included in the film.

The legal notice asked the filmmakers to “cease and desist from making or publishing any false, malicious and defamatory remarks against (the Vanniyar) community and its people.” It has sought an unconditional apology from the makers of the movie and has asked them to delete the scenes that portray the Vanniyar Community in negative light and references to the Vanniyar Sangam, which includes the ‘Agni Kundam’ motif that represents the community.

Besides, the notice also sought Rs 5 crores in damages, which have to be paid “within a period of seven days from the time and date of receipt of this notice.”

The notice warns the directors, producers, production company, and the OTT platform Amazon of criminal action under Section 499, 500, and 505 of the IPC if they fail to comply with the terms of the notice, along with other civil proceedings to claim damages.

The notice says though the incidents picturised in the movie are touted to be based on real-life incidents, the character of the policeman responsible for custodial death is deliberately depicted as belonging to the Vanniyar caste. “Our client states that you have retained the real names of the real characters in the real incident in the movie, but deliberately you have changed the name of the sub-inspector,” the notice reads.

In real life, the sub-inspector who is involved in the custodial death of the undertrial was one Anthonysamy, a Christian, and not a Hindu Vanniyar as shown in the movie, the notice observes.

The notice further notes that the makers of the movie had intentionally showed a calendar with the “Agni Kundam” motif in one of the scenes that is representative of the Vanniyar Sangam, in order to show that the sub-inspector belongs to the Vanniyar community. The notice alleges that it was done with “malafide intention of defaming the members of the Vanniyar Sangam and damaging the image and reputation of the entire Vanniyar community.”

Actor Suriya responds to criticism, says neither him, nor his film unit of Jai Bhim harboured any intention of insulting any particular community

Earlier last week, actor Suriya came out defending himself and the movie Jai Bhim after PMK leader and former Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss slammed the film for its unwarranted denigration of the Vanniyar community. In response to Ramadoss’ trenchant criticism of the movie, Suriya issued a statement saying, “The core concept of Jai Bhim is how, in a case argued by the retired Justice Chandru, a legal struggle was waged against the authorities to help establish justice. We have attempted to talk about the problems that indigenous people face in their everyday lives.”

Suriya had refuted the allegations that some scenes in Jai Bhim were a deliberate attempt to insult a particular community, stating that neither him, nor his team had harboured any intention at any point in time to insult any individual or community as mentioned by the PMK leader. “I hope you are aware that corrections were carried out as soon as some people pointed out mistakes,” Suriya had said.

18-century Maa Annapurna idol installed at Kashi Vishwanath temple, CM Yogi Adityanath performs the rituals

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18-century Maa Annapurna idol installed at Kashi Vishwanath temple, CM Yogi Adityanath performs the rituals

The 18th-century idol of Maa Annapurna, which had embarked on a journey back home to Kashi from Delhi on November 11, was installed at the newly-constructed Annapurna temple inside the Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor today (November 15, Monday). Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the pran pratistha (consecration) of the deity. 

The idol, which was transported across the state on a lavish chariot, passed through 18 districts over four days, before arriving in Varanasi shortly after midnight on Sunday, November 14.

After 108 years, Maa Annapurna’s idol has returned to Kashi once again. The credit goes to the MP from Kashi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I express heartfelt gratitude to him on behalf of everyone in Kashi and the state, said CM Yogi Adityanath following the consecration ceremony of the deity.

The Pran Pratistha ritual typically involves a puja, chanting of Sanskrit mantras and shlokas, bathing and cleansing the idol of the deity whose feet may be washed just like a revered guest arriving after a long journey. After that dressing the idol and seating in a place of comfort by placing the idol face towards the east (marking sunrise).

Ganesh Sthapana, Kalash Sthapana with the invocation of all Gods and Goddesses, ritual Abhishek of the Idols, Chal (movable) Pranprathistha puja and mantra, 11,000 chants of mantra for the particular deity Idols are all part of Shaligram Shala Puja and Yagna Services’ ritual Pran Pratistha of idols or murtis.

Yogi Adityanath had arrived here in Varanasi on a two-day visit on Sunday night. After paying obeisance at the temple, Adityanath also inspected the progress of the reconstruction work of the Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor.

Speaking about the ceremony held today, Divisional Commissioner Deepak Agrawal said: “A temple has been constructed in ‘ishan kon’ (north-east corner) as per vastu shashtra and the shrine is adjacent to the northern entry gate of Kashi Vishwanath Dham (corridor) area.”

Along with the Maa Annapurna idol, the five other idols, which were removed for the reconstruction work in the temple premises, were also installed today.

The 18th-century Maa Annapurna idol that was installed today was stolen from Varanasi more than 100 years ago and later found in a museum in Canada.

The idol was handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Government on Thursday at the national capital at a colourful event amid a cheering crowd of devotees. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G Kishan Reddy presented the idol to Suresh Rana, minister in the Yogi Adityanath government. Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi in the union cabinet were also present at the event.

Customs officials seize two luxury watches worth Rs 5 crores from cricketer Hardik Pandya at airport

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Customs officials seize two luxury watches worth Rs 5 crores from cricketer Hardik Pandya at airport

The customs officials impounded two luxury watches worth Rs 5 crores from cricketer Hardik Pandya on his arrival after the Indian cricket team returned to the country following a disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup that was held in the United Arab Emirates, news reports claimed.

As per ABP Live, the Indian Cricket team returned home late last night after being knocked out of the ICC tournament following ignominious defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand on the league stage. However, after arriving at the airport, the customs officials found Hardik Pandya in possession of two luxury watches worth Rs 5 crores. The cricketer did not have invoices for the watches, nor had he declared these watches as customs items. As a consequence, the customs officials confiscated his watches.

Hardik Pandya’s fascination with luxury watches

Earlier in August, a month before the second leg of the IPL 2021, Hardik had taken to Instagram to post a series of photos of himself in a foreign location in a Rolls Royce. The cricketer was seen wearing a tank top along with a hat and sunglasses. The cricketer is used to sharing pictures of his lavish lifestyle but what caught the attention of his followers was one of the images shared by him. It was of a Patek Phillippe Nautilus Platinum 5711, a luxury watch that costs upwards of Rs 5 crores.

According to GQ India, the watch sports 32 baguette-cut emeralds and is entirely forged in platinum. The 5711 has emeralds serving as hour markers and gets a self-winding automatic movement. While 5711 is a rare range, this particular emerald model is even rarer. Pandya joins the club of celebrities like actor-comedian Kevin Hart and rapper Drake who own the super expensive watch.

However, this was not the first time that the all-rounder had flaunted his love for luxury watches. Back in 2019, when he was injured and had undergone surgery, Pandya had shared an image of himself on a hospital bed sporting a shiny watch. One of the social media users claimed the watch was a Patek Philippe Nautilus watch in gold.

Reports claimed the model was the self-winding Rose Gold Nautilus (in 18K rose gold case) with a reference number 5980/1R and Caliber CH 28‑520 C.

Andhra Pradesh: NCPCR’s intervention leads to Pastor’s arrest for sexually harassing minor SC girls in Church

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Andhra Pradesh: NCPCR’s intervention leads to Pastor’s arrest for sexually harassing minor SC girls in Church

On the intervening night of November 12 and November 13, Kurnool Police arrested Pastor Father Uppalapati Ravindra Prasanna Kumar of Chatthiveedu Gramam Chagallamarri Mandal, District Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, for allegedly sexually harassing two minor SC girls in the Church premises.

The incident took place on October 6, but the complaint was registered by the Police on November 12 only after the intervention by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

The Pastor has been booked under POCSO Act.

OpIndia reached out to Prerna Thiruvaipati, SC-ST Women & Child Rights Activist and Dalit Researcher for details about the case. Thiruvaipati had approached NCPCR as Police was not registering the case and allegedly trying to get the matter settled outside the court of Law.

Prerna said that the incident took place on October 6, 2021, in the Church premises. On October 7, the mothers of the two minor girls, who are 8-year-old and 6-year-old respectively, approached Police to file a complaint against Pastor Ravindra Prasanna Kumar and his female accomplice, who was present inside the Covenant Church at the time of the incident of sexual molestation occurred. Notably, both girls do not have a father.

She added that the Sub-Inspector Maruthi of Chagallamarri Mandal Police Station allegedly refused to file a complaint in the matter. The mothers further alleged that the SI had accepted a bribe of Rs. 1 lakh from the accused. He also tried to pursue the mothers to resolve the matter outside the court of Law.

Prerna came to know about the case on November 12 after they received a video statement of the girls explaining the incident in Telugu. After getting it translated and collecting all the information about the case, Prerna approached NCPCR via email. NCPCR took cognizance of the matter on November 12 itself and directed Kurnool Police to arrest the Pastor immediately. The Kurnool Police arrested the Pastor on the intervening night of November 12 and November 13 at around 1:30 AM from his residence near Settiveedu Bus Stand.

A snippet of the complaint sent by Prerna Thiruvaipati to NCPCR. Source: Prerna Thiruvaipati

Notably, Pastor Uppalapati Ravindra Prasanna Kumar was recently appointed as the District President of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, to the National Christian Board Andhra Pradesh State.

Pastor Uppalapati Ravindra Prasanna Kumar was appointed as District President to the National Christian Board Andhra Pradesh State on October 1 this year.

Legal Rights Protection Forum and SC-ST Rights Forum had worked closely in the backdrop on the case. In a tweet quoting SC-ST Rights Forum, LRPF said, “Pastor Uppalapati Ravindra Prasanna Kumar was arrested u/s of POCSO Act for sexually harassing innocent minor SC girls in his Church.”

SI Maruthi had a history of unruly behaviour

This is not the first time SI Maruthi is making headlines for the wrong reasons. In April 2020, just a few days after the nationwide lockdown was imposed due to Covid-19, SI Maruthi allegedly beat up an Army personnel for ‘violating lockdown’. According to a report in Hans India, Army personnel Lakshman explained the reason for being out, but instead of listening to him, SI Maruthi and constable Ashok trashed him. A video of the incident had gone viral on social media at that time.

Woke group accuses Virat Kohli’s restaurant chain of discriminating against LGBT community: Details

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Woke group accuses Virat Kohli’s restaurant chain of discriminating against LGBT community: Details

Virat Kohli has been accused of discriminating against the LGBT community over entry into his restaurants. The Indian branch of the LGBT rights group ‘Yes, we exist’ has claimed that the cricketer’s chain of restaurants, One8 Commune, does not allow ‘Stag entry’.

Source: Yes, we exist/Instagram

It means that One8 Commune does not allow single men, or a group of men, to enter the restaurants. ‘Yes, we exist’ said, “We called the Pune branch, they confirmed that entry is allowed only for cisgender heterosexual couples or groups of cisgender women; gay couples or a group of gay men not allowed; trans women are allowed subject to their clothing. Delhi branch did not answer. Kolkata said stags are allowed, although their Zomato booking page says otherwise.”

Source: Yes, we exist/Instagram

It added, “Discrimination against LGBTQIA+ guests is common at such fancy restaurants, bars and clubs in India, and Virat Kohli is no exception.” The group also said that they have contacted Zomato to enquire whether they have ‘sensitised’ Virat Kohli, which the food delivery platform had earlier assured it will do to ensure “inclusive entry policies”.

Source: Yes, we exist/Instagram

‘Yes, we exist’ told Virat Kohli, “You are probably not aware of this, but your restaurant One8 Commune in Pune discriminates against LGBTQIA+ guests. The other branches too have a similar policy. This is unexpected and unacceptable. Hope you make necessary changes asap.”

They told Zomato, “Either do a better job at sensitising restaurants or stop providing your platform to businesses that discriminate. Often it’s the high-end restaurants that practise such discriminatory policies; the ones that you most likely get large sums of ad money from. This needs to end.”

The policy at the One8 Commune restaurant chain is not explicitly against homosexual couples as their policies allow entry for lesbian women. They entry is barred for single men as well as gay men.

Virat Kohli has also received criticism recently for going ‘Woke’ but it appears the Woke camp is not pleased with the cricketer either.

NCERT transfers two senior faculty members who were part of the Transgender Inclusion panel

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NCERT transfers two senior faculty members who were part of the Transgender Inclusion panel

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has transferred two senior faculty members who developed the teachers’ manual on inclusion of transgender children in schools from the Department of Gender Studies, according to reports.

As per reports, Prof Mona Yadav, department head of the Gender Studies and former HOD, Prof Poonam Agrawal (2015-2018) were transferred to the Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs and the Central Institute of Educational Technology respectively. 

On November 2, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had taken cognizance of the NCERT manual aimed at ‘gender sensitization’ in schools. The NCPCR had taken cognizance of the matter under section 13 (I) of CPCR Act, 2005 on the basis of a complaint filed by Vinay Joshi from Maharashtra.

NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo in the letter to Major Harsh Kumar, Secretary, NCERT had inquired about the manual titled ‘Inclusion of Transgender Children in School Education: Concerns and Road Map’ published by the Department of Gender Studies at NCERT that “deprive and violated child rights”.

NCPCR noted that the complainant highlighted several points that were in violation of Child Rights. It said, “The text of the manual suggests gender-neutral infrastructure for children that does not commensurate with their gender realities and basic needs. Also, the idea of creating removing binaries shall deny them equal rights of children of diverse biological needs.”

NCPCR had asked NCERT to reply with comments and take appropriate action to remove the anomalies in the document published on the NCERT website. It also urged NCERT to verify the anecdotes of the members of the drafting committee. NCERT has been asked to reply within seven days.

The Department of Gender Studies at NCERT had earlier published a document titled ‘Inclusion of Transgender Children in School Education: Concerns and Roadmap’ where it said that toilets were used to brainwash children into believing that there were only two sexes, men and women. Besides that, the training manual appeared to give its support for puberty blockers, medication that has gained widespread notoriety in recent times. The medicines were used to block the development of puberty in children which permanently alters their natural course of development.

Following public outrage over the manual, NCERT had removed the document from the public access.

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