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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her sweeping (literally) drama: Princess pretends to be a commoner while the farmers she supports lynch people

Nupur J Sharma
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her sweeping (literally) drama: Princess pretends to be a commoner while the farmers she supports lynch people

On Sunday, the so-called farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh reportedly attacked a car carrying BJP workers. As per Minister of State A K Mishra, the ‘farmers’ pelted stones and attacked the convoy. Because of this, the driver lost control and the car overturned killing two ‘protestors’. Angered, the ‘farmers’ then attacked the BJP workers killing at least four BJP workers. Some members of the frenzied mob were wearing t-shirts with the image of Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

The videos that went viral on the internet were nothing short of horrifying. Angered “farmers”, several of them Sikhs, were seen mercilessly beating BJP workers to death. In one video that went viral, a bloodied man was seen folding his hands and pleading for his life. The “farmers” asked him to “confess” that he was sent by BJP leader MoS Mishra, to ‘run over the farmers’. He refuses to confess to the lie they wanted him to peddle and then, they proceeded to beat him up mercilessly.

In Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday, a large group of alleged farmers had gathered in Lakhimpur Kheri to mark their protest against the three Agriculture laws enacted in September last year. Deputy CM was scheduled to visit Lakhimpur Kheri. The protesters became violent and pelted stones at BJP’s convey. One of the cars allegedly hit the protestors, after which the protestors not only burnt two vehicles but also ambushed the people and reportedly beat one driver to death. 

While Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee and a host of other politicians play vulture politics, the truth of what happened in Lakhimpur Kheri is far from their narrative. They want the world to believe that BJP deliberately ran over farmers and therefore, the protesting farmers got angry and lynched BJP workers to death. And after lying and supporting the murderers wearing t-shirts with the face of a terrorist, who wish to call themselves ‘farmers’, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra specifically started indulging in her usual drama to win political brownie points.

First, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tried to enter Lakhimpur Kheri to foment trouble, when the UP police detained her. Priyanka, on her part, created a drama threatening the police officers, a video of which went viral. She was seen saying, “Are you forcing me to sit in this [pointing to the police vehicle]? Are you trying to kidnap me? This is your legal status? Are you getting it? Do not think that I do not understand.”

The Police officer said he would arrest her if she did not let them detain her. She said, “Arrest me. I will go happily with you.” It seems like she also alleged they were forcing her to sit in the vehicle. The Police officer said, “Who is forcing you? We are not.” 

She replied, “You are pushing me. If you keep doing so, it will attract cases of assault, attempt to kidnap, kidnap, attempt to molest, attempt to harm. Are you getting me? I understand everything. Try to touch me.”

Interestingly, while she was threatening the police officers with fake molestation cases, she was heard specifically telling the police officers not to send the women officers to detain her. Essentially, she wanted the male police officers to be at the forefront so she could play the woman card and cry molestation. It is to be borne in mind that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is in Lakhimpur Kheri not to demand action against the violence but to support the Bhindranwale-picture-on-t-shirt wearing farmers who murdered people in broad daylight.

But the drama of being an ‘abhla naari’ battling the tyrannical police is probably not enough to win elections. Congress can’t possibly be stupid enough to truly believe that this drama of “police is molesting me” is going to fly anymore. In the video itself, it was apparent that the police was being respectful and only trying to do his job. If anything, it is the police officer who should book Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for harassment and criminal intimidation. But that is a discussion for another day.

After intimidating and threatening police officials stopping her from creating riots where multiple people had been murdered (and playing the victim while doing it), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had to do another drama to convince people that she was just a commoner trying to stand up for the oppressed.

The princess, who decided to descend from her throne after she smelt the sweet smell of a BJP worker’s blood, was detained in a PAC guest house. As she was detained, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, after ensuring that one of her lackeys were holding the camera at the right angle, proceeded to sweep the floor of the guest house where she was detained.

The video was then promptly sent to the media, that tweeted it out to create a buzz almost instantly.

There are certain aspects that we must ponder on, as this video is tweeted repeatedly by multiple Congress-friendly media channels. What the Princess is trying to do here, is essentially tell the people that she is, in fact, not a princess and is capable of being a humble ‘sevak’ to the people. This phenomenon of babu-log trying to be like the unwashed masses basically started with PM Modi’s election, considering his humble background has been an endearing factor for his supporters and voters.

The political princess is no commoner and perhaps, can never be. The Gandhis are simply not wired that way. They have always been political royalty, right from the time of Jawaharlal Nehru, and it is now because of PM Modi that the royalty is being forced to prove to that people that they can be just as humble, even if their beginnings were not. In fact, they want people to believe that while PM Modi comes from a humble background, it is far more difficult for royalty to be so frugal and therefore, they deserve more respect.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the same leader who was kept in a lavish “jail” while others languished in the inhuman prisons in Andaman and Nicobar islands by the British. Here is a simple comparison between the cells of Nehru and Veer Savarkar.

Priyanka Gandhi sweeps floor in Lakhimpur Kheri: Read about how drama
“prison cell” of Jawaharlal Nehru vs prison cell of Veer Savarkar

This is the same party where every family members who entered politics (and all of them do – it is a family business after all) are accused of multiple scams. From Rajiv Gandhi to Sonia Gandhi. From Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to her husband Robert Vadra. They are accused of making several crores by illegal means.

In fact, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra are constructing a house in Shimla – a house also mired in controversy. Rahul Gandhi, on the other hand, has never earned an honest living in his life. Never held a job. Never done anything really. He has lived a lavish life on the millions and millions that his parents, grandparents and probably brother-in-law “earned” (nobody really knows how). In fact, when the Punjab crisis was brewing recently, Rahul was in Shimla holidaying. In the past, while his party disintegrated, he has been on vacations to Thailand and Italy.

It is only the ‘babu-log’ who get to live a life like that. And when the babu-log pretend to be commoners, sweeping the floors in slow motion with their lackey holding the camera, they except the unwashed masses to thank them for descending from their self-bought throne. What is worse, that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seems to be doing this while at least 8 people have been killed, many BJP workers, lynched by the very farmers who she is supporting in Lakhimpur Kheri.

It is perhaps the nature of royalty that the blood of the unwashed masses is simply a commodity to be used to either further or strengthen their own hold on power, or at the very least, to get the power that they no longer have. And it is that quintessential quality of royalty that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is displaying here. “Look here – I am a princess and this is what I am doing for you. Be thankful. Bow down. Be my slave”. The only problem is that after being enslaved by royalty for over 70 years, the people of India are wiser. And perhaps, these shenanigans won’t work anymore.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi threatening UP Police of accusing them of molestation is shameful and must be called out

Nirwa Mehta
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Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi threatening UP Police of accusing them of molestation is shameful and must be called out

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday left for Lakhimpur Kheri where protesting ‘farmers’ attacked BJP workers’ convoy and subsequent violence led to death of at least eight people. Of these, four were BJP workers. However, since Priyanka is part of the ‘agitation committee’ set up by Congress earlier this year, she is now playing the role assigned to her of ensuring that the protests continue to happen across India. And if they are in a poll-bound state such at Uttar Pradesh, nothing better, eh?

When she reached Lucknow and proceeded towards Lakhimpur Kheri, she was stopped by the Police. In such a politically volatile situation, where every who’s who and who even is that from the political world has decided to make Lakhimpur Kheri their destination, it is obviously the state administration’s responsibility to ensure law and order situation is maintained.

This video here will explain how exactly the political game was at play.

In the above video, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is seen threatening the UP Police. She said, “Are you forcing me to sit in this [pointing to the police vehicle]? If you do it, it will be my kidnapping. This is your legal status? Are you getting it? Do not think that I do not understand.”

When Police said that he would have to arrest her if she does not let her detain her, she said, “Arrest me. I will go happily with you. You are pushing me. If you keep doing so, it will attract cases of assault, attempt to kidnap, kidnap, attempt to molest, attempt to harm. Are you getting me? I understand everything. Try to touch me.”

She then pointed to women police officers who were present there and said, “Do not bring women officers in front. Learn to talk to the women. Are you getting it?”

As per Indian laws, a woman can be taken into custody only in presence of a woman police officer. An all-male team cannot be taking a woman in custody or detaining her.

Why Priyanka Gandhi’s statements are problematic

Firstly, to begin with, she is insisting that the women officers who are present there should not come forward. All this is being recorded on camera where a huge crowd is present. In case some miscreant does some mischief and the police uses force, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra could then claim she was ‘assaulted’ by all male police force. Even if the police then would be trying to maintain law and order, a ‘woman leader assaulted by police’ would be the narrative.

Secondly, and more importantly, when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra threatens the UP Police that she will accuse them of ‘attempt to molest’ it undermines the horrendous crime. Women in India are subjected to molestation, rape and sexual assault. There are, unfortunately, number of cases where victims are not even believed. And here we have a star kid, so to say, who has been born in an illustrious political family which has given India three prime ministers, threatening police of accusing them of attempt to molest her, only because they said they will detain her.

As a party whose leader, Rahul Gandhi, who happens to be her elder brother, keeps on speaking about women empowerment and women safety, how does she get to get away with making threats about accusing men of molestation even if no such thing has taken place? Is this the empowerment Rahul Gandhi keeps promising?

How is this okay?

And only someone who is privileged and perhaps never really had to face molestation can throw such terms so casually. That casual groping in metro, the hand on the chest on the crowded street of Delhi’s Chandni Chowk near the Jama Masjid and the sheer dread of walking alone from metro station to home after sunset, clutching on to one’s bag with hand curled up in fist for instant reflex – Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has perhaps never experienced this. I have. The crippling fear every time I take a cab and making sure I keep sharing my location with family and friends to ensure at least someone is aware in case I go missing – I’m sure Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cannot relate to this ever.

Sexual harassment is not a joke. Molestation is not a joke. Rape is not a joke. Maybe as a woman leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra could introspect and be a little more responsible before throwing words like molestation so casually.

MP: Kareem poses as Karan to lure Hindu woman, booked for rape after sexually assaulting her for 11 days

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MP: Kareem poses as Karan to lure Hindu woman, booked for rape after sexually assaulting her for 11 days

A case of Grooming Jihad has come to light in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district. An FIR has been filed by the police against one Kareem (32) who posed as Karan to lure a Hindu woman. 

Reportedly, Kareem introduced himself as Karan Jadhav to a 22-year-old woman doing her second year of graduation from a college in Pansemal town. He had been making WhatsApp video calls to her for the past two months. 

On September 20, Kareem lured the woman and took her to Indore where he sexually assaulted the victim for 11 days. As the victim got to know of Kareem’s identity, she protested after which Kareem fled leaving the woman alone. 

The victim then returned from Indore and revealed to her family about Kareem. She informed that the accused had lied to her to take her to Indore. The woman also said that Kareem had introduced himself as Hindu and not a Muslim.

The girl along with her family immediately registered a case against the accused at Pansemal police station. A case has been registered under the IPC section 376 for rape, SC/ST Act for impersonation and anti-conversion law. 

As per Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDOP) PS Baghel, the accused has been taken into custody. He also informed that Kareem worked as a welder.

Akhilesh Yadav arrested, Samajwadi party supporters set police jeep on fire as opposition tries to milk Lakhimpur Kheri violence

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Akhilesh Yadav arrested, Samajwadi party supporters set police jeep on fire as opposition tries to milk Lakhimpur Kheri violence

On Monday (October 4), a contingent of police officials and Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed outside the residence of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav in Vikramaditya Marg in Lucknow. The development came ahead of Yadav’s proposed visit to the violent-hit district of Lakhimpur Kheri.

Yadav, who had earlier sought the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister over the death of 8 people in Lakhimpur Kheri, reportedly wanted to meet the family members of the victims. In a bid to avert a law and order situation, the police officials restrained Yadav from travelling to Lakhimpur Kheri. A video of Akhilesh Yadav, being surrounded by cops on all sides, was shared on Twitter by journalist Prashant Kumar.

The Yogi Adityanath-led-Uttar Pradesh government has restricted the movement of political leaders, with the exception of BKU leader Rakesh Tikait, to the Lakhimpur Kheri district. Moreover, the internet services in the area were suspended to pacify the situation. After the Rapid Action Force and police officials prevented Akhilesh Yadav from visiting Lakhimpur Kheri, Samajwadi party supporters torched a police jeep that was parked outside the police station.

While speaking about the matter, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Anurag Bhadouria alleged, “Uttar Pradesh is witnessing the dictatorship of BJP. It seems as if the British are still ruling now. Samajwadi Party chief wants to go to Lakhimpur but has been placed under house arrest. They kill and crush someone and if someone raises their voice democratically, he is put under house arrest.”

Farmer protestors attacked BJP workers, 8 killed in Lakhimpur Kheri

On October 3, eight people died after BJP workers were attacked by protesting ‘farmers’ at Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. As per reports, a large group of alleged farmers had gathered in Lakhimpur Kheri to mark their protest against the three Agriculture laws enacted in September last year. Deputy CM was scheduled to visit Lakhimpur Kheri. The protesters went violent and pelted stones at BJP’s convey.

One of the cars allegedly hit the protestors, after which the protestors not only burnt two vehicles but also ambushed the people and reportedly beat one driver to death. Disturbing visuals had emerged of the incident that led to several speculations. CM Yogi promised to take strict action against whoever was behind the incident. A heavy police force was deployed in Lakhimpur Kheri to maintain law and order.

Kerala: Mohammad Shan attacks in-laws’ family, kills 6-year-old nephew with a hammer

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Kerala: Mohammad Shan attacks in-laws’ family, kills 6-year-old nephew with a hammer

On October 3, around 3 AM, one Mohammed Shan alias Sunil Gopi killed his six-year-old nephew Abdhul Fathah Raihan alias Althaf at his in-laws’ house at Amakkandam in Idukki. Shan is a resident of Vandiperiyar.

Reports suggest that Shan and his wife had separated a while ago. Shahjahan believed that her sister-in-law and Althaf’s mother Safiya and 70-year-old mother-in-law Sainaba were behind the separation. On Sunday early morning, Shan broke into Safiya’s house from the back door while the family was sleeping and attacked everyone.

Safiya’s 6-year-old son Althaf was killed on the spot when Shan attacked the sleeping family with a hammer. Safiya has sustained severe injuries.

He then went to one Sainaba’s house nearby. He attacker Sainaba with the hammer and smashed her head. He dragged Safiya’s daughter, 15-year-old Ashni, who was sleeping with her grandmother, back to Safiya’s house. He kept her there for two hours and hit her. He then dragged her outside, and that was the time when Ashni managed to escape and hid in the bushes.

At around 6 AM, Ashni ran to the neighbour’s house and informed them about the incident. The police were immediately informed by the neighbours. After reaching the crime scene, Vellathooval police initiated search for Shan. During most of the day, his phone was switched off. For a brief time, he switched on his phone that tipped the police about his location.

Mohammad Shan was later arrested by the police. Safiya, Sainaba and Ashni are being treated for injuries.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Journalist Raman Kashyap murdered by the ‘farmer’ mob

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Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Journalist Raman Kashyap murdered by the ‘farmer’ mob

Local journalist Raman Kashyap has been declared dead in the violence unleashed by ‘farmer protestors’ in Lakhimpur Kheri that broke out on Sunday. 

ABP Editor Pankaj Jha tweeted to express condolences. “One of our companions covering the Lakhimpur violence is dead. May his soul rest in peace,” Jha Tweeted in Hindi. 

As per some locals, the journalist’s family members had ascertained his identity when his body was taken for post mortem, however, an official confirmation on the same was awaited. 

As many as nine people have been reported dead in the violence that erupted after a convoy of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was attacked by the protestors in the garb of farmers. 

‘Won’t let compete 2022 elections over dead bodies’

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Minister Siddharth Nath Singh has informed that the matter is under investigation.

Lashing out at the opposition and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra he said further, “Opposition is using the incident for political tourism & political competition as polls are around the corner.”

Singh also warned that the government will not allow anyone to manipulate public opinion. “There is no issue in presenting your opinion. But if they want to complete their journey till 2022 election over dead bodies, then it won’t happen,” the minister said warning the opposition. 

Note: Earlier version of the report identified Raman Kashyap as being associated with ABP News. However, ABP News reached out to OpIndia and clarified that Raman was not associated with the media house.

‘No mention of my father in obituary reference’: Son of Pranab Mukherjee reveals how his father was ignored by the Congress party

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‘No mention of my father in obituary reference’: Son of Pranab Mukherjee reveals how his father was ignored by the Congress party

On Sunday (October 3), former Parliamentarian Abhijit Mukherjee had narrated how his father Pranab Mukherjee was humiliated by the Congress party after his demise in August last year.

Abhijit Mukherjee, who had defected to the Trinamool Congress from the Congress in July, made the remarks during an interview with Rohan Dua of ‘The New Indian’ channel. At about 3 minutes into the conversation, he recounted the ill-treatment meted out to his father by the grand-old party. “After my father’s demise, 2-3 other stalwart leaders also died. There was an obituary reference during a meeting of the Congress Working Committee but no (specific) reference of my father,” he lamented.

“The person (Pranab Mukherjee) almost gave 50 years to that party. It was the bare minimum that was expected. This is one of the reasons why the people of Bengal feel that the Congress party did not treat someone properly,” Abhijit Mukherjee concluded. He also talked about the ‘feeling of unease’ within the party and what prompted him to call it quits.

(Video Courtesy: Youtube/The New Indian)

Son of Pranab Mukherjee explains why he quit Congress

Abhijit Mukherjee remarked, “Out of 4 elections in last 7.5 years, I have consecutively won 3 elections. And I have lost the last election badly. After that, I remained only a member of the party. There were no more activities for me as I was not being included anywhere…” He further explained how Congress gave him a cold shoulder and almost deserted him. “Although the All India Congress Committee (AICC) had appointed me as one of the main persons to handle the Bengal elections, I was not called in any meeting. I had made several requests,” he added

At about 4 minutes and 40 seconds into the conversation, Abhijit Mukherjee had emphasised, “The exit from Congress is my own decision. I am not naming that man but one particular person humiliated me.” On being pressed whether the person was Congress scion Rahul Gandhi, Abhijit Mukherjee refused to name ‘names.’ When he was asked about the reconciliation process with the Gandhis, he lamented, “There was no call from them. I came here and at least wanted an audience. But somehow due to Covid-19 and many other reasons, I did not get any appointment.”

Abhijit Mukherjee defends his father’s visit to RSS headquarters, being conferred the Bharat Ratna

The son of erstwhile President, Abhijit Mukherjee, had made his debut in Indian politics in 2011 and went on to win the 2012 by-polls and 2014 LokSabha election. He defended the decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to award Pranab Mukherjee with the highest civilian award aka the Bharat Ratna. “A worthy person got a worthy award,” he told Rohan Dua at 10:57 minutes into the conversation.

On being asked about his father’s visit to the RSS headquarters, Abhijit Mukherjee pointed out, “RSS or Nagpur is not out of India. These people are not non-Indian. So, his visit did not matter. What mattered was his speech at the RSS headquarters. Did he speak anything against India or society? Rather he spoke about tolerance that people must be tolerant.”

Rahul Gandhi roots for ‘farmers’ who attacked BJP workers in Lakhimpur Kheri leading to the death of 8 people

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Rahul Gandhi roots for ‘farmers’ who attacked BJP workers in Lakhimpur Kheri leading to the death of 8 people

On Monday (October 4), Congress scion Rahul Gandhi extended his support to ‘farmer protestors’ in Lakhimpur Kheri who had attacked BJP workers and caused the death of 8 people in a brutal carnage. In a tweet, he wrote, “Priyanka, I know you will not step back. They are scared by your display of courage. In this fight of ‘non-violence’, we will ensure that our food providers/farmers (Annadata) emerge as the winners.”

Screengrab of the tweet by Rahul Gandhi

Violence in Lakhimpur Kheri

On October 3, eight people died after BJP workers were attacked by protesting ‘farmers’ at Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. As per reports, a large group of alleged farmers had gathered in Lakhimpur Kheri to mark their protest against the three Agriculture laws enacted in September last year. Deputy CM was scheduled to visit Lakhimpur Kheri. The protesters went violent and pelted stones at BJP’s convey.

One of the cars allegedly hit the protestors, after which the protestors not only burnt two vehicles but also ambushed the people and reportedly beat one driver to death. Disturbing visuals had emerged of the incident that led to several speculations.CM Yogi promised to take strict action against whoever was behind the incident. A heavy police force was deployed in Lakhimpur Kheri to maintain law and order.

Priyanka Gandhi threatened to frame police officials in molestation, kidnapping cases

When Priyanka Gandhi tried to enter Lakhimpur Kheri on the night of October 3, Uttar Pradesh police detained the Congress leader to avert further deterioration of the law and order situation. Instead of complying with the police diktat, Priyanka Gandhi threatened to frame the cops in molestation and kidnapping cases. She said, “Are you forcing me to sit in this [pointing to the police vehicle]? Are you trying to kidnap me? This is your legal status? Are you getting it? Do not think that I do not understand.”

The Police officer said he would arrest her if she did not let them detain her. She said, “Arrest me. I will go happily with you.” It seems like she also alleged they were forcing her to sit in the vehicle. The Police officer said, “Who is forcing you? We are not.” She replied, “You are pushing me. If you keep doing so, it will attract cases of assault, attempt to kidnap, kidnap, attempt to molest, attempt to harm. Are you getting me? I understand everything. Try to touch me.”

She further said, “Go and bring a warrant from your officers and leaders. Are you getting me? And do not bring women officers in front. Learn to talk to the women. Are you getting it?” The Police officer tried to tell her that in the cases where women are involved, the female police officers are brought in to handle. She said, “There is law and order in this country. Maybe it is not there in your state. But it is there in the country.”

Vulture politics and propaganda: Usual suspects descend to Lakhimpur Kheri after ‘protesting farmers’ attack BJP workers killing 8

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Vulture politics and propaganda: Usual suspects descend to Lakhimpur Kheri after ‘protesting farmers’ attack BJP workers killing 8

If our politicians and propagandists masquerading as ‘journalists’ and ‘fact-checkers’ are anything to go by, any incident can be turned into a political point, especially in an election-bound state. On Sunday, the so-called farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh reportedly attacked a car carrying BJP workers. As per Minister of State A K Mishra, the ‘farmers’ pelted stones and attacked the convoy. Because of which, the driver lost control and the car overturned killing two ‘protestors’. Angered, the ‘farmers’ then attacked the BJP workers killing at least four BJP workers.

In disturbing videos that have now gone viral, one can see the mob of ‘protesting farmers’ are attacking and beating up people with sticks. It is not yet clear whether the person beaten brutally has made it alive or succumbed to injuries.

However, the usual suspects, before details in the case emerged, had already started working on the toolkit that ‘BJP leader’s son deliberately ran over protesting farmers’.

‘Murderous attack’ on farmers who can be seen beating up BJP workers because BJP workers, ‘Sanghis’ are so dehumanised that they are dispensable for the ‘liberals’ and they ‘deserve it’ for not agreeing to their political ideology. Anyone who does not agree with the BJP by default becomes champion of justice and human rights. So what if they have a stone in one hand a sword to behead you in another.

The Wire journalists are also playing well by pulling the emotional strings.

As long as one appears concerned about ‘poor farmers’ while enjoying a Sunday brunch at luxury hotels in Lutyen’s Delhi it helps the ecosystem evolve.

Speaking of ecosystem, here come the ‘fact-checkers’.

Zubair of Alt News perhaps thinks it is better to tweet unverified information that could instigate violence than wait for more information before putting it out, like he does. Recently, Mohammad Zubair posted a muted video of an elderly man from Ghaziabad claiming that he was beaten up by a Hindu mob and forced to chant Jai Shri Ram and also had his beard cut off. Subsequent investigation revealed it was not communal incident, elderly Muslim man was not asked to chant Jai Shri Ram and he was beaten up by his coreligionists over a ‘taveez’ (amulet) that had gone awry. Turns out the elderly man was an occultist too.

So, news agencies should immediately post unverified news or be accused of posting ‘government version’ if they wait for more details to emerge. Otherwise, our friends at Alt News will hound you and then mock, abuse you for not toeing their line.

Why should professional politicians be left behind?

Some mediapersons and ‘fact-checkers’ may work for the politicians and help them further their narrative by tweeting, writing propaganda pieces, sometimes even in international publications. This, while give them a misplaced sense of importance and entitlement that they are ‘speaking truth to power’, like one absolute psychotic woman who writes in Gulf-based publication thinks. However, it is more like working as unofficial mouthpiece of politicians who throw crumbs at them.

But then, there are actual politicians. They wait for incidents of violence, rapes to take place so that they can rush to spot to offer condolences and solidarity. If the incident takes place in a poll-bound state where they are in opposition, even better. And if there are caste or religious undertones, then it is a full-fledged lottery for politicians. Let me explain how:

Soon after the protesting ‘farmers’ attacked BJP workers, news emerged on social media that ‘farmers were run over deliberately by son of Union Minister and BJP leader’. This was before the videos emerged where the said ‘farmers’ are beating up the BJP workers who are so dehumanised by propagandists and Islamists who openly call for their killing for ‘being fascist’. Ironically, they are doing exactly what they are accusing BJP/’Sanghis’ of doing: dehumanising someone they don’t agree with.

Anyway, so ‘farmers killed deliberately by BJP leader’s son’ is a great premise for opportunists in a state where elections are due in few months.

Priyanka Gandhi, Congress General Secretary immediately decided to go to Lakhimpur Kheri. Fans of the Nehru-Gandhi family immediately heaped praises on her and like clockwork compared her to her grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

Since younger India is unaware of a lot of things done by The Family, here’s what ‘Belchi incident’ is. Indira Gandhi’s political stunt right after the Emergency was lifted was her visit to Patna-Nalanda border in Bihar in 1977. In an age-old caste war, 14 dalits were murdered there. Indira, who was facing a lot of public anger over Emergency, took no time to grab this ‘opportunity’. She rushed to Belchi riding an elephant. Friendly media even at that time splashed pictures of Indira Gandhi and as a result, in the next elections Indira regained power handsomely.

So, Priyanka, other than ‘having her grandmother’s nose’ also has her political acumen and hence, whenever some incident that can be exploited takes place in India, she rushes and friendly media then splashes her pictures, juxtaposing them with that of her grandmother in much adulation.

2019 Belchi moment of Priyanka

But just like how every few months Rahul Gandhi reinvents himself and comes of age to be the new leader, Priyanka Gandhi, too, has her ‘Belchi moment’ every few months now.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was recently named the senior observer for Uttar Pradesh elections by Congress. Which is why, even when his own government is on the verge of collapsing due to internal fighting between various Congress leaders in his state, Baghel rushes to Uttar Pradesh to take stock of situation. This is classic case of aag lage basti mein, main apni masti mein (let the village burn while I party).

Here’s more. From who’s who to who even is he/she – everyone has only Lakhimpur Kheri as destination for today.

Khan Market gang who likes to mock ‘Noida media’ while wining and dining in Delhi’s (and sometimes Paris) elite restaurants and cafes, was also upset at security placed outside former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav’s house.

Yadav, too, wants to go to Lakhimpur Kheri to win some political brownie points ahead of elections. And of course, like five years back, friendly media is being helpful.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Everything can be political if right opportunity arises

One would have to be really naive to believe that these vultures masquerading as politicians and political mouthpieces have a common man’s welfare in the heart of their heart. Here is a small example. In September this year, social media was filled with hashtags where some ‘liberals’ were demanding justice for one Rabiya Saifi, a Delhi Civil Defence worker, who was allegedly raped and murdered. One web portal called ‘MuslimMirror’ claimed that she was ‘gang raped’ and her breasts cut off, neck was slit and private parts were mutilated.

Pakistani journalists also joined in to paint India as intolerant country where Muslims are victimised only for their religion. Columnist with Shekhar Gupta’s ThePrint also chimed in. Except, the man who allegedly killed Rabiya was one Nizamuddin who claimed to have married the woman. Nizamuddin, while surrendering had said he was married to Rabiya. Both the families seemed unaware about the relationship. However, Nizamuddin was suspecting Rabiya of having an affair with her senior Ravindra Mehra and on doubting her character, he killed her.

Soon after, the calls for justice dissipated. Now, Rabiya no longer needed justice because the prime accused was Nizamuddin. This just shows that these ‘liberals’ and justice warriors do not care about the crime or the victim, but about the religion and caste of victim. If the equation does not play up, they lose interest.

In Lakhimpur Kheri incident, since at least 4 BJP workers were also killed in the violence which was sparked after the convoy was attacked by protesting ‘farmers’, it might be just a matter of time before the politicians return back to the comfort of their air conditioned homes. Or take off to Shimla for another vacation.

Only time will tell, but we will keep you posted.

Drugs found in Aryan’s lens case, in shoes and between sanitary pads of other accused: Reports

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Drugs found in Aryan’s lens case, in shoes and between sanitary pads of other accused: Reports

On October 2, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recovered drugs from Aryan Khan, son of actor Shahrukh Khan. A report by India Today says that the drugs were hidden in the lens case owned by Khan. The other accused arrested in possession of drugs had them hidden in medicine boxes, shoes and between sanitary pads.

According to a report published in India Today, NCB sources stated that on October 3, Aryan Khan was booked under four sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). He was presented in front of the court later on Sunday. The Mumbai court had sent him in police custody for a day along with two others.

Other accused arrested in the case are Arbaz Seth Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha. NCB had also arrested 5 others namely, Nupur Satija, Ishmeet Singh Chadha, Mohak Jaiswal, Gomit Chopra & Vikrant Chhokar. These 5 will be presented in court today, on 4 October.

Image via ANI

While Aryan and two others were presented in the court on Sunday and sent to custody, the other five detained on that day would be presented in court after their medical examinations. Reports further suggest that NCB would seek remand for the five accused as well as it might lead to the drug peddlers. NCB sources said that the agency would require face-to-face interrogation to get information about who supplied them with the drugs.

NCB not to seek further custody of Aryan Khan

Later yesterday, it was reported that the NCB will not seek further custody of Aryan Khan. He will be sent to judicial custody and his lawyer will proceed for bail.

Contradictory reports suggest no drugs were found on Aryan

While the India Today report claimed drugs were found in possession of Aryan, other reports contradicted it and claimed that the agency said they did not find any drugs on Aryan. According to a report in Mid-Day, NCB officers said they had raided two rooms where the arrested accused were lodged in. They allegedly did not find any drugs on Aryan, but Arbaaz, one of the accused, had drugs (charas) hidden inside his shoes.

In a voluntary statement, Aryan told the agency that he and Arbaaz were to consume the drugs. Mid-Day quoted an officer saying, “Both were detained and taken to the NCB office. We also found incriminating WhatsApp chats on their phones, which shows their links with peddlers. We are investigating the same.”

Mid-Day further reported that NCB had told the court that Aryan was booked only on consumption charges that may attract up to one year in prison and up to Rs. 20,000/- as fine. Advocate Satish Maneshinde who presented Aryan, said to the court, “Offences are bailable… Aryan was invited by the organisers of the party as a special invitee. He just boarded the cruise and was seen with some friends and later taken into custody by the NCB. They also took his phone.”

Cordelia Cruises denied any involvement in the rave party

Cordelia Cruises issued a statement in which they denied any involvement in the case. They said, “In no way, directly or indirectly, we are connected to this incident. Cordelia Cruises had chartered its ship for a private event to a Delhi-based event management company. We condemn all acts such as these and will strictly refrain from letting our ship out for similar events in the future. Cordelia Cruises is extending our full support and cooperating with the authorities.”

A brief about the raid on rave party on cruise

On October 2, NCB raided a rave party that was taking place on a cruise ship. NCB said in a statement that they received a tip about the party around two weeks ago. Initially, no names of the detained persons were revealed. Later, NCB informed in a statement that they had detained and then arrested Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan on the charges of drug possession. Several raids were conducted across Mumbai in connection to the case.

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