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Kerala: Prominent CPM leader Bipin C Babu joins BJP, says the communist party is now controlled by communal forces

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Kerala: Prominent CPM leader Bipin C Babu joins BJP, says the communist party is now controlled by communal forces

A Prominent CPM leader from Allapuzha, Bipin C Babu joins the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Saturday.

Currently, a member of the Alappuzha District Panchayat and former Vice-President of the district panchayat, Bipin attended the BJP’s organizational meeting alongside party leader K Surendran.

Bipin C Babu criticized the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) for losing its secular character and being controlled by communal forces.

He also mentioned that the CPM has been taken over by certain faction leaders like G. Sudhakaran are in a pitiable condition within the party, and more members will leave the CPM in the coming days.

“The CPM has lost its secular character. The party is now controlled by communal forces. The development initiatives of the Modi government are genuinely beneficial to the common people. Unfortunately, CPM has been taken over by a certain faction, and the situation of leaders like G. Sudhakaran is a clear example of this. Even he is in a pitiable condition within the party. More members will leave the CPM in the coming days,” he said.

“I cannot say if CPM Leader G. Sudhakaran will leave the party. As for me, I will resign from my position as a district panchayat member. My decision to join BJP is not motivated by positions or titles,” he added.

He further accused CPM of being controlled by ‘communal forces’ and predicted that BJP will mark a breakthrough in the upcoming state election.

“The CPM in Alappuzha is controlled by communal elements, and the state leadership is oblivious to this. Despite writing to the leadership about the situation in Alappuzha, no action was taken. The BJP is witnessing significant growth in Kerala, and the upcoming parliamentary elections will mark a breakthrough for the party in the state,” he said.

Meanwhile, BJP State President K Surendran claimed that Welfare pension funds are being misused in the tate, and exuded confidence that the BJP win in the upcoming election in the state.

“The by-election results have been a significant achievement for the BJP. Both the LDF and UDF have suffered setbacks, indicating cracks in their foundations. Welfare pension funds are being misused with the ruling party’s support. Despite having over Rs1,000 crore in the state treasury, the government has done nothing for Wayanad. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and certain media outlets are merely trying to shift the blame onto the central government,” he said.

On the Waqf encroachment, K Surendran said “The Waqf Board encroachment issue and Munambam matter are being swept under the carpet. The opposition is complicit in this effort. The government is attempting to resolve the matter through a judicial commission, but why is only Munambam being addressed under judicial purview? BJP will strongly protest against Waqf encroachments and will stand firm wherever such threats arise….We will transparently conduct organizational elections. Those spreading fake news and concocting false narratives will be proven wrong and will face disappointment.”

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Bangladesh: Muslim mob attacks Hindu devotees after Jumma Namaz, hurls bricks and damages 3 temples

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Bangladesh: Muslim mob attacks Hindu devotees after Jumma Namaz, hurls bricks and damages 3 temples

On Friday (29th November) noon, a violent Muslim mob attacked Hindu minorities and vandalised 3 temples in Patharghata in Chittagong district of Bangladesh.

According to a report by BDNews24, the Hindu religious sites that were targeted by the Muslims included the Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, the Shoni Temple, and Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple.

The attack took place immediately after the conclusion of Jumma Namaz. Muslims thronged the Harish Chandra Munsef Lane in Patharghata and shouted anti-Hindu slogans. They also hurled abuses at ISKCON.

Soon after, they began pelting stones and bricks at the Hindu temples, damaging the premises of Shoni Mandir and the gates of the other two Hindu religious sites.

The development was confirmed by the Kotwali Police Station chief Abdul Karim. The situation has now been brought under control.

The incident comes at the backdrop of the arrest and subsequent hounding of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu.

Hindu leader narrates ordeal

While speaking about the matter, local Hindu leader Tapan Das informed BDNews24, “A procession of hundreds arrived after the Juma prayers. They started shouting anti-Hindu and anti-ISKCON slogans.”

He added, “The attackers began hitting the main gate of the Shantaneshwari Temple, and threw brickbats. At the time, they vandalised the Shoni Temple and also attacked the Kali Temple. Several nearby shops were also targeted,” he added.

“We did not obstruct the attackers. When the situation worsened, we called the army, who arrived quickly and helped restore order. All the temple gates were closed before noon. The miscreants arrived unprovoked and carried out the attack,” Das further emphasised.

Recent attack on Hindus in Bangladesh

On 25th September, a radical Muslim man named Yasin Mia vandalised the idols of Goddess Durga and other Hindu deities in Gouripur town in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh.

Around the same time, an Islamic extremist outfit named ‘Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta’ staged a march against Hindus utilising a playground for Puja in Dhaka’s Sector 13.

On 11th October, a petrol bomb was hurled at a Durga Puja mandap in the Tanti Bazar neighbourhood in Dhaka city of Bangladesh.

Sambhal Jama Masjid case: Supreme Court halts proceedings in district court, mandates action by High Court

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Sambhal Jama Masjid case: Supreme Court halts proceedings in district court, mandates action by High Court

On 29th November, the Supreme Court of India directed the Sambhal District Court to halt proceedings in the case involving the Shahi Jama Masjid (disputed land) in Chandausi. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, passed the order while hearing the petition filed by the Mosque Committee challenging the survey ordered by the Trial Court. The apex court further ordered the matter to be listed in the Allahabad High Court within three working days. The court emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and harmony during the hearing.

Court directed to keep the survey report in a sealed cover

The Supreme Court further directed that no additional steps should be taken in the suit by the Trial Court. Notably, the Trial Court, on 19th November, ordered a survey of the Jama Masjid in Sambhal based on claims made by petitioners, including Hari Shankar Jain and others, that it was built after demolishing the Hari Har Temple in the 1500s. The apex court further ordered that the survey report by the Advocate Commissioners be kept in a sealed cover and not opened unless directed otherwise.

The Chief Justice emphasised the communal sensitivity of the matter and remarked, “Peace and harmony have to be maintained. We don’t want anything to happen… we have to be absolutely, totally neutral and ensure nothing wrong is done.”

High Court action mandated

The court further clarified that while it was not disposing of the matter, the Mosque Committee must approach the Allahabad High Court under Article 227 of the Constitution of India for relief. The court order read, “We feel that the petitioner must challenge the order dated 19.11.2024 in an appropriate forum. In the meantime, peace and harmony must be maintained,” the order stated.

Senior Advocate Huzefa Ahmadi represented the Mosque Committee in the Supreme Court. He argued that the Trial Court passed the order for the survey ex-parte and did not hear the opposing side. He claimed that the order had caused significant apprehensions among the local population. Ahmadi claimed there would be larger implications and said, “The modus operandi is the same across various cases – surveys are ordered on the first day itself without hearing the defendants. Such orders can create great mischief.”

Responding to his argument, CJI Khanna observed, “We may have some reservations on the order, but is it not amenable to Article 227? You have to approach the appropriate forum.”

Arguments reflect contrasting positions

Supreme Court Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain represented the respondents in the matter. Notably, Advocate Jain is also representing the respondents in the Sambhal District Court, where they filed the petition leading to the survey of the disputed structure. Advocate Jain informed the Supreme Court of India that the Trial Court proceedings were scheduled for 8th January 2025. The court acknowledged it and orally directed, “No further steps in the suit without the permission of the High Court. The Trial Court will not take any steps till 8th January.”

Advocate Ahmadi urged the apex court to stop the filing of the Advocate Commissioner’s report and expressed concerns over its potential “misuse”. However, the CJI declined the request and stated that the report would remain in a sealed cover but could not be entirely prevented from being filed. The apex court’s order read, “The report submitted by the Advocate Commissioner will be kept in a sealed cover and will not be opened.”

Background of the case

On 19th November, a court-mandated survey was conducted at Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The court ordered the survey in response to a petition filed by Supreme Court Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, and seven co-plaintiffs, asserting that the mosque occupies the site of a temple dedicated to Bhagwan Kalki. The site in question is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904. The survey was carried out under the supervision of Advocate Commission. A heavy police force was deployed in the area to ensure the survey proceeded peacefully.

However, on 24th November, during the second round of court-mandated survey at Jama Masjid, Islamist mobsters gathered outside the mosque and engaged in violence. They pelted stones at police, opened fire at police personnel and set ablaze  vehicles and shops. At least 20 police personnel were injured during violence and four mobsters were killed in the mayhem, likely from illegal guns carried by rioters.

In the aftermath of the Sambhal violence on 24th November, police have clarified that the deaths of three individuals occurred due to firing by rioters, not by the police. Post-mortem  reports revealed that two victims were shot with country-made pistols, while the a 315-bore bullet was found inside the body of another victim, a type not used by Uttar Pradesh Police. Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi stated that the police initially fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the mob but were fired upon by rioters.

During the survey, however, Muslims living in the area gathered outside the Jama Masjid and raised religious slogans. The District Magistrate of Sambhal confirmed that the survey was completed in around two hours and stated that a report would be submitted to the Civil Court, which will review it on the next date of hearing, 29th November 2024. OpIndia accessed the petition filed by the plaintiffs in the case.

OpIndia’s detailed report on petition filed at the court can be checked here.

Sambhal Violence – Mob looted weapons, injured police personnel: Shadab, Rehan, Gulfam, Aman, Salim, Sameer, Yakub and 800 others booked

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Sambhal Violence – Mob looted weapons, injured police personnel: Shadab, Rehan, Gulfam, Aman, Salim, Sameer, Yakub and 800 others booked

On 24th November, violence broke out in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, when a team of local authorities went to Jama Masjid to conduct the second round of a court-ordered survey. The mob set several vehicles ablaze and opened fire at the police using locally made guns. More than 20 police personnel were injured, and at least four mobsters were killed.

Details of the Sambhal FIR

Thousands of Muslims had gathered outside the mosque during the court ordered survey. When the police asked them to leave, they became upset and started pelting stones. The mob set several vehicles ablaze and opened fire on the police using locally made guns. More than 20 police personnel were injured, and at least four mobsters were killed. According to media reports, seven FIRs have been registered in the matter.

The main FIR in the matter has been registered on the complaint of Station House Officer (SHO) Anuj Kumar under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 109(1), 125(a), 125(b), 221, 132, 121(1), 121(2), 324(4), 223(b), 326(1), and 317(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023; Section 7 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1932; Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984; and Sections 3, 25, and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 against Mohammad Shadab, Mohammad Rehan, Gulfam, Aman, Mohammad Salim, Sameer, Yakub, Salman, Rehan Ali, Mohammad Babu, Mohammad Haider, Yameen, Salim, Aftab, Mohammad Nadeem, Mohammad Firoz, Fardeen, Mohammad Tahzeeb, Naeem, and over 800 others.The accused included 2 minors as well.

In his complaint, SHO Anuj Kumar stated that he was posted at Jama Masjid on 24th November 2024 to provide security to the survey team and maintain law and order along with other police personnel. When he reached Jama Masjid, SI Sanjeev Kumar and other police personnel were already present, attempting to manage the crowd that had gathered there.

There were around 800–900 individuals shouting “Allah-Hu-Akbar” and advancing towards the survey team to disrupt their work. Despite repeated attempts to explain to the crowd that the survey was being conducted as per the orders of the District Court and no harm would be done to the mosque, the mob refused to listen.

At around 8:45 AM, the mob became violent and started creating a ruckus. They pelted stones at the police personnel and advanced towards the mosque. Despite efforts to reason with the mob, some of the mobsters became aggressive and assaulted police personnel. They looted weapons and ammunition from the police personnel, including a 9 mm pistol magazine with 10 cartridges from SI Sanjeev Kumar, a box of 24 rubber bullets from Constable Kapil Kumar, 25 blank cartridges and 25 plastic pallets from Constable Pankaj Kumar, and 15 live cartridges of 12 bore along with a bag from Constable Rajpal Singh. During the looting and assault, SI Sanjeev Kumar and other police personnel were severely injured.

Considering the gravity of the situation and for the safety of the survey team, public property, and the protected premises of Jama Masjid, higher district authorities were informed via telephone to deploy additional police forces. SI Sanjeev Kumar was instructed to escort the injured personnel to the station and initiate necessary legal proceedings against the rioters. Furthermore, medical treatment was arranged as per protocol.

Further warnings were given to the mob, but they continued to advance. The mobsters pelted stones and caused damage to property. Section 163 of BNS was imposed in the district of Sambhal, and the gathering was declared unlawful. The mob was warned to disperse peacefully, failing which force would be used. However, upon hearing the warning, the mobsters intensified their stone-pelting towards the police force and advanced with intent to kill.

The mob, chanting slogans, continued to destroy public and private property, burning electric wires and damaging government and private vehicles while moving towards the mosque. They smashed the windows of houses and advanced towards the police with the intent to cause harm.

To restore public order, peace, and law and order, and to disperse the crowd, water cannons were used to spray water on the rioters. However, even after water cannons were used, the rioters did not disperse. Instead, they intensified their stone-pelting and began advancing towards Jama Masjid. At this point, the District Magistrate authorised the use of mild force, but the crowd did not come under control and became even more aggressive. By that time, they opened fire on the police force. To ensure the safety of police personnel and to disperse the mob, rubber bullets and tear gas shells were fired. The mob was partially dispersed, but they resumed throwing stones. The police force managed to apprehend 21 individuals from the mob.

Evidence collection and arrest protocols

The field unit was summoned to the site to collect physical evidence, including broken objects, damaged vehicles, and remains of burned items. All seized items were sealed and labelled on-site in the presence of witnesses. The injured individuals from both sides were sent to the district hospital for treatment. Proper procedures were followed as per the guidelines of the National Human Rights Commission, and the families of the arrested individuals were informed.

No members of the public were willing to testify at the scene due to fear of retribution. Upon inquiry, those present refused to disclose their names or identities and left. All seized items, including firearms, ammunition, and other materials, were documented.

Court-ordered survey at Jama Masjid in Sambhal

On 19th November, a court-mandated survey was conducted at Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The court ordered the survey in response to a petition filed by Supreme Court Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, and seven co-plaintiffs, asserting that the mosque occupies the site of a temple dedicated to Bhagwan Kalki. The site in question is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904. The survey was carried out under the supervision of Advocate Commission. A heavy police force was deployed in the area to ensure the survey proceeded peacefully.

However, on 24th November, during the second round of court-mandated survey at Jama Masjid, Islamist mobsters gathered outside the mosque and engaged in violence. They pelted stones at police, opened fire at police personnel and set ablaze  vehicles and shops. At least 20 police personnel were injured during violence and four mobsters were killed in the mayhem, likely from illegal guns carried by rioters.

In the aftermath of the Sambhal violence on 24th November, police have clarified that the deaths of three individuals occurred due to firing by rioters, not by the police. Post-mortem  reports revealed that two victims were shot with country-made pistols, while the a 315-bore bullet was found inside the body of another victim, a type not used by Uttar Pradesh Police. Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi stated that the police initially fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the mob but were fired upon by rioters.

During the survey, however, Muslims living in the area gathered outside the Jama Masjid and raised religious slogans. The District Magistrate of Sambhal confirmed that the survey was completed in around two hours and stated that a report would be submitted to the Civil Court, which will review it on the next date of hearing, 29th November 2024. OpIndia accessed the petition filed by the plaintiffs in the case.

As of now, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the hearing in the District Court, Sambhal, in response to plea filed by the Muslim side. Furthermore, the survey report submitted by the Advocate Commissioner has been ordered to be sealed and not to be opened till an order is passed by the High Court in the matter. Next hearing in the matter will be in January 2025.

OpIndia’s detailed report on petition filed at the court can be checked here.

Cyclone Fengal expected to make landfall in Tamil Nadu: IMD advises fishermen not to venture into sea

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Cyclone Fengal expected to make landfall in Tamil Nadu: IMD advises fishermen not to venture into sea

Cyclone ‘Fengal’ is expected to make landfall in the evening, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea due to the high waves and turbulent conditions.

Chennai witnessed incessant heavy to moderate rainfall from last night till this morning, which has caused rough sea conditions with strong winds.

The government authorities advised the public not to visit beaches in the metropolis, including Marina Beach, Pattinapakkam and Edward Elliot Beach. The tourist spots in Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure, owing to the cyclone Fengal.

According to the IMD, the cyclone will hit the coastal areas of north Tamil Nadu today evening and a red alert was issued yesterday for various parts of southern states including the south Andhra Pradesh coastal areas. Due to the cyclone Fengal’s impact, many coastal areas witnessed changes in weather with gusty winds and rains.

The cyclone ‘Fengal’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of seven kilometres per hour during the past six hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai. The regional centre further informed that intense rain spells over North Tamil Nadu coastal districts are likely to continue in the coming hours.

“The Cyclonic Storm ‘FENGAL’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 07 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0230 hours IST of today, the 30th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 11.9°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 370 km north of Trincomalee, 210 km northeast of Nagappattinam, 180 km east of Puducherry and 190 km southeast of Chennai,” the regional meteorological centre posted on X.

The cyclone is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coats between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram (near Puducherry), the RMC in Chennai said.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet district and its surrounding areas have been receiving moderate rainfall since last night. The cold winds have been blowing in Ranipet district since yesterday morning. The Walajapet and various surrounding areas of the Ranipet district have been witnessing continuous moderate rainfall since last night.

After warnings issued by the IMD regarding heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for 9 districts.

Earlier, the Kanchipuram district administration announced a holiday for Saturday in schools and colleges. This order was issued for all educational institutions, including private ones, in the district on November 30.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Sambhal Violence: Deputy Collector, injured in stone pelting, says mob attacked police with intent to kill – FIR details

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Sambhal Violence: Deputy Collector, injured in stone pelting, says mob attacked police with intent to kill – FIR details

On 24th November, violence broke out in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, when a team of local authorities went to Jama Masjid to conduct the second round of a court-ordered survey. Thousands of Muslims gathered outside the mosque during the violence. When the police asked the crowd to leave, the gathered crowd started pelting stones.

The mob set several vehicles ablaze and opened fire at the police using locally made guns. More than 20 police personnel were injured in the ensuing violence, and at least four were killed. As per media reports, seven FIRs have been registered in the matter.

Mobsters pelted stones at Deputy collector with intent to kill, says FIR

One of the FIRs was registered on the complaint of Deputy Collector Ramesh Babu. The FIR was registered under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 221, 132, 121(1), 121(2), 109(1), 12 and 223(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 7 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1932. In his complaint, Ramesh Babu described what happened on 24th November 2024 when violence broke out during the court-ordered survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal and how he was severely injured.

He noted that, as per the orders of the District Court, Sambhal, a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid located in Kasaya, Sambhal, was scheduled for 24th November 2024. To ensure law and order, Ramesh Babu, accompanied by Home Guard Himachal and orderly Promod Kumar Sharma, was present at the Jama Masjid while the team conducted the survey. At around 9:10 AM, a mob of approximately 800-900 unidentified individuals, armed with dangerous weapons, gathered outside the mosque with the intent to obstruct the survey proceedings.

He added that he and other police personnel informed the people gathered about the court order and urged them not to disrupt the survey. However, the mob turned violent and started pelting stones with the intention of hindering governmental duties and with the intent to kill. This created an atmosphere of panic at the location. People shut their shops and closed the doors of their houses. Amidst the chaos, stones were pelted at Ramesh Babu by unknown mobsters with the intent to kill, resulting in severe injuries to his left leg and left elbow.

Court-ordered survey at Jama Masjid in Sambhal

On 19th November, a court-mandated survey was conducted at Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The court ordered the survey in response to a petition filed by Supreme Court Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, and seven co-plaintiffs, asserting that the mosque occupies the site of a temple dedicated to Bhagwan Kalki. The site in question is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904. The survey was carried out under the supervision of Advocate Commission. A heavy police force was deployed in the area to ensure the survey proceeded peacefully.

However, on 24th November, during the second round of court-mandated survey at Jama Masjid, Islamists gathered outside the mosque and engaged in violence. They pelted stones at police, opened fire at police personnel and set ablaze  vehicles and shops. At least 20 police personnel were injured during violence and four mobsters were killed in the mayhem, likely from illegal guns carried by rioters.

In the aftermath of the Sambhal violence on 24th November, police have clarified that the deaths of three individuals occurred due to firing by rioters, not by the police. Post-mortem  reports revealed that two victims were shot with country-made pistols, while the a 315-bore bullet was found inside the body of another victim, a type not used by Uttar Pradesh Police. Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi stated that the police initially fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the mob but were fired upon by rioters.

During the survey, however, Muslims living in the area gathered outside the Jama Masjid and raised religious slogans. The District Magistrate of Sambhal confirmed that the survey was completed in around two hours and stated that a report would be submitted to the Civil Court, which will review it on the next date of hearing, 29th November 2024. OpIndia accessed the petition filed by the plaintiffs in the case.

As of now, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the hearing in the District Court, Sambhal, in response to plea filed by the Muslim side. Furthermore, the survey report submitted by the Advocate Commissioner has been ordered to be sealed and not to be opened till an order is passed by the High Court in the matter. Next hearing in the matter will be in January 2025.

OpIndia’s detailed report on petition filed at the court can be checked here.

‘News24’ falsely claims that India’s GDP has reduced by 5.4%, deletes misleading tweet after being called out

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‘News24’ falsely claims that India’s GDP has reduced by 5.4%, deletes misleading tweet after being called out

On Friday (29th November), the popular Indian channel ‘News24’ courted controversy after it falsely claimed that India’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had reduced by 5.4% in the second quarter of the year.

“The second quarter witnesses downfall in country’s GDP, reduced by 5.4%,” a tweet posted by News24 read.

For the unversed, GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a country within a particular time period. It is a measure of the economic health of a nation.

Screengrab of the tweet by News24

The tweet by ‘News24’ suggested that India’s GDP has somehow plummeted in the second quarter of the financial year.

In reality, the country’s Gross Domestic Product has increased by 5.4% for the said period. The only thing that has reduced is the rate of GDP growth—the current GDP growth rate of 5.4% is the slowest in 7 quarters.

It does not imply a decline in overall GDP or negative growth in the second quarter of the financial year.

India is currently the 5th largest economy in the world and is on its path to becoming a $5 trillion economy.

However, this did not stop ‘News24’ from putting out a misleading tweet, falsely claiming that India’s GDP has plummeted by 5.4%.

This is not the first time the Indian channel has resorted to peddling fake news. Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, ‘News24’ falsely claimed that BJP leader Madhavi Latha demanded ‘reservation for all Muslims’.

Nizams laid foundation of “Nikah Mutah” via their Yemeni soliders, Hyderabadi women in Gulf assist old Sheikhs in having pleasure marriages with young Muslim girls

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Nizams laid foundation of “Nikah Mutah” via their Yemeni soliders, Hyderabadi women in Gulf assist old Sheikhs in having pleasure marriages with young Muslim girls

On 29th November, another report was published by Aaj Tak on “Nikah Mutah” (pleasure marriage per Islam) and “marriage to Sheikhs” which has been operating like a business in Hyderabad. The report sheds light on how these evil practices started in Hyderabad and how they are carried out in the present time. According to the report, their foundation was laid during the period of the Nizams when soldiers (known as Chowsh) from Yemen were summoned by them to guard their wealth.

These soldiers married Hyderabadi women and had children to raise the Nizam’s army, some of whose descendants are today brokers and agents for Nikah Mutah. Their offsprings did not get citizenship in Arab countries after returning to their homeland and they started marrying their daughters to the Sheikhs. Initially, the marriages were not short-term, but later they were performed for pleasure and divorce dates were set at the same time as such unions. Their future generations began acting as agents and brokers for their daughters.

Meanwhile, the Sheikhs also realized that Hyderabad had arrangements to fulfil their deplorable needs. According to their religion, visiting sex workers is haram (forbidden), so they searched for an alternative in India. They started keeping girls with them after the wedding for 10-15 days until they were satisfied and then would leave them. In their eyes, they were meeting their needs and not breaking any laws in accordance with their faith.

According to the report, which cites Islamic experts, old Sheikhs from Arab nations travel to Hyderabad on medical visas, where they purchase girls at low prices and then use them to meet their sexual needs because marrying a lady in Arabia has multiple requirements and is also very expensive. The fact that the locals in Hyderabad understand Telugu and Urdu yet medical instructions are written in Arabic to ensure the wealthy Sheikhs have no trouble is a strong indicator of the hospitality the Sheikhs receive there.

The report showed that the Sheikhs visited Hyderabad more during Ramzan. They do as they wish in the Islamic holy month, even though many things are prohibited in this month. They believe that their youth will return if they have physical relationships with young or virgin girls. Many Sheikhs examine a girl’s pulse to determine whether or not she is a virgin. It should be noted that in Nikah Mutah, a girl’s status as a grownup is a condition, nevertheless, starting her period does not equate to being an adult as menstruation could begin at even 13 or 15 in this day and age.

Several households in Hyderabad are meeting their daily needs as a of Nikah Mutah. They sell girls at a young age and then run their expenses. According to the report, 33 out of 100 homes in Hyderabad’s Barkas neighborhood had these marriages, and this practice is still in place. The strange aspect is that Islamic scholars consider this a form of liberty. For instance, Dr. Abbas, an expert in Shia Theology at Aligarh Muslim University stated that if someone wanted to test their partner before entering into a permanent relationship, then Nikah Mutah could provide a way as long as the pair consent to it.

The serious matter of Nikah Mutah has already been discussed earlier in our report, which was based on Aaj Tak’s probe where the shocking stories of the victims were narrated. The pain of a girl who was impregnated by her “Sheikh uncle” who did Nikah Mutah and then departed after 15 days as she was left to give birth to their daughter alone was exposed. It described how females are sold to Sheikhs by brokers in Hyderabad in exchange for Rs 20 to 50 thousand. Girls are paraded before the Sheikhs so they can select their target. Their body measurement is taken and then they are handed over to the wealthy old men in the name of marriage and they get exploited. Furthermore, the report mentioned Hyderabadi women who reside in Arab nations and assist Sheikhs in sexually and physically abusing girls or in providing information on them when they are in Hyderaba

India has taken serious note of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, shared concerns with interim govt, EAM Jaishankar tells parliament

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India has taken serious note of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, shared concerns with interim govt, EAM Jaishankar tells parliament

The Union government has taken serious note of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, and shared its concerns with the interim government in Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday.

He further termed that protecting the life and liberty of citizens, including the minorities is the responsibility of the Bangladesh government.

Responding to BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar’s question on violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, Jaishankar in a written reply to Lok Sabha, said, “Government have seen several reports of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, their homes and business establishments and of attacks on temples/ religious places, including in the month of August 2024, across Bangladesh.”

“Government have taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh. Reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival in Bangladesh,” he added.

The Foreign Minister said that the reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival. Jaishankar added that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh.

“Government had expressed its serious concerns regarding the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and theft at the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira during Durga Puja 2024. Following these attacks, the Government of Bangladesh had issued instructions for providing special security including deployment of Army and Border Guards Bangladesh to ensure peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja,” the EAM stated in his reply.

“The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely. The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government of Bangladesh,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities with the Bangladesh government.

While addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take steps for the protection of minorities.

On the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, Jaiswal said, “India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities. We made our position very clear as far as the situation of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh is concerned. The interim government must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities.”

“We are concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric, increasing incidents of violence and provocation. These developments cannot be dismissed only as media exaggerations. We once again call upon Bangladesh to take all steps for the protection of minorities and safeguarding their interests,” he added.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Sister of Sharjeel Imam, who threatened to cut off India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’, becomes a judge in Bihar, Islamists hail “now there will be justice”

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Sister of Sharjeel Imam, who threatened to cut off India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’, becomes a judge in Bihar, Islamists hail “now there will be justice”

Amid the CAA-NRC protests, a news report has surfaced about Sharjeel Imam, who once made statements about separating Assam from India. It has come to light on social media that while Sharjeel has been in jail for the past four years, his sister, Farha Nishat, has successfully cleared the judicial service examination.

This information was shared on social media by Sharjeel Imam’s brother, Muzammil Imam. In a Facebook post, Muzammil wrote:

Following this post, Sharjeel Imam’s supporters have been sharing the information widely on social media. They claim that Sharjeel’s sister has become a judge and will now deliver justice against “oppression”.

According to the post, when we checked the results of this examination on the BPSC website, Farha Nishat’s name appeared under the Backward Class category with roll number 124570. However, we could not officially verify whether this Farha Nishat is indeed Sharjeel Imam’s sister. Nevertheless, this claim is being made in both social media discussions and media reports.

It is worth noting that during the anti-CAA-NRC protests in 2019-20, Sharjeel Imam faced serious charges, including inciting Muslims, instigating riots, and sedition. He was arrested on January 28, 2020, and has been undergoing trial since. While he was recently acquitted in the Jamia violence case, he remains in jail for other charges.

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