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Arvind Kejriwal summoned by Delhi police for questioning in the Chief Secretary assault case

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Arvind Kejriwal summoned by Delhi police for questioning in the Chief Secretary assault case

Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Delhi police on May 18th for questioning in regards to the assault of Delhi chief secretary, Anshu Prakash. The AAP supremo is going to be questioned about his alleged involvement in the assault that occurred at CM’s residence on February 19th. This incident initiated a bitter battle between the executive and bureaucracy in Delhi. In fact, Kejriwal’s key aide had then issued a statement that he saw Prakash being assaulted in front of Kejriwal himself.


Delhi police have already questioned the 11 MLA’s present on that night at CM’s residence. The Chief Secretary was summoned to the CM’s house for a meeting on 19th February to discuss issues related to problems faced by the Delhi government while implementing AADHAR scheme. The Chief Secretary alleged that upon entering the residence, MLA’s in the presence of the CM physically assaulted him. The police had already questioned Kejriwal’s private secretary Vaibhav Kumar in connection with this case.

Additional DC (North) Harendra Singh confirmed that Delhi police has sent a notice under the section 160 CrpC, asking him to join the investigation on Friday. The officer stated, “We have given him the option to choose the location for questioning either at his residence or office,”

Several  AAP MLA’s were detained after Prakash filed a complaint with the Delhi police, including Prakash Jawal was detained by the police. On February 23th the police examined the CCTV footage from the Chief Minister’s residence at civil lines area. The forensic report on the hard disk is still awaited.

Since the occurrence of this incident, both parties have alleged each other of creating hindrances in matters of governance.

CPM leader arrested in Goa on charges of molesting and later threatening a woman

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CPM leader arrested in Goa on charges of molesting and later threatening a woman

The Goa police on Tuesday arrested a CPM Kerala leader from Trivandrum over charges of him sexually harassing a woman, The News Minute has reported. The CPM leader has been identified as 45-year-old Vinod Kumar, who is believed to be the CPM’s secretary in the Mangalapuram area committee. The police claim that they are now collecting evidence on the basis of the complaint.

A report in Gomantak Times – a local Goan daily claims that the Margao police had registered a case against him on Monday, and as a result booked him under sections 354, 354 (a) and 506 (ii) of the IPC. These sections pertain to using criminal force against a woman to outrage her modesty and criminal intimidation respectively. The report also claimed that the accused is also a former whip of Trivandrum Corporation Council.

As per the report, the accused and the victim knew each other for a year and a half, with Vinod allegedly bringing her to Goa under a promise of providing her with a fake Portuguese passport. She supposedly wanted one to have a hassle-free travel around Europe.

In her complaint, the victim has alleged that the CPM leader had started to harass her while they were travelling to Goa in the train, and even tried to get her to share a hotel room with him. After she denied, the next morning he took her to his room on the pretext of meeting his friend who he promised would help her get that fake Portuguese passport.

There she alleges, he molested and manhandled her and later threatened her with dire consequences if she reported about the incident.

Now as a result of her complaint, as IANS feed claims that the CPM leader has been sent to a 14-day judicial custody.

Congress-JDS claim majority but reportedly unable to get signatures of all their MLAs

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Congress-JDS claim majority but reportedly unable to get signatures of all their MLAs

Times Now has reported that Congress and JD(S) have been unable to get signatures of all their MLAs despite claiming that they have the numbers to form the government in Karnataka.


Meanwhile, reports had been coming thick and fast that the governor was likely to invite B.S. Yeddyurappa to form the government. However, the official announcement is likely to take more time.


It is also being reported that Congress and JD(S) are all set to meet the Governor at 5 PM today.


Earlier, Yeddyurappa had asserted that he was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative party and claimed that the BJP had enough numbers to form the government. He had also said that he hoped the governor would invite him to form the government.

Things looked difficult for the BJP after it emerged as the single largest party with 104 seats when the Congress and the JD(S) formed a post-poll alliance with the latter being offered the Chief Ministerial government. However, Yeddyurappa had asserted confidently that the government will be formed by the BJP.

Reports had also emerged that the Congress was planning to ‘safeguard’ its MLAs by shifting them somewhere else. Matters were complicated for them by the fact that there was allegedly a Lingayat revolt within the Congress party with 8-9 MLAs refusing to support the JD(S)’ Chief Ministerial candidate. Then, it was reported that as many as 15 MLAs of the coalition were in talks with the BJP and now some Congress and JD(S) MLAs have allegedly gone ‘missing’.

Despite the Congress’ best attempt at thwarting the BJP, it appears Amit Shah may yet have a trick up its sleeve.

Some of the colourful statements made by Congress against JDS, their newly minted political ally

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Some of the colourful statements made by Congress against JDS, their newly minted political ally

The game for power in Karnataka is going on and leaders of both Congress and JD(S) are singing praises of each other since yesterday after they decided to form an alliance. But things were not so pleasant and happy between these two parties. During the campaign in the run-up to elections, there were many instances when Congress leaders were seen openly criticising the JD(S)

Speaking at a rally in Devanahalli, Congress President Rahul Gandhi declared that the JD(S) has changed its name from Janata Dal (Secular) to Janata Dal (Sangh) Parivar for this election. Criticising the party leadership for allegedly tilting towards the BJP, Gandhi said, “In their name, there is S that stands for Secular. But in this election, it looks like Janata Dal has changed its name and Janata Dal(S) means Janata Dal Sangh Parivar.”

That was not the first time Rahul Gandhi had lashed out at JD(S) either. Earlier too, he had called the JD(S) as the ‘B team‘ of BJP.


Former CM Siddaramaiah, who since yesterday, has been declaring unconditional support to the JD(S) and its leader HD Kumaraswamy has also attacked the party and leadership many times.


Siddaramaiah had also called the JD(S)N as the ‘vote cutting party’. According to reports, he had earlier called the JD(S) leaders businessmen who had no morality or ethics. Siddaramaiah’s dislike for the JD(S) leadership is understandable because, in 2005, he himself was thrown out of the JD(S) due to alleged ‘anti-party’ activities after differences with HD Kumaraswamy.

Even in this elections, Siddaramaiah suffered a humiliating defeat from JD(S) leader GT Deve Gowda in his own Chamundeshwari constituency. He has lost by a huge margin of 36,000 votes. GT Deve Gowda later went ahead to state that Siddaramaiah has lost due to his arrogance and loose talk. Just a couple of hours later, both leaders were swearing support for each other to form a government. This is what Siddaramaiah had to say about GT Deve Gowda before elections.


Even HD Kumaraswamy, the proposed CM candidate and JD(S) leader, has reportedly told earlier that Siddaramaiah does not want JD(S) to back Congress because he does not want his rivals in the party to become CM.
The two parties, who were openly calling out each other all throughout the campaign have since yesterday been busy hailing each other’s support and claiming bonhomie.

TTD Chief Priest alleges corruption and mismanagement by temple administration, demands audit

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TTD Chief Priest alleges corruption and mismanagement by temple administration, demands audit

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) head priest Ramana Dikshitulu has alleged that the state government and the temple administration are mishandling temple affairs. He alleged that there were many financial and other irregularities in the management of temple affairs and in a conversation with TOI, he stated that he had sent copies of a memorandum seeking a probe into the functioning of the TTD administration and the role of the state government to the President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India.

In a press conference on Tuesday, the chief priest had made allegations of impropriety, corruption and lack of commitment towards upholding the sanctity and ethos of the Temple against the Temple administrators. He also suspected that temple funds were being diverted and jewellery misappropriated. He demanded an audit into the functioning of the Temple administration.

“It’s unfortunate that we (hereditary priests), who for generations dedicated ourselves to temple service, are so helpless today. Until 1996, we were custodians of the Lord’s jewellery and maintained up-to-date records of the inventory. But, in the 22 years since Andhra government took over the reins, not once has the jewellery count been done. Of late, only the newer jewellery is given to adorn the Lord. What happened to the ancient ornaments? An open audit should be done. Digital records should be made for transparency,” he said.

Ramana Dikshitulu further alleged that the administrators have no respect for the traditions and practices laid down in the Agamas and slammed the authorities for the commercialization of the Temple. He warned, “The authorities have no respect for traditions or practices as laid down by agamas (Vedic scriptures defining traditions and rituals in the temple). This would result in devotees losing faith and lead to catastrophic incidents.”

He further alleged that the authorities were damaging the ancient structure of the temple by drilling holes into the walls and floors in the name of beautification. He also said that the Archaeological Survey of India should assess the extent of the damage to the structure. He further added, “They don’t care to ask our opinion. They don’t allow ASI to enter the temple.”

The controversy comes merely a month after a non-Hindu was appointed on the Board of Trustees for the temple. Th trustee then opted out after questions were raised over her faith. The latest allegations by Ramana Dikshitullu should not surprise anyone as the secular state of India has a history of engaging in the gross mismanagement of Hindu Temples which has resulted and is continuing to plunder our cultural wealth.

The following detailed talk by Advocate J Sai Deepak states the deep problem with secular state’s control of Hindu Temples.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA_VQdUMdeY]

A civil liberties group, Indic Collective, has been campaigning for a while to free temples from the control of the secular state.

Supreme Court Bench set to hear PIL demanding abolition of Article 35A

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Supreme Court Bench set to hear PIL demanding abolition of Article 35A

The Supreme Court will rehear the Public Interest Litigation regarding the 35A clause which empowers the state of Jammu & Kashmir state legislature to define “Permanent Residence” of the state and grants them special rights, on August 16. This has been a topic of debate for quite some time in India with a section stating such provisions alienates the state from the rest of India and others stating it’s in line with the instrument of Accession.

There were four petitions demanding a scrap of 35A in Jammu & Kashmir listed before the bench. The main petition was filed by a Delhi based NGO, ‘We The Citizens’ in 2014. Later three more were filed but they were clubbed together with the main one.

The bench comprises of three judges. The bench is headed by The Chief Justice of India (CJI).

35A of the constitution deals with the rights enjoyed by a resident of the Jammu & Kashmir state, it empowers the state legislature to decide who can or cannot be a permanent resident of the state. People who are not a Permanent resident of the state are eligible for –

  • No person who is not a Permanent Resident of Jammu and Kashmir can own property in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • No person who is not a Permanent Resident of Jammu and Kashmir can obtain a job within Jammu and Kashmir Government.
  • No person who is not a Permanent Resident of Jammu and Kashmir can join any professional college run by the government of Jammu and Kashmir or get any form of government aid out of government funds.

A controversy was first triggered when Charu Wali Khanna, a lawyer and former member of the National Commission for women field a plea challenging the 35A of the constitution and Section 6 of the Jammu & Kashmir constitution which deals with “permanent residence” of the state.

The issue is a very hot topic of Debate both within the state and outside the state. The main regional parties like People’s Democratic Party, National Conference are of the opinion that any change in the status quo regarding 35A would bring serious repercussions. On the other hand, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the centre has always opposed any special provisions regarding Jammu & Kashmir.

Fake Aadhaar cards seized from illegal Mayanmar Muslims in Manipur

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Fake Aadhaar cards seized from illegal Mayanmar Muslims in Manipur

Authorities have recovered fake Aadhar cards from “illegal Myanmar Muslim immigrants” in Manipur as reported by the state’s Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren:


As seen above, CM Biren claimed that apart from “illegal Myanmar Muslims” an individual from Chennai too was caught with fake Aadhar cards. This as per him was not a one-off case, and earlier Rohingyas had been arrested with fake documents in the town of Moreh.

Owing to such arrests, the CM, as a result, sought the immediate attention of PM Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, BJP’s National General Secretary Ram Madhav among others.

Times of India too reported on Tuesday that the Manipur police had arrested 10 individuals in connection with two fake Aadhar card manufacturing rackets which were operating in the towns of Moreh and Jiribam. Out of those arrested, nine are believed to be illegal immigrants belonging to Myanmar and another arrested is Paritha Begum – the wife of certain Mohammed Mohideen, who hails from Tamil Nadu.

The arrest in Moreh was made on Sunday following a tip-off received by SP (Tengnoupal), which led to the interception of two vehicles. The police later conducted an inquiry and raided the house of Md Tomba, thereby seizing two laptops, four Aadhar cards, printer, lamination machine, among other goods.

As a result of these arrests, CM Biren has decided to set up a special check post in the Imphal airport to catch illegal immigrants.

Incidentally, another North-Eastern state of Tripura too has had to grapple with the menace of fake Aadhar cards. We had reported how, 24 Bangladeshi youth with suspected terror links were arrested in the state on 10 May, all of whom were reported to be carrying fake Aadhar card.

Social Media erupts with memes and taunts after Karnataka votes against Congress

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Social Media erupts with memes and taunts after Karnataka votes against Congress

Karnataka has delivered its verdict and BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 104 seats. The state was one of the very last that the grand old party ruled and the loss is going to have a big impact. Though the state has delivered a fractured mandate, for Congress to be scrambling for alliances to retain power in itself shows how it lost grip over the last large state it governed.

While the results were pouring in, Twitter users had a field day with memes, jokes and sarcastic tweets.

Reminding Congress that Punjab is now the only major state they rule:


CM Siddaramaiah will not be pleased to have irritating neighbours knocking on his doors.


IT cell head Divya Spandana had reportedly done a lot of hard work for this election. From instructing workers to create multiple accounts to hiring bots for social media ‘resurgence’, she has done it all. Sadly Twitter brawny points did not get her votes on the ground.


Congress had repeatedly mocked and attacked UP CM Yogi Adityanath over the course of the campaign. Twitter users were quick to remind.


As expected, many Congress leaders and supporters started blaming EVMs early. Congress leader Brijesh Kalappa started it in Karnataka on the very day of the elections.


Twitter just loves Rahul Gandhi, not only is he the star pracharak for BJP as its supporters claim, he also provides massive raw material for memes.


While BJP has not managed to secure a majority by winning 104 seats, the Karnataka mandate is widely being discussed as an anti-Congress one. BJP and Congress+JD(S) are both in the race to prove majority and stake claim to form the government. While the Karnataka political hot pot brews, social media provides the much needed comic relief.

Six Bhim Army supporters arrested in plan to kill an MLA to create caste unrest

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Six Bhim Army supporters arrested in plan to kill an MLA to create caste unrest

The Meerut Police has arrested six Dalit youths last Saturday night alleging that they were attempting to create caste violence by murdering an MLA of an upper caste to avenge the death of Sachin Walia, brother of Bhim Army’s Saharanpur district president, who allegedly died in accidental firing. Police have claimed that Sachin Walia had died in accidental firing, while the accused claim it was caste based.

Police said that the six arrested are residents of Ghaziabad and were reportedly arrested from Hastinapur police station area in Meerut. While Kamal Walia refused to speak on the matter, Bhim Army Saharanpur city president Praveen Gautam denied that the six were its sympathisers claiming that the Meerut unit of the Bhim Army had been long dissolved.

The Police claims that if they would have succeeded in killing the MLA, caste-based violence could’ve taken place in Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Meerut and Noida. Police claim that the murder was planned as revenge and even a WhatsApp group with the name ‘Badla’ was created for coordination.

Additional Superintendent of Police, Rural (Meerut), Rajesh Kumar reportedly said that a conversation between two of the six arrested revealed their plan to kill the MLA to avenge the death of Sachin and disturb law and order. Police also claims the accused had arranged for weapon and vehicle for the crime.

‘We have the support of some Congress and JD(S) MLAs,’ : BJP’s KS Eshwarappa

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‘We have the support of some Congress and JD(S) MLAs,’ : BJP’s KS Eshwarappa

In an unfolding drama of Karnataka elections, there is a new twist in the saga of who will form the government. No party could touch the halfway mark, with BJP getting the 104 seats and Congress and JD(S) securing 78 and 38 seats respectively. Congress and JD(S) formed a post-electoral alliance and both the alliance and the BJP have approached the governor to stake a claim for forming the government.

Today, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eswharappa stated that The Karnataka BJP is in touch with many disgruntled MLA’s from Congress and JD(S). This statement comes at a time when BJP is looking to stitch together a majority to form a government in the state.

“Many JD (S) and Congress MLAs are angry with Congress and JDS going together to form the government, they will come with BJP. We have the support of some Congress and JD(S) MLAs,” Eshwarappa told the media.

Eshwarappa was beaming with confidence as he expressed his confidence in BJP forming the government in Karnataka. He stated, “There is no doubt we will form govt, 100 percent we’ll do that. Wait and watch. Results came out only yesterday. It has been only a day. See what can happen in Karnataka in a day.”

Meanwhile, BJP’s Basavaraj Bommai said that the party wasn’t approaching any individuals as of now but he maintained that politics is an ‘art of possibility’.

“Political scenario will unfold in next 2-3 days. It depends on development in political parties. As of now, we aren’t approaching any individuals but politics is an art of possibility,” Bommai told reporters.

While the political game of thrones heats up, some MLAs from Congress and BJP have reportedly “gone missing“. And BS Yeddyurappa has claimed that BJP has the numbers to form the government.

The entire nation is waiting to see what the Governor of Karnataka decides, there are precedents which support both parties claim to form the government.

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