Anurag Kashyap questioned that if casteism didn’t exist in this country, why would Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule have needed to fight against it, and if these Brahmin groups either feel ashamed, are dying of shame, or perhaps they’re living in some alternate Brahmin-only India. He asked: "Who is the real ‘Ch*&t^ya' here?"
The Mahayuti's flagship Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra is aimed at providing the maximum monthly financial assistance of ₹1500 to all eligible women.
Islamists targeted Hindu men for wearing saffron attire. Choubey stated that he heard someone shout, "Beat all of them who are wearing saffron clothes,” moments before the attack happened.
As per a Punekar News report, the accused Roshan Devre kicked and punched Bhosale. The accused also threatened the victim to give his mobile phone. Upon refusing, Devre allegedly threatened to kill the victim.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for satirist Kunal Kamra on Saturday, after three more cases were filed against him at Khar police station for his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
In 2011, Hamid was detained after mob violence erupted in Mominpura over the controversial burial of Sufi saint Baba Mustafa. He allegedly played an important role in the unrest, linked to internal disputes.
After curfew restrictions were lifted across Nagpur following recent violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assured that the situation in the city is completely peaceful and that there is no need for a curfew.
Sakal Hindu Samaj staged a protest outside the SP's office and demanded swift action. Following the protest by the locals, the SP ordered an internal inquiry into the matter. Police have not released an official statement on the matter.
The bandh will remain in effect from 6 am to 6 pm. KSRTC and BMTC unions have backed the protests. Ola, Uber, and several auto unions have decided to stay off the roads.