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Activist Manoj Jarange Sets Mumbai Protest Deadline, Devendra Fadnavis Reaches Out
Manoj Jarange is demanding immediate issuance of Kunbi certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community based on 58 lakh historical records, asserting that the community will not grant any further time.
'No Strict Action': Akal Takht Leader Tears Into AAP Over Punjab Drug Issue
Jathedar Gargajj said those claiming that there are no drugs in Punjab are welcome to approach the Akal Takht, stating that they can be provided data on individuals from different villages who are battling drug addiction.
‘Shuddhikaran’ Is Another Name for Untouchability: Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP, RSS Over Kharge Row
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the alleged ‘shuddhikaran’ ritual conducted at a venue in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. Gandhi described ‘shuddhikaran’ as another form of untouchability and alleged that Kharge was targeted because he is a Dalit leader. He accused the BJP and RSS of promoting a mindset that allows caste-based discrimination to continue. The BJP has rejected allegations linking the party to the incident, while Congress leaders have demanded legal action against those responsible.
‘BJP Ideology’ Root Cause of Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’ Row, Alleges Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has alleged that the “deeply entrenched, discriminatory mindset” associated with BJP leadership and ideology was behind the alleged ‘shuddhikaran’ or purification ritual held at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. Tharoor said the controversy was not merely a political dispute but had wider implications for Dalit citizens. He called for accountability and said that justice for Kharge was justice for all Dalits. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has separately demanded an FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The BJP has rejected allegations linking the party to the ritual, while BJP president JP Nadda has assured that the matter would be investigated.
‘Dimagi Naxals’ Meme Sparks Row as CJP Slams BJP Over KGF Scene
A political controversy has erupted over a BJP social media meme titled “Dimagi Naxals”, which uses a scene from the film KGF. Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has criticised the post, alleging that its imagery and messaging cross the line from political satire into content that could be interpreted as encouraging violence against a section of society. The controversy has renewed debate over the language and imagery used by political parties on social media.
Naveen Patnaik Urges BJP MPs to Seek Reversal of Mining Act Amendment
Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has urged BJP MPs from the State to press the Centre to withdraw an amendment to the mining law. The BJD has raised concerns over the potential impact of changes in mining policy on Odisha’s mineral revenues, state interests and the rights of communities in mining regions. The issue has renewed the political debate over the balance between the Centre’s mining policy and the interests of mineral-rich States.
