Citizens for Justice and Peace
Dhule riots panel chief resigns, cites humiliation
19-Sep-2014
Former High Court Judge Shrikant Malte appointed by the state government to probe the January 2013 Dhule riots, in which six Muslims lost their lives, has resigned from his post. Malte is reported to have felt humiliated by the usage of words in the order granting the commission an extension till December 31. The letter…
`Reconversion’ at police station, 3 suspended
18-Sep-2014
Kautilya Singh Dehradun U’khand Thana Turns Into Religious Purification Venue Three policemen attached to the Maneri police station in Uttarkashi district were suspended on Wednesday after news spread that a local woman who had earlier been “converted to Islam“ by her “kidnapper“ was brought there for the ritual purification ceremony . Sources said the cops…
Madrasas are producing terrorists: Sakshi Maharaj
15-Sep-2014
Monday, 15 September 2014 | PNS | Lucknow The BJP MP from Unnao Sakshi Maharaj stoked a controversy when he said that the Madrasas are producing terrorists in the country and demanded that these should be closed down. “The Madrasas should be closed down because they do nor respect Tri colour. This is strange that…
BJP Unnao MP Sakshi Maharaj claims madrasas offering cash rewards for love jihad
14-Sep-2014
Written by Lalmani Verma | Lucknow | Posted: September 14, 2014 4:18 pm | Updated: September 15, 2014 8:50 am Days after Home Minister Rajnath Singh denied any knowledge of “love jihad” and assured the minority communities that there would be no discrimination on the basis of religion or caste, his party MP from Unnao,…
In poll-bound Vadodara, pamphlet warns Hindus of ‘minority conspiracy’
10-Sep-2014
Express News Service | Vadodra | Posted: September 10, 2014 2:51 am Just a few days ahead of bypolls for 10 seats, including Vadodara Lok Sabha seat, a pamphlet targeting Hindu girls reads in Gujarati, “Do you want to become a prostitute? No. Then Read, Think and Discuss.” The pamphlet, attributed to the Vishwa Hindu…
EC issues notice to Yogi Adityanath
10-Sep-2014
Express News Service | New Delhi | Posted: September 10, 2014 2:49 am The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to BJP MP Yogi Adityanath for allegedly delivering an inflammatory speech and invoking religion to garner votes during an election campaign meeting in Noida Assembly constituency. Finding prima facie violation of the…
MLA seeks ban on entry of non-Hindus in ‘garba’ pandals
10-Sep-2014
Amid a raging debate over ‘love jihad’, a Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA has asked organisers of forthcoming Navratri festival to disallow entry of non-Hindu youths in pandals where ‘garba’ or devotional dance is performed in the praise of goddess Durga. Madhya Pradesh BJP vice-president and MLA from Indore (3) seat Usha Thakur told reporters on…
Tension following communal flare-up in several areas of Belgaum city
10-Sep-2014
Vijaykumar Patil Tension continued in Belgaum city following fresh violence in some areas on Thursday morning. The police resorted to lathi-charge and arrested 10 miscreants allegedly indulging in stone-throwing and unruly behaviour. In all, the police arrested 22 persons in connection with the violence that broke out in the communally-sensitive areas of Chavat Galli, Darbar…
Sadhvi Prachi booked for hate speech against Mulayam Singh Yadav
10-Sep-2014
Written by Mohd Faisal Fareed | Lucknow | Posted: September 12, 2014 10:16 am The Moradabad district administration has lodged an FIR against BJP leader Sadhvi Dr Prachi for alleged inflammatory remarks against SP president Mulayam Singh Yadav. She is alleged to have said that if any untoward incident happens with Mulayam’s family members, will…
Man bludgeoned to death as minor fracas turns into communal clash
09-Sep-2014
A 30-year-old man was bludgeoned to death and 28 were injured in a violent communal clash between members of two communities at Ijeri village in Jewargi taluk in Gulbarga district on Monday. The police said that the victim died on the spot. Of the 28 injured, the condition of eight, including two women, was stated…