Citizens for Justice and Peace
Saving temple is no crime, says Shiv Sena on attack by MP
01-Nov-2015
Shiv Sena on Saturday defended its Aurangabad MP Chandrakant Khaire, who allegedly roughed up and abused a civic official for demolishing a temple as per court orders. Civic official Ramesh Mundlod, who based on the high court orders, led a demolition drive including that of illegal temples in a suburb of Aurangabad, was allegedly abused…
Accused in lynching of man in Rajasthan still remain free
01-Nov-2015
Kavita Upadhyay Birloka (Rajasthan), November 1, 2015 Routine disposal of cow carcasses by municipality contractor led to rumours A tin-shed that lies tumbled over the sand in village Birloka marks the spot where 60-year-old Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi was lynched by a mob on May 30 this year. Once a meat shop, the shed was ruined,…
Cops in UP detain, question 15-year-old for cow slaughter
31-Oct-2015
Oct 31 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Bijnor TNN A 15-year-old boy , allegedly involved in cow slaughter, was on Friday was detained following a raid at Jamiruddin Hathai village in Haldaur area here. Three other accused have managed to flee, the police said. The minor was allowed to go home after questioning…
Naked’ RSS outburst and promotion’
31-Oct-2015
‘Nanga naach’ tag on protest Our Special Correspondent New Delhi, Oct. 30: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today compared to a “naked dance” the protest by writers, historians and filmmakers who have returned their awards to condemn the growing intolerance in the country. Government and BJP leaders have so far attacked the protest as a “manufactured…
PITCH REPORT – ‘Darbhanga module’ stereotype still hurts Muslims here
30-Oct-2015
Oct 30 2015 : The Times of India Darbhanga In a town defined by the 400-year-old mazhar of Makhdoom Baba, a Sufi shrine revered by Hindus and Muslims, there are fears that the elections are creating fresh communal polarisation.In a city where 25% are Muslim, residents say the beef ban and the Dadri kaand have…
53 historians also join protest as highly vitiated atmosphere prevails
30-Oct-2015
A total of 53 historians including leading names like Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib, KN Pannikar and Mridula Mukherjee have in a joint statement raised their serious concerns over recent developments. Written by Shikha Sharma , Vandana Kalra | New Delhi | Published:October 30, 2015 3:59 am AFTER PROTESTS by writers, artists, scientists and filmmakers, over…
Temple preserver to return award SujayKhanra
30-Oct-2015
Oct 30 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Midnapore:A Muslim school clerk who has been involved in conservation of 30 ancient temples, and was honoured for his efforts, on Thursday decided to return the honour bestowed on him, in protest against rising intolerance in India. Yasin Pathan was honoured with the Kabir Award in…
VHP says it is not against making beef a part of menu
29-Oct-2015
Kochi, Oct 28, 2015, (PTI) Condemning the row over serving beef in Kerala House, Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today said Sangh Parivar organisations were not against making beef a part of the menu in Kerala government guest houses or hotels across the state. A day after the alleged Delhi police raid at Kerala House over…
Why I am returning my national film award: Anand Patwardhan
29-Oct-2015
Conscientious Objector India is at a crossroads, says the acclaimed documentary director. Anand Patwardhan National awards have always meant a lot to me. They were more precious than International awards and awards from private institutions precisely they represented those rare moments when the government of India became willing to uphold the spirit of our secular,…
Sangeet Som charge-sheeted for disturbing peace in Dadri
29-Oct-2015
Mohammad Ali Meerut, October 29, 2015 The Uttar Pradesh police filed a charge sheet on Wednesday in the case against controversial BJP leader Sangeet Som for allegedly violating prohibitory orders imposed in Bishahra village in Dadri in the aftermath of lynching of Akhlaq earlier this month. Mr. Som, MLA from Sardhana in Meerut, was booked…