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West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
AAP holds protest near BJP's headquarters, demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's release
AAP leaders and workers staged a protest near the BJP's headquarters on DDU Marg demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in CBI custody related to the Delhi government's excise policy. Kejriwal had been earlier arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to the same policy, with bail granted by a trial court later stayed by the Delhi High Court.
Farmers likely to launch state-wide yatra in Haryana amidst long-standing demands
Protesting farmer unions at the Punjab-Haryana border, encamped for over five months, plan a state-wide yatra in Haryana next month to push for their demands, including legislation guaranteeing minimum support prices for crops. Targeting the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, they seek to increase pressure on BJP governments at both central and state levels. Despite barriers set up by the Haryana government, blocking their path to Delhi, the unions remain steadfast.
To send a symbolic message across, SIT sends women cops to execute Prajwal Revanna's arrest warrant at Bengaluru airport
Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who arrived at Bengaluru airport in the early hours of Friday, was accompanied by a team of women police personnel, including women IPS officers. They were there to execute the arrest warrant against him in connection with three sexual assault cases.
Prajwal Revanna interrogated by SIT in sexual abuse case
Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexually abusing several women, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) upon his arrival from Munich at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The 33-year-old MP was taken to the CID office for interrogation, and the SIT is considering a potency test on him.
Prajwal Revanna will be arrested at Airport upon his return: Karnataka Home Minister
The statement comes two days after Prajwal released a video statement promising that he would appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the cases against him, on May 31.
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BJP demands arrest of BRS chief KCR in phone tapping case
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police P Radhakrishna Rao accused BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao of involvement in a phone tapping scandal. BJP MP Bandi Sanjay demanded KCR's immediate arrest. The scandal allegedly involved intercepting communications of political figures, businessmen, and celebrities during the 2023 Telangana assembly elections. Sanjay condemned the phone tapping as a violation of Constitutional and human rights.
BJP criticizes Arvind Kejriwal for silence on Swati Maliwal assault at CM residence by aide Bibhav Kumar, demands answers
BJP criticizes Arvind Kejriwal for silence on Swati Maliwal assault at CM residence by aide Bibhav Kumar, demands answers and CCTV footage release during protest near BJP headquarters, spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla questions involvement and evidence tampering.
Delhi BJP issues 'charge sheet' against Congress, AAP
Delhi BJP issues 'charge sheet' listing alleged scams and corruption against AAP and Congress ahead of May 25 polls on seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva releases the booklet 'Congress and AAP- Partners in Loot' at the party office. No immediate reaction from AAP or Congress on the allegations.
Modi will jail all opposition leaders and then end politics of BJP netas: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal accuses PM Modi of pushing 'One Nation, One Leader' ideology post-interim bail. Warns about opposition leaders being targeted. Questions BJP's PM candidate and Modi's support for Amit Shah. Kejriwal emphasizes fight against dictatorship.
JD(S) MLA H D Revanna granted conditional bail by court in alleged kidnapping case
On Monday, a special court of people's representatives granted conditional bail to JD(S) leader HD Revanna in a kidnapping case. HD Revanna, the JD(S) leader, was taken into custody on May 4 by SIT officials in connection with a kidnapping case filed against him at the KR Nagar police station in the city.
West Bengal: Sandeshkhali on boil again, fresh protests erupt over "fake" videos
Local Trinamool leaders Dilip Mullick and Tatan Gayan were beaten up by women for making "fake videos" by women, supporting BJP, in presence of local Trinamool MLA Sukumar Mahato.
SIT arrests two in connection with circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal
BJP-JD(S) candidate Prajwal Revanna faces sexual abuse allegations as explicit videos circulate before polls, sparking a political storm in Karnataka. Controversy ensues with demands for CBI investigation.
Hassan Case: CM rejects demands for CBI probe, reiterates faith in State Police
Siddaramaiah refuses CBI, trusts State Police in women abuse case. JDS protests video circulation. Revanna probed for assault. BJP reign not given to CBI. Gowda criticizes CBI.
Sharad Pawar welcomes bail to Arvind Kejriwal; Shiv Sena demands his resignation as Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received interim bail from the Supreme Court until June 1, allowing him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The bail is related to a money laundering case tied to an alleged excise policy scam. While Sharad Pawar of the NCP welcomed the bail, emphasizing India's commitment to democracy, the Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, demanded Kejriwal's resignation as CM.
Hassan Explicit Videos: DK behind distribution of 25,000 pen drives, JDS complains to Governor demanding CBI probe
JDS delegation, led by HD Kumaraswamy, urged Governor Gehlot for a CBI probe into explicit videos circulation. They accused DK Shivakumar of distributing videos in public and criticized the biased SIT probe.
'Disclose your identity': Kolkata Police's summon to a meme creator on Mamata sparks controversy
The controversy surrounding a meme mocking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has escalated, with the Kolkata Police demanding the identity of the meme's creator. Failure to comply could lead to legal action under section 42 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This demand is not new, as the police have a history of crackdowns on social media content deemed derogatory towards the Chief Minister. The meme controversy adds to the already heated political battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal.
"Karnataka govt will deal with it in its own way," says DK Shivakumar after BJP demands CBI probe in Hubballi murder case
The remarks came after the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded a CBI probe into the murder of the daughter of a Congress Councillor in Karnataka, who was stabbed to death on the campus of BVB College last week. BJP has alleged that police are trying to "divert" the case. "Let them do whatever they want to do, we have no objection to what they want to do. Karnataka government will deal with this case in its own way, there is no question of it," DK Shivakumar said.
Delhi BJP leaders hold protest, demand resignation of Arvind Kejriwal
The BJP has stepped up pressure on the Delhi chief minister, asking him to resign in the wake of the high court order.
Delhi BJP leaders, workers protest outside assembly, demand Arvind Kejriwal's resignation
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case and subsequently remanded to the agency's custody till March 28 by a court.
AAP leaders conduct 'Thali Bajao Campaign', raise 'free Kejriwal from jail' slogan
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday remanded Kejriwal to six days of ED custody in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam case till March 28, following his arrest on March 21.
BJP protest march: Party demands CM Kejriwal's resignation
Delhi BJP leaders and workers have protested against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case. They gathered near the Ferozshah Kotla stadium and marched towards the Delhi Secretariat, claiming corruption in his government. Senior BJP leader Harsh Vardhan called for Kejriwal's resignation on moral grounds.
BJP afraid of INDIA bloc: Jairam Ramesh on arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal
Congress's Jairam Ramesh criticized BJP for targeting Arvind Kejriwal and Champai Soren, advocating the INDIA bloc. The arrests were condemned as anti-democratic. The Delhi Chief Minister's involvement in a liquor scam was questioned, leading to his ED custody extension.
INDIA bloc protests at Shaheedi Park against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal
The INDIA bloc protested against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The leaders and workers gathered at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, criticized the BJP-led central government and raised slogans against it. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot defended Kejriwal as an ideology and said he would come out of jail "without stains."
"BJP afraid of INDIA bloc": Jairam Ramesh on arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP, suggesting the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was an attack on democracy. Ramesh accused the BJP of being afraid of the INDIA alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, BJP's Delhi president Virendraa Sachdeva claimed the truth about Kejriwal's alleged involvement in the liquor scam would soon be revealed, stating that the law treats every criminal the same.
Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Punjab BJP chief demands ED probe into state's excise policy
Punjab BJP plans to approach the Election Commission for an ED probe into the state's excise policy, alleging it mirrors Delhi's policy, which led to Kejriwal's arrest.
'Will not give up Greater Tipraland demand': Tipra Motha after joining BJP-led Tripura govt
Tipra Motha joined the BJP-led government and will demand 'Greater Tipraland'. Animesh Debbarma confirmed launching a movement. Portfolios will be distributed to the newly inducted ministers. Ruling party leaders were present during the swearing-in ceremony. The state now has 11 ministers.
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