Salem (Tamil Nadu), July 12 (IANS) Heavy police deployment continues in Odiyathur village near Gangavalli in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district after a long-running dispute over an Ambedkar statue erupted into violence following its sudden unveiling, leaving six people, including three police personnel, injured. More than 100 police personnel have been stationed in the area to prevent any further deterioration of the law and order situation after rival groups clashed over the statue at the Four Roads r…
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Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has accused opposition parties of attempting to mislead Dalits and the broader Bahujan community through provocative agitations and emotional slogans for political gains. She asserted that the BSP does not engage in politics based on road blockades, protests, vandalism, violence or misinformation. She said her party works within the framework of the Constitution and democratic values.In a statement posted on social media on Saturda…
Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has accused political parties of exploiting the grievances of deprived and marginalised communities for political gain, alleging that they incite protests and unrest to advance their interests.At a press conference here on Friday, Mayawati referred to recent incidents in Meerut, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Hardoi and other places, claiming that certain groups were attempting to provoke aggrieved sections of society into agitation ra…
Tumakuru (Karnataka), July 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said that while the Constitution’s Preamble places strong emphasis on equality, there is a need for a serious assessment of the extent to which equality has been realised in society and within the legal system. He was addressing the graduation ceremony at a Law College in Shettihalli, Tumakuru. Referring to India’s progress since Independence, he said the country’s literacy rate has increased from …
Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the BJP reacts aggressively whenever questions are raised about the RSS.In a statement, Kharge said criticism of the RSS invariably draws a sharp response from the BJP, which he described as evidence of the close relationship between the two organisations.”Every time anyone questions the RSS, the BJP lose…
Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, who was summoned by the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission regarding casteist remarks against police personnel, on Wednesday appeared before the commission here and submitted a written apology. The commission’s Chairman, Jasvir Singh Garhi, asked him to pay obeisance at four places associated with the Scheduled Caste community. Clarifying his position regarding the incident, Ravneet Singh stated that “…
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday launched a sharp counterattack against the opposition DMK in the Assembly, rejecting allegations that his government functioned as the “B-team” of any political party and asserting that the administration drew its strength solely from the people’s mandate. Replying to the motion of thanks to the Governor’s Address on the final day of the Assembly session, Vijay defen…
Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Responding to charges by Congress leaders during a rally in Bengaluru against BJP that it is against democracy and the Constitution, BJP MLC and former National General Secretary C.T. Ravi on Monday alleged that “Congress is becoming anti-Hindu.”Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ravi said Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and newly appointed KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad, had levelled baseless allegation…
Chennai, June 22 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay turned 52 on Monday as he marked his first birthday since assuming office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. To mark the occasion, TVK functionaries have organised special prayers in temples, ‘annadanam’ programmes, blood donation camps and welfare assistance initiatives across the State, transforming Vijay’s first birthday as Chief Minister into a statewide celebration.The occasion has sparked celebrations across Tamil Nadu, with part…
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will celebrate his 52nd birthday on Monday, marking his first birthday since assuming office as the state’s Chief Minister. The occasion has generated considerable excitement among party cadres and supporters across Tamil Nadu, who have already begun celebrations in various districts.Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s most popular actors before entering politics, formally launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),…