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Political Parties, Leaders Condemn Delhi Police's Attack On Wrestlers: Delhi
The recent act of the Delhi Police on the protesting wrestlers at Jantar-Mantar has created a ruckus in the national capital. The visuals of the wrestlers being dragged and detained, brutally are all over social media platforms. Besides netizens, who slammed the BJP and Police, political parties like AAP, Congress, BRS and RJD also questioned police's behaviour, towards wrestlers who demanded action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI… read-more
Tags: Protest Wrestlers, Politicians, jantar mantar, BJP, Delhi Police
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Jantar Mantar Protest Against WFI Chairman Brij Bhushan Continues
The wrestler's protest against the Wrestler Federation of India (WFI) Chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over allegations of sexual assault continues at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Calling out on powerful people, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said, "It is very difficult to stand against a person who is misusing his power and position for so long." She further took a dig at Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, who promised but didn't take action.
Tags: WFI, brij bhushan sharan singh, Wrestler's Protest, jantar mantar
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Wrestlers Continue Their Protest Against WFI, Demands FIR Against Chief
The protest called by wrestlers continued at Jantar Mantar, in Delhi. Notably, wrestlers like Babita Phogat, Bajrang Punia and others staged a protest against the Central Government and the Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) demanding action against the WFI Chairman and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sarahni, accusing him of sexual assault. The matter also reached the Supreme Court, which demanded a detailed report and FIR into the matter from… read-more
Tags: wrestlers, protest, WFI, Sexual Assault, jantar mantar
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K Kavitha To Hold 12 Hour Long Hunger Strike In Delhi
Senior BRS leader and Nizamabad MLC K Kavitha is set to hold 12 hours, hunger strike in Delhi. The strike on March 10, is in the view of the demand of 'introduction of Women's Reservation Bill' in Parliament. Approximately 12 political anti-BJP parties extended support to K Kavitha, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter. TMC, NCP, National Conference, Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party extended support.
Tags: Law, K Kavitha, BRS, jantar mantar, protest, Women's Reservation Bill, parliament
Courtesy: NDTV
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Delhi Incident Accused Pinky Chaudhary Sent Under Judicial Custody
In response to the communal slogans at Delhi's Jantar Mantar's incident, Hindu Raksha Dal President Bhupinder Tomar aka Pinky Chaudhary has been sent under judicial custody till September 17. Chaudhary is one of the main suspects of the Jantar Mantar incident. However, while being surrounded by his hundreds of followers, Chaudhary surrendered before the Delhi Police at the Mandir Marg police station.
Tags: Delhi, Hindu Raksha Dal, Communal Slogans, jantar mantar
Courtesy: The Quint
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Delhi Police Detain Alleged President Of 'Hindu Force': Jantar Mantar
Delhi police have arrested Deepak Singh Hindu from his house on August 9 for allegedly raising inflammatory and anti-Muslim slogans at Jantar Mantar on August 8. He claimed to be the president of a "Hindu Force". Supposedly, former BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay, who was detained as well, had called for the protest against "Colonial-era laws". "Police are questioning Deepak about others at the event,” an SPO stated.
Tags: Deepak Singh Hindu, Anti-Muslim slogans, jantar mantar, Delhi Police
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Delhi To Witness Another Farmers' Protest; Security Tightened
Delhi to witness farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar starting July 22 from 11 am to 5 pm amid the ongoing parliament Monsoon session. However, only 200 people have been allowed for demonstration and are required to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols. Farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh said, “Farmers will hold 'Kisan Sansad' at Parliament street. We will discuss the agrarian crisis, three farm laws, and MSP."
Tags: monsoon session, Indian government, Agriculture, Farmers' Protest, jantar mantar
Courtesy: The Quint