Maratha Quota Stir: CM Shinde Assures Efforts For Reservation
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assured to make efforts and increase human resources for the panel responsible for issuing certificates to Kunbi community for the Maratha Reservation. Notably, the assurance came after Maratha community activist Manoj Jarange Patil withdrew his indefinite fast and granted two months for the Shiv Sena… read-more
Tags: Maratha Reservation, Eknath Shinde, Maratha Communist Activist, National news, protest
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
NCP Leader Prakash Solanke's Home Set On Fire, Visuals Surface Online
The Maratha Reservation movement is gaining momentum as violence and stone-pelting videos go viral on social media platforms. Protestors attacked the house of NCP MLA Prakash Solanke in Maharashtra's Majalgain in Beed district. The crowd also set vehicles on fire, as they were angered over his remarks on the hunger strike by pro-quota activist Manoj Patil. Meanwhile, Congress lashed ruling BJP, saying, "What is the Home Minister doing?"
Tags: NCP leader, Prakash Solanke, Maharashtra Quota, Maratha Reservation, protest
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UP: Father-Son Duo Open Fire At Family Of Girl Who Protested Against Molestation, Leaves 10 Injured
In Uttar Pradesh, a father-son duo allegedly open fired at a family in Mahoba district, on October 15. According to sources, the accused gun fired at a girl's family, who allegedly protested against molestation, leaving 10 people injured. Mahoba SP, Aparna Gupta, confirmed the incident. She further added, "We received information from village Bendo regarding gunshots being fired and some people getting injured." A case is registered and… read-more
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Open fire, Mahoba, Molestation, protest
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TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Protested At Rajghat, Demands Funds For WB
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee along with party workers and leaders sat on a dharna at the Rajghat here on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Monday demanding the release of funds for West Bengal by the Centre. The Lok Sabha MP, accompanied by hundreds of men and women from the party including MPs, MLAs and ministers who had arrived from West Bengal to take part in the protest.
Tags: TMC, politics, Rajghat, protest, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
Manipur Police Arrest 2 Youths In Murder, Abduction Case
Team of Manipur Police and the Indian Army, in a joint operation, have arrested four persons, who are being held responsible for the murder of two youths -- Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi – who were abducted in July. The disturbing images of the slain youths – one of them a NEET aspirant – had gone viral, leading to widespread protests in the state capital Imphal. Investigation is underway.
Tags: Manipur, Imphal, protest, Youths arrested, Manipur police
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Consider It Blessing, Says Dhangar Community Leader After Turmeric On Minister
After protesters demanding reservation for the Dhangar community smeared turmeric on revenue minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Gopichand Padalkar, a leader representing the Dhangar community in the BJP and member of the Maharashtra State Council, requested Minister Vikhe Patil to interpret their use of "Bhandara" (Turmeric Powder) as a positive gesture symbolising the blessing of Lord 'Khandoba,' whom the Dhangar community worships.
Tags: Dhangar Community, protest, Revenue Minister, Maharashtra(95), Turmeric Fiasco
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Thane Congress Unit Warns Of Protest, Demands Improve Facilities At CSM Hospital
The Thane Congress unit on August 14 visited the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hospital in Kalwa after the death of 27 patients in a span of just four days. The Thane city Congress office bearers along with MP Kumar Ketkar went to the hospital on Monday and questioned the superintendent of the hospital Aniruddha Malgaonkar about 27 deaths in four days.
Tags: CSM Hospital, Thane Congress Unit, protest, Improve facilities, Deaths
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Opposition In Parliament Demand PM Modi's Statement On Viral Manipur Violence
In the ongoing Parliament Session, opposition MPs and leaders raised objections over PM Narendra Modi not speaking about the recent gruesome viral Manipur assault on two women. MP Raghav Chaddha, TMC leaders, Congress and other parties also protested and demanded a detailed discussion over the recent assault, which has shook the nation, and questioned why the Manipur Government and Central Government did not do anything.
Tags: Parliament Session, Political Parties, protest, PM Narendra Modi, Viral Manipur Assault
Courtesy: ANI News
Wrestlers To Continue Protest Against Brij Bhushan In Court
The wrestlers'protest will continue in the court, said Sakshi. Notably, after fighting for days on streets, at Delhi's Jantar-Mantar, they said, "In this case, the wrestlers' protest will continue until we get justice, but it (fight) will be in court and not on the road." They said, the Government of India has fulfilled their promise and filed a chargesheet against the WFI Chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan in sexual assault charges.
Tags: wrestlers, protest, Indian government, Brij Bhushan Sharan, Court Suit
Courtesy: NDTV
Protest Over Removal Of Temple Portion In Mandawali: Delhi
In Delhi's Mandawali region, people gathered and protested the removal of a portion of a temple in the region, on June 22. Women and men were seen standing outside the temple with a stick, opposing the removal of temple portion. Furthermore, to control; the situation, the Delhi Police deployed in huge force. This is a developing story, details of the incident are awaited.
Tags: temple, Mandawali Temple, protest, Delhi Police
Courtesy: ANI News