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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
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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
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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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
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Photo: The Times of India
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
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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
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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
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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
Photo: India Today
Arvind Kejriwal Led AAP To Protest At Ramlila Ground: Delhi
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to hold a mega rally at Ramlila Maida, Delhi. The rally has been organized to protest against the recently passed ordinance by the Central Government, opposing the Supreme Court's orders. Notably, the SC issued an order and allowed the AAP-led Delhi Government to take crucial administrative decision, which was previously under the governor's rule. Bhagwant Mann, and other leaders to attend… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Government, ordinance, protest, Indian Politics
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Wrestlers Suspend Their Protest Until June 15
The wrestlers suspended their protest against the Central Government, demanding arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI President, till June 15. The development came after they held a discussion with the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. Notably, during the meeting, Anurag Thakur assured to complete the investigation against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh amid allegations of sexual harassment against him, by June 15. He asked wrestlers to… read-more
Tags: Anurag Thakur, protest, WFI Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, wrestler protest, Sports news
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Mahavir Phogat Hopes Conclusion With Union Sports Minister: Wrestlers' Protest
Amid the ongoing tussle between the Government of India and the wrestlers, Mahavir Singh Phogat welcomed the initiative of the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, who invited the wrestler's for a discussion. As per sources, late night on Tuesday, Thakur invited wrestlers to hold discussion regarding their protest and discuss the sexual allegations against WFI President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The meeting is expected to be… read-more
Tags: WFI President, Anurag Thakur, protest, Union Minister, wrestlers
Courtesy: Zee News India