Muslims in fear in India’s Gurugram after attacks on mosque, businesses Streets are deserted and tensions high after mobs torch Muslim-owned shops, a mosque and kill its imam in Haryana state. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023
Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court A Special Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday did not stay “demonstrations” held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal outfits in communal violence-hit Nuh district of Haryana but passed an order urging the Centre and the police to take steps to prevent instances of any violence and hate… The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023
Bajrang Dal, VHP protest Haryana violence in Capital; Delhi Police beefs up security Members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday staged protests in several parts of the national capital against the violence that broke out in the Nuh district of neighbouring Haryana. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2023
Bajrang Dal leader on the run after threatening to open fire at ‘jihadis selling fish and vegetables’ in Karnataka Hassan police are searching for Bajrang Dal leader Raghu Sakleshpur, whose statement threatening to open fire at ‘jihadis selling fish and vegetables’ has gone viral on social media. The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023
Unmasking 'Love Jihad': The dangerous impact of an Indian conspiracy theory In India, a conspiracy theory known as "love jihad" is being perpetuated by Hindu nationalist groups who claim Muslim communities are orchestrating a takeover by seducing and converting Hindu women. Online platforms have become breeding grounds for fear-mongering posts warning of the danger of trusting Muslim men. Drawing on firsthand… France 24 · Jun 23, 2023
Kimmane Ratnakar questions silence of BJP leaders on former ABVP office-bearer blackmailing girls in Thirthahalli Former Minister Kimamne Ratnakar said, “If a Congress worker, or any person belonging to a minority community, is involved in such a crime, BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal would have staged a series of protests. But since the accused is an ABVP leader, who campaigned for BJP MLA… The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra assures “appropriate action” for lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore Home Minister Narottam Mishra on June 19, assured “appropriate action” in connection with the lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore. Kailash Vijayvargiya says he condemns lathi-charge and stern action should be taken against the policemen involved in the barbaric lathi-charge.” The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023
Madhya Pradesh BJP, Congress question lathi charge on Bajrang Dal workers in Indore The Indore Police, resorting to lathi charge on Bajrang Dal members protesting against the alleged illegal drug trade on June 15 night, is a rare occurrence in Madhya Pradesh. The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
Police lathi-charge Bajrang Dal workers in Indore, arrest 11 of them over protest; M.P. government orders probe Police late on June 15, 2023 night lathi-charged a group of Bajrang Dal workers in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore and arrested 11 of them over their protest over registration of “false” cases against the outfit’s members The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023
Why Muslims are fleeing a small town in India’s Uttarakhand state Nearly a dozen families are forced to leave Purola after far-right Hindu groups threaten Muslims’ homes and businesses. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023
Interfaith marriages | As vigilante groups thrive, couples try to survive Women and men belonging to different faiths battle threats, harassment and even violence just to get married and live together. A report on the systematic targeting by members of Hindu and Muslim organisations The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023
Disappointment natural among aspirants who were left out of Ministry, says Satish Jarkiholi Disappointment is natural among aspirants who did not become Ministers. But we will resolve these differences, Minister and senior Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on May 28. The Hindu · May 29, 2023
BJP warns Congress govt. will collapse if it bans RSS and Bajrang Dal Taking exception to the Congress leaders talking about the possibility of banning RSS and Bajrang Dal, the Opposition BJP has warned that the Congress government will not survive “even for three months” if they went ahead with it. The Hindu · May 26, 2023
21 accused, including Monu Manesar, named in Junaid-Nasir murder: Rajasthan police JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Police on Sunday named 21 people, including Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar, in the alleged abduction and killing of two Muslim men whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani district of Haryana. The Times of India · May 21, 2023
The Hindu · May 15, 2023 Hindutva is not dharm, Bajrang Dal a 'group of goons': Digvijaya Singh Digvijaya Singh claimed ‘Hindutva” is not a “dharma” (religion) as it involves attacking those who do not agree and termed Bajrang Dal a group of goons.
The Hindu · May 15, 2023 Sangrur court issues notice to Congress chief Kharge for Bajrang Dal defamation case A court in Punjab on May 15 issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a ₹100-crore defamation case filed against him for “defamatory” remarks against the Bajrang Dal
The Hindu · May 14, 2023 Hanuman jayanthi celebrated, sobha yatras organised in Vijayawada From early morning itself, devotees flocked to different temples of Lord Hanuman, including those in Benz Circle and Indrakeeladri.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023 Trouble at the temple: ban on Muslims a sign of India’s new intolerance Different faiths were once able to celebrate together in Karnataka. Now Hindu vigilante groups are targeting those who don’t share their beliefs
Newslaundry · May 9, 2023 Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son Less than a week after the Supreme Court clarified that any hesitation on part of the authorities to act against hate speech will amount to contempt of court, Maharashtra saw at least three events where speakers indulged in communally charged speeches. One of these was attended by Shrikant Shinde, a…
The Hindu · May 7, 2023 Complete ban on Bajrang Dal is not a good idea: Ramya “I do not think a complete ban on Bajrang Dal is a good idea,’‘ actor Ramya said in Vijayapura on Saturday.
The Hindu · May 7, 2023 ATS raids different locations in Uttar Pradesh, detain 70 people over alleged links with PFI Ant Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted raids in Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Varanasi, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and other cities across the State on May 7, said police. 70 people have been detained following their alleged connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI).
The Hindu · May 7, 2023 Karnataka Assembly election | Congress manifesto reflects party’s ‘true face of hate’ for majority community: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma The Congress’s manifesto reflects the “real face of hate” for majority community, which is the true character of the party, alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Mangaluru on May 7
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 Any flyover with scientific approach should be constructed and Congress is for that, says MLA Ramalinga Reddy Ramalinga Reddy, one of Bangaluru city’s senior most Congress leaders, seven-time MLA and four-time Minister, is considered the “face of the Congress” in the city. He has served in the ministries of M. Veerappa Moily, S.M. Krishna, N. Dharam Singh and Siddaramaiah.
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of attempting to 'make mockery' of Hindu faith by proposing to ban Bajrang Dal Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 6 accused the Congress of attempting to ‘make a mockery’ of Hindu faith by proposing to ban Bajrang Dal, which the majority community will not tolerate and accept.
Newslaundry · May 5, 2023 Another Election Show: At BJP-VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, lessons on Hindutva, hijab and quota As the Karnataka poll campaign nears its peak, the BJP is reviving its Hindutva pitch. Be it the war of words over the Congress’s promise to act against the Bajrang Dal, or PM Narendra Modi’s reference to the controversial film Kerala Story.