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BBC gets fresh summons over Modi documentary

Delhi’s Rohini Court on July 7 issued fresh notices to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Wikimedia Foundation and U.S.-based digital library Internet Archive in a defamation case over the two-part documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu

No public namaz held in Uttarakhand’s Purola town

In the sensitive Purola town in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Muslims did not gather for namaz in public places on the occasion of Id-ul-Azha on June 29, following pressure from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Many drove to far-off places to offer namaz.

The Hindu

VHP, BJP protest against Congress over anti-conversion law

Leaders of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the BJP staged protests in Shivamogga, on Tuesday, June 20, opposing Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw the anti-conversion law, passed during the previous BJP regime.

The Hindu

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Uttarkashi: How a ‘journalist’ and Hindutva groups manufactured the ‘love jihad’ angle

The ongoing communal tensions in Purola town in Uttarkashi stems from allegations that two men allegedly tried to kidnap a 14-year-old Hindu girl last month. Jitendra Saini and Ubed Khan were arrested on May 26 and booked under the POCSO Act.

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C.T. Ravi appeals to religious heads to convene Maha Panchayat against govt.’s decision to repeal anti-conversion law

Taking serious exception to the State government’s decision to repeal the controversial anti-conversion law, passed by the previous BJP government, BJP national general secretary C.T. Ravi has appealed to religious heads to convene a Maha Panchayat to protect the Hindu religion.

The Hindu

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.

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VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi links mosques and madrasas to ‘love jihad’ in provocative remarks

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sadhvi Prachi on Sunday in Bareilly stoked controversy by describing madrasas and mosques as the “epicentre” of alleged incidents of ‘love jihad’.

The Hindu

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VHP calls for peace in Manipur; demands action against 'anti-national' elements

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on May 15 deplored the violence in Manipur and appealed for peace in the State.

The Hindu

VHP serves legal notice to Congress president for defamation

The right-wing organisation demanded a compensation of ₹100 crore from Kharge.

The Hindu

Delhi court summons BBC and two others in connection to PM Modi’s documentary

Delhi’s Rohini Court on May 3 issued summons to the BBC, Wikipedia and Internet Archives on a defamation suit filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Binay Kumar Singh, in relation to its recent documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

VHP slams Congress for comparing Bajrang Dal with PFI

Responding to the Congress manifesto announced ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections that promises to impose a ban on the Bajrang Dal and the PFI if it wins the poll, the VHP staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi.

The Hindu

SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage

The legal cell of the Hindu outfit, in its annual meet attended by over 500 advocates and retired judges, on April 24 said the apex court should have sought the opinion of religious leaders and experts from diverse fields.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh's Bemetara violence: VHP calls State bandh today, urge shutting of shops

In view of a Statewide 'bandh' call by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other organisations over violence in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, workers of the outfit and those of BJP, which has lent support to the protest, have urged people to close their businesses on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Spike in anti-Muslim rallies since BJP retook India’s Maharashtra

Ram Navami festival was the latest concerted attempt to ignite religious tensions in India’s richest state.

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Bengal violence: Before rallies flouted police guidelines, organisers disagreed with schedule

The police allowed the Ram Navami processions without formal permission in West Bengal’s Howrah despite letters by the organisers suggesting their refusal to comply with at least one crucial guideline. The processions eventually saw several violations, be it music, weapons, motorcycles or the rally schedule, according to video clips and…

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Beating up the 'alt- right'

Book review: A new exposé of fringe politics performs an exceptional service but is poorly defined and lacking in evidence

The Conversation

Fear and loathing in New Zealand: an overdue examination of our ‘underworld of extremists’ is valuable but flawed

Since the horrific attacks in Christchurch in 2019 there has been substantial and growing attention paid to the extreme right in New Zealand. The pandemic – and the conspiracy theories and anti-government sentiment that developed in response – increased that scrutiny, and the sense of unease or alarm many felt…

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VHP Leader Shot In UP's Moradabad, Admitted To Hospital

A Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader was shot on Saturday evening on the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka: VHP, Bajrang Dal launch 'Love Jihad Helpline' For Girls In Mangaluru

A "love jihad helpline" has been launched in Karnataka's Managaluru to assist the girls who have allegedly been a victim of forceful religious conversions or interfaith marriages. Read on for details:

The Hindu

At a VHP event, BJP MP Parvesh Verma calls for the ‘total boycott’ of a community

VHP and other right-wing organisations had organised a meeting to protest against the murder of a man, Manish Kumar, in the national capital’s Sundar Nagri locality earlier this month

The Hindu

‘Adipurush’ teaser: Hindu values ridiculed, says VHP

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of upcoming film Adipurush

The Hindu

Political Secretary to Sikkim CM spreading Christianity, VHP tells Amit Shah

Rai says he was shocked to learn about the wild, unfounded and dubious allegations

The Hindu

After Gurugram shows cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce Godse

“I chant ‘Jai Shri Sita-Ram’ and ‘Jai Radha Krishna’ loudly and with pride. If you really are the children of India, write and send (messages of) ‘Godse Murdabad’. If you don’t, you will be perceived as anti-Hindu and supporters of terrorism”

The Hindu

Vishwa Hindu Parisha hits back at BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi

VHP spokesperson said the party should clarify whether it supported its spokesperson’s views in her write-up ‘Doing right by Bilkis Bano’

The Hindu

Delhi Police deny permission to Munawar Faruqui’s show over ‘communal disharmony’

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad had written to Delhi Police on Thursday to cancel Munawar Faruqui’s show scheduled in Delhi on August 28

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