‘Voting will be done on Rahul’s picture’: Rift in Mahagathbandhan? Pappu Yadav hits out over Tejashwi-only poster
NEW DELHI: Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Thursday once again expressed his discontent over Tejashwi Yadav being considered as the potential chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, despite having supported the alliance. He firmly said, “voting will be done on Rahul Gandhi’s picture.” His remarks come ahead of a key Mahagathbandhan press conference, in which RJD, the largest constituent, is supported by the Congress. The venue, Maurya Hotel in Patna, featured posters solely of RJD scion Tejashwi Yadav, fuelling speculation that he may be declared the alliance’s CM candidate. Pappu Yadav has repeatedly voiced his reluctance to endorse Tejashwi as the face of the opposition bloc challenging long-serving Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking to ANI, he criticised the alliance’s posters for not featuring Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Voting will be done on Rahul Gandhi’s picture only and not on anyone else’s picture… Pictures of all three leaders of the alliance should have been there. This is not right, and it will not send the right message… We can win Bihar only on the face of Rahul Gandhi. We have not other way to win here…” He also extended an olive branch to Nitish Kumar, alleging, “BJP is stabbing him from behind.” He added, “BJP is finishing him. Our leaders have always respected him. He is being stabbed from behind, but we have a lot of respect for him…” Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi avoided answering a media question on Mahagathbandhan’s possible CM face in Bihar, highlighting the tension — or as some call it, “friendly fights” — between the Mahagathbandhan’s two largest parties, RJD and Congress. The discussion over Tejashwi’s name has intensified ahead of the Mahagathbandhan’s official declaration. Bihar is scheduled for two-phase polling on November 6 and November 11, with counting set for November 14. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Bihar elections: No Rahul Gandhi on banner! Row erupts over Tejashwi-only poster; Congress downplays rift talk
NEW DELHI: The absence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s picture from the poster at the Mahagathbandhan’s joint press conference in Patna has stirred controversy. The banner, which has gone viral on social media, prominently features only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. This press conference marks the first gathering of Mahagathbandhan leaders amid speculations over seat-sharing arrangements among the INDIA bloc constituents for the upcoming assembly polls. BJP mocks ‘Mahagathbandhan’ press conference The BJP has seized the opportunity to mock the Mahagathbandhan, pointing out the absence of Rahul Gandhi’s photo from the alliance’s press meet poster in Patna. During this event, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is expected to be named the chief ministerial candidate. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took to X to comment, “Joint PC? But only one picture. Rahul Gandhi & Congress ka ‘samman chori’. Showed Congress & Rahul his place?” “So it’s not just “Samman” Respect chori that Congress is grappling with (Tejaswi pic on joint pc poster and rahul gandhi deleted) Now Ticket chori allegations hit Congress especially key team of Rahul Gandhi,” he added. Internal rifts out in open? Speaking about Tejashwi Yadav’s photo in the poster at the venue of Mahagathbandhan PC, Independent MP Pappu Yadav says, “Voting will be done on Rahul Gandhi’s picture only and not on anyone else’s picture… Pictures of all three leaders of the alliance should have been there. This is not right, and it will not send the right message… We can win Bihar only on the face of Rahul Gandhi. We have not other way to win here…” Congress downplays rift allegations Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera dismissed claims of internal discord within the alliance, labeling the uproar over the poster as an “irrelevant issue.” He stated, “Let the opposition say whatever they want to say, but there was never a clash between us (Mahagathbandhan)… Is this a relevant issue? Does this issue make any sense to the youth of Bihar?” Khera emphasized that the alliance is focused on contesting elections based on issues rather than appearances. The upcoming Bihar election is set to witness a high-voltage battle between the NDA and INDIA bloc. The NDA comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. The Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal, includes the Congress party, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) led by Deepankar Bhattacharya, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Mukesh Sahani’s Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP). Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
UP shocker: Dalit man forced to ‘clean temple floor with tongue’; accused booked
LUCKNOW: A 60-year-old Dalit man in Lucknow has alleged that he was humiliated and forced to lick the floor of a temple after being accused of defiling it. The man, identified as Rampal, said he was sitting inside the Sheetla Mata temple in the city’s Kakori area when he accidentally spilled some water. The spill, he said, was mistaken for urine by another man, who allegedly began shouting casteist abuses. Police said the accused, identified as Swami Kant — also known as Pammu — is the son of a local resident, Shiv Dayal. Rampal alleged that the accused forced him to lick the liquid and “clean the floor with his tongue.” In his complaint to the Kakori police, Rampal, who suffers from a respiratory ailment and works as a daily wager, said the man hurled caste slurs at him, using derogatory language about his Dalit identity. The accused has been booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “The accused has been booked and further investigation is underway. The incident is being taken very seriously,” said Satish Chandra Rathore, Station House Officer of Kakori police station. “The victim’s statement has been recorded and legal action is being initiated.” Human rights groups have condemned the incident, describing it as a disturbing reminder of caste-based discrimination that continues to plague parts of India. Rampal said he remains deeply shaken. “I just want justice so that no one else faces such humiliation,” he told police. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Lucknow: Dalit elder forced to lick urine, SP leaders meet victim, Chandra Shekhar says anti-Dalit mentality
An elderly Dalit man was forced to lick his own urine at a Lucknow temple. Police have arrested one of the accused in this case. The matter has now escalated and is becoming politically charged. Samajwadi Party leaders have met with the victim, Rampal. The case of an elderly Dalit man being forced to drink his own urine in Kakori, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is gaining momentum. This incident occurred at the Sheetla Mata Temple complex in Kakori. The victim, Rampal, admitted that out of fear, he initially claimed it was water, but he had actually urinated. He was then forced to lick it and was threatened. After the incident came to light, a Samajwadi Party delegation led by MP RK Chaudhary visited the victim. A brief altercation ensued between Samajwadi Party leaders and the police at Kakori. Former MP Kaushal Kishore and Malihabad MLA Jai Devi Kaushal also visited Rampal’s family. Delegations from political parties have been visiting the victim’s family since morning. Public anger has been building up over the incident. Community members have been gathering outside the temple premises since morning. The incident occurred on Diwali night. The accused, Swami Kant alias Pammu, is the brother of the temple manager. Police have arrested him. The victim, Rampal, said, “I was drinking water in the temple when Swami Kant alias Pammu came and accused me of urinating. I said I hadn’t urinated; water had just fallen there. But he refused and used casteist slurs. He threatened me and forced me to lick the ground.” Coughing led to urine leakage. The victim’s grandson, Mukesh Kumar, told news agency PTI-Bhasha that his grandfather had trouble breathing. If he didn’t take medication, he might not survive. He started coughing in the temple and passed a small amount of urine. Pammu then came and started using casteist slurs against him. The grandfather was frightened and when asked to lick the urine, he licked it. He was then asked to wash the area, and he did so with water from the pond. Mukesh explained that the main temple is at least 40 meters away from the spot where his grandfather accidentally urinated. The police have filed a case against Pammy. Hatred towards Dalits is in the blood: Congress Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that someone’s mistake does not mean that they should be subjected to humiliating and inhuman punishment. The Congress party said in a post that in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker forced an elderly Dalit man to lick his own urine. The elderly man was sitting in a temple courtyard when, due to illness, he accidentally urinated. The enraged RSS worker arrived at the scene, hurling casteist slurs at him, and forced him to lick the urine. This incident is a blot on humanity. The culprits should be punished severely. This incident symbolizes the anti-Dalit mentality of the RSS-BJP. Hatred towards Dalits runs in their blood, which is why they want to abolish the Constitution and implement ‘Manuism’ in the country so that they can exploit people on the basis of caste. However, the police stated that the accused has no connection to the RSS. A naked display of anti-Dalit mentality: Azad Bhim Army chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad said on this matter that the RSS worker forcing Dalit elder Rampal Pasi to lick urine is not just a crime, but a naked display of the age-old anti-Dalit mentality of casteism and feudalism. This is not only a blot on humanity but also an attack on the very soul of the Constitution. Power exerts influence on the body, the poison of casteism on the soul. We demand the government immediately arrest the accused and give him the harshest punishment under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. The victim Rampal Pasi should be provided government protection, respectful compensation, and medical treatment. Abhijeet Thakur Courtesy: Hindi News
A brutal attack on a four-year-old Dalit girl in Jodhpur has sparked tension, and the police are on high alert.
Jodhpur: A major incident of brutality has occurred in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, involving a four-year-old Dalit girl. The victim has been referred to a higher facility in critical condition. Upon learning of the incident, the Dalit community has been enraged, and a large number of people gathered at the hospital and began protesting. Tension has erupted in the victim’s village and surrounding areas. In response to the situation, the police have been put on high alert and are monitoring the mob’s activities. According to the police, this heartbreaking incident occurred on Wednesday in the Bilara police station area of Jodhpur district. A four-year-old girl was brutally assaulted. Upon learning of the incident, the victim’s family was horrified. They immediately rushed the girl, who was bleeding profusely, to Bilara Hospital. Upon learning of the incident, a large number of Dalits gathered at the Trauma Center in Bilara. Public anger erupted, and tension spread. Due to the girl’s critical condition, doctors at Bilara Hospital provided first aid and referred her to Jodhpur. News of the brutality spread rapidly throughout her village and surrounding villages. Public anger erupted, and tension spread. The police were overwhelmed by the large crowd of angry people who had gathered at Bilara Hospital. Senior police officers arrived and brought the situation under control. Demand for the arrest and death penalty for the accused The angry crowd is demanding the arrest and death penalty for the accused. In view of the crowd’s anger, the police have been put on high alert. They are trying to pacify the crowd and assuring them of the imminent arrest of the accused. However, the police are investigating the entire matter. Reported by: Chandra Shekhar Vyas Edited by: Sandeep Rathore ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sandeep Rathore Sandeep Rathore began his journalism career in 2000 with the Bhaskar Group in Jaipur. He later served as the resident editor of Rajasthan Patrika in Kota and Bhilwara. In 2017, he began a new journey with News18. Courtesy: Hindi News
9 Trans People Attempt Suicide In Mumbai Over Remarks On Spiritual Leader
All the nine people tried to die by suicide on the first floor of the non-profit’s office in Mumbai. Nine people – all of them transgenders — allegedly tried to die by suicide in Mumbai in protest against derogatory comments made by some people against their spiritual leader, Salma Khan, and the non-profit Kinnar Maa Sansthan. Mumbai-based Kinnar Maa Sansthan works for the well-being of transgender and Hijra communities across India. The police said a transgender person alleged they were hurt by the derogatory comments against their spiritual leader. All the nine people tried to die by suicide on the first floor of the non-profit’s office in Mumbai, the official said. They were taken to a hospital and later discharged after treatment. They are out of danger. The incident comes a week after 25 people from the transgender community consumed phenyl in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore. “Around 25 people from the transgender community have been admitted to our hospital. They have claimed to have consumed phenyl together, but this cannot be immediately confirmed,” Dr Basant Kumar Ningwal, Superintendent-in-Charge of the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH), told news agency PTI. A police officer said the incident may be linked to a dispute between two local groups of the transgender community. Helplines Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health 9999666555 or help@vandrevalafoundation.com TISS iCall 022-25521111 (Monday-Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm) (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.) Courtesy : NDTV Note: This news is originally published on https:/ndtv.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor tells the people of Bihar to beware of PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi!
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, has said that Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. He also made similar remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patna: Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, has targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said that Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. Prashant Kishor alleged that Rahul Gandhi was only active in pressuring the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to gain more seats. He also said that Rahul Gandhi would come to Bihar during the elections, hold a few rallies, and then his connection with Bihar would end. Prashant Kishor claimed that Rahul Gandhi was only trying to pressure the RJD to gain a few more seats. He said, “Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with Bihar, its development, or its problems. If he doesn’t get seats, he will sit in Delhi. He will only come during elections, hold three or four rallies, and the story of Bihar will be over for him. Come to Bihar during elections, take votes, and then leave The Jan Suraj Party founder said that the people of Bihar should be wary of leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that these leaders come to Bihar during elections, mislead the people, take votes, and then leave. He said, “Bihar should be wary of such people, whether they are Modi or Rahul Gandhi, who come only during elections, show off, make big promises, mislead the public, take votes, and then leave. After this, Bihar and its people will suffer for five years. Your children will have to work as laborers, you will face floods, and these people will not say a word.” The main contest in the Bihar Assembly elections will be between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Grand Alliance. The NDA comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal United (JDU), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-R), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). On the other hand, the Grand Alliance of the opposition includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) led by Dipankar Bhattacharya, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM), and Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). Claims to be an alternative to Jan Suraj Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraj Party has claimed to contest all 243 seats in the state. Voting for the Bihar elections will be held on November 6 and 11, respectively. The results will be declared on November 14th. Prashant Kishor’s statement has become a topic of discussion in political circles. He has attempted to establish his own identity in Bihar politics and believes that state leaders should be wary of outsiders who only engage in vote bank politics. He also stated that the Jan Suraj Party will emerge as an alternative for the people of Bihar. Authored by: Suryakant Pathak About the Author Suryakant Pathak is a consultant at Navbharat Times Online. He has been a journalist for the past 31 years. He writes news, analysis, and blogs on India’s international relations and political and social developments in the country and the world. Courtesy: Hindi News
In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit youth was severely beaten for drinking water from a hand pump and threatened with shooting if the government came to power.
A Dalit youth, who was coming to pick up his sister from Chhibramau in Kannauj, drank water from a hand pump. The enraged hand pump owner first hit him on the head with a brick and then beat him, injuring him. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Correspondent, Chhibramau. A Dalit youth, who was coming to pick up his sister from Chhibramau, drank water from a hand pump. The enraged hand pump owner first hit him on the head with a brick and then beat him, injuring him. The youth threatened to shoot him if the government came to power. Based on the victim’s complaint, police are now investigating the matter. Amit Kumar, son of Devendra Kumar, a resident of Nagla Jor village in the area, stated that he belongs to the Scheduled Caste. On the evening of October 19th, he was traveling from his village to Chibramau to pick up his sister. On the way, he stopped to drink water from a hand pump. A young man from Asalat Nagar became angry at his drinking, hurled casteist slurs at him, hit him on the head with a brick, and then assaulted him, injuring him. Heard of the commotion, several people came to his rescue. The accused threatened to shoot him when the government arrived. The victim went to the police station and filed a complaint with the police. Inspector-in-Charge Vishnukant Tiwari stated that the matter is being investigated. BY SOHAM PRAKASH, EDITED BY: NITISH KUMAR KUSHWAHA Courtesy: Hindi News
He begged for mercy with folded hands while the owner continued to beat him… A Dalit was brutalized for leaving his job at a dhaba.
Chhatarpur: An incident that shames humanity has come to light in the Civil Lines Police Station area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. A dhaba operator and his associates brutally beat their former employee with kicks, punches, and sticks in public. The accused themselves filmed this inhumane act and made it viral on social media. After the video went viral, the police swung into action and, based on the viral video, detained both accused and began questioning them. The victim has been identified as Umesh Adivasi, a resident of Kupi village. Umesh works as a laborer on Satai Road. He previously worked at a dhaba near the Collector’s bungalow. He left his job about two months ago. Victim Umesh alleges that the dhaba owner, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, was angry about this. The viral video clearly shows two young men brutally beating Umesh with kicks and sticks, while a third man filmed the entire incident. During the beating, the victim repeatedly pleaded for mercy with folded hands, but the accused refused. The accused were heard abusing and saying, “Even the police can’t harm us.” When Umesh inquired about the reason for the beating, he was beaten even more severely. Following the incident, victim Umesh filed a report against both accused at the Civil Lines police station. Civil Lines police station in-charge Satish Singh stated that two days ago, illegal liquor had been confiscated from the same dhaba, and the accused suspected that Umesh had informed the police. Based on this suspicion, Umesh was beaten. The station in-charge also stated that the main accused, Satendra Singh Jantu Chauhan, has a criminal background and already has 23 cases registered against him. The victim, Umesh Adivasi, has appealed to the police and administration for protection and justice. This incident not only raises questions about law and order, but also demonstrates how fearlessly individuals with criminal tendencies openly carry out violence and publicize it. Courtesy: Hindi News
Transgender case: 10k cash reward for info on accused
Indore: The Indore police announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each for information leading to the arrest of three absconding accused — Pankaj Jain, Akshay Kumayu, and Raja Hashmi — in connection with the Pandrinath transgender case. The trio was on the run despite multiple attempts by police to trace them. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-4), Anand Kaladgi, declared the reward under police regulations to encourage citizens to share information that could help trace and apprehend the accused. Despite extensive efforts, the trio evaded arrest since the registration of the cases. According to police records, the accused were wanted in two separate cases registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Pankaj Jain was named under Sections 333, 115(2), and 351(2) of the BNS, along with Section 18 of the Transgender Act. In another case, he, along with Akshay Kumayu and Raja Hashmi, faced charges under Sections 119(1), 3(5), 308(4), and 351(2) of the BNS. Despite repeated search operations and inquiries, the whereabouts of the accused remain unknown. Taking note of the seriousness of the offences, police appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could aid their capture. Authorities assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential and that the DCP Zone-4 would make the final decision regarding the reward distribution. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights