‘She had nothing to do with politics’: Modi slams RJD, Cong over mother’s insult; women voters in focus
PATNA: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit back at the RJD and Congress, saying the people of Bihar and the country must hold them accountable for humiliating “matri shakti” by using indecent language against his late mother. “Har gali mohalla se aawaaz aani chahiye: Maa ka apman.., RJD ka atyachar … ijjat par vaar nahin sahenge (every street and locality must raise its voice: mother’s humiliation, RJD’s atrocities. We will not tolerate an assault on dignity),” he said emotionally, while addressing around 20 lakh women across the state through videoconference at the launch of Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Limited. Referring to the abusive language used for his mother in Darbhanga during the Congress-RJD ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ on Aug 27, Modi targeted leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for addressing him with “tu-tadak”. He said those born in a “shahi khandan” with a silver spoon could not understand a mother’s struggles in raising children. “It’s easy for them to abuse Modi’s mother, who question even the identity of Bharat Mata. They cannot tolerate a person from backward or extremely backward class running the govt. The prince thinks only the namdaar has the right to rule. Their arrogance bursts into verbal abuse when a kamdaar occupies the chair,” he said in an oblique reference to Rahul Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. With assembly elections due in Oct-Nov, Modi sought the blessings of nari-shakti for the NDA govt. He alleged that the RJD opposed women’s reservation, resisted their progress and insulted women leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu. “During the RJD rule in Bihar, women worried about the safe return of their husbands and sons because the govt then patronised criminals, rapists and murderers,” he added. The PM accused RJD and Congress of repeatedly abusing him. “They called me a drain worm and a poisonous snake. But I could never imagine what happened a few days ago in Bihar where Maai ke sthan, Devta Pitar se bhi upar hola,” he said, stressing that his late mother, who had nothing to do with politics, had been dragged into abuse. “This is an insult to the mothers, sisters and daughters of the country. Today, when I see the women of Bihar in such large numbers, I share my sorrow with you. With your blessings, I may bear this pain,” he said. RJD spokesman Shakti Singh Yadav said, “The NDA is worried by the success of the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar. The PM should not level false allegations on RJD and Congress. We always respect women and none of our leaders was on the Darbhanga stage where the incident took place.” 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.
‘No coincidence’: Amit Malviya targets Pawan Khera’s wife over 2 voter IDs; drags in Sonia’s 1980 entry
NEW DELHI: BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Wednesday intensified his attack on the Congress, this time targeting Pawan Khera’s wife and Congress leader Kota Neelima. Malviya alleged that Neelima holds “two active EPICs – one registered Khairatabad and another in New Delhi.” — amitmalviya (@amitmalviya) He also hit out at Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress leader held a press conference without “adequate due diligence.” Malviya claimed Rahul “targeted and tarnished honest voters — even putting them at risk by revealing their identities without consent. He doxxed young, upwardly mobile professionals and poor daily wagers who had moved cities in search of better opportunities.” Referring to Rahul’s earlier allegations of “vote chori” and claims that the Election Commission was “colluding with the BJP” during recent assembly elections, Malviya added: “Yet, he has maintained an equivocal silence on the shocking revelation that his close aide holds two EPIC cards. Is he the only one? Apparently not.” Also read: BJP steps up attack on Congress; claims Pawan Khera has 2 voter ID cards Malviya further alleged that “it’s now quite obvious” that Congress leaders hold multiple voter IDs across constituencies. “This is no coincidence,” he said, also drawing Sonia Gandhi into the row: “The rot isn’t limited to Pawan Khera and family. It goes back to the top — when Sonia Gandhi, an Italian, managed to get her name included in the voter list in 1980.” This fresh round of accusations comes a day after Malviya had claimed that Pawan Khera himself held two EPICs. Following that, the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of New Delhi issued a notice to Khera, stating that his name appears in both the New Delhi and Jangpura constituencies, and asked why action should not be taken against him. Khera, however, hit back at the Election Commission, alleging bias. He said the poll body functions “to support the ruling regime” and questioned why no notice had been issued to “the 1,00,000 fake voters of Mahadevapura constituency” in Karnataka, as highlighted earlier by Rahul Gandhi. 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.
‘Hydrogen bomb in Varanasi’: Rahul Gandhi’s next vote theft ‘expose’ may be on PM Modi’s seat; UP Congress chief Ajay Rai drops hint
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s “hydrogen bomb” will go off in Varanasi — suggesting that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha may expose alleged “vote chori” (vote theft) on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary seat. “Like our leader (Rahul Gandhi) said yesterday, after his ‘atom bomb’ expose on Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura assembly seat, we will now explode ‘hydrogen bomb’. Which is the most powerful bomb? Hydrogen bomb. Such a bomb should explode at the most important place. Now it’s obvious what happened in Banaras (Varanasi) after 1 pm (on June 4 – day of Lok Sabha election counting). PM Modi cheated to win,” Rai told reporters. He clarified, however, that he had not spoken to Gandhi on the matter and that these were his own views. “It’s obvious, isn’t it, what he (Gandhi) was hinting at,” Rai added. Ex-Congress president Gandhi had made the “hydrogen bomb” remark at a mega rally in Patna on Monday, which marked the culmination of his 16-day state-wide tour of poll-bound Bihar. Throughout his tour, he reiterated his “vote chort” charge against the Election Commission and BJP. “I showed ‘atom bomb’ to expose the vote theft in Mahadevapura but now I am coming out soon with a more powerful ‘hydrogen bomb’ to make the whole country aware about the truth of vote theft,” he told the Patna gathering. The RaeBareli MP then directly targeted PM Modi, saying the prime minister “would not be able to face the public” after the revelation. PM Modi’s victory margin in Varanasi—where he was elected to the Lok Sabha for a third consecutive term—was his lowest so far. He secured 54 per cent of the vote, compared with 64 per cent in 2014 and 56 per cent in 2019. Rai, who contested against him, polled 41 per cent, a significant rise from just 7 per cent when he finished third in 2014. 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.
Dalit boy brutally assaulted, hung upside down for touching water pot in Rajasthan
A shocking incident of assault has come to light from Rajasthan’s Barmer district. An eight-year-old Dalit boy was beaten and hung upside down from a tree after he touched a water pot. The boy’s family said that on Friday two men Narnaran Prajapat and Demaram Prajapat asked the boy to clean a bathroom and garbage. After doing what he was ordered to do, the boy asked for water to clean himself and touched the pot which triggered the brutal attack. The boy’s mother, Puri Devi said, “The men took him to one of their houses and tied hom upside down to a tree and kept beating him mercilessly.” She further explained that the accused men also came after her and her mother-in-law and attacked them for trying to save him. The men stopped assaulting only when one of their relatives started to record the incident. Police registered an FIR on August 30 naming the men including another — Ruparam Prajapat. One of them was arrested soon after under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing grievous hurt, illegal confinement and kidnapping along with provisions of the SC/ST Act. Two others have been detained. Courtesy : Muslim Mirror Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimmirror.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
UP: Occult practitioner booked for raping Dalit woman
According to the complaint, Alfaz sent the woman’s mother out of the room on some pretext during the ritual and allegedly raped the woman before fleeing the spot. Saharanpur: Police have booked an occult practitioner for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Dalit woman under the pretext of performing rituals, police here said on Monday. The survivor’s family filed a complaint at the Deoband Police Station, accusing Alfaz of raping the woman during a “treatment session” on Sunday night. Additional Superintendent of Police, Rural Sagar Jain, told PTI that Alfaz, a resident of Mohalla Khankah in Deoband, claims to cure serious ailments through occult practices. The victim’s family had called him to their house to treat their ailing daughter. According to the complaint, Alfaz sent the woman’s mother out of the room on some pretext during the ritual and allegedly raped the woman before fleeing the spot. When the woman’s condition worsened, she confided in her mother, who immediately informed her father. The family then approached the police, and the woman was sent for medical examination. Jain said two police teams have been formed to arrest Alfaz. Posted by Marziya Sharif Courtesy : TSD Note: This news is originally published on https:/thesiasatdaily.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
3 men sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Dalit man, injuring his children
Balmiki died on the spot, while his three children suffered bullet injuries. The attack was motivated by an old enmity. Muzaffarnagar: A special SC/ST court here sentenced three men to life imprisonment for killing a Dalit man and injuring his three children last year, officials said. Special Judge Smt. Asharani Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each on Rajender Jat, his son Mohit Jat, and Virender. The court found them guilty under Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 452 (house trespass), 504 (insult), 506 (criminal intimidation), and sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, government counsel Parvendra Kumar told PTI. He said that on February 14, 2023, the accused stormed into the house of Sanjiv Balmiki at Rajpur Kala village under Jansath police station, hurled abuses, and opened fire. Balmiki died on the spot, while his three children suffered bullet injuries. The attack was motivated by an old enmity. Posted by Marziya Shar Courtesy : TSD Note: This news is originally published on https:/thesiasatdaily.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-cif ommercial purposes, especially human rights.
Dalit students beaten by teachers for chanting “Jai Bhim” slogans in Baghpat school
Dalit students of an intermediate college in Dhannoura Silvernagar, Binouli of Uttar Pradesh were allegedly beaten by their teachers for raising “Jai Bhim” slogans during the school prayer on August 26. The students alleged that the incident occurred when some boys changed “Jai Shri Ram” slogans in the assembly. A group of Dalit students, in response, said “Jai Bhim.” Soon after, the Physical Education (PE) teacher took the five Dalit students to a room and beat them with a stick along with two other teachers. One of the students said, “Two teachers held our hands while the PE teacher beat us with a stick.” The students have also accused the Principal of abusing them and hurling castiest slurs while he threatened to expel them from the school. Another student said, “We were abused for saying Jai Bhim. The principal also told us that we are unworthy of education.” The victims expressed shock over the incident and said that they never expected to be abused for uttering a slogan. The students then filed a complaint at the Binouli police station. However, no action was taken. On Friday, the students met with the Superintendent of Police to demand action against the accused. “The SHO of Binouli has been ordered to look into the matter,” said Additional SP Narendra Pratap Singh. Raghavendra Singh, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) informed, “We haven’t received a written complaint yet in my office. Once we receive it, an investigation will be carried out and action will be taken.” Courtesy : Muslim Mirror Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimmirror.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Wake up to ‘right-wing opportunism’, Thiruma tells dalit Hindus
Trichy: VCK general secretary Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday urged Scheduled Caste communities to recognise the “opportunistic politics” of right-wing groups, following reports of caste violence during religious events. Speaking to reporters after a commemoration event in Perambalur, he was asked about a clash near Hosur in which several Scheduled Caste members were injured when another community opposed their Vinayagar idol procession during Visarjanam. Thirumavalavan said the BJP, RSS, and other right-wing outfits insist that dalits are Hindus but remain silent when they are attacked. “The Scheduled Caste community must wake up to the reality of this opportunistic politics,” he said, demanding strict action against those responsible for the violence. He also reacted to the hunger strike by Thiruvallur MP Sasikanth Senthil against the Centre’s withholding of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu, calling the protest a noble cause but urging the MP to end his fast for health reasons. “His health is of utmost importance, and I urge him to conclude the strike at the earliest,” he said. Terming the Centre’s move to withhold funds an “authoritarian approach,” Thirumavalavan urged immediate release of the allocation. He also criticised the Union government for refusing to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and for tabling a bill to disqualify ministers serving a 30-day term in judicial custody. 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.
First made the family members unconscious, then raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism, brutality of a tantrik in Deoband
A case of rape of a Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism by a tantrik has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. On the complaint of the victim’s father, the police have registered a case against the accused youth and started investigating the matter. A case of rape of a Dalit girl has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. The victim’s father has alleged that during the exorcism, the accused made the entire family members unconscious and then raped his 20-year-old daughter. The police have registered a case against the accused and have started investigating the matter. Apart from this, the girl is also being medically examined. The incident is from a village in Deoband police station area of Saharanpur. Here a Dalit villager has filed a complaint with the police accusing a youth named Alfaz of another community of raping his daughter. According to the complaint filed by the Dalit villager, his wife was ill for a long time. Due to this, he felt that she was possessed by ghosts. The tantrik raped her on the pretext of exorcism The victim’s father told that his wife was being treated by a man named Alfaz, who lives in Deoband, for several months. Alfaz was a tantrik and he assured the family members that he would cure his wife completely. Along with this, Alfaz used to visit their house often. On Sunday, Alfaz had come to the victim’s house to treat her. Alfaz locked all the people in the house in another room to treat his wife and he raped his twenty-year-old daughter. It is alleged that Alfaz made the family members unconscious and raped the girl. Police engaged in investigation In the complaint given by the girl’s family, it was written that Alfaz first made everyone unconscious due to tantric rituals. After this, he raped the girl. Police has registered a case against the accused Alfaz after the complaint of the girl’s father. The girl’s medical examination is also being done by the police. Police officials say that the matter is being investigated. Necessary action is being taken by the police in this incident. Vikas Kapil Courtesy: Hindi News
Respond to PIL seeking transgender-inclusive school textbooks, SC tells Centre, Punjab & 5 other states
The NCERT and most SCERTs have failed to comply with the top court’s binding directions in the NALSA versus Union of India case (2014), the PIL alleges The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre, Punjab and five other state governments on a PIL seeking inclusion of transgender-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in school textbooks prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs). A Bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai asked the Centre, NCERT and governments of Punjab, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and SCERTs to file their replies in six weeks to the PIL by Kaavya Mukherjee Saha—a Class XII student – after senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted the issues raised in the petition. The NCERT and most SCERTs have failed to comply with the top court’s binding directions in the NALSA versus Union of India case (2014), the PIL alleged. Despite statutory obligations under Sections 2(d) and 13 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the NCERT and most of the SCERTs neglected to integrate structured and examinable content on gender identity, gender diversity and the distinction between sex and gender into school syllabi, it alleged. The exclusion not only violated fundamental rights like right to equality but also undermines Directive Principles of State Policy, the PIL contended. The petitioner sought a direction to the authorities concerned to incorporate “scientifically accurate, age-appropriate” and transgender-inclusive CSE into examinable school syllabi across India. It also demanded binding guidelines to ensure effective implementation of gender sensitisation and transgender-inclusive sexuality education across all public and private educational institutions. Textbook reviews conducted in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka reportedly revealed systemic omissions, with Kerala being a partial exception, it submitted. The International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education, published by UNESCO and the WHO, provides a globally accepted framework for CSE, it said. Author Satya Prakash Courtesy : The Tribune Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetribune.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.