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11 Oct

‘Modi Ji May Also Have To Resign’: Arvind Kejriwal Invokes Hitler After Delhi Police Crackdown On CJP Protest

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the police crackdown on protesters ahead of Saturday’s demonstration at Jantar Mantar, pointing out the Prime Minister for pushing police brutality in the national capital to unprecedented levels. In a video posted on social media, the AAP Chief warned that the crackdown could trigger demands for PM Modi’s resignation alongside that of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, declared that the government had crossed even Hitler’s limits of repression, and asserted that the country’s youth had awakened and…

11 Oct

Supreme Court Calls for Removal of Unnecessary Barricades Amid CJP Protest, Stresses Right to Protest

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to remove barricades that were not absolutely necessary and ease restrictions on public movement amid protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in the national capital. During a special sitting to hear concerns over the closure of Delhi Metro stations linked to the planned demonstrations, the court also called for the withdrawal of restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, around the Supreme Court and other courts. A bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said the restrictions should not create…

11 Oct

‘I Was Kidnapped, Not Detained’: Dhruv Rathee Speaks Out After Late-Night Release

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has spoken out following his release late on Saturday night, October 10, alleging that he was kidnapped rather than arrested or detained by the police. Rathee shared his account in an Instagram post after being released following his detention ahead of a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. “I was not arrested or detained, I was KIDNAPPED,” Rathee wrote in the caption of his post, offering his first public reaction to the events. I was not arrested or detained, I was KIDNAPPED. Thank you for your…

11 Oct

India Condemns Repeated Attacks on Riyadh Airport, Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has strongly condemned the repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over the past several days, including an attack on October 10 that reportedly resulted in deaths, injuries and damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Describing the attacks as unacceptable, the ministry stressed that strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure must stop immediately. India Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia The MEA also conveyed India's solidarity with the people…

11 Oct

India Rejects OHCHR Remarks on Delhi Events, Calls Concerns ‘Unwarranted’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has strongly objected to remarks made by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding events in New Delhi, describing its concerns as unwarranted and an interference in the country’s internal affairs. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended India’s democratic framework, stressing that the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to peaceful assembly. It said the right is protected by strong institutions, an independent judiciary and a free media. The ministry noted that, as in other democracies, the exercise of the right to protest in India is…

11 Oct

Abhijeet Dipke, Two Others Preventively Arrested by Delhi Police, Released on Bond

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police on October 10 carried out preventive arrests of Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). According to an official police statement, all prescribed legal procedures were followed, and the three individuals were produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court in Delhi Cantonment on October 11. The court released them after a surety bond of ₹50,000 was furnished, requiring them to maintain peace and good behaviour for a period of one year. Police described the action as preventive in nature. However, the…

11 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Condemns Delhi Police Action at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, Accuses BJP of Disrespecting Sikh Traditions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly criticised the Delhi Police over an alleged entry into Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib in the national capital, accusing the force of disregarding the religious sanctity of the Sikh shrine. In a post on social media, Mann condemned what he described as the forcible entry of police personnel into the gurdwara, which he said took place on the previous day. He also targeted the BJP, alleging that the police action reflected disrespect towards Sikh religious traditions. Mann said gurdwaras have historically served as places of refuge for people in need, regardless…

10 Oct

Modi’s Delhi Police Storms Gurdwara Bangla Sahib Wearing Shoes & Bareheaded, Violating Sanctity of Guru Ghar: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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NEW DELHI / CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned Modi’s Delhi Police for entering Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib wearing shoes, bareheaded and carrying batons to detain youth protesting against vote-chori, calling it a violation of the sanctity of the Guru Ghar and an affront to Sikh religious sentiments. AAP questioned whether the BJP wanted to violate the sanctity of Gurdwara Sahib in a manner reminiscent of the suffering inflicted on the Sikh community during Operation Blue Star in 1984. The party also condemned the dragging of a Sikh protester through the streets and the tearing of…

10 Oct

Supreme Court to Hold Special Sunday Hearing on Plea Over Delhi Metro Shutdown During Jantar Mantar Protest

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court will convene a special hearing on Sunday, October 11, to consider a contempt petition alleging that its October 9 order concerning restrictions on public transport ahead of protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar was deliberately disobeyed. A bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is scheduled to hear the matter at 10:30 am. The petition alleges that authorities failed to comply with the court’s directions against a complete shutdown of public transport in the run-up to the protest. It specifically seeks contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and Delhi…

10 Oct

Arvind Kejriwal Appeals to Entire Country from Police Custody: “Sab Log Delhi Chalo”

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NEW DELHI (RAJEEV SHARMA): The BJP-led Central Government enforced a major police crackdown on Saturday in Delhi as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and several senior party leaders and ‘karyakartas' (workers) were detained while heading to Jantar Mantar to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s protest against 'Vote-Chori' (vote theft) and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier, police deployment outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence prompted AAP leaders and karyakartas to raise slogans in protest. Calling on people across the country to reach Delhi, the AAP Chief urged them to turn any spot…