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Cong strength well known, says Dy CM Shivakumar on BJP’s plans to protest during centenary event

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Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the strength of the Congress party was well known and even the BJP was aware of this.

Shivakumar said this while responding to questions from the media at the Circuit House here regarding the BJP’s ‘Belagavi Chalo’ campaign during the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session.

“Why bring that up now? Let anyone try to disrupt. The strength of the Congress Party is something both they (BJP) and we are aware of. First, let’s focus on organising historic events and creating a place in the pages of history,” he remarked.

“Belagavi is witnessing a historic event. That’s why the city has been decorated with lights, and the public should come and witness this grandeur,” he added.

He also provided information about the historic 1924 Belagavi session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. “This event should not be viewed through the lens of any party. Whenever the Congress organises an event, it is not just for the party. It’s done to reflect the nation’s history and contemplate the direction in which the country should progress. I urge the public to participate in this programme,” he said.

“In a democratic system, leaders who consider themselves representatives should attend this event. We aren’t asking for thousands of people to be brought from across the state. Even a 100 participants are enough. I’ve been visiting the venues to inspect and ensure preparations. By Tuesday (December 24), all arrangements will be completed,” he said.

When asked about the details of the programme, he replied, “The official events will begin on December 26. On the morning of December 26, there will be inaugural programmes at some locations. The 1924 Belagavi session led by Mahatma Gandhi was held at 3 p.m. on December 26, 1924. On the same date and time, the party’s working committee meeting will take place.”

On the morning of December 27, at 10.30 a.m., the government will unveil a statue of Gandhi in the Suvarna Soudha premises. A photo session and luncheon will also take place at the Suvarna Soudha. At noon on December 27, a public meeting will be held,” he elaborated.

On December 26, the Gandhi family will arrive in Belagavi. Arrangements have been made for their stay at the Circuit House and a private hotel. The final decision regarding the accommodations will be made by the Gandhi family’s security personnel, he said. A team of Congress leaders from state and national level, including the state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, are in Belagavi to oversee preparations.

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‘They Stepped On My Daughter’s Head…’: Muslim Family Accuses Policeman of Crushing Infant to Death During Raid in Rajasthan’s Alwar

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Alwar, Rajasthan: A one-month-old infant, Alisba, died after allegedly being crushed under a police officer’s foot during a raid in Alwar’s Raghunathgarh village on Sunday (March 2) morning.

The raid, conducted at around 6:00 AM at the house of daily-wage labourer Imran Khan, was led by head constables Girdhari and Jagveer, along with constables Sunil, Rishi, and Shahid.

As per reports, Imran claimed that the police entered their house without warning while his wife was asleep with their one-month-old daughter, who was wrapped in a blanket.

“When I was sleeping on the cot with my infant daughter, the policemen arrived all of a sudden, pulled me out, and sent me out of the room. They also pulled my husband out. They stepped on my infant daughter’s head and killed her. This is murder, and I want justice,” Razida Khan, the mother of the deceased girl, told media.

After the police ignored the family’s complaint, angry villagers gathered outside the Alwar SP (Rural) residence, staging a protest demanding justice.

As per the report, ASP Tejpal Singh confirmed that an FIR was filed against unidentified police personnel, and Imran Khan’s family was assured of action.

Following this, Alwar SP Sanjeev Nain sent the accused officials to police lines. Police sources said the raid was linked to a cybercrime case, but Imran Khan was not named in any FIR. Imran denied any role in online fraud and claimed that the police seized his phone during the raid.

Condemning the incident, Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully urged the Chief Minister to take stringent action against the responsible. “In Alwar, the police are harassing the public in the name of cyber fraud. Raids are being conducted, and money is extorted. I raised this issue in the Vidhan Sabha as well. An infant died during the raid by the police. The Chief Minister should take cognizance and ensure that the public is not harassed. Action should be taken against those responsible, but the public should not be harassed,” he told media.

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‘India Got Latent’ row: Ranveer Allahbadia to appear before Assam Police today

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Guwahati, March 4: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is set to appear before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Tuesday in the case related to his controversial comments on the stage of ‘India Got Latent’ show that has attracted massive backlash for the podcaster.

A case against Allahbadia was registered in Guwahati and he was served summons to appear before the Assam Police here.

The Guwahati Crime Branch last week questioned another YouTuber Ashish Chanchalani, who has also been embroiled in the controversy for his comments made during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’ show.

The interrogation lasted several hours after the YouTuber arrived at the Crime Branch office.

“YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani showed up for interrogation at the Crime Branch. He has complied with our inquiry. We will phone him if necessary, but we are not currently calling him again. We have not yet received a response from other people connected to the investigation. They will receive new summonses shortly,” Guwahati’s Joint Police Commissioner Ankur Jain told reporters here.

When Allahbadia made controversial comments on the show hosted by comedian Samay Raina, Chanchlani was listed in the Assam FIR.

Due to his remarks regarding parents and sex in an episode of the show, Allahbadia, better known by his stage name BeerBiceps, faced severe criticism and complaints.

Chanchlani has pleaded that the FIR filed at the Guwahati Crime Branch, Guwahati Police Commissionerate’s Cyber Police Station be quashed.

As the Maharashtra FIR was filed first, the YouTuber requested that the Guwahati FIR be transferred to Mumbai. While considering Chanchlani’s anticipatory bail motion, the Gauhati High Court granted him temporary relief on February 18 and instructed him to appear in person before the investigating officer within ten days.

The lawyer for Chanchlani contended that their client made no statements on the show and that the FIR’s accusations were limited to the co-accused. Under certain provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhtia, Information Technology Act, Cinematograph Act, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, Guwahati Police filed a formal complaint against Chanchlani on February 10.

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Mayawati blasts decision to remove loudspeakers from religious places

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Lucknow, March 4: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to remove unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places during Ramzan, urging authorities to treat all religions equally and without bias.

Taking to X, Mayawati wrote, “India is a secular country that respects all religions. In such a situation, the central and state governments should treat the followers of all religions equally without any bias, but the step-motherly attitude being adopted with Muslims even in religious matters is not justified.”

She further stressed that rules regarding restrictions and exemptions for religious festivals should be implemented fairly across all faiths.

“The rules and regulations related to restrictions and exemptions for festivals of all religions should be implemented equally without any bias, which does not seem to be happening,” she stated.

The BSP chief warned that such selective enforcement could disturb peace and harmony in society. “It is natural for peace and harmony in the society to deteriorate due to this, which is a matter of great concern. Governments must pay attention to this,” she added.

Ramzan, which began in India on Sunday, marks a month-long period of fasting and special prayers for Muslims. The celebrations are also underway in several other countries following the sighting of the crescent moon.

Throughout the month, Muslims observe fasts from early morning until sunset and participate in special evening prayers known as Tarawih, where the entire Quran is recited.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh administration has launched a crackdown on loudspeakers exceeding prescribed noise levels at all religious sites.

The police have been strictly enforcing the directive, prompting Muslim religious leaders to demand concessions for the use of loudspeakers during Ramzan.

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