The announcement of Pakistan's plan to conduct a trophy tour of the ICC Champions Trophy through PoK has caused a stir, with India registering a strong protest with the ICC. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has condemned the move and urged for appropriate action to be taken. The controversy has also sparked tensions on social media, with BJP leader Amit Malviya calling out Pakistan's "loss of face". There are concerns that the strained relations between India and Pakistan could affect the hosting of the tournament.
The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is calling for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation after the High Court dismissed his plea challenging the Governor's sanction for prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. The court ruled that the Governor's actions were justified and appropriate in response to an RTI activist's complaint. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya stated that the Chief Minister has no other choice but to resign following the court's decision.
Amit Malviya, the head of BJP IT Cell, has responded to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticisms of the recent Union budget. He questioned why the party hasn't implemented their "revolutionary" schemes in Karnataka and mentioned that the Maharashtra government had first experimented with the internship scheme. Malviya also accused the Congress of all talk and no work, while defending the BJP's track record. Many opposition leaders, including Ramesh, have labeled the budget as driven by political compulsions and survival of the current government.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi sparked a heated debate on Tuesday after his "Hindu" remark directed towards the treasury bench. The Prime Minister reacted strongly, calling Gandhi's comment a "serious matter". This is not the first time that Gandhi has faced backlash for his comments on Hindus, and BJP's IT Cell head Amit Malviya has accused him of spreading hate and lies. With the tense political climate in the country, such statements could potentially worsen the situation and lead to hate crimes against Hindus.
Santanu Sinha, who had accused BJP leader Amit Malviya of sexual exploitation, has issued an apology after Malviya filed a defamation suit against him. Sinha claimed that his social media post was misinterpreted and manipulated by someone within the party, and denied making any allegations against Malviya. The Congress party has demanded action against Malviya following the controversy.
In the wake of the recent incident of a woman worker being stripped and beaten up in Cooch Behar district for supporting the BJP, senior party leader Amit Malviya has expressed concerns over political violence and safety of women under the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal. He also referred to a similar incident that took place in Sandeshkhali, highlighting the urgency for justice. According to Malviya, the victim belongs to BJP's Minority Morcha and was subjected to a brutal assault, sparking widespread outrage.
The Delhi airport's Terminal-1 roof collapse, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others, has sparked a political blame game between the BJP and Congress. While the Opposition blamed the saffron camp for the incident, the BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya shared news articles from 2009 and 2013 to prove that the portion of the terminal that collapsed was built during the Congress-led UPA era. He further criticized the Congress party for pointing fingers at the BJP for the recent incident.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the Modi-led government of corruption and criminal negligence as he condemns the collapse of the canopy at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. He also alleges that similar incidents in the past showcase the lack of progress in creating "world-class infrastructure" by the current government. Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and BJP leader Amit Malviya engage in a war of words over the responsibility for the collapsed portion of T1, with Priyanka questioning if the PM will take responsibility for the poor construction work.
BJP has expressed outrage over AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi's controversial 'Jai Palestine' slogan during his oath as a member of the Lok Sabha, saying it could lead to his disqualification from Parliament. Owaisi has defended his actions, stating that there is nothing wrong with expressing allegiance to the conflict-hit country. BJP leader Amit Malviya has cited Article 102 of the Constitution, highlighting the part about disqualification if a member demonstrates adherence to a foreign state.
BJP leader Amit Malviya has challenged CM Mamata Banerjee to address concerns over Sandeshkhali through proper channels rather than resorting to smear campaigns. He has also stated that efforts to keep him out of Bengal will not succeed. Malviya has also sent a legal notice to lawyer Santanu Sinha for making false and defamatory statements against him.