A viral video of Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, has sparked controversy as it appears to show him targeting the entire Hindu community. However, a longer version of the speech reveals that Gandhi was actually criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government's actions. The video has garnered significant views and has been shared by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but the truth behind the claims has been uncovered by finding the full version of the speech on the official Sansad TV YouTube channel.
Recent findings under the Right to Information (RTI) Act reveal that UPSC Chief Pradeep Joshi's appointment as the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) in 2006 was recommended by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Activist Ajay Dubey alleged that there were irregularities in the recruitment of professors during Joshi's tenure. Despite being under scrutiny for several entrance exams being cancelled or postponed, Joshi remains in his position. The Quint reached out to Joshi for comment, but has not received a response yet.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has come to her brother's defense after Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha sparked controversies. She clarified that his remarks were directed at BJP and its leaders, not Hindus in general. Meanwhile, BJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments and called them disrespectful towards the Hindu community. The siblings have faced backlash and support from both sides for speaking out against BJP's politics.
In a fiery session of the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the ruling BJP for their divisive politics and distortion of Hinduism. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objections, Gandhi clarified that his criticism was not directed towards all Hindus, but the ideology of the BJP and RSS. He urged for the collective resistance against the ruling party's actions and expressed pride in being part of the opposition.
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.
Mohan Charan Majhi, a 4-time MLA and popular tribal leader, has been announced as the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha by the BJP. This decision was made in a BJP legislature party meeting attended by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav. Majhi, along with two other deputies, is expected to bring about change in the state and address issues like lack of job opportunities, infrastructural development, and inadequate healthcare systems. His appointment has been welcomed by the state unit of BJP, recognizing his strong organisational skills and links with RSS.
During a recent political event, BJP leader Amit Malviya was accused of sexual exploitation by an RSS member. In response, Malviya has filed a lawsuit against the accuser. This incident comes at a time when the BJP is facing various challenges and criticisms, including a recent militant attack in the Jammu region.
BJP's IT Cell chief and party leader in West Bengal, Amit Malviya, is taking legal action against Santanu Sinha, an RSS associate who accused Malviya of taking sexual favors in a social media post. Sinha is linked with former BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha, and Sinha's post was widely circulated and negatively impacted Malviya's reputation. The BJP leader has given Sinha a three-day deadline to apologize and remove the post, or face both civil and criminal proceedings. The controversy has garnered attention and was highlighted by opposition parties such as Congress and Trinamool Congress.
The Congress party has demanded the immediate removal of BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya from his position after an RSS member alleged his involvement in "sexual exploitation" of women. The legal team of Malviya has sent a notice to the accuser, dismissing the allegations as slanderous and stating that appropriate action will follow after the three-day notice period ends.
Gujarat's ATS apprehended four Sri Lankan nationals, who are believed to be active members of terrorist group ISIS, at the airport in Ahmedabad. The suspects were allegedly planning a suicide attack on major Indian political leaders belonging to the BJP and RSS. The investigation reveals that they were in contact with their handlers in Pakistan and communicated using an encrypted email service. An interpreter has been brought in to assist with the interrogation as the suspects only spoke Tamil.