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Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

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The BJP that mocks protests rose through them

In 1953, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, one of the Sangh’s tallest icons, deliberately broke the law. Mookerjee entered Jammu and Kashmir without the required permit to protest against Article 370. He was arrested and later died in detention.

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RSS expressing grief over Ayodhya fund embezzlement is like 'thief showing remorse': KC Venugopal

Congress leader K C Venugopal criticized the RSS over Ayodhya temple funds. He alleged the BJP exploits faith for financial and political gain. Venugopal demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the temple funds. He also accused the BJP of using intimidation and central agencies. The party will raise these issues…

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Pinarayi Vijayan alleges Amit Shah's demographic remarks meant to justify CAA, NRC

Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Amit Shah's remarks on border state demographic changes. He stated these comments aim to spread hatred and justify CAA and NRC. Vijayan alleged a planned attempt by the Sangh Parivar to divide border communities. He claimed the government seeks to establish abnormal growth to justify divisive measures.…

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‘This is a Sangh village’: Inside Kerala’s new Hindutva strongholds

“This family adheres to Hindu traditions and beliefs.”

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One act of Hindu-Muslim solidarity is inspiring others in India to take a stand. But does it signal a larger shift?

IN FOCUS: From university students shielding Muslims classmates offering prayers to Hindu villagers publicly confronting a politician over apparent religious discrimination, Indian social media is celebrating a series of small rebellions against polarisation. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

India rallies around Hindu gym owner facing death threats for protecting Muslim shopkeeper

A moment from his video, in which he tells a crowd he is ‘Mohammad Deepak’, has become a rallying point for advocates of religious unity

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TV anchors slam ‘fringe’ Bajrang Dal, gush over Modi – miss the connection entirely

Christmas festivities in India have been overshadowed by acts of vandalism, intimidation, and violence by right-wing Hindutva groups this year, whether it’s in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and even Kerala. You can read our reports on such acts committed by members of the Bajrang Dal, VHP and others here…

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Ambedkar or BN Rau? Propaganda and historical truth about the architect of the Constitution

As Babasaheb Ambedkar rises ever higher as a symbol of the self-respect of India’s oppressed and as the hope of an egalitarian India, the Brahminical forces and the Sangh Parivar have intensified their claim that Ambedkar was not the one who wrote the Indian Constitution. According to them, the real credit must…

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Book excerpt: How Vajpayee family courted journalists, PMO hounded magazines

These are excerpts from Abhishek Choudhary’s book ‘Believer’s Dilemma: Vajpayee and the Hindu right’s path to power (1977-2018)’.

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Online hate campaign against Mammootty draws widespread political, social condemnation

Mammootty faces online hate campaign for role in Puzhu, drawing political censure and social criticism for divisive attacks.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan stress the crucial nature of the Lok Sabha elections

Kerala CM warns of threat to India's secularism and federalism under BJP rule, urges voters to act.

The Hindu

Congress manifesto silent on CAA, says Pinarayi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has questioned the “reprehensible silence” of the Congress on the issue of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Threat of Central probe has left CPI(M) a servile partner of BJP, says Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said that the Damoclean threat of Central investigations has rendered the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] a subaltern partner in its “unholy nexus” with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala.

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LDF’s fight against CAA has unnerved Congress, says Govindan

CPI(M) criticizes Congress for not supporting LDF's fight against CAA, accusing them of aiding BJP's Hindu majoritarian agenda.

The Hindu

Kerala CM challenges Sangh Parivar to renounce Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan as it was coined by a Muslim

Pinarayi Vijayan also lashed out at the Congress for its “insincere attitude” towards the anti-CAA protests. The Congress had maintained a criminal silence when protests were fuming against the CAA, he said.

The Hindu

Will Sangh Parivar abandon slogan ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ coined by a Muslim: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights Muslim contributions to Indian history and independence movement, challenging Sangh Parivar slogans.

The Hindu

The fight for minority votes in Kerala

How the Congress and CPI(M) in Kerala are trying to outdo each other in wooing Muslims and Christians

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan lashes out at Congress for being mute about Centre’s anti-Muslim move to implement CAA

Thiruvananthapuram Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Congress for silence on anti-Muslim CAA, vows to defend secularism in Kerala.

The Hindu

CAA | Only parliamentary law by Congress-led INDIA bloc govt can annul the Act, says Kerala Opposition Leader

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said only parliamentary legislation by a Congress-led INDIA bloc government can annul the “patently anti-Muslim” and schismatic Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

The Hindu

CPI(M) in Kerala closes ranks against BJP’s attempt to ‘poach’ sidelined workers facing disciplinary action

CPI(M) in Kerala has closed ranks against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) alleged attempt to poach party cadres facing disciplinary action even as it sought to spotlight the Congress party as “the Sangh Parivar’s favourite hunting ground.” For one, CPI(M) Kerala State secretary M.V. Govindan scotched rumours that the party’s…

The Hindu

BJP celebrates Ram Temple consecration

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the allied organisations of the Sangh Parivar here celebrated the consecration of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya on Monday. They held bhajans and pujas at most temples across the district.

The Hindu

‘Unholy alliance’ of CPI(M)-Sangh Parivar may dilute probe into illegal financial dealings involving the company of Kerala CM’s daughter, alleges V. D Satheesan

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan has expressed doubts about the outcome of the probe ordered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs against the company owned by the daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP of using Ayodhya Ram temple to hide their failures

Claiming that PM Narendra Modi, who is about to complete 10 years in office, does not have the confidence to win the elections by presenting his achievements to voters, the Karnataka CM said, “For this reason, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, he is inaugurating the Ram temple, construction of…

The Hindu

‘Dravidian Movement facing slander from not only Sangh Parivar but also those claiming to speak for Tamil identity’

Minister for Sports Development and Youth Welfare Udhayanidhi Stalin said that the Dravidian Movement was being slandered not only by supporters of the Sangh Parivar but also by those who claim to speak for Tamil identity.

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