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Unmasking 'Love Jihad': The dangerous impact of an Indian conspiracy theory

In India, a conspiracy theory known as "love jihad" is being perpetuated by Hindu nationalist groups who claim Muslim communities are orchestrating a takeover by seducing and converting Hindu women. Online platforms have become breeding grounds for fear-mongering posts warning of the danger of trusting Muslim men. Drawing on firsthand…

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Kimmane Ratnakar questions silence of BJP leaders on former ABVP office-bearer blackmailing girls in Thirthahalli

Former Minister Kimamne Ratnakar said, “If a Congress worker, or any person belonging to a minority community, is involved in such a crime, BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal would have staged a series of protests. But since the accused is an ABVP leader, who campaigned for BJP MLA…

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra assures “appropriate action” for lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore

Home Minister Narottam Mishra on June 19, assured “appropriate action” in connection with the lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore. Kailash Vijayvargiya says he condemns lathi-charge and stern action should be taken against the policemen involved in the barbaric lathi-charge.”

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Madhya Pradesh BJP, Congress question lathi charge on Bajrang Dal workers in Indore

The Indore Police, resorting to lathi charge on Bajrang Dal members protesting against the alleged illegal drug trade on June 15 night, is a rare occurrence in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu

Police lathi-charge Bajrang Dal workers in Indore, arrest 11 of them over protest; M.P. government orders probe

Police late on June 15, 2023 night lathi-charged a group of Bajrang Dal workers in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore and arrested 11 of them over their protest over registration of “false” cases against the outfit’s members

The Hindu

Why Muslims are fleeing a small town in India’s Uttarakhand state

Nearly a dozen families are forced to leave Purola after far-right Hindu groups threaten Muslims’ homes and businesses.

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Interfaith marriages | As vigilante groups thrive, couples try to survive

Women and men belonging to different faiths battle threats, harassment and even violence just to get married and live together. A report on the systematic targeting by members of Hindu and Muslim organisations

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Disappointment natural among aspirants who were left out of Ministry, says Satish Jarkiholi

Disappointment is natural among aspirants who did not become Ministers. But we will resolve these differences, Minister and senior Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on May 28.

The Hindu

BJP warns Congress govt. will collapse if it bans RSS and Bajrang Dal

Taking exception to the Congress leaders talking about the possibility of banning RSS and Bajrang Dal, the Opposition BJP has warned that the Congress government will not survive “even for three months” if they went ahead with it.

The Hindu

21 accused, including Monu Manesar, named in Junaid-Nasir murder: Rajasthan police

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Police on Sunday named 21 people, including Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar, in the alleged abduction and killing of two Muslim men whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani district of Haryana.

The Times of India

Hindutva is not dharm, Bajrang Dal a 'group of goons': Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh claimed ‘Hindutva” is not a “dharma” (religion) as it involves attacking those who do not agree and termed Bajrang Dal a group of goons.

The Hindu

Sangrur court issues notice to Congress chief Kharge for Bajrang Dal defamation case

A court in Punjab on May 15 issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a ₹100-crore defamation case filed against him for “defamatory” remarks against the Bajrang Dal

The Hindu

Hanuman jayanthi celebrated, sobha yatras organised in Vijayawada

From early morning itself, devotees flocked to different temples of Lord Hanuman, including those in Benz Circle and Indrakeeladri.

The Hindu

Trouble at the temple: ban on Muslims a sign of India’s new intolerance

Different faiths were once able to celebrate together in Karnataka. Now Hindu vigilante groups are targeting those who don’t share their beliefs

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Newslaundry

Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son

Less than a week after the Supreme Court clarified that any hesitation on part of the authorities to act against hate speech will amount to contempt of court, Maharashtra saw at least three events where speakers indulged in communally charged speeches. One of these was attended by Shrikant Shinde, a…

The Hindu

Complete ban on Bajrang Dal is not a good idea: Ramya

“I do not think a complete ban on Bajrang Dal is a good idea,’‘ actor Ramya said in Vijayapura on Saturday.

The Hindu

ATS raids different locations in Uttar Pradesh, detain 70 people over alleged links with PFI

Ant Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted raids in Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Varanasi, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and other cities across the State on May 7, said police. 70 people have been detained following their alleged connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI).

The Hindu

Karnataka Assembly election | Congress manifesto reflects party’s ‘true face of hate’ for majority community: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Congress’s manifesto reflects the “real face of hate” for majority community, which is the true character of the party, alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Mangaluru on May 7

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Any flyover with scientific approach should be constructed and Congress is for that, says MLA Ramalinga Reddy

Ramalinga Reddy, one of Bangaluru city’s senior most Congress leaders, seven-time MLA and four-time Minister, is considered the “face of the Congress” in the city. He has served in the ministries of M. Veerappa Moily, S.M. Krishna, N. Dharam Singh and Siddaramaiah.

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CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of attempting to 'make mockery' of Hindu faith by proposing to ban Bajrang Dal

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 6 accused the Congress of attempting to ‘make a mockery’ of Hindu faith by proposing to ban Bajrang Dal, which the majority community will not tolerate and accept.

Newslaundry

Another Election Show: At BJP-VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, lessons on Hindutva, hijab and quota

As the Karnataka poll campaign nears its peak, the BJP is reviving its Hindutva pitch. Be it the war of words over the Congress’s promise to act against the Bajrang Dal, or PM Narendra Modi’s reference to the controversial film Kerala Story.

The Hindu

Congress leader Madhu Bangarappa defends party’s poll promise to ban Bajrang Dal, PFI

Congress leader Madhu Bangarappa, who is also vice president of the manifesto committee, has defended the party’s promise of banning organisations including Bajrang Dal and PFI

The Times of India

Bajrang Dal activists attack Congress office in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur

JABALPUR: Alleged Bajrang Dal activists in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city vandalised the Congress office during a protest against the party's poll promise in Karnataka to act against the right-wing outfit.

The Hindu

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Modi chants ‘Bajrang Bali ki jai’; Congress says don’t equate Bajrang Dal with Lord Hanuman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chanted “Bajrang bali ki jai” at the end of all the three speeches in Karnataka, at Mulki and Ankola in coastal Karnataka and Bailhongal in Belagavi district.

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