political violence

Dharwad (Karnataka), April 11 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday alleged that "love jihad" cases are on the rise in states governed by the Congress, and urged the Karnataka government to seriously consider the issue and take necessary action.He also claimed that a "systematic network" is...

Kannur (Kerala), April 11 An all-party meeting convened by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) on Saturday, in the wake of post-poll violence in the Payyannur constituency here, decided that strict action would be taken to curb further provocations and that cases would be registered in all...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday alleged that the CPI(M) has unleashed "widespread violence" in Kannur, a politically volatile northern district, following the April 9 Assembly elections.He also claimed that the ruling party is set to suffer heavy...

Onda/Chhatna (WB), April 11 Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using the "victim card" to gain sympathy votes and asserted that she had pushed the state towards destruction during her 15-year rule.Addressing rallies in Chhatna and Onda in...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 – Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday of instigating widespread violence in the Kannur district, alleging that the party, sensing electoral defeat, has resorted to intimidation and attacks.He urged Chief...

Onda/Chhatna (WB), April 11 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that if the BJP is voted to power in West Bengal, it will end the TMC's "syndicate raj," and said those involved in atrocities against women of the state would be brought to justice.Addressing a BJP rally in Chhatna...

Onda (WB), April 11 Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that if the BJP is voted to power in West Bengal, it will end the TMC's "syndicate rule," and that those involved in atrocities against women in the state will be brought to justice.Addressing a BJP rally in Onda in the...

Kolkata, April 11 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, kept her eyes closed while women in various parts of the state were being tortured and humiliated by goons backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday."The entire country was deeply...

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today that refugees would receive full constitutional rights, while infiltrators would be expelled. Addressing a public rally in Katwa, West Bengal, Mr. Modi said that after the BJP government is formed in the state, the process of...

Kannur (Kerala), April 11 A car belonging to a supporter of the CPI(M) rebel was partially burned in Madamangalam, Mathamangalam, according to police on Saturday.The incident occurred at the house of M K Narayanan in Peroor, Mathamangalam, around midnight.Narayanan has filed a complaint with...

Kolkata, April 10 By combining firm promises on infiltration, a Uniform Civil Code, and the concept of "Ram Rajya" with a comprehensive welfare package for women, unemployed youth, and farmers, the BJP unveiled its West Bengal election manifesto on Friday. This move appeared to be its most...

Kannur (Kerala), April 10 A house belonging to a CPI(M) leader who was allegedly supporting a rebel candidate was attacked, and a car parked on the premises was set on fire here, police said on Friday.The Payyannur police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident...

Payyannur, April 10 – Fresh allegations of intimidation and political violence have surfaced in Payyannur, in the Kannur district of Kerala, with the UDF-backed independent candidate, V. Kunjikrishnan, claiming that a mafia-like network is operating to silence dissenters.His remarks came hours...

Kannur (Kerala), April 10 A house belonging to a supporter of a CPI(M) rebel candidate was attacked, and a car parked on the premises was set on fire in Payyannur, police said on Friday.The Payyannur police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.The house...

Kohima, April 9 – Around 81 per cent of the 22,390 eligible voters cast their votes in the by-election for the Koridang Assembly constituency in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district on Thursday, officials said.Election officials stated that no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the...

New Delhi, April 9 – A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking urgent directions to ensure the protection of judicial officers, government officials, and citizens from alleged politically motivated violence and intimidation in West Bengal, which is...

Kohima, April 9 – Nearly 60 per cent of voters cast their ballots in the Koridang Assembly by-election in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district by 1 P.M. on Thursday, officials said.With the deployment of a large number of state and central forces, security has been significantly tightened across the...

Kohima, April 9 – Voting for the by-election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Mokokchung district of Nagaland began on Thursday morning amid tight security arrangements, officials said.A large number of voters, including women, were seen standing in queues at most of the 30 polling...

Kolkata, April 9 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a plea to immediately ban and impose campaign restrictions on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a specific period, amid the crucial two-phase state assembly elections later this...

Kolkata, April 8 – The body of a Bharatiya Janata Party activist was recovered in Haldia, in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, on Wednesday evening, just under 24 hours before the party’s major election campaign rally there, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...