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‘No need to display religion’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai on being a ‘true Hindu’ in fiery speech

‘No need to display religion’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai on being a ‘true Hindu’ in fiery speech

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday said there was “no need to display highlight and display religion every time,” while speaking about being a “true Hindu” in an address in Pollachi. Annamalai was addressing the maiden anti-drug conference of his foundation, ‘We the Leaders’. (PTI) Annamalai, in his speech during his foundation’s first anti-drug conference, said he is a proud nationalist and Indian, and a Hindu, but added that he “locks up” his caste and religion inside his house when he steps out, PTI news agency reported. He further said a “true Hindu” treats everyone equally and does not talk in a manner which portrays one as high, and another as low. “He will say all must go together in a straight line,” Annamalai said. The conference for ‘We the Leaders’, Annamalai’s foundation, was organised as part of the ‘Drug-Free Tamil Nadu’ campaign, and was titled the ‘Drug-Free Pollachi Awareness Conference’. This is the first major conference organised by ‘We the Leaders’ after Annamalai launched the organisation. He exited the Bharatiya Janata …

Third front in Himachal? Ex-BJP minister says new party likely before 2027 assembly polls

Third front in Himachal? Ex-BJP minister says new party likely before 2027 assembly polls

Efforts are afoot to create a political alternative in Himachal Pradesh that can take on the deep-seated two-party bipolarity in the state, a little over a year before assembly polls are held. Ram Lal Markanda, former BJP minister. (Facebook/Dr. Ram lal Markanda) Ram Lal Markanda, a former BJP minister who was expelled from the party in 2024, said he has been meeting leaders from various parties, including those who feel sidelined in the Congress and BJP, and that a new party may be launched in March-April next year. “We were just waiting for the panchayat poll results and now talks with senior leaders would resume,” he told PTI on Sunday. Also Read: Jana Sangh, BJP founded to protect country’s unity: Yogi Adityanath “Senior leaders and workers of both the BJP and Congress who come to power alternately are feeling sidelined and suffocated, making it necessary for a new party that ensures respect for senior leaders and welfare of the general public,” claimed Markanda, a former MLA representing the Lahaul and Spiti constituency. Markanda was expelled …

‘Adding more pressure’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai questions Centre’s high security measures for NEET re-test

‘Adding more pressure’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai questions Centre’s high security measures for NEET re-test

Former president of BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit, K Annamalai, has raised concerns regarding the high security measures adopted for the upcoming NEET UG re-test. In a post on X, the Tamil leader stated that such measures would only add to the pressure on candidates, rather than decrease them. In a post on X, the former BJP state chief said that such measures would only add to the pressure on candidates, rather than decrease it. (@annamalai_k X) “Two-tier CRPF CISF escort with IAF airlift. 4-layer CCTV with AI surveillance. Biometric & facial recognition before entry. Multiple layers of frisking. Multi-level oversight with direct monitoring from the prime minister’s office. Yes, you read it right. But these are not arrangements to buy high-level, classified, military-grade software. These are the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET retest scheduled for June 21, 2026,” he wrote on X. He added that while students would appreciate orders to prevent paper leaks, the added security for an exam that lasts for three hours would only add to the …

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP MP takes back blanket from Muslim woman

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP MP takes back blanket from Muslim woman

Former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunpuria kicked up a row during a blanket distribution event at Rajasthan’s Tonk, when he allegedly took back a blanket given to a Muslim woman after asking her religion. The incident took place at a temple premises in Kareda village, Niwai tehsil, on Sunday, when the former MP had gone to invite people for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Ajmer on February 28.  As per locals, blankets were initially handed out to women present at the event, but it was later taken back from a Muslim woman. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …

UP Court Fines Ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Rs 500 For False Testimony, Closes Proceedings

UP Court Fines Ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Rs 500 For False Testimony, Closes Proceedings

Last Updated:March 18, 2025, 21:21 IST Olympians Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had accused Brij Bhushan of sexually abusing junior wrestlers and held a long protest at Jantar Mantar. An FIR was lodged and the former BJP MP is facing trial in the case. Ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh (PTI Image) A local court here on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 500 on former BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, while closing proceedings against him in a case related to providing false testimony. Olympians Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had accused Brij Bhushan of sexually abusing junior wrestlers and held a long protest at Jantar Mantar. An FIR was lodged and the former BJP MP is facing trial in the case. Brij Bhushan has denied the charges. According to Assistant District Government counsel (Criminal) Avneesh Dwivedi, the case dates back to 1990 when Brij Bhushan lodged an FIR at Nawabganj police station, alleging that around 4 pm on September 8, 1990, he was at his residence in …

‘Grant heritage status to Mumbai’s Irani cafes, exempt them from prohibition on using wood-fired ovens’: ex-BJP corporator Narvekar writes to CM Fadnavis | Mumbai News

‘Grant heritage status to Mumbai’s Irani cafes, exempt them from prohibition on using wood-fired ovens’: ex-BJP corporator Narvekar writes to CM Fadnavis | Mumbai News

Amid growing opposition over the use of wood and charcoal at commercial eateries and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) mandating that Mumbai’s bakeries switch to cleaner fuel by July 8, former BJP corporator Makarand Narvekar has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to grant heritage status to South Mumbai’s Irani cafes and bakeries, and thereby provide an exemption to them. “One of the sectors that stands to be most affected by this decision is the iconic Irani cafes in South Mumbai, which have long been a cornerstone of our city’s food culture and history,” he wrote in his letter dated February 17, adding that these cafes have been in existence for over a century and that the use of wood-fired ovens is an integral part of their legacy. “The distinct taste and aroma of their baked goods result directly from these wood and charcoal-based ovens. Switching to non-wood or coal ovens will alter the flavour of the cuisine that patrons have cherished for generations,” he added. Story continues below this ad Describing …

Congress MLA`s son and nephew booked for assaulting ex-BJP legislator in MP

Congress MLA`s son and nephew booked for assaulting ex-BJP legislator in MP

Police have registered a case against the son and the nephew of a Congress MLA in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly assaulting a former BJP legislator in Tikamgarh district, an official said on Thursday. Former BJP MLA Rakesh Giri`s security guard Lokendra Singh lodged a complaint in this connection, based on which the case against Akash Singh, the son of local Congress lawmaker Yadavendra Singh, and his nephew Ansh Singh, was filed, Kotwali police station`s in-charge Pankaj Sharma said. As per the complaint, the accused abused and assaulted Giri and his family members on Wednesday night at a marriage event, he said. The case against the duo was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty), 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter a public servant from his duty), 296 (obscene act) and others, he said. Investigation into the case is underway, he said. Congress MLA Yadvendra Singh could not be reached for his comment. This story has been …

Ex-BJP MP Sudhakar Shrangare joins Congress in Latur

Ex-BJP MP Sudhakar Shrangare joins Congress in Latur

In a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Lok Sabha MP Sudhakar Shrangare joined the Congress in Maharashtra`s Latur district on Tuesday ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, reported the PTI. In a message on social media, Sudhakar Shrangare said that he was committed to public welfare and prioritising Latur`s development. He said decision to join the Congress was motivated by his faith in the party`s vision for a progressive future. Shrangare was inducted into the party in the presence of Congress leaders, former ministers Dileeprao Deshmukh and Amit Deshmukh. लोककल्याणासाठी सदैव तत्पर! लातूरच्या विकासाला प्राधान्य देत, काँग्रेस पक्षाच्या दूरदृष्टीवर विश्वास ठेवत, मा. दिलीपरावजी देशमुख व मा. अमितजी देशमुख यांच्या उपस्थितीत काँग्रेस पक्षात प्रवेश.#CongressParty #Latur #AmitDeshmukh #DilipraojiDeshmukh #Maharashtra@AmitV_Deshmukh pic.twitter.com/6C7HDWyB3Z — Sudhakar Shrangare (@mpsshrangare) October 29, 2024 Shrangare`s move is likely to impact the BJP`s voter base in Latur district of Maharashtra, especially at the grassroots, as per the PTI. Shrangare emerged victorious for the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections but lost to the Congress`s Dr Shivajirao Kalge in the 2024 …

Ex-BJP MP, denied ticket from Churu, fielded by Cong from same seat, He reacts | Latest News India

Rahul Kaswan, the BJP’s former MP from Rajasthan’s Churu who joined the Congress after the saffron party fielded a new candidate, was on Tuesday among 43 candidates declared by the Congress for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, and has been nafmed from the constituency that he won in both the 2014 and 2019 general elections. New Delhi, India – March 11, 2024: Churu MP Rahul Kaswan joined Congress in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge at Kharge’s residence in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 11, 2024. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) “I want to thank party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who has shown faith in me and given me this responsibility. I would also like to thank Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, state unit chief Govind Dotasara, Ashok Gehlot, and Sachin Pilot, for trusting this farmer’s son,” Kaswan told news agency ANI. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. He, however, hit out at ‘some people with feudalist mindset,’ who, according to him, tried to ‘suppress’ people’s voice. “I assure …