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Disha Patani’s sister Khushboo says she faced lathi charge at CJP protest: ‘Main khud bhag rahi hu, mujhe khud padey he’

Disha Patani’s sister Khushboo says she faced lathi charge at CJP protest: ‘Main khud bhag rahi hu, mujhe khud padey he’

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As many as 50,000 protestors took to streets in the national capital on Monday to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to HT reporters on ground. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where the protestors have been camped for a month, to the Parliament, attracting a huge response, with thousands descending on the designated protest site on Monday. It was met with several challenges. This included lathi charge and use of tear gas shells by security forces to disperse the crowd marching towards the Parliament. Khushboo Patani shared pictures from the Cockroach Janta Party march. What Khushboo said Disha Patani‘s sister, Khushboo Patani, took to Instagram to document her presence at the protest, as she joined the students in incognito mode. She covered her face with a mask, sported a cap and attended the protest at Jantar Mantar. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Khushboo shared how safe the entire space of the protest felt, and gave a shoutout for all the men who attended the protest. …

Sonam Bajwa speaks out on Delhi Police lathi charging students at CJP protest: ‘Dil sach mein toot gaya’

Sonam Bajwa speaks out on Delhi Police lathi charging students at CJP protest: ‘Dil sach mein toot gaya’

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Police personnel on Monday used lathi-charge and tear gas shells, with the CJP alleging brutality and accusing the security personnel of “attacking” a truck which was carrying founder Ahijeet Dipke, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo, and actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj. Around 50,000 protesters had taken to the streets on Monday to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Sonam Bajwa has reacted to the Cockroach Janta Party protests at Delhi on Monday. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where the protestors have been camped for a month, to the Parliament, attracting a huge response, with thousands descending on the designated protest site on Monday. What Sonam said Actor Sonam Bajwa has joined the growing list of celebrities who have spoken out on the issue and took to her Instagram account on Tuesday to share her statement. The note on her post read, “These are young voices of our Country, not threats. Why are they being met with lathis instead of listening? This isn’t …

‘Youth deserve to be heard without fear’: Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors after police lathi charge

‘Youth deserve to be heard without fear’: Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors after police lathi charge

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On Monday, the ongoing protests in Delhi against irregularities in the education sector and paper leaks turned violent with clashes between police personnel and protestors. Actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh later backed the protestors, urging the administration to initiate a dialogue with them and maintaining that the youth of the country ‘deserve to be heard without fear’. Riteish Deshmukh has thrown his weight behind the ongoing student protests. Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors On Monday evening, hours after the violent skirmishes between protestors and police personnel in Delhi, Riteish took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future.” The actor and director also urged the administration to initiate a dialogue with the student protestors. “Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build,” he added, …

Elvish Yadav speaks out on lathi charge at CJP protest, says the students should not have been subjected to violence

Elvish Yadav speaks out on lathi charge at CJP protest, says the students should not have been subjected to violence

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where the protestors have been camped for a month, to the Parliament, attracting a huge response, with thousands descending on the designated protest site on Monday. (Also read: Shabana Azmi suffers dizziness after her health deteriorates at CJP protest, volunteers take her aside to rest) Elvish Yadav has commented on the ongoing CJP protest. The ‘Chalo Sansad‘ march, organised to protest examination irregularities and demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, met a wall of heavily deployed security personnel as protesters attempted to reach Parliament on the opening day of the monsoon session. What Elvish said YouTuber Elvish Yadav has now joined the conversation and spoken out on the matter. He took to his X account and wrote, “I’m neither a BJP supporter nor a Congress supporter. But what is happening to the students is completely wrong. The students who came forward with genuine issues should not have been subjected to violence. Their concerns deserve to be heard, and appropriate action …

Huma Qureshi speaks out after lathi charge during CJP protest in Jantar Mantar: ‘We all need to ask questions’

Huma Qureshi speaks out after lathi charge during CJP protest in Jantar Mantar: ‘We all need to ask questions’

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As many as 50,000 protestors took to streets in the national capital on Monday to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to HT reporters on ground. Activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) clash with police personnel during a protest demanding the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET examination irregularities in New Delhi. (AFP) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where the protestors have been camped for a month, to the Parliament, attracting a huge response, with thousands descending on the designated protest site on Monday. It was met with several challenges. This included mild lathi charge and use of tear gas shells by security forces to disperse the crowd marching towards the Parliament. What Huma said Actor Huma Qureshi expressed concern over the lathi charge on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters, questioned the use of force against non-violent protesters and urged the government to allow discussions. She took to her Instagram account and wrote, “The visuals from today will …

Police resort to lathi charge as crowd gets unruly outside Allu Arjun’s Hyderabad home on his 44th birthday

Police resort to lathi charge as crowd gets unruly outside Allu Arjun’s Hyderabad home on his 44th birthday

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Actor Allu Arjun celebrates his 44th birthday on April 8, and fans couldn’t wait to celebrate it along with him. They lined up outside his Jubilee Hills home in Hyderabad from Tuesday night, hoping to catch a glimpse of him and wish him in person. In fact, the crowd grew so unruly over time that police and Arjun’s security struggled to contain them. (Also Read: Raaka 1st look: Internet says Allu Arjun reminds of Karthi in Kaashmora, Vikram in I; but praises ‘bold transformation’) Allu Arjun greeted fans standing outside his home on his birthday. Police use lathi to control crowd outside Allu Arjun’s home A paparazzo who was present outside Arjun’s home posted numerous videos. On Tuesday night, a large crowd gathered outside the star’s home with placards and gifts in hand. Many cheered for him and kept trying to reach his gate, even as the police and his security tried to control them. Arjun eventually had to step out to wave to them. One video shows police having to use lathi to control …

Maharashtra civic elections: Shirsat alleges lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers

Maharashtra civic elections: Shirsat alleges lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers

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Amid the ongoing vote counting for 227 wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday accused the police of “misusing power” following an alleged lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers at a counting centre in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, reported news agency ANI. Dispute over entry escalates into violence The incident reportedly occurred at the counting centre set up at the Government Engineering College after a dispute broke out over granting entry to Shiv Sena workers. According to party leaders, a verbal altercation between the workers and police personnel escalated, following which the police allegedly resorted to a lathi charge. Several party workers were reportedly injured, triggering chaos at the venue. BMC Election Results 2026 LIVE: Ward-wise and Party-wise Counting Updates Shirsat demands action, says MLCs will be filed Speaking to the media at the counting centre, Shirsat demanded action against the police personnel involved, alleging excessive use of force. He also said that medico-legal cases (MLCs) would be filed against the police. ‘Police should act against criminals, not workers’ “Today is …

Stone-Pelting, Police Lathi Charge As Protest Over Waqf Act Turns Violent In Assam

Stone-Pelting, Police Lathi Charge As Protest Over Waqf Act Turns Violent In Assam

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Last Updated:April 13, 2025, 18:54 IST The protestors showed black flags and shouted slogans against the BJP government, demanding repeal of the Act Police said several hundred people hit the streets in Berenga area of Silchar town without permission to protest the recently enacted legislation. Protestors threw stones while the police used batons at a rally held against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Sunday when agitators and police clashed in Cachar district of Assam, a senior official said. The official told PTI that several hundred people hit the streets in Berenga area of Silchar town without permission to protest the recently enacted legislation. “Around 300-400 people were protesting by blocking the road. When we tried to clear the path, a few of them threw stones at us. We had to use mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd,” he added. The area has been cleared now, the official said. He said that a case has been registered, but no one has been detained or arrested yet. The protestors showed black flags and shouted slogans against the …

Virat Kohli fan frenzy at Kotla, police resort to lathi charge | Cricket News

Virat Kohli fan frenzy at Kotla, police resort to lathi charge | Cricket News

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The Delhi Police have resorted to a lathi charge to control the crowd at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on Thursday. Fans of over 15000 have reached the stadium to see Virat Kohli play the first Ranji trophy game for Delhi since November 2012. “There was a rush at the time of entry as only one gate was being used by DDCA,” Delhi police said in a statement. “No report of any injuries. The situation is normal,” the statement further added. Initially gate numbers 16 and 17 for open for the crowd to get in, however, as there was a rise DDCA opened gate number 18 to accommodate safe passage into the stadium. Story continues below this ad January 30 is marked as Martyrs’ Day to pay tribute, to Mahatma Gandhi. “The Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg is closed for PM Narendra Modi as he will be going to Raj Ghat to pay his tribute,” said our reporter from the ground Pratyush Raj. “Gate No 16 was closed as the stands were packed. Then the crowd …

"It is very painful…": Tejashwi Yadav condemns lathi charge on BPSC aspirants

"It is very painful…": Tejashwi Yadav condemns lathi charge on BPSC aspirants

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav condemned the lathi charge on protesting Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants, who are seeking a re-examination of the 70th BPSC prelims. In a video statement, the former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister said, “It is very painful how BPSC aspirants were beaten up by the police. Many people are badly injured in this… We condemn this. The visuals that have surfaced are painful. I am a youth, and I can understand their situation. Firstly, people were protesting against normalisation…” He highlighted that the RJD raised the issue in the Vidhan Sabha and brought the matter to the attention of the Bihar government. He added, “We raised this issue in the Vidhan Sabha too on November 28. We wrote a letter to the CM but didn`t get any answer… Later on, BPSC clarified that normalisation should not have happened. Why didn`t they clear this earlier?…” “On 15-16 December, BPSC announced the cancellation of the exam at one centre. If the paper had been leaked, then why is the exam being cancelled only …