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Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘thanedar’ jibe as he blames PM Modi for PSA detention of J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik

Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘thanedar’ jibe as he blames PM Modi for PSA detention of J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday made a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the detention of party legislator Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) that was quashed by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The court held that the order against Malik was legally unsustainable and based on “non-application of mind”. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI) Also read: ‘6.6% votes, 86% seats’ after Raghav Chadha shift: BJP sees Punjab RS spike, but assembly polls a challenge Following the court ruling, Kejriwal took to X and criticised PM Modi and blamed him for giving “illegal orders”. “Wo galti se PM ban gaye. Unko thanedar hona chahiye tha. (He became PM by mistake. He shoukd have been a jail officer),” Kejriwal wrote on X. Malik is the J&K unit chief of the AAP. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah and CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami also highlighted the misuse of the stringent PSA that allows detention without charge or trial for up to two years …

‘They are addicted to it’: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s liquor remark on ‘Hindus’ sparks protests in Jammu | Latest News India

‘They are addicted to it’: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s liquor remark on ‘Hindus’ sparks protests in Jammu | Latest News India

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AAP leader Mehraj Malik’s remark allegedly linking Hindus to liquor consumption triggered protests across Jammu, with organisations demanding an apology. Members of the Shiv Sena Dogra Front protest against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik over his alleged objectionable remarks against a particular religion in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, in Jammu, Friday, March 21, 2025. (PTI) Addressing reporters outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday, Malik said, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. They are addicted to it.” Groups including the Dogra Front, Shiv Sena, VHP, Bajrang Dal, and other social organisations staged demonstrations at multiple locations. “He has hurt the feelings of crores of Hindus. Are we addicts, as he said? It is shameful that he showed such hatred against Hindus. He should apologise,” Dogra Front Shiv Sena president Ashok Gupta told reporters. In Kathua, BJP workers took out a protest march, burnt Malik’s effigy, and raised slogans against him and Arvind Kejriwal. “We will not tolerate his anti-Hindu behaviour. He …

Mehraj Uddin Wadoo inherits a crisis

Mehraj Uddin Wadoo inherits a crisis

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As the ISL season draws to a close, the city of Kolkata stands divided by contrasting emotions. While the Maidan erupts in celebration for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who successfully defended their League Shield with 53 points from 23 matches, a dark cloud of despair hovers over the black-and-white camp of Mohammedan Sporting Club. Pinned to the bottom of the ISL table with just 12 points from 23 matches, Mohammedan SC’s debut season in the top flight of Indian football has been nothing short of catastrophic — marred by financial instability, off-field chaos, managerial turmoil, and a toothless on-field performance. Just a year ago, this team was the toast of Kolkata football, clinching the I-League title and securing a historic promotion to the ISL. Today, they are the first team to mathematically confirm their bottom-placed finish with 15 losses in 23 matches. Their goal difference of -31, combined with only 10 goals scored all season, paints the picture of a club that was simply not ready for the leap to the ISL. The rot within …

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik complains of seating arrangement in J&K Assembly, CM Abdullah likens him to ‘younger brother’

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik complains of seating arrangement in J&K Assembly, CM Abdullah likens him to ‘younger brother’

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the Budget session of J&K Assembly, in Jammu, on March 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI “You are in my heart and a younger brother,” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told sulking Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Mehraj Malik after he complained about being provided a seat behind the Opposition BJP members in the House. Mr. Abdullah made the remarks shortly after the AAP legislator, who represents the Doda Assembly constituency, intercepted the Chief Minister who was responding to a question about revamped distribution sector scheme (power) during the Question Hour in the House. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather warned Mr. Malik to behave properly or otherwise he will be marshalled out for intercepting the members. Mr. Malik first raised his voice during a question on drug addiction and demanded winding up of liquor wholesale stores. When the Chief Minister was replying to a question, he intercepted him and raised the issue of the government failure to improve power distribution in Doda and ensuring power and water …

Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: AAP Arvind Kejriwal’s Video Call With AAP’s 1st MLA Mehraj Malik In Jammu And Kashmir

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Elections Results 2024 Live: Arvind Kejriwal praised AAP’s winning candidate in J&K for “good work” New Delhi: It was a bittersweet day for the Aam Aadmi Party. As the Election Commission figures indicated that it may not win even a single seat in Haryana, the party found its silver lining in Jammu and Kashmir. The Aam Aadmi Party or AAP registered its first victory in assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir where its candidate Mehraj Malik defeated his nearest rival from the BJP in the Doda constituency by a margin of 4,538 votes. To congratulate Mr Malik, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal video called him. “The workers are very happy that now we have an AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. AAP, in power in Delhi and Punjab, also has MLAs in Gujarat and Goa. In Jammu and Kashmir, it had fielded seven candidates out of 90 assembly segments. Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir election results live updates here. Mr Kejriwal praised Mr Malik for “doing good work” and said, “People are with you”. Mehraj …

Mehraj Malik: 5 things about AAP leader who sealed stunning win in J&K’s Doda | Latest News India

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Oct 08, 2024 07:34 PM IST AAP candidate Mehraj Malik won with a margin of 4,538 votes, receiving a total of 23,228 votes in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections 2024 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which contested seven out of 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, has secured a victory only in the Doda constituency, establishing its presence in the Union Territory. AAP candidate Mehraj Malik (R) with MP Sanjay Singh. AAP candidate Mehraj Malik won with a margin of 4,538 votes, receiving a total of 23,228 votes. His closest rival, Gajay Singh Rana of the BJP, garnered 18,690 votes. Following the victory, former Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Malik on his success in the assembly polls, saying that the party now has an MLA in the fifth state. “Many congratulations on the grand victory of AAP candidate from Doda Mehraj Malik against the BJP. You fought the election very well. Congratulations to the entire party for having an MLA in the fifth state,” Kejriwal said in a …