Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi alleges caste discrimination in temple
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday claimed that an idol in a temple in Madhubani district was cleaned after his visit. Manjhi, who belongs to the traditionally backward Musahar caste of Dalits, said that he was informed of the incident by Mines and Geology Minister Ram Lakhan Ram Raman. "I came to know later that the premises and the sanctum sanctorum were cleansed after my visit," Manjhi said. "This shows that the mindset against people from marginalised sections of society still exists."
Maharashtra: BJP to begin election campaign on Tuesday
Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has decided to conduct 300 public meetings across Maharashtra in two days. Through these meetings that will begin on Tuesday, the BJP is hoping to increase its visibility before the state assembly polls on October 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party's chief campaigner, will hold 25-25 rallies in seven-nine phases. The party, through these meetings, will also look to soften the impact of breaking its alliance with Shiv Sena.
Gujarat: Police arrest 40 persons for rioting in Vadodara
Vadodara police have arrested 40 persons for riot-related offences, since clashes between the Hindu and Muslim community began last week. According to police, two groups had pelted each other with stones and set vehicles alight on Saturday. The number of arrests are set to increase as police continued search the city for rioters. Two stabbings on Sunday kept tensions heightened.
Telangana: Local villagers unwilling to part land for industries
Villagers in the interior regions of Telangana are unwilling to part with their land for industries that want to set up shop in the state, according to The Times of India. Villagers protested against industries being established on government land, citing fears of air and water pollution. They remain unconvinced by government promises that the industries will generate employment and boost the local economy.
Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa set to appeal special court verdict at Karnataka High Court
Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was pronounced guilty of amassing disproportionate assets, will challenge the special court's verdict in the Karnataka High Court on Monday. Jayalalithaa's lawyers will push for a reduction in her four-year jail sentence, in addition to applying for bail.
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Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday claimed that an idol in a temple in Madhubani district was cleaned after his visit. Manjhi, who belongs to the traditionally backward Musahar caste of Dalits, said that he was informed of the incident by Mines and Geology Minister Ram Lakhan Ram Raman. "I came to know later that the premises and the sanctum sanctorum were cleansed after my visit," Manjhi said. "This shows that the mindset against people from marginalised sections of society still exists."
Maharashtra: BJP to begin election campaign on Tuesday
Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has decided to conduct 300 public meetings across Maharashtra in two days. Through these meetings that will begin on Tuesday, the BJP is hoping to increase its visibility before the state assembly polls on October 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party's chief campaigner, will hold 25-25 rallies in seven-nine phases. The party, through these meetings, will also look to soften the impact of breaking its alliance with Shiv Sena.
Gujarat: Police arrest 40 persons for rioting in Vadodara
Vadodara police have arrested 40 persons for riot-related offences, since clashes between the Hindu and Muslim community began last week. According to police, two groups had pelted each other with stones and set vehicles alight on Saturday. The number of arrests are set to increase as police continued search the city for rioters. Two stabbings on Sunday kept tensions heightened.
Telangana: Local villagers unwilling to part land for industries
Villagers in the interior regions of Telangana are unwilling to part with their land for industries that want to set up shop in the state, according to The Times of India. Villagers protested against industries being established on government land, citing fears of air and water pollution. They remain unconvinced by government promises that the industries will generate employment and boost the local economy.
Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa set to appeal special court verdict at Karnataka High Court
Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was pronounced guilty of amassing disproportionate assets, will challenge the special court's verdict in the Karnataka High Court on Monday. Jayalalithaa's lawyers will push for a reduction in her four-year jail sentence, in addition to applying for bail.
