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Cong, BJP urge EC to ban electioneering by top leaders of other side

A war of words over the Congress manifesto pledge to ban the Bajrang Dal added to the shrillness of the poll campaign in Karnataka on Tuesday, even as the Election Commission issued an advisory to parties and their star campaigners asking them to exercise restraint in their remarks and not to vitiate the atmosphere. Both the Congress and the BJP rushed to the Election Commission seeking a ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side alleging that they had violated the model of conduct with their remarks. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the offensive on Congress' anti-Bajrang Dal stance, members of the outfit held protests outside Congress Party's Karnataka offices, even as top BJP ministers attacked the grand old party alleging it has opposed both "Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman" and was following politics of appeasement and division. The promised ban on Bajrang Dal was the latest in a series of dissonant campaign notes, after invectives like 'nalayak beta' (unworthy

Cong slams PM for 'hurting sentiments' by linking Bajrang Dal with Hanuman

The Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hurting religious sentiments of devotees by equating Lord Hanuman with the Bajrang Dal, and demanded an apology from him. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said it is shameful that the prime minister has drawn such a parallel which is an insult to crores of devotees of Lord Hanuman. "The prime minister is insulting our faith in Lord Hanuman. He should apologise to the country as he has hurt our religious sentiments. No one has given the prime minister the right to insult Bajrang Bali," he told reporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for promising to ban the Bajrang Dal in its Karnataka election manifesto. He called it the party's attempt at trying to lock up those who worship Lord Hanuman. He claimed that the Congress had earlier locked up Lord Ram and now it wanted to lock up those who chant 'Jai Bajrang Bali' (Hail Hanuman). The Congress is committed to take firm and decisive actio

PM Modi slams Congress after party vows to ban Bajrang Dal in manifesto

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for promising to ban Bajrang Dal in its election manifesto. He called it the party's attempt at trying to lock up those who worship Hanuman. He claimed that the Congress had earlier locked up Lord Rama and now it wanted to lock up those who chant 'Jai Bajrang Bali' (Hail Hanuman). Modi's attack on the Congress came within hours of the opposition party releasing its election manifesto for the May 10 Assembly elections. The Congress manifesto said: "We believe that law and constitution is sacrosanct and cannot be violated by individuals and organisations like Bajrang Dal, PFI or others promoting enmity or hatred, whether among majority or minority communities. We will take decisive action as per law including imposing a ban on such organisations." Addressing an election rally here in Vijayanagara district, Modi said: "I have come to the land of Hanuman. I am fortunate that I got the opportunity to pay obeisance to the la

Will facilitate probe in Bajrang Dal activist's killing: Minister

Union minister Raosaheb Danve on Tuesday met the family members of Bajrang Dal activist Kamaldev Giri, who was killed in bomb attack last week, and assured them that he would try to facilitate a probe by a central investigative agency in the case. The minister, who was on a visit to the district, also said that the administration must take necessary measures to ensure that perpetrators are punished. Giri's family members and supporters, during the meeting, submitted a memorandum to the Union minister of state for railways, seeking justice for him and also claiming that a conspiracy was hatched to murder him. The memorandum also stated that the Bajrang Dal activist had pleaded with the district administration for security but in vain. Giri, who also headed local outfit 'Giriraj Sena', died on Saturday after unidentified miscreants hurled a bomb at him at Bharat Bhawan Chowk, the main thoroughfare of Chakradharpur town. Earlier in the day, supporters and relatives of Giri had gathe

Ujjain: Ranbir and Alia decide against Mahakal temple visit due to protest

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday said nobody had stopped actor couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt from taking darshan of Mahakal in Ujjain but they decided against visiting the temple due to a protest, a day after Bajrang Dal workers demonstrated near the famous shrine of Lord Shiva. He also said artists and actors should stay away from making such remarks that can hurt the sentiments of the people. Ranbir and Alia didn't visit the temple on Tuesday night because of the protest by right-wing activists over the alleged remarks of the couple over beef-eating and watching the "Brahmastra" movie. Police had resorted to cane-charge to disperse the protesters, an official had said. The protest is a different matter. There was no restriction on them to offer prayers (at the temple). Other persons accompanying the actor couple had offered prayers and all arrangements were in place, Mishra, who is the state government's spokesman, told reporters. He said the local

Bajrang Dal writes 'Haj house' on Gujarat Cong office wall, posters defaced

Some Bajrang Dal workers scaled the walls of Congress office Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan here and wrote "Haj house" on it

VHP, Bajrang Dal start helpline for Hindus, urges to lodge complaints

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists have launched a helpline for 18 districts of Kashi Prant

Udaipur protest: Delhi Police detain nearly 70 members of VHP, Bajrang Dal

Nearly 70 members of right wing outfits Bajrang Dal and VHP were detained by the Delhi Police for protesting without due permission at the Jantar Mantar against the murder of a tailor in Udaipur

VHP, Bajrang Dal stage protests, demand ban on PFI, Tablighi Jamaat

The Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Thursday held protests in different parts of the country and submitted memoranda demanding a ban on "organizations like PFI and Tablighi Jamaat"

Prophet remark row: VHP, Bajrang Dal demostrate in Delhi against protest

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and its youth wing Bajrang Dal Thursday staged demonstrations here against the recent violence in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad

Bajrang Dal to protest nationwide against violence over Prophet row: VHP

Bajrang Dal activists will hold a nationwide protest this week against the recent incidents of violence in parts of the country over remarks against Prophet Mohammad, VHP announced

Decision on NIA probe into Bajrang Dal activist murder after inquiry: CM

Amidst demand to hand over the probe into killing of a Bajrang Dal activist in Shivamogga to NIA, Karnataka CM Bommai said a decision will be taken based on the outcome of police investigation.

Six arrested for Bajrang Dal activist Harsha's murder in Karnataka

Six people have been arrested in connection with Bajrang Dal activist Harsha murder case here while some are at large, a senior police officer said

Bajrang Dal activist's murder: 2 more detained in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC are in force in the region

Two arrested in Bajrang Dal activist killing in Karnataka: Report

Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is from the district alleged that "Musalman goondas" were behind Harsha's murder

Bajrang Dal activist killed in Shivamogga, funeral process turns violent

A 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist was stabbed in this district headquarters town, following which violence broke out during his funeral procession

Karnataka: Security up after Bajrang Dal activist 'murdered' in Shivamogga

The local administration clamped prohibitory orders and announced a holiday for schools and colleges

Ahmedabad: Bajrang Dal stages protest at eateries, Hyundai, Kia showrooms

'They should issue an apology saying that Kashmir is an integral part of India, only then we will forgive them,' Jvalit Mehta, North Gujarat convener of Bajrang Dal told ANI

Facebook went soft on Bajrang Dal to protect employees, says report

According to the report, the tech giant was afraid of "infuriating India's ruling Hindu nationalist politicians" as well as hurting its business in the country

Vishva Hindu Parishad cancels upcoming Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in J&K

The annual Amarnath yatra has already been suspended due to security reasons