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Arrested MLA Jignesh Mevani reaches Assam, taken to Kokrajhar

Mevani was taken to Kokrajhar by road, over 220 km from Guwahati, as the case under which he was arrested was registered there

Arrested MLA Jignesh Mevani reaches Assam, taken to Kokrajhar
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 4:56 PM IST

PM cannot imprison truth, Mevani's arrest undemocratic: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday termed as "undemocratic" and "unconstitutional" the arrest of its MLA Jignesh Mevani. He also mentioned the attempts of PM Narendra Modi to suppress dissent.

PM cannot imprison truth, Mevani's arrest undemocratic: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 1:13 PM IST

Congress denounces Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani's arrest, terms it 'unlawful'

In a statement, K C Venugopal said: "The unlawful & unconstitutional arrest of Jignesh Mevani at midnight by Assam Police is the latest proof of authoritarianism under BJP"

Congress denounces Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani's arrest, terms it 'unlawful'
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 12:32 PM IST

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet about Godse

Mevani is independent MLA from Vadgam seat in Banaskantha. He recently joined Congress

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet about Godse
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 10:40 AM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar, Jignesh Mevani expected to join Congress next week: Report

Kumar had joined the Communist Party of India (CPI) ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election and had unsuccessfully contested from Begusarai in Bihar against Giriraj Singh of the BJP.

Kanhaiya Kumar, Jignesh Mevani expected to join Congress next week: Report
Updated On : 25 Sep 2021 | 7:59 PM IST

Jignesh Mevani alleges multi-crore scam in MNREGS in Gujarat village

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani alleged that a multi-crore scam has surfaced in a village in Banaskantha district of the state, in which bank accounts were opened in the name of around 500 villagers.

Jignesh Mevani alleges multi-crore scam in MNREGS in Gujarat village
Updated On : 01 Aug 2020 | 7:14 PM IST

Resort politics is back: Gujarat Congress moves MLAs ahead of RS elections

On Monday, the party moved 20 MLAs to a resort in Rajasthan fearing more defections ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections due on June 19.

Resort politics is back: Gujarat Congress moves MLAs ahead of RS elections
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 11:29 PM IST

Want to be voice of Dalits in private cos, rather than reservation: Mevani

"Today the Constitution, farmers, Dalit labourers, tribals and teachers are in such a crisis, despite varying ideologies, there is a need for us to come together," Mevani said

Want to be voice of Dalits in private cos, rather than reservation: Mevani
Updated On : 20 Apr 2018 | 10:50 PM IST

Mewani detained at Jaipur airport for few hours, asked not to address rally

The police said Mevani was restricted from moving around in Jaipur because of the prohibitory order in effect in the district after the violence during the 'Bharat bandh' on March 2

Mewani detained at Jaipur airport for few hours, asked not to address rally
Updated On : 15 Apr 2018 | 8:24 PM IST

MLA & Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani is force majeure for the marginalised

Taking pot shots at the prime minister is part and parcel of Mevani's reputation as a rising star in national politics

MLA & Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani is force majeure for the marginalised
Updated On : 11 Jan 2018 | 10:28 PM IST

Why atrocities on Dalits, minorities, farmers? Mevani to PM in Delhi rally

He also charged the BJP and RSS with instigating anti-Dalit violence in Bhima Koregaon in Maharasthra.

Why atrocities on Dalits, minorities, farmers? Mevani to PM in Delhi rally
Updated On : 10 Jan 2018 | 11:06 AM IST

Modi govt poses threat to democracy, Constitution: Jignesh Mevani

An elected representative is not allowed to speak. This is extremely unfortunate: Mevani

Modi govt poses threat to democracy, Constitution: Jignesh Mevani
Updated On : 10 Jan 2018 | 12:51 AM IST

BJP, Sangh Parivar targeting me, says Jignesh Mevani on inflammatory speech

An FIR was filed against the Gujarat MLA and JNU student leader Umar Khalid on Thursday for their alleged provocative speeches during an event in Pune on Dec 31

BJP, Sangh Parivar targeting me, says Jignesh Mevani on inflammatory speech
Updated On : 05 Jan 2018 | 5:18 PM IST

Jignesh Mevani: An upstart on Gujarat's political stage

A low-profile man is acting as a catalyst for long-awaited political change

Jignesh Mevani: An upstart on Gujarat's political stage
Updated On : 22 Dec 2017 | 11:30 PM IST

Go to Himalayas, we are bored of you: Jignesh Mevani to PM Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party had cheated with 8 crore youngsters by promising them jobs, says Mevani

Go to Himalayas, we are bored of you: Jignesh Mevani to PM Modi
Updated On : 20 Dec 2017 | 10:48 PM IST