The deceased Babbu was caught in the stone pelting by two communal groups at Khajuri Chowk on February 25, 2020. He was beaten by one of the groups. He died in the Hospital two days later during treatment. He had several head injuries.
"If we all have this feeling that we are Indian, we were, and we will continue to be - it will put an end to communal riots and politics based on religion and then only the country will move forward. No one should try to divide this nation," Kumar told ANI.
Amidst Holi celebrations and Friday Namaz coinciding on the same day, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim appealed for unity in the country and hoped that those people who are spreading communal hatred would change their mindset.
The murder of a 22-year-old woman, identified as Swathi Ramesh Badigere from Masur village in Rattihalli Taluk, has triggered controversy, with calls for justice circulating on social media.
In Uttar Pradesh, following a decision by the local administration, several mosques were covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the Holi festival. The move aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain communal harmony during the celebrations.
In Uttar Pradesh, following a decision by the local administration, several mosques were covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the Holi festival. The move aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain communal harmony during the celebrations.
Speaking to ANI, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "Suvendu is daydreaming... He is making communal statements... They (BJP) will never come to power in West Bengal."
Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh commented on Muslim Namaz practices during Holi, suggesting that Namaz should not interfere with Hindu festivals. Meanwhile, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal emphasized the need for communal harmony.
"The word 'Pakistan' is very skillfully weaved by the revisionist in his alleged statements to spew hatred, careless to communal polarisation that may ensue in the election campaign, only to garner votes," the court said while dismissing the plea.
Pratapgarhi is facing charges of promoting communal disharmony by posting a video clip on his social media handle with the poem "ae khoon ke pyase baat suno..."
After the meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front will come to power in Kerala, defeating both the "oppressive and communal fronts" in the State.