Amid the controversy over the suspension of Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi for his remarks on Aurangzeb, JD(U) MLC Khalid Anwar said on Wednesday that discussions on historical figures should remain academic and not be politicized.
Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a "cruel administrator" and "built many temples". He added that the battle between the Mughal emperor and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was for state administration and not about Hindu and Muslim.
The move is set to spark controversy as when the BJP-led government hiked MLA salaries in February 2022, there was little pushback from Congress or Janata Dal (Secular).
Ashish took to his Instagram to share a video where he addressed his followers for the first time since the controversy began and acknowledged the support he had received while also hoping that things would improve soon.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has defended Team India captain Rohit Sharma after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's comments about his fitness sparked controversy and said no one has a right to make such comments.
The YSRCP state office has stated that the government has expanded restrictions on media coverage under the Red Book regulations, further intensifying the controversy in the state legislature.
"I agree, this is not about politics, this is about cricket. How many days will Rohit Sharma be given a pass? Scoring a century once in two years and getting out quickly in other matches don't justify his place in the team. He should not remain an authority in the team. The Congress leader i
BJP leader Prakash Reddy criticized the DMK and AIADMK opposition regarding the controversy over the three-language policy. He alleged that the DMK and AIADMK oppose the policy for political gain and to secure power.
Following the recent controversy surrounding her offensive resurfaced tweets, Karla Sofía Gascón marked her presence at the Oscars but skipped posing on the red carpet.
Mayiladuthurai District Collector, A.P. Mahabharathi, has been transferred after his controversial comments blaming a 3-year-old sexual assault victim for provoking the accused. H.S. Srikanth has been appointed as the new District Collector.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement and misusing temple funds to fulfil its social welfare guarantees.