The acquittal has sparked mixed reactions, with some BJP leaders hailing it as a victory of truth and others demanding apologies from Congress leaders for their past statements on "saffron terrorism". The case dates back to September 29, 2008, when a bomb strapped to a motorcycle exploded ne
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) in Kalaburagi has launched an investigation into allegations that Assistant Professor Abdul Majid forced second-year BA students to wear a hijab during an academic field trip to a mosque.
Earlier in the day, NDA MPs held a protest outside the Parliament against All India Imam Association (AIIA) President Moulana Sajid Rashidi who has come under heavy criticism for his alleged remarks targeting the Samajwadi MP for not covering her head while visiting a mosque in Delhi with he
"Strict action should be taken against such people. They should be boycotted socially. They are not any religious leaders or 'Thekedar' of the religion. They have no right to make such comments for any woman," the Samajwadi Party MP told ANI.
The BJP Minority Morcha has written another letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging an inquiry against Samajwadi Party MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi over allegations of holding an "office of profit" under the Delhi Wakf Board.
"Samajwadi Party has been doing appeasement politics for many years. They only have one aim -to keep members of their family in power. SP should work for all, not for one particular community," Mani said, speaking to ANI.
Earlier today, reacting to the controversy, Akhilesh Yadav said that faith unites people, while accusing the BJP of using religion as a "divisive" tool.
The SP MP further took aim at the Central government, alleging that they are avoiding discussion on important issues, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, Operation Sindoor, and the Pahalgam attack.
Siddiqui also lashed out at Mohibbullah Nadvi, the Imam of the mosque, for letting the meeting take place despite being a representative of the Muslims.
"Faith connects. Any religion or faith connects people, and whichever faith works to build trust and connect people, we are with them. BJP has a problem with this... BJP wants people to stay divided, not united. We have faith in all faiths... BJP's tool is religion..." Yadav said.