News for 'Rajput Karni Sena'

Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A resident of Bilaspur Khurd village, Kumar said he demanded security from the police but was provided with only one constable.

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman was attacked in Agra by alleged workers of the Karni Sena, days after his remarks in Parliament on Rana Sanga triggered a row. The attack comes as the latest instance of violence in India stemming from historical figures and caste-based tensions. The Karni Sena demanded an apology from Suman and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for "insulting" their hero, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its claims of "zero tolerance" against crime.

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

When they did not get any reply from their handlers, they made their own plan and hired a taxi for Didwana and further took a bus, a train and another taxi to move to Hisar, then Manali and finally reach Chandigarh, the official added.

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Tuesday by three armed men, one of whom was also killed in retaliatory firing, police said.

'Padmavati' posters burnt, Karni Sena say they won't allow it to release

'Padmavati' posters burnt, Karni Sena say they won't allow it to release

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Members of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, an organisation representing Rajputs, burnt posters of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming movie 'Padmavati' in Jaipur, accusing him of backtracking on a "promise" to screen the film before a panel of intellectuals before its release.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.

Padmavati crew threatened us with gunshots: Karni Sena justifies Bhansali attack

Padmavati crew threatened us with gunshots: Karni Sena justifies Bhansali attack

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

He said that distortion of historic facts will not be tolerated at any cost, which was well communicated to the film maker five-six months back in Mumabi.

Rajputs target Farhan Akhtar for his film produced by Ekta Kapoor

Rajputs target Farhan Akhtar for his film produced by Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar was in for an unpleasant surprise when he flagged off the fifth edition of Jaipur Marathon in which over 50,000 participants took part.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The police detained five women and Shree Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana before he could meet them in Ahmedabad.

In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

While over one lakh members of the community converged at a massive gathering at Gandhinagar, thousands took part in the protest march in Surat to raise their demand of staying the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Bollywood film 'Padmavati'.

Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban on Padmavati

Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban on Padmavati

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena said the censor board's nod to the controversial film was "unfortunate". The Gujarat president of the outfit, Raj Shekhawat, made an open threat, saying the RRKS members would take the law into their hands if the film was not banned across the country.

Rajput outfits run riot a day of ahead of Padmaavat release

Rajput outfits run riot a day of ahead of Padmaavat release

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court had last week paved the way for the nationwide release of Padmaavat, by staying the ban on its screening in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'These people from Mumbai just understand the language of either silver, or shoes,' Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder patron of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, tells Dhruv Munjal.

Make Padmavati with some other name: Rajput outfits to Bhansali

Make Padmavati with some other name: Rajput outfits to Bhansali

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Founder and patron of the Karni Sena Lokendra Singh Kalvi clarified that the change of the movie's title was only a suggestion.

'Emperor Akbar was Jodha's father-in-law'

'Emperor Akbar was Jodha's father-in-law'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Lokendra Singh Kalvi talks about the distortion of history in Jodhaa Akbar.

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

Protests against Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Protests against Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Rajput organisations say the film is historically incorrect, and that Jodhaa was the daughter of Udai Singh of Marwar and was married to Salim, Akbar's son.

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The NBA posted a video of the dance on its Facebook page on Tuesday and it went viral.

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'We want to send a notice to the BJP that Rajputs are no longer their slaves.'

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'There is nothing objectionable about the film.'

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra agreed to hear on Tuesday the interim applications of both the states.

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'The Rajputs feel they are being left behind.'

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".

Bikes burnt, shops vandalised in protest against Padmaavat

Bikes burnt, shops vandalised in protest against Padmaavat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court turned down pleas by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments and refused to modify an earlier order that cleared the decks for the nationwide release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick on January 25.

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

We are gathering evidence, says Bareilly SP; We will definitely take action, says Haryana DGP.

No Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

No Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The film was not released in Rajasthan cinema halls on Friday amid protests by Rajput groups against "distortion of historical facts" in the movie based on Mughal emperor Akbar.

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'The film industry will remain soft targets and continue to be picked upon with no respite, with no choice but to give in due to personal safety and financial compulsions,' says director Suparn Verma.

Dalit writer threatened over book on Maharana Pratap

Dalit writer threatened over book on Maharana Pratap

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

In the book, the author claims that the king belonged to the Bhil community and was elevated as Rana of Mewar later.

The man who led the attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The man who led the attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'340 films have been shot in Rajasthan in the last 50 years.' 'The Rajput community has never opposed any film except for Jodhaa-Akbar and Padmavati.' 'Rajasthan is known for welcoming guests, but why did these two films get into trouble?' 'They got into trouble because these two filmmakers wanted to create a controversy.'

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

Chop off any finger raised against PM Modi: Bihar BJP chief

Chop off any finger raised against PM Modi: Bihar BJP chief

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Faced with criticism for his apparent threat, Rai said on Tuesday, "Only those who are anti-national and anti-poor will object to the statement. I said PM Modi is the messiah of the poor. Those who raise fingers at the poor and swabhimaani (self-respecting), they are raising it at the prime minister. He destroyed corruption, poverty, black money... What I said is a proverb... I mean that there is no space for such forces in the country."

Sanjay Leela Bhansali slapped, hair pulled by protesters on Padmavati sets

Sanjay Leela Bhansali slapped, hair pulled by protesters on Padmavati sets

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Police said it had detained five persons for disturbing peace even though no complaint was received from Bhansali's side.

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

President of Rajput Karni Sena, Mahipal Singh Makrana, said the messages on the stones were written to provoke the outfit.