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Sadhvi Prachi stopped from visiting Aligarh; protests continue

Sadhvi Prachi stopped from visiting Aligarh; protests continue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Police said security has been tightened at Tappal as a precautionary measure.

'Shahrukh Khan a Pakistani agent, should go to Pak': Sadhvi Prachi

'Shahrukh Khan a Pakistani agent, should go to Pak': Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Controversial Hindutva leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday termed Shah Rukh Khan as a "Pakistani agent", who should be sent to that country.

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan.

Khans and their films spread culture of violence: BJP leader Sadhvi Prachi

Khans and their films spread culture of violence: BJP leader Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

BJP MP Sadhvi Prachi advised youngsters not to idolise actors like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan who spread a culture of violence.

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Prachi alleged "conspiracy" behind the administration's move and asked why the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi's entry was not curbed in a similar manner.

Controversy's child: BJP's Sadhvi Prachi invites Musharraf for ghar wapsi

Controversy's child: BJP's Sadhvi Prachi invites Musharraf for ghar wapsi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

BJP's Sadhvi Prachi also asked all Hindus to have 4 children.

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi alleged that actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan were "tarnishing" the image of the country by claiming that intolerance was prevalent.

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Construction work for Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya would start "soon" and be "completed during this tenure" of the present National Democratic Alliance government, controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi said on Friday.

Sadhvi Prachi at it again, says 'time to make India Muslim-free'

Sadhvi Prachi at it again, says 'time to make India Muslim-free'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Known for courting controversies, the Sadhvi claimed the mission of a Congress-free India has already been "accomplished" and it is now time to rid the country of Muslims.

Boo! There are 1-2 terrorists in Parliament, says Sadhvi Prachi

Boo! There are 1-2 terrorists in Parliament, says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Prachi's controversial outburst that sparked an outrage also saw her asking the Centre to hand over Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Naved Yakub to Hindu organisations.

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The sadhvi, while replying to a question by a media person regarding Dadri lynching case said people who eat beef and kill our 'mother cow' should face the consequence similar to the one faced by the victim, Mohammed Ikhlaq.

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'He should be made an example of so that others will follow the law.'

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider.

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.

Anupam Kher is a 'real life villain': Yogi Adityanath

Anupam Kher is a 'real life villain': Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Days after Anupam Kher slammed Yogi Adityanath and Sadhvi Prachi, the BJP MP from Gorkhapur has called the actor a 'real life villain'.

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Eight years since the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013, some 1,117 people accused in 97 cases related to murder, rape, robbery and arson among others connected to the violence have been acquitted over lack of evidence.

India's most wanted Hafiz Saeed invites Shahrukh Khan to Pakistan

India's most wanted Hafiz Saeed invites Shahrukh Khan to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The tweets come after the actor was dubbed as 'anti-nationalist' and a 'Pakistani agent' by BJP leaders.

Azam Khan advises Shahnawaz and Naqvi to marry Muslim women

Azam Khan advises Shahnawaz and Naqvi to marry Muslim women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan on Thursday generated another controversy when he suggested to 2 senior Muslim Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to marry Muslim women.

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Digvijaya Singh said if Zakir Naik is guilty of delivering inflammatory sermons then why no action was taken against individuals like Sakshi Maharaj, Yogi Adityanath, Sadhvi Prachi.

Riots case: Warrant against Union minister and BJP leaders

Riots case: Warrant against Union minister and BJP leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

A bailable warrant has been issued against Muzaffarnagar riot accused including Union Minister Sanjeev Baliyan, BJP MP Bhartendu Singh, party MLA Suresh Rana and Sadhvi Prachi by a local court in Muzaffarnagar for not appearing before it in a case of violating prohibitory orders and inciting communal tension by making speeches.

Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP leader Sanjeev Baliyan surrenders, gets bail

Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP leader Sanjeev Baliyan surrenders, gets bail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Union minister Sanjeev Baliyan and BJP MLA Suresh on Friday surrendered in a court in Muzaffarnagar after a warrant was issued against them.

Muzaffarnagar riots: Bailable warrant issued against Balyan

Muzaffarnagar riots: Bailable warrant issued against Balyan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A fresh bailable warrant has been issued by a court in Muzaffarnagar against Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Suresh Rana in connection with a case of violating prohibitory orders and inciting communal tension during the riots in 2013.

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

VHP leader says that the ghar wapsis will continue till 15 crore people are reconverted.

Nitish wishes Kejriwal luck for Delhi polls, flays BJP

Nitish wishes Kejriwal luck for Delhi polls, flays BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Senior JD-U leader Nitish Kumar extended best wishes to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for the Delhi elections.

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The VHP has felicitated parents who have more than half a dozen children.

Azam Khan: 'I am well within my rights to write to the UN'

Azam Khan: 'I am well within my rights to write to the UN'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'I have tried to draw the UN's attention to the very obvious attempt of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convert a secular India into a theocratic Hindu State.'

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday launched a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government and announced a nationwide campaign to counter right wing forces.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

Union minister claims 'conspiracy' against Hindus

Union minister claims 'conspiracy' against Hindus

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Hindu community was facing a "conspiracy" and it should strengthen itself and "set an example", Union Minister Ram Shankar Katheria said in Agra at a condolence meeting for a dalit VHP leader, who was shot dead on Thursday.

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The BJP firebrand also suggested that the actor should go to Pakistan.

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

In an open letter, Naik, 51, who is abroad, said he will pursue all legal options to get the ban repealed and that the judiciary will fail the Modi government in its 'plans'.

A mosque, polls, social boycott, then riots

A mosque, polls, social boycott, then riots

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'It was a deliberate conspiracy. The mob targeted large houses, burning down ACs, fridges, almirahs and furniture.'

We are Muslims and we are not terrorists

We are Muslims and we are not terrorists

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'One can understand this prejudice in the minds of policemen against Muslims, without accepting it. But what tilts the balance disproportionately is the police's blind eye to offences committed in the name of the majority.' says Jyoti Punwani.

Is it the end of tolerance in India?

Is it the end of tolerance in India?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Bearing in mind how full India's pitcher is with ethnic and communal complexities, only the greatest circumspection can hold this country together in a willing union.

'Modi must say Zakir Naik is spreading hatred'

'Modi must say Zakir Naik is spreading hatred'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'If the charges are so serious against him, then why hasn't a single case been registered against Dr Zakir Naik?'

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be to convince not just friends in the media with crisp sound bytes but the very people most affected by the politics of hate through concerted action, says Shehzad Poonawala.

Boring! What I thought about Modi's US Congress speech

Boring! What I thought about Modi's US Congress speech

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

While many praised Narendra Modi's US Congress address, Syed Firdaus Ashraf had only two words to say: SO WHAT?

Things to look forward to in 2016

Things to look forward to in 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With all its ups and downs, 2015 is now concluding. And the New Year will bring new expectations to all of us. So tell us your expectations from 2016:

Why Modi's progress card on I-Day speech 2014 reads 'fail'

Why Modi's progress card on I-Day speech 2014 reads 'fail'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden speech from Red Fort last Independence Day outlined some grand programmes. Shehzad Poonawalla does a quick check on the progress made.

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Bhim denotes Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar, while Mim denotes the letter 'M' in the Urdu alphabet; the party used the slogan effectively in the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections