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Raipur police summons Raman Singh, Sambit Patra in Congress toolkit case

The case under sections 469 (forgery for the purpose of damaging reputation), 504 (intentional dishonour with intent to breach peace), 505 (1) (b) (spreading rumour with intent to create fear) of the Indian Penal Code has been recorded.

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Raipur Civil Lines SHO RK Mishra on Sunday summoned former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and BJP’s national spokesperson Sambit Patra in connection to the Congress toolkit case. Mishra told ANI that the police have asked Sambit Patra to be present in person or via video conference after an FIR by Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress NSUI president Akash Sharma.

What did the Raipur police asked in its notice to Singh and Patra ?

Earlier on Friday, Raipur police issued a notice to both BJP leaders and asked them to remain available at his residence on May 24 for recording his statement in the Covid toolkit case.

In the notice, Singh has been asked to provide information about his Twitter account and has also been asked to provide information about who received the documents titled AICC Research Project and cornering Narendra Modi and BJP on Covid management. Singh has also been asked to provide information about the communication he has made to other accused or persons using the Congress tool kit exposed hashtag.

Who has named in FIR and what are the charges against them ?

An FIR had been registered against Singh and Patra in Chhattisgarh for allegedly forging the letterhead of AICC Research Department and printing false and fabricated content. The FIR have also been registered for allegedly spreading fake news and promoting enmity between classes in the toolkit row. 

The case under sections 469 (forgery for the purpose of damaging reputation), 504 (intentional dishonour with intent to breach peace), 505 (1) (b) (spreading rumour with intent to create fear) of the Indian Penal Code has been recorded.

The Congress has also filed a complaint with Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against BJP president J P Nadda, Union Minister Smriti Irani, Sambit Patra, and BJP’s National General Secretary B L Santhosh.

What is the Congress tool kit controversy ?

On Tuesday, the BJP had hit out at the Congress over the alleged Congress toolkit claiming to tarnish the image of the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling the new Covid-19 strain the India strain or the Modi strain.

The Congress had retorted accusing the BJP of propagating a fake toolkit to defame it. A case for spreading fake news and promoting enmity between classes was filed at Civil Lines police station based on the complaint of NSUI chief Akash Sharma.

Twitter had also tagged some of the posts on this alleged Congress toolkit against the Modi government as manipulated media. Among those whose posts was tagged is BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra.

Top government sources said the central government in its communication to Twitter has asked the social media giant to remove the manipulation media tag claiming that Twitter cannot pass judgment on the matter, which is under investigation.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology then wrote to the micro-blogging site objecting to the tag. In a letter, the ministry said the move by Twitter appears prejudged, prejudiced and arbitrary.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Tamil, says PM Modi wants every language to get its due respect

He began his speech with a traditional greeting of ‘Vanakkam’ and shared his limited knowledge of Tamil phrases, stating, “Tamil is a very, very sweet language… I know only three words: Vanakkam, Eppadi Irukeenga (How are you), and Nandri (Thank you).”

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Lauding Tamil as a “sweet” language, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Saturday, March 15, that it stands as a significant asset to both the nation and the world. At an event near Sriperumbudur, he emphasized the importance of all Indian languages, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently worked to ensure that every language receives the respect it deserves.

During the inauguration of Zetwerk Electronics’ manufacturing facility, Vaishnaw expressed his gratitude for having a professor named Sadagopan at IIT Kanpur, who introduced him to the richness of the Tamil language. He began his speech with a traditional greeting of ‘Vanakkam’ and shared his limited knowledge of Tamil phrases, stating, “Tamil is a very, very sweet language… I know only three words: Vanakkam, Eppadi Irukeenga (How are you), and Nandri (Thank you).”

He reflected on how Sadagopan enriched his understanding of Tamil culture, which he described as ancient and deeply rooted. “This is one of our country’s assets and also one of the world’s treasures. We should take pride in it and celebrate all Indian languages. This is the spirit that our Prime Minister embodies, ensuring that each language receives its rightful recognition and exposure,” he remarked.

To illustrate his point, Vaishnaw mentioned the Telecom and Data Protection Laws, highlighting the Prime Minister’s encouragement to offer legal notices in all Indian languages, not just in English. He reiterated the goal of fostering unity and understanding among diverse cultures and peoples within India.

“We must aim for a unified objective of strengthening our nation and striving to become the third largest economy,” he concluded, expressing his gratitude in Tamil with “rombha rombha nandri” (many, many thanks).

His remarks come in the context of ongoing language controversies in Tamil Nadu, where the ruling DMK party has accused the central government of enforcing Hindi through the National Education Policy, allegations that the Union government has refuted.

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Shiv Sena leader Mangat Rai murdered in Punjab: 3 arrested after brief shootout with police in Moga

In a bid to escape, Rai attempted to flee on his motorcycle, but the assailants pursued him and fired again, ultimately hitting him. Despite being rushed to a hospital by the police, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

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Punjab Police have arrested three individuals linked to the murder of Mangat Rai, the Moga district president of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, officials confirmed on Saturday. The suspects were apprehended following an exchange of gunfire with police in Malout, Muktsar district.

Rai, 52, was shot dead late on Thursday night while stepping out of his house to buy groceries. According to police, three unidentified assailants attacked Rai around 10 pm. The first bullet missed him but struck a 12-year-old boy who was caught in the line of fire. Rai attempted to flee the scene on his two-wheeler but was pursued by the attackers, who fired again, this time fatally injuring him.

Rai was rushed to a hospital by police, where he was declared dead. The injured boy is currently receiving medical treatment.

While investigators suspect the murder may be the result of a personal rivalry, Rai’s family has denied any enmity, stating that he had no conflicts with anyone.

The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the case, with police continuing to probe the motive behind the attack.

In a bid to escape, Rai attempted to flee on his motorcycle, but the assailants pursued him and fired again, ultimately hitting him. Despite being rushed to a hospital by the police, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigators are considering the possibility that the murder was the result of a personal rivalry; however, Rai’s family members have asserted that he had no known enemies. The police continue to gather evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident.

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RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav asks on-duty cop to dance during Holi celebration, video goes viral

The video captures Yadav, smeared with colors, singing a song and instructing the policeman to dance. He is heard saying, “I will play a song, and you will have to dance. If you don’t, you will be suspended.”

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A video of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Tej Pratap Yadav, son of former Union Minister Lalu Yadav, has gone viral on social media, showing him pressuring an on-duty police officer to dance during Holi celebrations at his residence in Patna.

In the clip, Yadav is seen threatening the officer with suspension if he refused to dance, leading to widespread criticism from political opponents.

The video captures Yadav, smeared with colors, singing a song and instructing the policeman to dance. He is heard saying, “I will play a song, and you will have to dance. If you don’t, you will be suspended.”

Yadav further added, “Ek ganna bajayenge, usme tumko thumka lagana hai, bura mat mano Holi hai. Aaj nahi thumka lagaoge toh suspend kar diye jaoge” (We will play a song, and you will have to dance to it. Don’t feel bad, it’s Holi. If you don’t dance today, you will be suspended). The policeman eventually complies, dancing as Yadav sings.

The incident has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain condemning Yadav’s behavior. “He asked his bodyguard to dance; otherwise, he would suspend him. He has no power or authority to suspend anyone. This is Nitish Kumar’s government, not Jungle Raj. Using such language is unfortunate. RJD leaders have not evolved,” Hussain stated.

Janata Dal (United) (JDU) spokesperson Arvind Nishad also criticized Yadav, linking the incident to the past governance of Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi. “The order given by MLA Tej Pratap Yadav to the police personnel assigned to his security to dance while on duty is a reminder of the Lalu-Rabri regime. His threats and actions are inappropriate. The way Holi was celebrated during their rule and how he recreated that chaos truly brings back memories of those days. In today’s governance, it is unimaginable how someone can behave in such a manner,” Nishad remarked.

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