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Women wrestlers get support from 1983 World Cup winning team, present-day stars continue to be in post-IPL daze
The protest has also been heartbreaking, the statement said, since it wrestlers who should be on the practice mat are out on the roads. The 1983 team added they are not in favour throwing their medals away because earning medals isn’t easy and urged the Government to sort out the issue as soon as possible.
After the stunning silence from Indian cricketers over women wrestlers’ protest against sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India chief, the World Cup 1983 winning team has come out in support of the protesting athletes.
They issued a joint statement on Friday condemning the way protesting wrestlers were manhandled by Delhi Police on May 28. The statement has been put out in the name of current BCCI boss Roger Binny, veteran cricketers Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, K Srikkanth, Syed Kirmani, Yashpal Sharma (now deceased), Madan Lal, Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Sandeep Patil and Kirti Azad. Kapil Dev said the statement on the wrestlers is not an individual thing but the whole of the 1983 team stands by it.
The veteran cricketers said they were concerned by the fact that the wrestlers were going to immerse their hard-earned Olympic medals into the Ganga. They were shocked that the situation has come to such a pass that wrestlers are thinking of dumping their hard-earned medals into the Ganga because their medals were a result of years of effort, sacrifice, determination, and grit. The cricketers were unanimous that those medals don’t belong to the agitated wrestlers alone but with the nation’s pride and joy. They said they are distressed and disturbed at the unusual visuals of champion wrestlers being manhandled.
The protest has also been heartbreaking, the statement said, since it wrestlers who should be on the practice mat are out on the roads. The 1983 team added they are not in favour throwing their medals away because earning medals isn’t easy and urged the Government to sort out the issue as soon as possible.
Champion wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have been protesting in Delhi, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. Last Tuesday, they went to Haridwar to immerse their medals in the Ganga but changed plans with the intervention of farmer’s leaders.
Under the leadership of Kapil Dev, the Indian cricket team won the country’s first World Cup trophy in 1983 beating the then cricketing superpower, the West Indies.
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Bengaluru police arrest Tejasvi Surya on charge of inciting riots in the state
The complaint alleges that Tejasvi’s actions during a protest in Bengaluru, with regard to the recent assault of a shopkeeper, was aimed at inciting religious sentiments and fostering communal hatred. The protest in question started from an assault on a shopkeeper in Bengaluru’s Cubbonpet.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was arrested by Bengaluru Police on Tuesday on charge of inciting riots in the state. Karnataka Congress also filed a complaint against him to the State Chief Election Officer for the breach of Moral Code of Conduct. The complaint alleges that Tejasvi’s actions during a protest in Bengaluru, with regard to the recent assault of a shopkeeper, was aimed at inciting religious sentiments and fostering communal hatred. The protest in question started from an assault on a shopkeeper in Bengaluru’s Cubbonpet.
According to reports the shopkeeper was targeted for playing Hanuman Chalisa during the azaan. An FIR registered on March 18 states that he was assaulted for playing loud music. While 3 individuals have been arrested in connection with the assault, the police are investigating Mukesh’s claims that he was targeted for playing the Hanuman Chalisa.
Tejasvi Surya said immediately Mukesh and the neighbouring shopkeepers tried to reach the nearest police station to register an FIR. Even after submitting a detailed written complaint, the local police did not register an FIR. It was only after the intervention of PC Mohan, himself and local BJP leaders that the FIR was registerted at a belated stage. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Police said that during the Azaan time, when a shopkeeper played a song loudly near Siddana Layout, in Bengaluru, an altercation occurred between a group of people and the shopkeeper.
The complaint stated that these actions violated the directives of the Supreme Court and the Election Commission, which prohibits inciting communal, caste and religious sentiments during elections. They gave out calls for Hanuman Chalisa recitation and chanted religious slogans. The police had not given permission for the protest due to the prevailing Model Code of Conduct for elections.
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Citadel Hunny Bunny: Title of Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer spy action thriller series revealed
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan are all set for the Indian installment of Citadel, which starred Priyanka Chopra.
The Indian spin-off of Citadel starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu is finally here! The fans of the popular American series Citadel have been eagerly waiting for its Indian installment of Russo brothers-helmed series. Today, the makers of the much-awaited series has revealed the official title as Citadel: Honey Bunny, hinting details about the plot.
The streaming platform Amazon Prime Video revealed its upcoming realse today, March 19, providing details on one of its most awaited projects: the Indian spin-off of the series Citadel. The show’s title was revealed on Instagram by releasing a poster that featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan, the lead actors on it. The two actors were portrayed as tough-looking individuals carrying guns.
The post’s caption read, Prime Video has confirmed that Citadel: Honey Bunny will be the name of the Indian series set in the Citadel universe.
In addition, the following plot points were hinted at: Citadel: Honey Bunny has an engrossing story that unites the heartwarming charm of a love story with the intriguing elements of a gritty spy action thriller, all set against the vibrant tapestry of the 90s. Honey Bunny is the Indian series within the Citadel universe, it added.
Citadel: Honey Bunny, which is produced by D2R Films, is directed by Raj and DK and written by them as well as Sita Menon. The series features a strong ensemble cast. The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saqib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher in addition to Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Citadel: Honey Bunny, which is supported by Joe and Anthony Russo’s AGBO, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The release date of release of the series is yet to be announced.
Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden played top-class Citadel spy agents in the American adaptation of the show, which released in April 2023. Citadel: Diana, an Italian spin-off, is also in production at the moment.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds massive roadshow at Palakkad in Kerala
The roadshow started after 10:45 am from Kottamaidan anchuvilakku, proceeding towards the head post office in the city. BJP state president K Surendran, BJP palakkad candidate C Krishna Kumar and candidate of the adjacent Ponnani constituency, Viveditha Subramanian, also accompanied the prime minister in the open vehicle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow at Palakkad in Kerala on Tuesday that witnessed the participation of thousands of BJP workers and supporters. He reached Palakkad around 10:30 am, held a roadshow of over 30 minutes in the city. The roadshow started after 10:45 am from Kottamaidan anchuvilakku, proceeding towards the head post office in the city.
BJP state president K Surendran, BJP Palakkad candidate C Krishna Kumar and candidate of the adjacent Ponnani constituency, Viveditha Subramanian, also accompanied the prime minister in the open vehicle. Supporters present at either side of the road showered the prime minister with flowers and slogans supporting Modi and BJP.
Ahead of PM Modi’s roadshow, the Bharatiya Janata Party held a bike rally in the town on Monday evening. Modi’s Pallakkad roadshow follows his recent participation at a public meeting in Pathanamthitta town on March 15, where he rallied support for NDA candidates contesting in the southern Kerala constituencies.
Addressing a public gathering in Pathanamthitta, PM Modi said the Lotus is going to bloom in Kerala in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and attacked the ruling Left and the opposition Congress-led UDF, alleging that the people of the state have endured hardship under government plagued by corruption and incompetence.
In Kerala both LDF and UDF engage in apparent conflict but unite in Delhi. The Congress labels the Left government as fascist, while the Communists criticize Congress for Corruption. Yet they form alliances in the capital. He said both parties have deceived Kerala extensively. Kerala’s populace has now seen through this deception.
The prime minister has visited Kerala several times this year. He has also paid visits to famous temples in Kerala. Earlier on Monday PM Modi visited Karnataka’s Shivamogga and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. He attacked the Congress ruled government in the state and said the Congress leaders are only capable of telling blatant lies.
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