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For 2 Muslim leaders’ remarks in favour of Taliban, Twitter comes crashing down on India’s Muslims again

Twitter users have gone after Nomani, some even saying he should go to Afghanistan, and therefore the hashtag #Go to Afghanistan. The sudden fury for people even hinting at supporting the Taliban is being called out, as is the practice in Twitter outrage trends.

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All India Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson Maulana Sajjad Nomani

A right royal row has erupted on Wednesday after the All India Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson Maulana Sajjad Nomani praised the Taliban’s successful takeover of Afghanistan. Twitter users have gone after Nomani, some even saying he should go to Afghanistan, and therefore the hashtag #Go to Afghanistan. The sudden fury for people even hinting at supporting the Taliban is being called out, as is the practice in Twitter outrage trends.

A senior journalist had been at the receiving end for the last few days for the same thing when she had objected to the use of the word “terrorists” and wanted them to be called “insurgents”.

But let’s stick to Nomani and a senior MP being name called and even booked for sedition, another stellar use of the infamous Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code.

On Wednesday, Nomani justified the Taliban’s occupation of Afghanistan saying it has defeated the United States Army, the world’s strongest forces. Thanking God for Taliban’s victory over Afghanistan, he said that Muslims of India salute the Taliban for its victory.

Earlier in the day, Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq said the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was on par with India’s own freedom struggle. While the allegory may be questionable, we should add that the Indian freedom struggle was centered on a more powerful weapon such as non-violence than a bazooka or AK-47s or AR-15s.

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The Sambhal MP got widespread criticism for his praise of the Taliban, including from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Hours after his statement, Barq featured in another video and denied any statement supporting the Taliban. He said the video making viral rounds had been twisted and made to sound like he had done so when it was not the case. They should investigate the episode, he said. “What do I have to do with the Taliban?”

The Sambhal MP had been in the headlines for his controversial remarks denying the existence of the Covid-19. Now, he has been booked under section 124A (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity between groups) and 295A (hurting religious sentiments).

Sambhal BJP leader Rajesh Singhal has lodged the complaint against Shafiqur Rahman Barq for the statement in support of Taliban. He also lodged a complaint against District General Secretary of Samajwadi Yuvjan Mahasabha Chaudhary Faizan Shahi, who congratulated Mulla Ghani Baradar, the Taliban nominee for President replacing Ashraf Ghani, who has since fled Kabul, via a Facebook post for taking over Afghanistan.  

Read Also: Akali Dal leader Sirsa says Taliban came to gurdwara in Kabul, assured Sikhs, Hindus of safety

Barq and Shahi’s remarks drew a sharp reaction from Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who compared it to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s comment after Kabul fell to the Taliban. He said if such a statement has come from the Samajwadi Party, then what is the difference between Imran Khan and the leaders of the SP?

As is evident, the polls for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly are due to be held next year and the jockeying for Indian and Hindu interests in the wake of “fundamentalist Muslims supporting Taliban” is a tried and tested method for the BJP for consolidation when facing the apparently strong anti-incumbency vote.

In other India News, Salima Mazari, one of the first women governors in Afghanistan, has reportedly been captured by the terror outfit, a group of the Hazara community informed by tweeting. 

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Parliament winter session: Government lists 15 bills, including Waqf bill

The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

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The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.

Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.

Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.

Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.

Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.

Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.

The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.

Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.

Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.

Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.

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Yogi Adityanath accords tax-free status to Sabarmati Report film in Uttar Pradesh

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.

The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.  

Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.

Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.

Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.

The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.

The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.

Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.

Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.

The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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