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UP bulldozer action: Former judges write to CJI Ramana, urge suo motu action against bulldozer tactics, illegal arrests in Uttar Pradesh

The mettle of the judiciary is tested in such critical times, the letter told the CJI Ramana

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Twelve people, including 6 retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Court on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Justice NV Ramana demanding to take suo motu cognizance on the Uttar Pradesh government’s bulldozer action and illegal arrests of Muslim protesters across cities in UP.

In the letter, they also demanded to intervene in the wake of incidents of violence and repression by the state authorities on citizens. Calling it a mockery of law, the letter accused the Uttar Pradesh administration’s tactics of bulldozing properties of the protesters.

Besides former Supreme Court judges B Sudarshan Reddy, V Gopala Gowda and AK Ganguly, the letter, signed by three former High Court judges and six lawyers, has urged the top court to stop the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

The coordinated manner in which the police and development authorities have acted have clearified that the demolitions is a form of collective extra-judicial punishment, the letter said. It also said that UP Chief Minister’s statements sanctioning action that sets an example further emboldened the police to torture protestors.

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Three former Supreme Court judges are among 12 prominent persons who have urged the CJI to react to the violence and repression by the Uttar Pradesh government against Muslims protesting over the suspended BJP spokesperson’s remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

The mettle of the judiciary is tested in such critical times, the letter informed to the Supreme Court. Saying that the judiciary has in the past emerged with distinction as the custodian of the rights of the people, the letter cited the example of suo motu cognizance in case of migrant crisis during Covid lockdown in 2020 and Pegasus spyware.

The letter has been written in the context of the Prophet Mohammad controversy leading to protests in many cities of Uttar Pradesh, in which a large number of people were illegally detained. The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested 333 people from 8 districts and registered 13 FIRs against the protesters who demanding Nupur Sharma’s on Friday

With an aim to teach a lesson to the protesters and setting up example for those who took part in the protests, the Prayagraj Development Authority had on Sunday bulldozed the home of Javed Ahmad, who were allegedly involved in Friday protest against the Nupur Sharma’s remarks on Prophet Muhammad. The allegedly illegal properties of two persons accused of rioting were bulldozed in Saharanpur too.

After massive protests on Friday, violence, more than 300 arrests and bulldozer action, the hate speech accused Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal are roaming freely.

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Uttar Pradesh on high alert after gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari death, probe ordered on poisoned in jail charge

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Prashant Kumar said that as a precautionary measure, Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed across the state.

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Several towns in Uttar Pradesh are on high alert and security has been strengthened after jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest. His family alleged that the gangster, who has been in jail since 2005, was poisoned. 

The jailed gangster was hurried to a hospital after he fell unconscious at district jail on Thursday night. After a few hours, he was declared dead by the doctors at the Rani Durgavati Medical College. 

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Prashant Kumar said that as a precautionary measure, Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed across the state. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been called in to assist the police. Reportedly, the CRPF units have already been deployed in Banda, Mau, Ghazipur, and Varanasi.

Additionally, the social media cell of the Uttar Pradesh Police is also on high alert to track unlawful elements that may try to spark a riot. Furthermore, a magisterial investigation into the death of Mukhtar Ansari will be carried out by a three member team, reports said.

A former five-time MLA from Mau Sadar seat Muktar Ansari, had 60 criminal cases pending against him. The gangster turned politician was sentenced in eight cases since September 2022 by different courts of Uttar Pradesh and was lodged in the Banda jail.

Earlier, the former five-time MLA from Mau submitted an application in Barabanki court, alleging he was given some poisonous substance along with his food. He claimed that on March 19, his nerves and limbs started paining after he consumed the food.

Muktar Ansari was born into a family with deep roots in the independence struggle. His grandfather served as the Indian National Congress president in 1927. He was initially affiliated with the Bahujan Samaj Party before forming the Quami Ekta Dal (QED) after being expelled.

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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs probe into remarks against Kangana Ranaut by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

The Delhi Police will investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose.

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Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today sought a detailed probe from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora in relation with the alleged defamatory social media post made by Congress’s Supriya Shrinate against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.

Reportedly, BJP candidate from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj had given a complaint to the LG seeking probe and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for outraging the modesty of a woman. Subsequently, the Delhi LG has forwarded the complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, directing a scientific investigation in the matter and initiation of legal action, if necessary.

Reports said that the Delhi Police will also investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose. A major controversy erupted on Monday after an objectionable post from Supriya Shrinate’s social media handle against Kangana Ranaut, who has been announced as the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

Responding to the remarks, Kangana Ranaut said that they must free the daughters from the shackles of prejudices and must rise above the curiosity about their body parts. She added that people must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur. She concluded that every woman deserves her dignity. As the controversy intensified, the Congress leader asserted that someone else had posted the objectionable content from her handle. 

Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut. The Election Commission observed that the remarks are undignified and in a bad taste. The election body asked the Congress leader to respond to the commission by Friday. In the notice, the Election Commission stated that the statements made by the leader is prima facie violative of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. 

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Bollywood actor Govinda joins Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now.

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Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. In 2004 Govinda contested from Mumbai North Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket and earned the nickname of a giant slayer as he defeated BJP’s Ram Naik. He resigned from the party and said that he had decided to take a break from politics.

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now. He said his parents had a good relationship with Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hedge met the Bollywood actor at his residence in Juhu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said the actor’s joining the Shiv Sena does not come with a rider. Govinda said whatever work is assigned to him, he will do it to the best of the ability. He said he was a part of the 14th Lok Sabha and has returned to politics after 14 years.

Speaking about his role in politics, the actor said he would transform the film city of Mumbai. He did not reply when he was asked about contesting elections. Govinda said everybody has seen the same level of progress in Maharashtra in the last 2 years, as it has been seen in the country in the last 10 years. He said he is going to focus on the beautification of the state and work towards the growth of art and culture.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora welcomed Govida into the party and said he has known the veteran Bollywood actor for almost 25 years. He recalled the 2004 election and said both of them had fought elections together.

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