Lahiri claimed that media channels branded Khalis as a “mastermind” of the Delhi riots without any evidence. She called the situation a “traffic comedy”. However, the Delhi Police chargesheet and arguments placed by the public prosecutor during his bail pleas pointed out that prima facie he was involved in the riots. Notably, it does not matter if the person who orchestrated the riots was present at the scene when violence broke out or not.
The group comprising 44 boys and 18 girls were playing Dhol Tasha outside Kedarnath temple when one of the priests objected and warned them not to play it any more. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
The bench where Justice Surya Kant was a part of, infamously remarked, “Her loose tongue has set the entire country on fire," and blamed Nupur Sharma for the crimes committed by Islamists.
PM Modi has extensive administrative experience and a proven track record. He stands as a towering figure in Indian politics and has significant national and international achievements including economic reforms, strategic foreign policy maneuvers and an in-depth understanding of the core issues of the country. His contributions to economic growth, technological advancements and foreign direct investment have resulted in notable public support reflected in the BJP’s consecutive electoral victories.
Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a poJK leader, said, “Put any tag on us, but as long as God is with us, you cannot harm us. Let us live in peace. If you raid people’s houses again and arrest them, there will be no peace. I am saying this openly."
In recent times, Balochistan has witnessed a surge in violence where Baloch separatist groups have specifically targeted outsiders, especially from Pakistan’s Punjab province and China.
Bill C-63 specifically noted that anyone who commits an offence under any Act of Parliament where is motivated by hatred based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, would be considered an indictable offence. The penalty for such an offence can be as severe as life imprisonment.
In a way, allowing them to contest elections can be seen as legitimizing their demands that would encourage separatist sentiments and destabilise the communal harmony in the region.