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  • ‘Muslims Coined Term Bharat Mata Ki Jai’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Challenges RSS Amid CAA Row |

    MALAPPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stirred a debate by claiming that the iconic nationalistic slogans ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Jai Hind’ were initially coined by Muslims. Speaking at a rally in the Muslim-majority Malappuram district on Monday, Vijayan emphasized the significant role of Muslims in India’s history and independence movement.

    Azimullah Khan: The Originator Of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’

    Vijayan highlighted historical figures to support his claim, citing Azimullah Khan as the individual behind ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Kerala CM’s assertion challenges the mainstream narrative surrounding the origins of the slogan, prompting reflection on the diversity of contributions to India’s nationalist ethos.

    Abid Hasan And The ‘Jai Hind’ Slogan

    In a similar vein, Vijayan credited Abid Hasan, an old diplomat, with the creation of the ‘Jai Hind’ slogan. By acknowledging Hasan’s role, the CM underscored the multicultural fabric of India’s nationalist fervour, transcending religious boundaries.

    Role Of Muslims In India’s Freedom Movement

    The CM further emphasized the integral role played by Muslims in India’s struggle for independence. Drawing attention to their contributions, CM Vijayan aimed to foster inclusivity and recognition of diverse narratives within the national discourse.

    Kerala CM Slams CAA

    Transitioning to contemporary politics, Vijayan criticized the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), alleging discriminatory intent against Muslims. He accused the RSS-led BJP government of marginalizing Muslims through the CAA, sparking resistance from Kerala’s politically aware populace.

    Amidst his criticism, CM Vijayan lambasted the opposition Congress party for purportedly lacking sincerity in opposing the CAA. He cited instances where Congress leaders were absent during protests, contrasting it with the active involvement of Left leaders.

    CM Vijayan didn’t shy away from criticizing the central government and its alleged tacit approval of violence against anti-CAA protestors. He drew parallels between RSS ideology and fascist doctrines, challenging the foundations of the Sangh Parivar’s political ethos.

  • Around 30 people detained for attempting to disrupt Friday namaz in Gurgaon

    By PTI

    GURGAON: Around 30 people were detained by police for allegedly gathering to disrupt Friday namaz offered by Muslims in Sector 12 area here.

    Amid a heavy police presence in the area, the protesters, mainly from various Hindu outfits, gathered and raised ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ slogans even as the members of the Muslim community were arriving at the spot to offer prayers.

    Carrying placards in their hands, they also raised slogans against the administration for allowing the Muslim community to offer namaz at designated open places in the city.

    Though the situation remained peaceful, a police official said that around 30 protesters had been taken into preventive detention.

    Talking to reporters, Sub Divisional Magistrate of Gurgaon Ankita Choudhary said, “On this place people have been offering namaz for the last two years.”

    “There were some people from other group who were trying to stop them. So we asked them not to create nuisance and (affect) law and order situation. When they didn’t listen to the administration and the police even after repeated warnings, they were detained just to maintain order,” she said.

    They were detained as a precautionary measure, she added.

    Asked who were those who had been detained, she said investigation is going on in this regard.

    Earlier in the day, police personnel had been deployed in strength following threats from some Hindu groups to disrupt public order if prayers are offered in the open.

    Three years ago, the district administration had designated 37 sites in the city for Muslims to offer Friday namaz, after which there were protests by some Hindu groups.

    A few months ago, one group started protests against the prayers offered in the open after which there have been protests on Fridays during this month.

  • MP: Video shows woman being taken off stage after she chants ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’

    By PTI

    INDORE: A video purportedly showing a young woman being removed from the stage after she raised ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans during an Independence Day function here has gone viral on social media.

    The incident occurred in Rajbada area of the city on Sunday during the event that was organised by a local resident named Bilal Khan, sources said.

    After the video started making rounds on social media, BJP MLA Malini Laxman Singh Gaud on Wednesday demanded legal action against the persons responsible for taking the woman off stage and said that “Taliban culture” will not be allowed in the country.

    In the video, the young woman is heard raising slogans of ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ and then chanting ‘Jai Jai Shri Ram’.

    Following this, some youths from the audience stand up and start raising ‘Ya Hussain’ slogans.

    The video then shows some people arguing with the woman following the sloganeering, after which a policeman intervenes and she is taken off stage.

    Talking to reporters, MLA Gaud said, “I have seen this video today. The incident of the young woman being taken off the stage is shameful and we condemn the misbehaviour with her.”

    Talibani culture will not be allowed in this country and legal action should be taken against the people who took the girl off the stage, she said.

    Gaud said, “People living in India will have to chant ‘Bharat mata ki jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. Those who do not do so should be thrown out of here.”

    Sarafa police station in-charge Sunil Sharma told PTI that the woman had expressed a wish to speak during the Independence Day function, but the people present there opposed the controversial part of her speech.

    He said that the woman remained on the stage for a few minutes only and left soon after the uproar while the organisers of the event brought the situation under control.

    Police have registered a case under IPC section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) against Bilal Khan and others for organising the programme without permission of the administration, Sharma added.

  • CM Bhupesh Baghel said – Bihar needs new engine, ‘double engine’ is outdated

    Two-phase polling of Bihar assembly elections has been completed. Now the third phase is to be voted on November 7. In this sequence, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who came to Bihar for campaigning for the Grand Alliance candidate, had a special conversation and said that Bihar needs a new engine.

    Bhupesh Bhaghel said, “The double engine is outdated which cannot pull the vehicle. In such a situation, the state needs a new engine of sizzling. It is time to turn the rot, otherwise the roti will burn.” At the same time, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav promised to give 10 lakh jobs when the government comes and he said that if the intention is right then it is absolutely possible. We kept our promise to the farmers in Chhattisgarh. Even then the BJP was raising questions.

    At the same time, criticizing the slogan of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by BJP leaders in the election meetings, he said, “Our ancestors ate sticks for the slogan of Bharat Mata ki Jai and for the tricolor. These people were the informers of the British. Read what Savarkar said about Gau Mata. “