West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar sparked major controversy after explicitly urging Hindus to hoard weapons.
Stepping up its attack on TMC government in West Bengal over the recent violence in Murshidabad, the BJP on Sunday said this is a “state encouraged” targeted violence against the Hindus.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday raised serious concerns over rising violence in the name of Waqf properties.
On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, devotees were seen lining up in front of temples in Delhi, including the iconic Jhandewalan temple, in large numbers.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India is closely monitoring atrocities against the Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan and also raising the issue at the international level.
Shankaracharya and head of the renowned Badarinath- based Jyotish Peeth (seat) Avimukteshwaranand, known for his controversial statements, on Thursday said Uttarakashi and other mosque controversies must be resolved amicably through talks and not fighting against each other.
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of petitions on Thursday (today), challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have demanded a strong initiative from the Central government to tackle the situation in Bangladesh, where Hindus and saints are on target.
Terming the attacks as violations of secular principles, equality, and justice, the CPI warned that such actions pose a significant threat to the communal harmony that underpins Bangladesh’s diverse society.
VHP's international secretary general, Bajrang Lal Bagra, criticised the restrained response of the Indian government, terming it "cautious and minimal."
