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Protest at Jantar Mantar (ANI image on right) NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media rumours claiming that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests, calling the claims “false, misleading and devoid of facts.”In an official clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to function as an authorised venue for peaceful and permitted demonstrations.The police said that, in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed in compliance with the court’s order, up to 1,000 people may be allowed to assemble at the site for a protest. Watch Abhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest“It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and aurhorised demonstrations.As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it , a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue. This permission is granted by the competent authority upon formal application by the concerned organizers or individual(s), subject to adherence of prescribed terms and conditions,” it wrote.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAdvising people against spreading misinformation, the Delhi Police urged citizens not to believe or circulate unverified claims on social media and to rely only on official communications for authentic and accurate information regarding protest permissions at Jantar Mantar.The recent police clarification came after claims surfaced online that Jantar Mantar site has been closed for further protests.Jantar Mantar recently witnessed 37-day protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. The agitation which was centred on a demand for the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, expanded to several cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow and Kolkata, with students, parents and activists joining demonstrations over the examination controversy.Pradhan resigned as Union education minister on July 25 and was subsequently succeeded by Pralhad Joshi.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political Fire123PhotostoriesMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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Protest at Jantar Mantar (ANI image on right) NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media rumours claiming that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests, calling the claims “false, misleading and devoid of facts.”In an official clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to function as an authorised venue for peaceful and permitted demonstrations.The police said that, in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed in compliance with the court’s order, up to 1,000 people may be allowed to assemble at the site for a protest. Watch Abhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest“It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and aurhorised demonstrations.As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it , a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue. This permission is granted by the competent authority upon formal application by the concerned organizers or individual(s), subject to adherence of prescribed terms and conditions,” it wrote.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAdvising people against spreading misinformation, the Delhi Police urged citizens not to believe or circulate unverified claims on social media and to rely only on official communications for authentic and accurate information regarding protest permissions at Jantar Mantar.The recent police clarification came after claims surfaced online that Jantar Mantar site has been closed for further protests.Jantar Mantar recently witnessed 37-day protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. The agitation which was centred on a demand for the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, expanded to several cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow and Kolkata, with students, parents and activists joining demonstrations over the examination controversy.Pradhan resigned as Union education minister on July 25 and was subsequently succeeded by Pralhad Joshi.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political Fire123PhotostoriesMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up


'Remains an active site': Delhi Police dismiss rumours of Jantar Mantar closure
Protest at Jantar Mantar (ANI image on right)

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media rumours claiming that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests, calling the claims “false, misleading and devoid of facts.”In an official clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to function as an authorised venue for peaceful and permitted demonstrations.The police said that, in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed in compliance with the court’s order, up to 1,000 people may be allowed to assemble at the site for a protest.“It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and aurhorised demonstrations.As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it , a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue. This permission is granted by the competent authority upon formal application by the concerned organizers or individual(s), subject to adherence of prescribed terms and conditions,” it wrote.

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NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Thursday said the space for secular thought, religious criticism and intellectual debate in Bangladesh had “shrunk dangerously” as she prepared for her first public appearance in Kolkata in nearly 19 years, describing her return to the city as “coming back to my own country.”Nasreen, who will attend a programme in Kolkata on August 1, said the visit symbolised not only a personal homecoming but also the resilience of free expression in the face of attempts to silence dissent. The event is expected to be attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and noted author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay.This will be Nasreen’s first public appearance in Kolkata since 2007, when protests over her memoir Dwikhandito forced her to leave the city. The book had been banned by the West Bengal government in 2003 for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community.Reflecting on her return, Nasreen said Kolkata had always remained home despite her years in exile.”I feel as though I am returning to my own country. Bengal has never been divided in my heart by a border or a barbed-wire fence. The door to the eastern part of Bengal remains closed to me, so for now, this part of Bengal is my home,” she said.”I am returning with joy, but also with pain. Kolkata was not merely a city where I lived; it was where I had a home, friends, readers and a sense of belonging. Nearly nineteen years were taken from me, and no homecoming can return those lost years. I am not returning as a stranger or a guest. I am returning as someone who has always considered herself part of Bengal,” she added.The writer said she had never left Kolkata voluntarily and continued to hope for her return over the years.”I never left Kolkata willingly; the then West Bengal government forced me to leave the state. Yet I never stopped hoping that one day I would return. Year after year passed, governments changed, and still the door remained closed.”Calling her return a victory for freedom of expression, Nasreen said, “So, to return nearly 19 years later and speak publicly in the heart of Kolkata feels almost unreal. To me, it represents the return of a voice that fundamentalists once tried to silence. My presence on that stage will affirm that threats and fatwas may exile a writer for a time, but they cannot erase her ideas.”She thanked the organisers and the West Bengal government for facilitating the visit and providing security.”I certainly see my return as an encouraging sign. I am grateful to the organisers who made it possible and to the government for providing security. I deeply appreciate CM Adhikari’s willingness to respect and protect the freedom of a dissenting writer, even when he may not agree with everything she says.”Nasreen stressed that freedom of expression should be protected as a fundamental right.”A writer’s freedom and safety should not depend on the generosity of a government, the ideology of a political party or the permission of a religious group. They must be protected as fundamental rights,” she said.Expressing gratitude to India for offering her refuge, she said, “Although I am not a citizen of India, I am deeply moved by the generosity of a country that has given refuge to a persecuted writer like me. I am sincerely grateful to the present West Bengal government for the support and protection it has extended to me.”Speaking about the situation in Bangladesh, Nasreen said technological advances had given writers new platforms but had also enabled organised harassment.”Technology has given writers more ways to speak, but it has also given organised groups more ways to threaten, harass and silence them. In Bangladesh, the space for secular thought, religious criticism and honest intellectual debate has shrunk dangerously. Freethinkers have been killed, imprisoned, driven into hiding or forced into exile. Fear has become a form of censorship,” the writer pointed out.She said religious fundamentalism had gained greater political influence across South Asia while women continued to face restrictions in the name of religion, culture and tradition.”The challenges have undoubtedly become more complex. 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NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Thursday said the space for secular thought, religious criticism and intellectual debate in Bangladesh had “shrunk dangerously” as she prepared for her first public appearance in Kolkata in nearly 19 years, describing her return to the city as “coming back to my own country.”Nasreen, who will attend a programme in Kolkata on August 1, said the visit symbolised not only a personal homecoming but also the resilience of free expression in the face of attempts to silence dissent. The event is expected to be attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and noted author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay.This will be Nasreen’s first public appearance in Kolkata since 2007, when protests over her memoir Dwikhandito forced her to leave the city. The book had been banned by the West Bengal government in 2003 for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community.Reflecting on her return, Nasreen said Kolkata had always remained home despite her years in exile.”I feel as though I am returning to my own country. Bengal has never been divided in my heart by a border or a barbed-wire fence. The door to the eastern part of Bengal remains closed to me, so for now, this part of Bengal is my home,” she said.”I am returning with joy, but also with pain. Kolkata was not merely a city where I lived; it was where I had a home, friends, readers and a sense of belonging. Nearly nineteen years were taken from me, and no homecoming can return those lost years. I am not returning as a stranger or a guest. 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Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Bhojshala complex row: SC asks govt to provide nearby site with ‘mutual consent’ for Friday namaz NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make suitable arrangements for members of the Muslim community to offer Friday prayers at a site adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar. The court also said that, if required, another nearby location could be identified with the mutual consent of both sides.The order came after the Muslim side told the court that the alternate site identified by the state government was too far from the disputed complex and did not comply with the apex court’s earlier directions.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified its interim order passed earlier this month and said members of the Muslim community would be permitted to offer Friday namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm at Khasra No 596, which was stated to be Dargah land adjoining the disputed site.The bench directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make the necessary arrangements to facilitate prayers at the site.The top court also observed that if the identified land was found to be unsuitable, the state government and the Muslim community could identify another nearby place with mutual consent.According to the court, the site plan placed before it showed that Khasra No 596 had an independent access road and appeared to be suitable as it was adjacent to the disputed premises.The clarification came on an application filed by the Muslim side, which said the interim arrangement currently in place required worshippers to offer Friday prayers at a location around one kilometre away from the Bhojshala complex.Earlier this week, senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Muslim side, told the court that the land identified by the state government was much farther than what the court had intended while directing that an adjacent site be provided.Representing the Madhya Pradesh government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had assured the court that he would personally examine the issue after the Muslim side objected to the distance of the alternate site.The dispute relates to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had said the existing arrangement at the disputed site would remain temporary and subject to the final outcome of the pending appeals challenging the Madhya Pradesh high court’s judgment declaring Bhojshala to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe apex court had also directed that if the Archaeological Survey of India undertakes any structural alterations at the disputed complex, they should not be implemented without its permission. The matter remains pending before the Supreme Court.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. 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Bhojshala complex row: SC asks govt to provide nearby site with ‘mutual consent’ for Friday namaz NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make suitable arrangements for members of the Muslim community to offer Friday prayers at a site adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar. The court also said that, if required, another nearby location could be identified with the mutual consent of both sides.The order came after the Muslim side told the court that the alternate site identified by the state government was too far from the disputed complex and did not comply with the apex court’s earlier directions.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified its interim order passed earlier this month and said members of the Muslim community would be permitted to offer Friday namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm at Khasra No 596, which was stated to be Dargah land adjoining the disputed site.The bench directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make the necessary arrangements to facilitate prayers at the site.The top court also observed that if the identified land was found to be unsuitable, the state government and the Muslim community could identify another nearby place with mutual consent.According to the court, the site plan placed before it showed that Khasra No 596 had an independent access road and appeared to be suitable as it was adjacent to the disputed premises.The clarification came on an application filed by the Muslim side, which said the interim arrangement currently in place required worshippers to offer Friday prayers at a location around one kilometre away from the Bhojshala complex.Earlier this week, senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Muslim side, told the court that the land identified by the state government was much farther than what the court had intended while directing that an adjacent site be provided.Representing the Madhya Pradesh government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had assured the court that he would personally examine the issue after the Muslim side objected to the distance of the alternate site.The dispute relates to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had said the existing arrangement at the disputed site would remain temporary and subject to the final outcome of the pending appeals challenging the Madhya Pradesh high court’s judgment declaring Bhojshala to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe apex court had also directed that if the Archaeological Survey of India undertakes any structural alterations at the disputed complex, they should not be implemented without its permission. The matter remains pending before the Supreme Court.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. 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NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday levelled a series of allegations against the Centre, claiming he received repeated threats during the student protests.Addressing a media interaction in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke claimed he was under constant pressure during the protests. I was told that failing to join the BJP would spell trouble for my family, he alleged, according to news agency ANI.Dipke said it was shameful that a student like him was allegedly being threatened by people occupying the country’s highest offices. He questioned the value of such positions if those holding them had to resort to intimidating young people.’Worry about faulty Patanjali products, not us’Responding to allegations that he was misleading the younger generation, Dipke said questioning the government and fighting for democracy, education and students’ futures could not be described as corrupting society.”If fighting to protect democracy, questioning the government, and struggling for one’s future and the right to education amounts to corrupting the culture, then I will continue that struggle,” he said.Targeting yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Dipke said he should focus on improving the quality of Patanjali products instead of commenting on politics, referring to the Supreme Court’s observations in the matter.”Look at the Patanjali products you make, about which even the Supreme Court said there’s deception. Focus on that. I think Gen Z can handle culture, democracy, and the country quite well. You should worry about your faulty Patanjali products, or Patanjali might just shut down,” he said.On the alleged police action during the student protests, Dipke said he believed Union home minister Amit Shah was responsible, arguing that the police function under the Union home ministry.Rejecting the BJP’s denial of the alleged firing incident, Dipke claimed he had personally met injured students in hospitals in Bihar. Weapons such as ‘belt guns’ and AK-47s were used… weapons meant for terrorists were used against students, he alleged, claiming several students were injured and some lost their vision, the agency reported.Dipke also called on opposition parties to unite to “save democracy”, alleging that students continued to face intimidation and arrests even after the protests ended.Responding to allegations of foreign funding, he said that if such funding had indeed been received, it would amount to a failure of the country’s security apparatus, for which the Union home minister should be held accountable.Centre ‘supports rapists’Reacting to the appointment of the new education minister, Dipke described him as merely a “replacement copy” of his predecessor and launched a sharp attack on the BJP.”If the country’s education minister welcomes and praises rapists, it shows what kind of person has been put in charge by the Prime Minister. What message are you sending to the country? An education minister who supports and welcomes rapists. But what else can you expect? Who else is in their party? It’s full of such people. What about Kuldeep Sengar? In their government, people like Ram Rahim are released on parole.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines This is a government that supports criminals and rapists,” he said.Dipke said he had complete faith in the Constitution drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar and in Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals, adding that his movement would continue through democratic means.He also criticised the handling of paper leak cases in Maharashtra, alleging the government was not serious about protecting students’ interests. He further alleged that while special arrangements are made during elections, students travelling for recruitment and government examinations continue to face inadequate facilities, forcing many to spend nights on the streets without proper food or shelter.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday levelled a series of allegations against the Centre, claiming he received repeated threats during the student protests.Addressing a media interaction in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke claimed he was under constant pressure during the protests. I was told that failing to join the BJP would spell trouble for my family, he alleged, according to news agency ANI.Dipke said it was shameful that a student like him was allegedly being threatened by people occupying the country’s highest offices. He questioned the value of such positions if those holding them had to resort to intimidating young people.’Worry about faulty Patanjali products, not us’Responding to allegations that he was misleading the younger generation, Dipke said questioning the government and fighting for democracy, education and students’ futures could not be described as corrupting society.”If fighting to protect democracy, questioning the government, and struggling for one’s future and the right to education amounts to corrupting the culture, then I will continue that struggle,” he said.Targeting yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Dipke said he should focus on improving the quality of Patanjali products instead of commenting on politics, referring to the Supreme Court’s observations in the matter.”Look at the Patanjali products you make, about which even the Supreme Court said there’s deception. Focus on that. I think Gen Z can handle culture, democracy, and the country quite well. You should worry about your faulty Patanjali products, or Patanjali might just shut down,” he said.On the alleged police action during the student protests, Dipke said he believed Union home minister Amit Shah was responsible, arguing that the police function under the Union home ministry.Rejecting the BJP’s denial of the alleged firing incident, Dipke claimed he had personally met injured students in hospitals in Bihar. Weapons such as ‘belt guns’ and AK-47s were used… weapons meant for terrorists were used against students, he alleged, claiming several students were injured and some lost their vision, the agency reported.Dipke also called on opposition parties to unite to “save democracy”, alleging that students continued to face intimidation and arrests even after the protests ended.Responding to allegations of foreign funding, he said that if such funding had indeed been received, it would amount to a failure of the country’s security apparatus, for which the Union home minister should be held accountable.Centre ‘supports rapists’Reacting to the appointment of the new education minister, Dipke described him as merely a “replacement copy” of his predecessor and launched a sharp attack on the BJP.”If the country’s education minister welcomes and praises rapists, it shows what kind of person has been put in charge by the Prime Minister. What message are you sending to the country? An education minister who supports and welcomes rapists. But what else can you expect? Who else is in their party? It’s full of such people. What about Kuldeep Sengar? In their government, people like Ram Rahim are released on parole.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines This is a government that supports criminals and rapists,” he said.Dipke said he had complete faith in the Constitution drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar and in Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals, adding that his movement would continue through democratic means.He also criticised the handling of paper leak cases in Maharashtra, alleging the government was not serious about protecting students’ interests. He further alleged that while special arrangements are made during elections, students travelling for recruitment and government examinations continue to face inadequate facilities, forcing many to spend nights on the streets without proper food or shelter.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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Mallikarjun Kharge said the bill has just been tabled to quell the anger of student. NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday tore into the central government over the “anti-paper leak Bill”, saying the amendment to the law does not address the core issue of how to prevent paper leaks.The Congress leader said the Bill had been introduced merely to quell the anger of students, which has been witnessed on the streets over the past few weeks.”PM, home minister silent on students protests; if they don’t speak up, students would teach them a lesson once again,” Kharge said slamming the police action on protesting students on July 20.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political FireKhawaja Asif Calls POK Protesters “Enemies Like India” Amid Deadly Crackdown; Statement Sparks StirLok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Ruckus Over Rahul’s ‘Shooting’ Charge Against Amit Shah123Photostories5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden7 fashion mistakes that are secretly making you look older than you are123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingIPS Trainee Rape CasePM ModiNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

Mallikarjun Kharge said the bill has just been tabled to quell the anger of student. NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday tore into the central government over the “anti-paper leak Bill”, saying the amendment to the law does not address the core issue of how to prevent paper leaks.The Congress leader said the Bill had been introduced merely to quell the anger of students, which has been witnessed on the streets over the past few weeks.”PM, home minister silent on students protests; if they don’t speak up, students would teach them a lesson once again,” Kharge said slamming the police action on protesting students on July 20.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political FireKhawaja Asif Calls POK Protesters “Enemies Like India” Amid Deadly Crackdown; Statement Sparks StirLok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Ruckus Over Rahul’s ‘Shooting’ Charge Against Amit Shah123Photostories5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden7 fashion mistakes that are secretly making you look older than you are123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingIPS Trainee Rape CasePM ModiNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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