PADMAAVAT PROTESTS: Haryana DGP warns of ‘strict action’ against miscreants, 31 arrested

Haryana Police denied rumors of widespread violence in the state associated with the exhibition of the film Padmaavat and reassured cinema-goers of ‘full protection’. The assurances come a day after malls and vehicles in Gurgaon, the commercial capital of Haryana, came under attack, allegedly from activists of Shri Rajput Karni Sena. “I want to assure […]

Subramanian Swamy lashes out against threats to Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has come out strongly against right wing activists making violent threats against artists involved with the film Padmavati, saying that he could approach the courts if such threats continue. “In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, but making threats against someone is against the law and cannot be tolerated,” […]

Amit Shah wishes ‘Vaman Jayanti’ on Onam

It is customary for politicians to wish people on festivities. Doing so is supposed to give the audience a feeling that the politician connects with them and shares in their joy. However, it is also possible for this to have unintended consequences in a different cultural context. BJP President Amit Shah wished his followers ‘Vaman Jayanti’ (Brahmin […]