Two Bajrang Dal leaders booked in UP over 'derogatory' remarks on Prophet Muhammad
Pilibhit (UP) (PTI): A case has been lodged against two leaders of right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal over their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, police said.
The accused have been identified as Sanjay Mishra and Vivek Mishra, they added.
According to the complainant filed by Afzal Khan, the incident occurred on October 13 in Madhotanda town here.
"It has been alleged in the complaint that during the meeting, the Bajrang Dal leaders Sanjay Mishra and Vivek Mishra delivered speeches that were perceived as inflammatory and offensive to the Muslim community," said Circle Officer Puranpur Vishal Chaudhary.
Angered by the "derogatory" remarks, few people of the Muslim community gathered in Madhotanda town to condemn the incident. However, local authorities intervened and pacified the situation and assured them of appropriate action.
A purported video of the speeches made by the duo went viral on internet.
The police have registered an FIR based on Khan's written complaint and the viral video of the incident, the CO said, adding that the matter is being investigated.
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Allahabad High Court directs Centre to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship by December 19
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Union Home Ministry to decide on a petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. The Bench, led by Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, set a deadline of December 19, 2024, for the government to update the Court on the matter.
The petition, filed by S Vignesh Shishir, requests a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship. Shishir claims that evidence, including confidential emails shared by VSS Sarma, suggests Gandhi may be a British citizen. However, due to UK data protection laws, the British government has not disclosed full details without Gandhi's consent.
During the November 25 hearing, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey informed the Court that the Home Ministry is reviewing the representation. The Court directed the government to report on the status of the petition by the next hearing on December 19.
A similar petition challenging Rahul Gandhi's citizenship is pending before the Delhi High Court, where the matter will be heard after the Allahabad High Court's proceedings.
