Indian diaspora in Paris seek justice for Hathras rape victim
Paris: Members of the Indian community and activists gathered at Saint Barnard here on Saturday demanding justice for the Hathras rape and murder case victim.
The protesters demanded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s resignation alleging increased violence against women and atrocities against Dalits in his state.
Besides the incident, protesters said they were also outraged by what happened after it, including police performing the last rites of the victim without the consent of the family members.
They also chanted slogans against the UP Police and Yogi Adithyanath for loosely handling the situation.
The protesters also demanded the release of journalist Prashant Kanojia who has been arrested by the UP police over one of his tweets. They also called for standing by the democratic values of the country and to save India by stopping Hindutva.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
