Almost 50% of ministers in India have criminal cases, ADR reveals, TDP leads
New Delhi: Nearly 47% of Ministers in India, including those in the Union Cabinet and State Cabinets have declared criminal cases against them. According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) 27% of ministers are facing serious charges of murder, kidnapping and crimes against women.
The non-profit analysed self-sworn affidavits of 643 Ministers from 27 State Assemblies, three Union Territories and the Union Council of Ministers, according to a report by The Hindu. Of them, 302 Ministers reported criminal cases, including 174 with serious charges.
Among political parties, the BJP has 336 Ministers, 136 of whom face criminal cases, including 88 with serious allegations. The Congress has 45 Ministers with criminal cases, 18 of them serious. In the DMK, 27 of 31 Ministers face criminal charges, while 14 are serious. The TMC has 13 of 40 Ministers with criminal records, eight of them serious.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) recorded the highest proportion, with 22 of its 23 Ministers facing criminal cases, including 13 with serious charges. In AAP, 11 of 16 Ministers have cases, with five serious.
Nationally, 29 of the 72 Union Ministers declared criminal cases. More than 60% of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Puducherry face criminal charges, while Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and Uttarakhand reported none.
The findings follows the Centre’s decision to introduced three Bills seeking to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers and Ministers arrested or detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges carrying punishment of five years or more.
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B’luru: Prof Muralidhar Deshpande calls Muslim student ‘terrorist’ 13 times during class;Video viral
Bengaluru: A minute-long video is being widely shared on social media showing a classroom incident purportedly from PES University, Bengaluru, where a professor is allegedly seen calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” multiple times. According to claims circulating online, the professor identified as Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande repeated his remark caling the Muslim student a terrorist 13 times during the class on Friday, March 27.
Following the circulation of the video, fresh developments have emerged. PES University has suspended the professor pending a detailed enquiry. This was confirmed through an official document accessed by Vartha Bharati.
The document dated March 27 states, “A case of student complaint has been received. Pending a detailed enquiry into the matter, you are kept under suspension with immediate effect.” The order has been signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university. However, the document does not mention the nature of the incident or provide any further details.
Mohammed Haiyan, PR Secretary of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, condemned the incident. He said the incident took place at the Electronic City campus of the university.
He added that they are demanding that an FIR be registered against the professor. He also said that the NSUI has already registered an NCR with the local police. However, an FIR has not been registered so far in connection with the case.
A report by The Observer Post has made several additional claims regarding the incident. It stated:
“In PES University, Bengaluru, a professor allegedly verbally abused a Muslim student named Affan in class. Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande reportedly called him a "terrorist" 13 times and said, "Iran war happened because of people like you," "Trump will take you away," and "You are idiots, you will go to hell." These remarks were made in front of around 60 students, creating a humiliating environment. CCTV footage that could have been evidence was allegedly deleted, raising concerns about accountability. Some students who supported Affan were reportedly suspended for "talking during class." The professor later apologized to the college but not directly to Affan, while the department head allegedly pressured him further.”
However, Vartha Bharati could not independently verify all of these claims mentioned in the report.
Vartha Bharati has sent an email to the university and Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande seeking clarification on the incident and the action taken. A response is awaited. The story will be updated once an official reply is received.
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A viral video is being reported from PES University, where a Muslim student was allegedly called a “terrorist” repeatedly not by a troll, but by a professor.
Imagine being labeled this way in front of 60 students by someone entrusted with… pic.twitter.com/aNObuWnH9e
