Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a controversy during the Ram Navami celebrations as BJP candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha symbolically directed arrows at a Masjid, sparking widespread criticism and accusations of promoting communalism and hate.
The incident occurred during a roadshow days after Latha received personal endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her gesture at the Masjid has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the peaceful order of the city, prompting calls for action from the Election Commission and local authorities.
The act has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with many expressing dismay over the perceived divisive nature of the gesture during a religious festival. Several social media users argued that such actions have the potential to incite tensions and sow discord in the community.
Users also called on the authorities and the Election Commission to take note of the incident and to initiate action against the BJP candidate.
Hyderabad witnessed a controversy during the Ram Navami celebrations as BJP candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha symbolically directed arrows at a Masjid, sparking widespread criticism and accusations of promoting communalism and hate. The incident occurred during a roadshow days after Latha received personal endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her gesture at the Masjid has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the peaceful order of the city, prompting calls for action from the Election Commission and local authorities. The act has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with many expressing dismay over the perceived divisive nature of the gesture during a religious festival. Several social media users argued that such actions have the potential to incite tensions and sow discord in the community. Users also called on the authorities and the Election Commission to take note of the incident and to initiate action against the BJP candidate.
BJP candidate from Hyderabad Kompella Madhavi Latha is directing arrows at a Masjid on the occasion of Ram Navami pic.twitter.com/vJHvX2cAnw
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Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
