Giriraj Singh announces 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra,' calls for unity among Hindus
Patna: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has announced his plan to undertake a 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' from October 18 to 22, aimed at urging the Hindu community to remain united and resist divisions along caste lines.
Singh accused leaders like Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of attempting to divide Hindus based on caste. "I will embark on the 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' to raise awareness among Hindus, as leaders like Rahul Gandhi seek to divide us along caste lines," he stated.
The BJP leader further remarked that such divisions are not imposed on the Muslim community, suggesting that some political leaders aim to secure unanimous support from minority voters.
Singh also warned that if Hindus become divided, they may face increased challenges, referencing the plight of Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh. "We must remain united to combat these forces. History has shown us the consequences of division," he added.
The Union Minister expressed concern over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and voiced his determination to awaken the Hindu community in India.
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SC seeks ED's response on journalist's bail plea in money laundering case
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response within three days on a bail plea of journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case linked to an alleged financial fraud.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the jailed journalist, to file rejoinder, if needed, to the ED's response within two days of it being filed.
The top court fixed the case for further hearing on December 15.
During the brief hearing on Monday, Sibal said a journalist has been facing as many as six cases.
"The journalist is accused of extortion," the counsel for the ED said and sought a short adjournment on the ground that Solicitor General Tuhar Mehta was unavailable at the moment.
The top court on September 8 sought responses from the Gujarat government and the ED on Langa's bail plea.
While issuing the notices on Langa's bail plea, the bench asked, "What kind of a journalist is he?"
"With due respect, there are some very genuine journalists. But there are also people who on their scooter say we are 'patrakar' (journalists) and what they actually do everybody knows," the bench told Sibal.
Sibal replied that these are all allegations.
"In one FIR, he gets anticipatory bail, then a second FIR is lodged and again anticipatory bail is granted but now he is booked under a third FIR for income tax evasion. There are other things also against him," Sibal submitted.
He added that there is a background to the case also.
On July 31, the Gujarat High Court rejected Langa's bail plea in the money laundering case on the grounds that if released on bail, prejudice would be caused to the prosecution case.
On February 25, the ED said it arrested Langa in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged financial fraud.
He was first arrested in October 2024 in a GST fraud case.
The money laundering case against Langa stems from two FIRs filed by Ahmedabad police on charges of fraud, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, cheating and causing wrongful loss of lakhs of rupees to certain people.
