Prashant Kishor suggests 2 ways to stop CAA, NRC implementation
New Delhi: When the nation is speculating what's next after the anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) uproar, Janata Dal (United) vice-president Prashant Kishor took to Twitter to suggest effective ways that can "stop the implementation of CAA and NRC [National Register of Citizens]".
Prashant Kishor mentioned two ways in his tweet on Sunday: One -- " Keep protesting peacefully by raising your voice on all platforms" -- and the other -- "Ensure most if not all of the 16 Non BJP CMs say NO to NRC in their states".
"Everything else important as they may is largely tokenism," Prashant Kishor tweeted.
Two effective ways to stop the implementation of #CAA_NRC are;
— Prashant Kishor (@PrashantKishor) December 22, 2019
(1) Keep protesting peacefully by raising your voice on all platforms, &
(2) Ensure most if not ALL of the 16 Non BJP CMs say NO to NRC in their states.
Everything else important as they may is largely tokenism.
Prashant Kishore has been vocal about his opposition to the amended Citizenship Act and the NRC, which he said is a "lethal combo" in the hands of government to "systematically discriminate and even prosecute people on religion"
He had even asked chief ministers from neutral and opposition parties to take a stand against the central government's controversial policies on citizenship and immigrant naturalisation.
"Non-BJP" chief ministers must save "the soul of India" after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was approved by Parliament and signed into law this week, Prashant Kishor had said on Friday.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel are among the non-BJP chief ministers who have opposed the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Prashant Kishor has also condemned the violence at Delhi's Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI)during protests against the CAA.
Taking a dig at Delhi Police for clashing with Jamia students last week over anti-CAA protests, Prashant Kishor said, "Look at the non-violence, bravery, and professionalism of Delhi Police against the "alleged" lawbreakers!"
Though several JD(U) politicians have lashed out at Prashant Kishor over his stance, he has avoided making any retaliatory comments. He also told Hindustan Times that Nitish Kumar has asked him to not pay heed to such criticism.
The Citizenship Amendment act has raged widespread protests across the nation with lakhs of people including students and activists taking to streets their voices against the Narendra Modi government.
Recently, several parts of the country were under lockdown -- with internet snapped, metro stations closed, heavy police deployment and blocked roads. Public and private properties were also vandalised and set afire amid protests.
Several have lost their lives as protests turned violent in many states. More than 1,500 protesters have been arrested across India in the past 10 days and over 1,000 have been taken under custody.
Courtesy: www.indiatoday.in
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Hemant Karkare killed by RSS-linked cop, not Kasab: Maharashtra LoP Vijay Wadettiwar
BJP writes to ECI for action against Cong leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam
Mumbai, May 5: The BJP has written to the Election Commission of India seeking action against Congress and the opposition leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, for allegedly peddling lies and defaming its Mumbai North Central nominee and ex-26/11 prosecution lawyer Ujjwal Nikam.
Wadettiwar, the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, purportedly called Nikam an "anti-national" and accused him of hiding the information that then Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare wasn't killed by Kasab's bullet during the 26/11 terror attack, but fell to a bullet of a policeman affiliated to RSS.
His allegations were based on the book "Who Killed Karkare" written by retired police officer SM Mushriff.
"As a responsible leader, the opposition leader should desist from making such comments that can help the enemy nation," Nikam said.
Terming Wadettiwar's statements as "false and not based on facts", Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shekar claimed they were aimed at defaming Ujjwal Nikam and inciting emotions.
"We have written to the Election Commission of India seeking action against Wadettiwar who is a star campaigner (of Congress) and also against the Congress party for peddling lies," he added.
Shelar further said (Ajmal) Kasab was sentenced to death for killing innocent people after following a due process of law.
Kasab was the lone terrorist who was captured alive by Mumbai Police during the 26/11 terror attack by Pakistani terrorists in which at least 166 people were killed and several others were injured.
Shelar wondered whether Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray supported the statement made by the Congress leader.
A former special public prosecutor, Nikam had represented the state in high-profile cases like the Mumbai serial bomb blasts and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
He is making his political foray from Mumbai North Central seat on a BJP ticket and is pitted against city Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad.
