Setback to AAP as its Faridabad candidate joins BJP
Chandigarh, Sep 29: In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana, its Faridabad candidate Pravesh Mehta joined the ruling BJP on Saturday.
Mehta, 69, joined the BJP in Faridabad in the presence of Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar, who is the BJP MP from Faridabad, and senior Haryana BJP leader Vipul Goel.
Goel is BJP's candidate from Faridabad in the Assemby election.
"Today, during a huge public meeting organised at Purani Anaj Mandi, Old Faridabad, in the presence of Hon'ble Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar ji, Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Faridabad Assembly Pravesh Mehta ji, along with thousands of his supporters, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
"I heartily welcome and congratulate Pravesh Mehta Ji in the BJP family," Goel posted on X in Hindi.
Goel said Mehta's joining the BJP fold will strengthen the saffron outfit in Faridabad.
"The love, trust and enthusiasm of the people towards the BJP makes it clear that a historic victory is certain from Faridabad and the BJP will form the government in the state for the third time," said Goel.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is contesting the October 5 Haryana Assembly polls on its own.
आज पुरानी अनाज मंडी, ओल्ड फरीदाबाद में आयोजित विशाल जनसभा के दौरान मा. केंद्रीय राज्यमंत्री श्री @KPGBJP जी की उपस्थिति में फरीदाबाद विधानसभा से आम आदमी पार्टी प्रत्याशी श्री प्रवेश मेहता जी ने अपने हजारों समर्थकों के साथ भारतीय जनता पार्टी की सदस्यता ग्रहण की।
— Vipul Goel (मेरा बूथ सबसे मजबूत) (@VipulGoelBJP) September 28, 2024
मैं श्री प्रवेश… pic.twitter.com/2hj8jgMYA0
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Man arrested for assaulting Muslim vendor in Jaipur; Video shows accused calling him Bangladeshi
Netizens expose accused’s links with controversial BJP MLA Swami Balmukund Acharya
Jaipur: In a disturbing incident of alleged hate crime, a man identified as Anshul Dadhich was arrested after a video surfaced on social media showing him assaulting a Muslim vegetable vendor, Shahroz, in Jaipur’s Hawamahal Assembly constituency. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday under the Brahmpuri police station limits.
The viral video shows Dadhich, appearing fueled by extremist views, grabbing Shahroz by the collar and slapping him multiple times while verbally abusing him. A woman off-camera can be heard questioning Dadhich, asking, “Why are you beating him?” to which he replies, “Mulla hai, Bangladeshi.”
As the assault continues, Shahroz is seen pleading for mercy, asserting his nationality by saying, “I am Indian.” In response, Dadhich demands proof of citizenship, asking him to "pull down his pants" to verify his identity. Onlookers in the video can be heard asking for Shahroz's identity card, but none intervened to stop the attack.
Following widespread outrage and social media backlash, the police took cognizance of the incident and apprehended Dadhich. He later apologized for his actions, attributing the assault to being "sleep-deprived" at the time.
However, many netizens expressed frustration, accusing the police of not taking stricter legal action against Dadhich. Photos surfaced online showing him with BJP MLA Swami Balmukund Acharya, a politician known for his controversial speeches and for allegedly inciting communal tensions. This connection fueled further public anger, with many accusing political leaders of fostering an environment of hate.
“These goons only act boldly in mobs, especially against defenseless vendors, beggars, or physically disabled people. While Anshul has been arrested, don’t expect strict action from the police. He has close ties with BJP MLA @BMacharyaBJP, and reportedly acted on the MLA’s orders,” a social media user commented.
Another user shared the photo of Dadhich and Acharya together, writing, “Look, people have given proof… see the picture of both terrorists together.”
All India Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of encouraging communal hatred for political gains. In a post on X, she wrote, “This is what you get when you vote in a BJP state government. Beware, Haryana, beware. Make sure the ideology that produces these sick criminals finds no place in your state.”
This is what you get when you vote in a BJP state government. Beware Haryana, beware. Make sure the ideology that churns out these sick criminals finds no place in your state. https://t.co/kNTPhUMp0V
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) September 29, 2024
