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Topic: Bulldozer

Cops hammer home the verdict in Gujarat, and debate on pensions for ‘sansadveers’

Srijay Raj - 27 June, 2022

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Kanpur & Prayagraj demolitions are ‘routine’, not linked to riots, Yogi govt tells SC

Apoorva Mandhani - 22 June, 2022

In affidavit, UP govt also says petitioner ‘cherry-picked’ demolitions ‘in an attempt to falsely link the same to rioting’ over remarks on the Prophet.

BJP is worried about a worker’s text message and Agnipath is putting ministers back on TV

Bharat Agrawal - 22 June, 2022

Besides having to deal with smirking party workers, former BJP ministers are facing the heat of incumbent ministers getting rewarded for doing extra work for the party.

Of Agnipath & immunity to ‘bulldozer justice’, and making of a ‘misinformation superhighway’

Tanvi Trehan - 17 June, 2022

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Why ‘Bulldozer baba’ Yogi Adityanath keeps using the machine for law and order

Badri Narayan - 17 June, 2022

The UP government has reshaped the meaning of the bulldozer — it is a ruthless symbol of state administration now.

Bulldozer action justified. Violence in UP no less than an act of terror

Seshadri Chari - 17 June, 2022

Acts of rioting are akin to anti-national activities that have an intent to terrorise the local population, and challenge the State and constitutional authorities.

‘Demolitions can’t be retaliatory’ — SC issues notice to UP govt, but no stay on bulldozer drives

Bhadra Sinha - 16 June, 2022

Apex court gives state three days to explain whether the demolitions carried out in Kanpur and Prayagraj over the weekend were in compliance with procedural and municipal laws.

‘Action begins’, ‘bulldozers roll’ – TV news treated razing of a family home like a film shoot

Shailaja Bajpai - 16 June, 2022

Several news channels supported and even justified the bulldozer demolition in Prayagraj as a legitimate punishment even before a trial.

UP Police’s brutality shows Indian law enforcement remains true to its colonial heritage

+TFP Praveen Swami - 15 June, 2022

The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment.