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Topic: Jahangirpuri

‘People call us rioters’ — a year after demolitions, fear & stigma still haunt Jahangirpuri’s lanes

In April 2022, Delhi's Jahangirpuri, home to large Muslim population, saw demolitions following communal violence. Process of rebuilding their lives, they say, has been slow & painstaking.

‘Who are Delhi Police to stop us’: Ram Navami rally brings back memories of violence in Jahangirpuri

Police say permission granted for curtailed Ram Navami procession Thursday. Organisers assert that they ‘don’t need permission to celebrate their God & Delhi Police works under them’.

Charge sheet filed before Delhi court in case linked to Jahangirpuri violence

Delhi police filed the charge sheet against 45 people under various charges including criminal conspiracy and Arms Act. Evidence such as firearms, swords and more was also recovered.

Modi hits out at opposition, says some parties ‘trying to poison society for self-interest’

In a virtual address to senior BJP leaders, PM Narendra Modi also defended his government against the opposition's charge of 'Hindi imposition'.

‘Will you demolish 80% of Delhi,’ asks Kejriwal of BJP-led civic drive to remove encroachment

The Supreme Court has halted the demolition in north Delhi’s Jahangirpuri while a civic body argues it was a routine exercise.

‘Encroachment doesn’t see religion, so why should action against it’, says Delhi BJP chief

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta spoke to ThePrint about anti-encroachment drives in Delhi, arrest of Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga and his party’s gameplan for the municipal elections.

Delhi Police arrests key accused in Jahangirpuri violence from West Bengal

The accused who has been identified as Farid alias Neetu fled from the spot after the riots. Since then, he had been changing his locations and moving across West Bengal, sources said.

The bulldozer is replacing the lotus as BJP’s election symbol

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Desire for pan-Hindu identity, hatred for Bangladeshis – Why teens joined Jahangirpuri riots

For one poor, lower-caste community in Jahangirpuri, ‘Hindutva cause’ represents a path to social mobility, including for the younger generation.

I&B Ministry warns mainstream TV news against using ‘unparliamentary language and hyperbole’

An advisory from the ministry cites TV news debates using ‘unverified claims’ and ‘fabricated pictures’. It cites two recent coverages — Jahangirpuri and Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.