Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, the new head of the Mewar royal family, performed mourning rites for his late father at Eklingnathji temple amid a palace access dispute.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Indian leaders expressed concern over the arrest of an ISKCON monk in Bangladesh on sedition charges and ongoing violence against Hindu minorities. The Indian government called upon Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of minorities, while protests erupted in India demanding the monk’s release.
Robert Vadra hinted at a political entry following Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Wayanad bypoll win. He expressed gratitude to Wayanad voters but also raised concerns about EVM irregularities. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won by a large margin. This victory boosts Congress’s presence in Wayanad. The win followed Rahul Gandhi’s vacation of the seat.
Amidst speculation about the next chief minister following the Mahayuti alliance’s resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar affirmed that the decision will be made without haste. He emphasized that the chief minister will come from the alliance and dismissed rumors of internal conflict, comparing the alliance partners to the iconic friendship in the film ‘Sholay’.
BJP leaders, spearheaded by Suvendu Adhikari, protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata over the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. They demanded his release, alleging religious persecution in Bangladesh. ISKCON representatives also condemned the arrest, emphasizing the organization’s peaceful nature and charitable work, questioning the basis of the accusations.
Following a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction and its MVA allies are raising concerns about EVM reliability. ‘Saamana’, the Sena mouthpiece, questioned the ‘bumper lucky draw’ victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, citing discrepancies in vote counts and EVM origins. Thackeray urged defeated candidates to seek verification of EVMs and VVPATs.
Maharashtra’s CM post remains undecided. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says discussions are ongoing. The BJP leader will meet with senior leaders. The Mahayuti alliance is working to resolve the impasse. A decision is expected soon. Fadnavis assures an announcement will be made shortly.
The Supreme Court rejected a woman’s claim for scheduled caste benefits after converting to Christianity and then back to Hinduism. The court deemed her conversion a “fraud on the Constitution,” asserting that conversions solely for reservation benefits without genuine religious belief are unacceptable.
Following the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, India’s Congress party has urged the government to press Bangladesh on ensuring the safety and security of minorities. Clashes between security forces and Das’s followers resulted in a lawyer’s death. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry criticized India’s concern, stating it doesn’t interfere with its judiciary.
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to create a board for Sanatan Dharma. The court said policy decisions are the government’s responsibility. The petitioner was advised to approach the government. The Sanatan Hindu Sewa Sangh Trust filed the petition. They argued for a board to protect Sanatan Dharma followers.