BJP’s repeated emphasis on SCs, STs and OBCs comes as it senses that poll arithmetic in Maharashtra has changed considerably since the 2019 parliamentary polls. This time it looks like the Dalits and Muslims seem to be backing Congress-Sena-NCP (SP) alliance in the state.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah rallies in Telangana asking people to vote for Narendra Modi and ensure BJP crosses 400 Lok Sabha seats. He highlights the battle between ‘vote jihad vs. vote for development’ and ‘Rahul Gandhi vs. PM Narendra Modi’. Shah criticizes Congress, BRS, and AIMIM for allegedly wanting to run Telangana based on Sharia. He promises to end reservation for Muslims if BJP receives more than 10 seats in Telangana.
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The Election Commission of India (EC) has asked X to remove a video by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka that targets Muslims. The video has received criticism for its content, which is deemed to be inflammatory and divisive during the election season.
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The Election Commission has requested social media platform X to take down an animated video posted by the BJP Karnataka handle. The video allegedly targets Muslims and highlights the party’s accusation of “Muslim appeasement” by the Congress.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi for their fear of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. He emphasizes BJP’s vision and achievements, while promising to end Muslim reservations and provide reservation benefits to Dalits and Adivasis in Telangana. Shah expresses confidence in winning more seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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Opposition parties in Assam seek clarification from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the declaration made by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju that Chakmas and Hajongs in Arunachal Pradesh will be settled in Assam. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) comes into play as the Chakma community considers Assam for citizenship. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denies plans to relocate Chakma and Hajong refugees to Assam. The situation is seen as a result of the CAA that undermines the rights of indigenous people.
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During a rally in Rajasthan, PM Modi accused Congress of trying to snatch reservation from the SC and ST communities and passing it on to Muslims. He stated that Congress attempted to implement this plan through a pilot project in Andhra Pradesh in 2004 and then extend it to the entire country. Modi emphasized that his government scrapped the reservation for minorities. He also criticized Congress for its appeasement policies and alleged redistribution of the country’s wealth.
Many Muslims in Mumbai are seeking help from lawyers to correct errors in their identification documents like the Aadhaar card due to fears of the CAA and NRC. Lawyers like Nadeem Siddiqui and Salman Qureshi have set up offices and organised documentation camps to assist people in getting their papers in order. The surge in demand for corrections started after the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act rules last month.
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Due to the non-sighting of the crescent Moon, many Muslims in India will observe an additional day of fasting on April 10. Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, will be celebrated on April 11 in most parts of the country. However, in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, where the Shawwal Moon was sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 10. Kerala and West Asia will also celebrate Eid on April 10.
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The court has banned madrasas in Uttar Pradesh, impacting millions of students. This move is seen as further distancing Muslims from the Hindu-nationalist government ahead of the upcoming elections. The decision has sparked controversy and debate among various sections of society.
