The Swati Maliwal assault case is a BJP conspiracy to frame Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and she is the "face" of this, the AAP alleged on Friday, terming allegations levelled by her against Kejriwal's aide "baseless". The remarks of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) come a day after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Bibhav Kumar, the personal assistant of Kejriwal, for allegedly assaulting Maliwal, the party's member in Rajya Sabha, at the chief minister's official residence. She had reached the CM's residence without an appointment and her intention was to level allegations against Kejriwal, senior AAP leader Atishi alleged at a press conference. "Today a video has surfaced that has exposed the lie of Maliwal. In her FIR, she has said she was brutally assaulted and she was in pain, and buttons of her shirt were torn. A video that has surfaced shows an entirely different reality," Atishi said. According to the FIR, Maliwal was "kicked and slapped seven to eight times" allegedly by Kumar. The FIR also stated that Kumar "did not relent" despite her asking him to stop. Maliwal has also claimed that Kumar hit her with "full force again and again" but no one came to her rescue. She also alleged that despite telling Kumar that she was menstruating and in pain, he did not budge. Atishi said the video shows Maliwal "comfortably sitting in the drawing room" and "threatening the security staff", and that "her clothes were not torn". "The video shows her threatening Kumar. The charges levelled by Maliwal are baseless. Maliwal insisted on meeting Kejriwal. She is Rajya Sabha MP and she should know that the CM has a busy schedule. Kumar told her that the chief minister is busy and unable to meet her. She shouted at him, pushed him and tried to enter the residential portion of the CM House," she claimed. "The whole incident proves that it was a BJP conspiracy and Swati Maliwal was made its face to frame Kejriwal," she alleged. Atishi said Kumar has also given a complaint to police against Maliwal. On Tuesday, senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh had said that the incident with Maliwal was "highly condemnable" and had claimed that Kumar had "misbehaved" with her. When Atishi was asked about Singh accepting misbehaviour with Maliwal, Atishi said, "AAP MP Sanjay Singh met Maliwal and he had only her version. But now this video has brought out the truth." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 May,2024 06:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Delhi Police Friday took AAP MP Swati Maliwal to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence to recreate the crime scene as it investigates the alleged assault on her there earlier this week, officials said. Her statement in the case was recorded before a magistrate at the Tis Hazari court earlier in the day. The police have registered an FIR under sections relating to culpable homicide, restraint and the use of criminal force against a woman with intent to c her. They have booked Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar over the assault. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 May,2024 06:51 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe High Court Bar Association of Uttarakhand has filed a petition in the Supreme Court on the proposed shifting of the high court out of Nainital, reported PTI. The plea is in the form of a Special Leave Petition (SLP). On May 8, the Uttarakhand High Court had asked the state government to identify the most suitable land for the relocation of the high court. The decision had sparked a protest by the bar association which had approached the bench and opposed the order of shifting the high court out of Nainital. While the Bar was assured that the order had not been signed, the order was passed by the high court later on asking the state government to look for a suitable place for relocation of the high court. The high court has also created a portal to facilitate online public voting on the issue. The Dehradun Bar Association is in favour of the shifting of the high court. It has also decided to approach the Supreme Court seeking inclusion as a party in the SLP. All lawyers of the Dehradun Bar Association agree to the view that the high court should be shifted out of Nainital in the larger interest of the people of the state and the convenience of litigants, its president Rajeev Sharma said. The order had specified that the new location should be able to accommodate residence for judges, judicial officers and staff apart from court rooms, conference hall, chambers for at least 7,000 lawyers, canteen and parking space. It had also asked the state government to see if the sprawling campus of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (IDPL), Rishikesh, which is closed for several years, could serve as a relocation site for the high court. The high court directed the chief secretary to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of the registrar general comprising the principal secretary, legislative and parliamentary affairs; principal secretary, home; two senior advocates, a member nominated by the Uttarakhand State Bar Council, chairman of the Bar Council of India and one other. After taking the opinion of the concerned parties, this committee will submit a sealed report to the high court by June 7. Thereafter, the government's recommendation regarding suitable land for the establishment of the high court and the outcome of its options will be placed before the chief justice. The next hearing of this case has been fixed for June 25. (With inputs from PTI)
17 May,2024 06:21 PM IST | Nainital | mid-day online correspondentOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik led a roadshow in state capital Bhubaneswar on Thursday, seeking votes for his party Biju Janata Dal, reported PTI. Accompanied by his close aide VK Pandian, Patnaik also addressed people in between the roadshow, urging them to vote for 'conch' -- the election symbol of his party. The roadshow began at Ganganagar Chhak amid tight security with a large number of people lined up on both sides of the road to have a glimpse of the chief minister. "Though we have seen him on TV, this is an opportunity to see him physically," said Susama Behera, a housewife. Patnaik waved and greeted people as his vehicle proceeded through Gopabandhu Chhak, DAV School Unit-8, HDFC Bank Square, Mamtaj Ali School, Srikrishna Club, Behera Sahi, Bayababa Mutt Chhak and Master Canteen Square. The roadshow culminated at Sisu Bhawan Square. Before the roadshow, Patnaik said he was always elated to meet the people. Tight security arrangements were made, and traffic restrictions were imposed on certain areas in the city for the road show. Polling in Bhubaneswar is scheduled to be held on May 25. The BJD has fielded Manmath Routray against BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. For the assembly elections, the party has re-nominated MLA Ananta Narayan Jena in Bhubaneswar Central, minister Ashok Panda in Bhubaneswar-Ekamra and MLA Susant Rout in Bhubaneswar North. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two assembly seats BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will also contest from Kantabanji assembly constituency in Bolangir district of Western Odisha along with his traditional Hinjili seat in Ganjam district. This was announced by Patnaik himself on April 17 while releasing the 5th list of nine candidates for the Assembly elections in the state. Patnaik in 2019 assembly elections had also contested from two seats. He won from both Hinjili and Bijepur assembly segment in Bargarh district of western Odisha. However, Patnaik later resigned from Bijepur and retained the Hinjili seat
17 May,2024 05:59 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTIThe BJP's Chandigarh candidate Sanjay Tandon on Thursday took a jibe at the Congress' Manish Tewari, asking him to share with voters from where he will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, reported PTI. Tandon said while Tewari has been claiming to be a national leader, it has always been a "mystery" why he changed his constituency in every election. "Now that he is contesting from Chandigarh, which constituency will he shift to in the 2029 elections?" Tandon asked. Manish Tewari, the INDIA bloc’s Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, filed his nomination on Tuesday this week, accompanied by thousands of party workers. The BJP candidate also asked why the Congress nominees in Ludhiana and Anandpur Sahib, which were "rarely" represented by Tewari in the past, are not calling him to campaign for them. The Congress leader was the MP from Ludhiana between 2009 and 2014. He was elected from Anandpur Sahib in 2019. Tandon said Tewari is the only MP running from one constituency to another in the last 10 years for the simple reason that he has nothing to show to his voters. "He is playing a similar trick on voters in Chandigarh," the BJP candidate claimed. Acknowledging the problems of EWS flats at Dhanas Colony, Tandon reaffirmed his dedication to resolving the leasehold-to-freehold issue. He reiterated his promise to provide housing to underprivileged individuals through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, once elected. Tandon exhorted the voters to come out in large numbers and ensure that the Union Territory achieves a record-breaking 90 per cent turnout figure. The Chandigarh constitunecy is set to go to polls on June 1 in the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Results are scheduled to be declared on June 4. (With inputs from PTI)
17 May,2024 05:28 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentA 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death while another got injured in a scuffle between two groups of friends at a wedding procession in Kota, Rajastan on Thursday reported news agency PTI. The deceased has been identified as Aman Singh Rajput (22) from Kotdi's Chawani area, and the injured is Ganesh Rathod alias Arvind (20) from Vigyannagar area. The two had reached Sinta village under Keshorai Patan police station to attend their friend Sachin's wedding on Wednesday night, Station House Officer (SHO) Keshorai Patan Babulal Meena said. An altercation broke out at midnight between the duo and their other two friends over "twisting and dancing at the wedding procession", SHO Meena said. Subsequently, Kumbhraj Meghwal and Kamal Kevat from the other group brandished a knife and fatally stabbed Rajput in the stomach, the SHO said. He added that Rathod, who intervened to save his friend, was also attacked by the accused.. The accused immediately fled the scene. Both Rajput and Rathod were rushed to MBS Hospital in Kota, where the former succumbed to his injuries early Thursday morning, SHO Meena said. Rathod is still undergoing treatment at the hospital, he added. As per the report, the victim's family lodged a complaint with the police. Following the complaint, the police registered a case of murder and attempt to murder against Meghwal of Sinta village and Kevat of Balita area under sections 302 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the SHO said. He said Meghwal and Kevat, who are also booked under sections 323, 341 and 34 of the IPC, were arrested from Kota on Thursday. The two accused were nabbed from Kota on Thursday and after initial interrogation, they have been arrested, Bundi Superintendent of Police (SP) Hanuman Prasad said. He added that further investigation into the matter is underway. SHO Meena said the victim's body was handed over to his family on Thursday morning after post-mortem. (With inputs from PTI)
17 May,2024 04:52 PM IST | Kota (Rajasthan) | mid-day online correspondentJanata Dal (Secular) MLA and former Karnataka Minister HD Revanna was granted interim bail in a sexual harassment case on Thursday by a Bengaluru court, reported news agency ANI. Revanna was given bail until Friday, shortly after receiving conditional bail earlier this week in a related kidnapping case involving an obscene video scandal. The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (ACMM) has announced that Revanna's primary bail plea will be heard on Friday at 3 p.m. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) argued against Revanna's bail request, while SP Jayna Kothari sought his judicial detention. However, Revanna's lawyer, Arun, said that the case is bailable. Revanna submitted the bail application following an FIR charging him with sexual harassment. The SIT objected, arguing that the FIR contained rape claims. The defence argued that the charges were against Prajwal, Revanna's son, not HD Revanna. The Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) noted that Revanna had not cooperated with the inquiry and demanded that he be returned to judicial custody. The judge questioned why custody was required if Revanna was recalcitrant. An SIT is investigating Revanna and his son for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation after receiving a complaint from a woman employed in their household. Previously, on May 14, Revanna was released from Parappana Agrahara Jail after being granted conditional bail in the kidnapping case, with a bond set at Rs 5 lakh. He was initially arrested on May 4 by SIT officials in connection with the case registered at the KR Nagar police station. (With inputs from ANI) SIT probing allegations of coercion The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged multiple instances of sexual abuse by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna has initiated an inquiry to identify those who allegedly called a woman and “forced” her to register a “fake complaint” against the JD(S) leader, sources said on May 10. The move comes after the National Commission for Women said that one woman complainant who reached out to it claimed she was forced to register a fake complaint against the 33-year-old, who is the Lok Sabha poll candidate for Hassan and the grandson of JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda.
17 May,2024 04:02 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he would treat Amethi and Rae Bareli equally when it comes to development if he wins from the neighbouring seat. Rahul is contesting the Lok Sabha poll from Rae Bareli, replacing his mother Sonia Gandhi. He has been an MP thrice from Amethi and was defeated in 2019 by sitting MP Smriti Irani. "If Rs 10 is spent for development work in Rae Bareli it would be the same for Amethi too...this is my promise," he said addressing a joint rally with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in support of Congress candidate K L Sharma, a longstanding party confidante. He thanked Sharma for "selflessly" serving the people of the constituency for 40 years. He reiterated the party promise of giving Rs 8,500 to each youth per month Rs 1 lakh in a year -- if the party comes to power at the Centre. Rahul said his party would do away with the Agniveer scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and bring back the permanent appointment system with the provision of pension. Rahul and Akhilesh are set to address another rally in Rae Bareli ahead in the day. Sonia Gandhi is expected to be present. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 May,2024 03:50 PM IST | Amethi | PTIDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted remarks from Pakistani leaders acknowledging India's growing power, reported news agency ANI. Singh, who is also the BJP candidate from Lucknow said that our neighbour Pakistan, which has never spoken favourably about our country, is acknowledging India's growth as a powerful nation. Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, Rajnath Singh said, "By 2027, India will rank third globally in terms of wealth. One of our neighbours, who has never spoken well of our country, and today their leaders are saying India is becoming a powerful country, and Pakistan is still backward." "The perception of India has changed worldwide. Leaders of all nations are now saying that the 21st century belongs to India," he added. Furthermore, the defence minister expressed confidence in winning the Lok Sabha polls, saying that political analysts believe the NDA will secure more than 400 seats. "Elections are underway in the country, with four phases already completed. Voting for the fifth phase will be held on May 20. After four phases, political analysts are confident that the BJP-led NDA will win more than 400 seats this time," Rajnath asserted. Earlier, a Pakistani lawmaker, Syed Mustafa Kamal, drew a comparison between India's achievements and the dire situation in Karachi, highlighting India's moon landing mission. The Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader noted that while India is achieving milestones like landing on the moon, Karachi is grappling with tragic incidents such as children dying in open gutters. "Today, the condition in Karachi is that, while the world is going to the moon, children are dying by falling into gutter in Karachi. On the same screen, there is news that India landed on the moon, and just after two seconds, the news is that a child died in an open gutter in Karachi," Kamal said in his address to the Parliament on Wednesday. Rajnath Singh is contesting the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat as a BJP candidate against Samajwadi Party (SP)'s Ravidas Mehrotra and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Sarwar Malik for the Lucknow seat. Voting for the Lucknow parliamentary seat will take place on May 20 during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. (With inputs from ANI)
17 May,2024 03:47 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondentDuring his two-day tour to Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with representatives of the Gujjar, Bakarwal, Pahadi, and Sikh groups. On Thursday night in Srinagar, Shah had a meeting with the delegates. A representative of the Pahadi community, Mohammad Akbar Khan, told ANI, "They (the BJP) included us in the ST category and did us a favour. And we will also do them a favour in return. Whatever used to come for the Pahadi people, the National Conference and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) used to eat it. Sikh, Pahadi, Gujjar, and Kashmiri communities have come to meet (Amit Shah)." "We only came here to thank him (Amit Shah) for including us in the ST category. Gujjar, Sikh, and Pahadi delegations have come to meet him... We met like a family. Whatever the Home Minister or the BJP promises, that gets done 100 per cent. 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' actually happens," a representative from one of the communities who met Amit Shah told ANI. Notably, the BJP is not running for any of the three Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir—Baramulla, Anantnag, and Srinagar. The electoral tussle remained between two major regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The BJP had six candidates in Jammu and Kashmir for the 2019 Lok Sabha election, but they were unable to secure any seats in the region. Voting ended on April 19 and 26, respectively, for the seats in Udhampur and Jammu, and on May 13 for Srinagar. Voting in the Baramulla seat is scheduled for May 20, and in the Anantnag-Rajouri seat for May 25. (With Inputs from ANI)
17 May,2024 12:52 PM IST | Kashmir | mid-day online correspondentIn a case involving illegal weapons, gangsters Kala Jatheri and Anil Chippi were released on Thursday by a Dwarka court in Delhi. Armed with weapons found from two additional suspects and their confessions, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has filed a case. On the basis of disclosure statements, charges were brought against Kala Jatheri and Anil Chippi. According to agency reports, the court has requested a report from the relevant DCP. Sandeep, also known as Kala Jatheri, and Anil Rohilla, also known as Chippi, were released from their cases involving the Arms Act and criminal conspiracy by Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Rajat Goyal. Under Section 25 of the Arms Act, the court has filed charges against two defendants, Akash and Ashudeep, also known as Ashu. When the court released Kala Jatheri and Chippi, "There is no material to show that accused Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri and accused Anil Rohilla alias Chippi had entered into any criminal conspiracy with each other or with co-accused for either supply or procurement of illegal weapons allegedly recovered from co-accused Akash and Ashudeep." "However, as far as accused Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri and accused Anil Rohilla alias Chippi is concerned, apart from disclosure statements of the said accused persons themselves and of co-accused, there is no material on record against them," the court said in an order passed on May 16. Advocate Rohit Dalal appeared for all accused persons. The court noted that the said disclosure statements have not led to the discovery of any facts. "Hence, the same cannot be used against accused Kala Jatheri and accused Anil Chippi, as provisions of the Indian Evidence Act bar the same," the court held. "However, despite the same, the said accused Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri and accused Anil Rohilla alias Chippi have been charge-sheeted in this matter and have been in custody since February 28 (accused Anil Rohilla) and March 4 (accused Sandeep alias, Kala Jatheri)," CMM Goyal pointed out in the order, agencies report. The accused Sandeep, alias Kala Jatheri, and accused Anil Rohilla, alias Chippi, have only been charged based on disclosure statements, which are not admissible as evidence, the court declared. "Let the report be called from the concerned DCP as to on what basis and under which legal provision was accused Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri and accused Anil Rohilla alias Chippi charge-sheeted in the present matter for NDOH. Meanwhile, the court has listed the matter for prosecution evidence and issued summons to two prosecution witnesses for May 30.
17 May,2024 11:58 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
