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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SDPI leader booked for making inflammatory statements in Udupi
Udupi: A case was registered against SDPI state secretary Riyaz Kadambu for allegedly making inflammatory statements during a press conference that could disrupt public order and incite communal hatred. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On July 5, at 6pm, Bharatesh Kankanawadi, sub-inspector of Udupi Town police station, came across a video being circulated on WhatsApp in which Riyaz was seen making baseless allegations and provocative comments while speaking to the media. Police stated that the speech was intended to mislead the public, disturb peace, and provoke religious communities. Based on the video evidence, a case was filed at Udupi Town police station under Section 353(2) of the BNS. The investigation is in progress.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Protest posters on WhatsApp:Case registered in Bantwal
Bantwal: The Bantwal Town Police have booked a case against members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) for allegedly circulating protest posters via WhatsApp even after their request to hold a public meeting was denied. The protest was planned at Kaikamba Junction in connection with the murder cases of Abdul Rahiman and the Ashraf Wayanad group. SDPI member Ashraf Talapady and two others had approached police authorities seeking permission to use loudspeakers and for adequate security arrangements. Police officials stated that permission was denied after the petitioners admitted they had no substantial evidence or information about government compensation or the accused in the related cases, which are currently under investigation at Bantwal and Mangaluru Rural Police Stations. Despite being informed about the rejection and the appropriate legal route to address their concerns, posters about the planned gathering were allegedly circulated on WhatsApp. This led to the registration of a fresh case at the Bantwal Town Police Station. Police said further legal action will be taken based on the developments.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
SDPI district secretary booked over unauthorised protest call
The Bantwal Town police on Thursday booked Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) Dakshina Kannada district secretary Ashraf Talapady and other district office-bearers for issuing a call for protest on July 4 at B.C. Road, Bantwal, despite the police denying permission. In a statement, the police said the SDPI office bearers submitted a request to Bantwal Town police seeking permission to hold a protest on July 4 in connection with the mob lynching of rag picker Ashraf and the murder of sand transporter Abdul Rahiman. To the police inspector's query on whether the victim's family members or anybody else has submitted a representation regarding non-payment of compensation to the victim's family members, the office bearers said none have submitted a representation. The inspector asked office bearers to provide investigation officers with information about witnesses and evidence related to the two incidents. They were asked to approach the concerned authorities for compensation. Considering the past communal murders in Bantwal and to maintain law and order, permission was denied for the protest. Despite this, SDPI district office bearers posted in 'Breaking News Mykala' WhatsApp group about the protest on July 4 against the delay in the arrest of the main accused in the two cases and for non-payment of compensation. A case was registered against SDPI district office bearers for offences punishable under Section 57, read with Section 189(2) of BNS, the police said.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SDPI wants Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh dismissed
Mandya: Members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) staged a protest in Mandya on Tuesday, demanding the immediate dismissal of Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh Bandisiddegowda for his controversial remarks during a recent public event in Mahadevpura village of Srirangapatna taluk. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The protesters accused the Congress MLA of making communal statements that undermine the Constitution and secular principles. Addressing the protest, SDPI state president Abdul Majeed said, "If chief minister Siddaramaiah truly upholds secular values and the Constitution, he must take strict action against the MLA, who appears to reflect a mindset aligned with the BJP and RSS. His words reveal his true intentions. When he took the oath at the Vidhana Soudha, he pledged to abide by the Constitution and uphold equality, but his recent behaviour is in clear violation of that promise. He must be removed from both the party and the legislature." Responding to the controversy, the Congress legislator told TOI that there were multiple complaints from local farmers that affluent individuals from Mysuru, particularly from the Muslim community, were encroaching govt land in the Kasaba Hobli region. "Based on these concerns, I only advised the officials to be vigilant. If my remarks have hurt anyone's sentiments, I sincerely apologise. I had no intention to offend anybody," he stated.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Indian Express
The tragedy of Raseena and other women who continue to be policed by men
On National Reading Day (June 19), social media handles of several publishers and book lovers came alive, and readers discussed their favourite books, authors, quotes and more. One post by a publisher asking readers to talk about their favourite book in one line caught my eye. Comments from several women/girls, as they wrote about the books that most resonated with them, went like this: 'The book that spoke my inner voice… the woman that wore the sun', 'the book that taught me how women break the cages and fly high', 'the book that inspired me to travel', 'the one that made me love myself', 'the book that empowered the woman in me', 'the one that inspires to move on, taking on the challenges in a woman's life', 'the one that compares a woman to a bird', 'the one that made me understand myself.' And so on. Cut to a rather disturbing piece of news that came out the same day. A 40-year-old woman — mother of three minor children — in Kerala's Kannur district allegedly died by suicide after she was publicly shamed by a group of men for 'talking to a male friend'. The woman, Raseena, left a note saying she was taking the extreme step due to the humiliation of the experience. According to police, she was insulted in front of her family by self-styled moral vigilantes who also subjected her male friend to a mob trial, besides snatching his gadgets. Three men, allegedly belonging to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) — the political wing of the outlawed right-wing Popular Front of India — were arrested in connection with the incident. Back to the social media comments on National Reading Day: Several women who picked young writer Nimna Vijay's Ettavum Priyappetta Ennodu (To My Dearest, Myself) said it helped them love themselves. Add this to the several other comments mentioned earlier. Why do such books still inspire women in the 21st century? The answer lies in moral strictures imposed on women to this day, the kind that resulted in the death of Raseena in Kannur. Women are eager to break these shackles and be rebellious. They want to spread their wings because their 'normal' is the opposite of free. They are policed by a society that does not allow them to be themselves or love themselves. After much struggle, some give up. Some become tougher, prepared for much more vicious battles. Very few are lucky to have a robust support system. Women are expected to be pillars of the home, taking care of their families without ever faltering, without ever talking about it. They are expected to make everyone happy at home, but if they try to find any happiness for themselves, they are branded immoral and are humiliated or ostracised. When it comes to policing women, there is no dearth of vigilantes. After the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi in 2012 which triggered nationwide outrage, the accused showed no remorse. One of them even remarked that a 'girl is far more responsible for rape than a boy'. Women are to be 'taught a lesson' if they put up even the most feeble resistance. And rebellion is to be 'nipped in the bud', such as when they try to be independent or have friends of their choice, gain some confidence and take on life with a smile. Here's a request to self-styled moral policemen. If a woman knows how to take care of everyone in the family — and the extended family — and raise her children, she knows how to take care of herself as well. You don't have to 'help' her to be 'morally right'. It is far better to divert your energy towards empowering your daughters and teaching your sons to live with and celebrate empowered women. Rest in peace, Raseena.
