As the debate over job security of Agniveers intensified, TMC leader Mahua Moitra lashed out at BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya over his ‘security job’ remark. On the other hand, the BJP backed the Indian Army’s decision to recruit Agniveers only if a certificate of not participating in violent protests is produced.
On Wednesday, the opposition Congress decided to take a neutral stand. “We had a meeting with the religious leaders and have decided to support the legal battle on the issue,” a Congress legislator said regarding the position of Congress Muslim leaders on the hijab issue.
Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha in Shivamogga, Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said on Monday. He said he met the family of the deceased and assured them about bringing culprits to book.
Amidst hijab row, BJP OBC Morcha General Secretary and Udupi College Development Committee Vice-president, Yashpal Suvarna alleged that protesting Muslim students are not interested in education.