The body of Mohan Delkar (58), independent MP from Dadra Nagar Haveli, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his hotel room in south Mumbai on Monday. (File photo)
MUMBAI: Congress leaders in Maharashtra on Wednesday approached state home minister Anil Deshmukh and demanded probe into the BJP s alleged role in the death of Dadra Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha member Mohan Delkar. The state BJP trashed the allegations.
The body of Delkar (58), independent MP from the Union Territory, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his hotel room in south Mumbai on Monday. A suicide note in Gujarati was also found at the spot, according to police.
BJP slams restrictions on Shiv Jayanti celebrations
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State urges people to avoid large gatherings
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State urges people to avoid large gatherings
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised the Maharashtra government for imposing restrictions on the birth anniversary celebrations of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19 in view of COVID-19.
As a large number of people gather at Shivneri fort on the midnight of February 18 to celebrate the occasion, the government has appealed to people not to visit forts and refrain from organising programmes involving over 100 people.
Processions and bike rallies should be avoided and cultural programmes should be telecast through cable networks or online platforms instead of holding them in public, the guidelines said. Statues or portraits of Shivaji Maharaj can be garlanded in the presence of a maximum of 10 people by observing physical distancing. Blood donation camps and health-related programmes to
BJP leader slams Elgar Parishad organisers for backing Usmani
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Synopsis By supporting Usmani s anti Hindu comments, Elgar Parishad proves what its real motives are, Upadhye tweeted.
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In a tweet, state BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said the Elgar Parishad was creating divisions in society.
Mumbai: The Maharashtra BJP on Sunday demanded action against the organisers of the recent Elgar Parishad in Pune for supporting Sharjeel Usmani, one of the speakers at the conclave, for his anti-Hindu comments . In a tweet, state BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said the Elgar Parishad was creating divisions in society.
Maharashtra BJP threatens protest if no action taken against Sharjeel Usmani for defaming Hindu community
Maharashtra BJP has demanded action against Sharjeel Usmani for allegedly making defaming statements against the Hindu community during his address at the Elgar Parishad conclave in Pune on Saturday.
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UPDATED: February 2, 2021 12:47 IST
The BJP in Maharashtra had demanded action against Usmani, accusing him of hurting religious sentiments. (Photo: Twitter)
Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the state government to take action against Sharjeel Usmani, a former student leader. As per a complaint filed by BJYM leaders, Sharjeel Usmani allegedly made defaming statements on the Hindu community during his address at the Elgar Parishad conclave in Pune on Saturday.
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