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Left parties call nationwide campaign against Modi's regime

New delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): Six Left parties held a meeting in New Delhi on Saturday (November 01) to unite and evolve a joint action plan against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime, one they deem oppressive. The six included the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), All India Forward Bloc, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation (CPI (ML) Liberation), and Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI). General Secretary of CPI (M), Prakash Karat, alleged the BJP government had strong associations with Hindu nationalist or Hindutva ideologies.

Nov 1, 2014

Shashi Tharoor Sacked as AICC Spokesperson for Praising Modi

The Kerala Congress unit had taken objection to Tharoor's decision to participate in Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign.

Oct 13, 2014

Modi May Promote Hindu Right Wing Ideology in Education: NYT

The editorial in the New York Times is titled "False Teachings for India's Students."

Oct 9, 2014

Shashi Tharoor's Modi 'Praise': Kerala Congress Reports Matter to Party Leadership

Kerala Congress to send report to AICC leadership demanding action against Tharoor for "hurting sentiments of party workers".

Oct 8, 2014

From Appeasing Indian Muslims to Putting 'Faith' in China, Modi Did it All in First Global Interview [EXCERPTS]

Modi touched on several sensitive issues in his recent, and first, global interview, from appeasing Indian Muslims to taking on China in terms of economic growth.

Sep 22, 2014

Navratri Special – From 'Gujarat' to 'West Bengal': Nine Days Celebration In India

Another Navratri Shocker: 'Garba is Entertainment for Demons,' Says Imam Mehndi Hussain

After Hindutva politicians asked for ban on Muslims in Navrathri events, Imam Mehndi Hussain calls garba an 'entertainment for rakshasas'.

Sep 22, 2014

BJP president Amit Shah chargesheeted for Muzaffarnagar hate speech

The chargesheet is based on a video clip from his speech on 4 April during the election campaign in Muzaffarnagar.

Sep 10, 2014

Shiv Sena to Wield 'Love Trishul' as 'Brahmastra' to Counter 'Love Jihad'

The "Brahmastra" would be used in Bareilly first and later Shiv Sena will wield it across the state to counter cases of 'love jihad'.

Sep 10, 2014

SAD stage protest against RSS's 'Hindu nation' remark

New Delhi, Sept 06 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday protested against RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark last month that India is a Hindu nation. The slogan-shouting and banner holding SAD members demonstrated at the office of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in New Delhi that is the parent body of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Last month Bhagwat had also said Hindutva is the identity of India.SAD leader Paramjit Singh Sarna called it an attack on Sikh community.

Sep 6, 2014

'Al Qaeda Wants to Portray Modi as Enemy of Islam': US Counter-Terror Expert

Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri's reference to Gujarat, and especially Ahmedabad, is seen as a direct reference to the Gujarat riots of 2002

Sep 5, 2014

'Hindutva' Activists 'Celebrate' UR Ananthamurthy's Demise, Booked by Police

Following the writer's death, several miscreants reportedly "celebrated" his demise by bursting crackers in four different places in Mangalore and in Chikmanglur in Karnataka on Friday evening.

Aug 23, 2014

RSS evolving as an unconstitutional organization: Mayawati

Lucknow, Aug 23 (ANI): BSP Chief Mayawati on Saturday took a dig at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, she said that the RSS is evolving as an unconstitutional organization and that the comment made by its chief Mohan Bhagwat on Hindutva can cause communal tension in the nation. Bhagwat had stirred controversy recently when he said that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity. Targeting BJP, she said that the party is trying to take advantange of the communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh. She also took a dig at Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh and said that whichever party he joins suffers downfall.

Aug 23, 2014

Congress party protests against Mohan Bhagwat_s _Hindu Nation_ remark

Bangalore, Aug 19 (ANI): Youth wing of Congress party on Tuesday staged a protest in India_s IT hub of Bangalore, condemning controversial remark by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Bhagwat sparked a controversy by stating that India was a Hindu nation and Hindutva was its identity, while addressing an event in Mumbai on Sunday. Members of Youth Congress took to streets and burnt banners bearing Bhagwat_s photograph. They also agitated against BJP President Amit Shah and former chief minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yedyyurappa.

Aug 19, 2014

RSS Chief Bhagwat Repeats India is a Hindu Nation, Congress Calls Him Hitler

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh compares RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to Nazi Germany ruler Adolf Hitler.

Aug 18, 2014

MG Vaidya backs Mohan Bhagwat, says Hindustan means land of Hindus

Nagpur, Aug 11 (ANI): RSS Member MG Vaidya has backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement that the cultural identity of all Indians is Hindutva and the present inhabitants of the country are descendants of this great culture. Vaidya said that the original name of the country is Hindustan, which means it's the land of Hindus.

Aug 11, 2014

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