Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country. Aug 22, 2024
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Defends Amid Prosecution Sanctions

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces prosecution sanctions over allegations of improper land allocations. Despite BJP's demand for his resignation, Siddaramaiah refuses, arguing his case differs from former CM Yediyurappa's. Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of hypocrisy, reminding them of their past derogatory comments about Governor Bharadwaj. Amidst protests, Siddaramaiah challenges the prosecution sanction in court, indicating a tough political battle ahead. Aug 19, 2024