In Mehrauli, BJP's Gajender Singh Yadav won with 45,000 votes, while independent candidate Balyogi Baba Balaknath surprisingly outperformed Congress's Pushpa Singh by securing 9,667 votes. AAP's Mahender Chaudhary was a close runner-up with 45,627 votes. Balaknath, a 34-year-old priest with declared assets worth Rs 39.1 lakh, contested independently and has no criminal record.
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Violent clashes in central Nagpur left dozens wounded as protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and arrests of rioters made. Officials blamed social media misinformation for the chaos, while peace efforts included deploying more officers and activating local peace committees.
A Delhi court has placed SDPI national president M K Faizy in Enforcement Directorate custody for six days related to a money laundering case involving the banned PFI. The ED seeks to investigate the financial trail and possible conspiracy. SDPI denies links with PFI and calls the arrest politically motivated.
The Congress party released its third list of candidates for the Delhi assembly elections, including Krishna Tirath and former AAP MLA Dharampal Lakra. Ariba Khan, daughter of former MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, will contest from Okhla. The elections on Feb 5 are crucial for Congress to regain influence in Delhi after failing to secure any seats in the last two elections.
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Violence erupted in Hazaribag during a religious procession after an argument over 'objectionable songs' escalated into stone-pelting between two communities, leaving many, including 10 policemen, wounded. Authorities have lodged FIRs against 10 named individuals and 200 unidentified persons, with ongoing raids to apprehend the culprits, ensuring strict action, per officials.
The home ministry warns NGOs of penal action for receiving or utilising foreign contributions after their FCRA certificate has been cancelled or expired. NGOs must register or renew their certificate under the FCRA 2010 and use funds only for specified purposes. Violations will lead to penal action.
Bihar deputy CM Vijay Sinha accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of ushering in an "era of fraudism," alleging he disrespects constitutional institutions. His remarks followed Kejriwal's claims that the election commission and Delhi Police favor BJP. Sinha also criticized Rahul Gandhi, asserting Congress is being wiped out nationwide. Meanwhile, Gandhi accused BJP of tokenism in Dalit representation, arguing real power is denied.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath became a collateral beneficiary of a heated exchange between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah. Akhilesh's inquiry about Yogi's future led Shah to affirm Yogi's continued role. Shah also criticized dynastic politics, emphasizing BJP's democratic processes in electing leaders.
The Supreme Court deferred the request for return of passport and international travel by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia amidst ongoing police investigations on multiple FIRs against him for inappropriate remarks. The court will review the request on April 21, pending completion of the probe by Maharashtra Police.