Jai Shri Ram

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 | Last Update : 03:26 AM IST

Terming mob lynching of a boy over chanting religious slogans as an 'insult of Hinduism', veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday stated that people involved in such acts should be ashamed of calling themselves Hindu. (Photo: File)

Beating boy to death, asking to chant religious slogans insult to Hinduism: Karan Singh

Two months ago, Tabrez was assaulted by a mob on the suspicion of committing a theft in Kharsawan district of Jharkhand.

13 Sep 2019 10:07 AM

Ansari, 24 was allegedly beaten for hours on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle. In a purported video, he is seen being forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Hanuman'. He died four days later after succumbing to his injuries in a hospital. (Photo: PTI | File)

J'khand: Doctor says Tabrez Ansari who was attacked by mob, died of cardiac arrest

Dr B Mardi who conducted the autopsy said that it was not him alone but a team of doctors who arrived at the conclusion.

12 Sep 2019 4:08 PM

Students were asked to write a ‘report for a newspaper’ on any of the two – ‘harmful effects on the society of chanting Jai Shri Ram’ or on the ‘bold step of the government to stop corruption by returning cut money.’ (Representational Image)

WB school asks question on 'harmful effect' of 'Jai Shri Ram' in exam, sparks row

The question of the exam paper triggered furore among BJP leaders, who lashed out at the school authorities.

09 Aug 2019 10:44 AM

Mohammad Khalid had alleged that he was kidnapped on Sunday by four men, who poured kerosene and set him set on fire for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram', a charge denied by the police.(Photo: Representational)

UP teenager succumbs after being set ablaze for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Chandauli SP Santosh Kumar Singh, however, had denied the allegation and said the teenager changed his statements three times.

31 Jul 2019 3:00 PM

The police rushed to the spot after being informed about the incident and took Khalid to a nearby government hospital. (Representational Image)

UP teen claims he was set afire for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Mohammad Khalid, a resident of Saiyadraja area, sustained nearly 50 per cent burn injuries.

30 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

What had started as good-natured banter soon turned into a heated argument when the minister repeated his demand, saying 'you also belong to Ram. Babur, Timur Lang, (Mahmud) Ghazni, (Muhammad) Ghori were not your ancestors'. (Photo: ANI)

Jharkhand BJP Minister forces Congress MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' on camera

Singh was seen wrapping his arm around Ansari's shoulders and asking him to chant the slogan hailing the Lord.

26 Jul 2019 6:22 PM

Reacting to the outbursts, Adoor Gopalakrishnan said their letter was neither against the government, nor against those chanting ''Jai Sri Ram'', but against the increasing incidents of lynching using the "'chant as a war cry. (Photo: Facebook)

Go to Moon or other planet if you can’t stand 'Jai Shri Ram': Kerala BJP leader

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Malayalam film fraternity rallied behind Adoor Gopalakrishnan and condemned BJP leader's comments.

26 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

Hate crimes against minorities and Dalits are on rise in the country: Aparna Sen

Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene Aparna Sen said it has nothing to do with party or politics.

25 Jul 2019 8:37 AM

They added that while Prime Minister Modi has criticised lynching cases in Parliament which is merely 'not enough.' (Photo: File)

49 celebs write a 'Dear PM' letter to Modi over lynchings, use of 'Jai Shri Ram'

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that 'exemplary punishment' should be meted out 'swiftly and surely' in such cases.

24 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday demanded the adoption of a strict policy by Central and state governments to tackle the 'violent tendency'. (Photo: File)

Tackle violent tendency: Maya urges strict action against religious slogans assault

Mayawati's comments come after several cases of people being thrashed for refusing to chant religious slogans have emerged in UP.

15 Jul 2019 4:16 PM

Speaking to media on Sunday, Imlakur Rahman said he was intercepted on his way home and attacked by the group in Sarora village. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim cleric allegedly thrashed in UP, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

However, police claimed that there was no communal angle to the incident, adding that it was a case of assault.

15 Jul 2019 8:57 AM

The police said that the victims had an argument with a group of four youths who were sitting in the Madrasa premises during a cricket match on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

UP: Police gives clean chit to those involved in thrashing Madrasa students

'According to CCTV footage and probe, those named in the FIR weren't there at the spot,' says police.

13 Jul 2019 9:03 PM

The minority affairs minister also said that there has not been one single incident in which the accused has not been caught. (Photo: File)

Nobody should be forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram': Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

The comment came in light with the recent lynching case of the 24-year-old, Tabrez Ansari.

13 Jul 2019 3:35 PM

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday claimed that rural area residents belonging to weaker sections of society are living in an atmosphere of fear while asserting that it is the responsibility of every Indian to feel the pain of such people. (Photo: File)

Weaker sections in far-flung areas living in fear: Salman Khurshid

Khurshid's comment came after 3 madrasa students were thrashed with cricket bats and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' during a clash in Unnao.

13 Jul 2019 10:36 AM

The protestors told that they will extend their agitation if the police does not arrest the real culprits and release the accused persons today. (Photo: ANI)

Unnao: 3 madarsa students thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', accused arrested

Following the arrest, Hindi Yuva Vahini workers staged a protest outside the police station and demanded release of arrested youth.

12 Jul 2019 6:06 PM

Sen's comments were displayed in Bengali on the hoardings with a deep blue background and his photo on the left. (Photo: ANI)

Posters of Amartya Sen's 'Jai Shri Ram' comment surface in Kolkata

The 'Jai Shri Ram' chant had become the centre of political controversy with BJP and TMC sparring over it during LS elections.

12 Jul 2019 5:30 PM

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Sunday criticised Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's over his remark that 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan is used nowadays to beat up people across the country and it has no association with Bengali culture. (Photo: File)

He should stick to his subject: Meghalaya Guv after Sen's remarks on ‘Jai Shri Ram’

The noted economist had also said that he has never heard of the festival Ram Navami being celebrated in Bengal before.

08 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Friday said that 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan is nowadays used 'to beat up people' across the country and has no association with Bengali culture. (Photo: File)

Amartya Sen not aware of Bengali culture: BJP on ‘Jai Sri Ram’ remark

He also said that he has never heard of Ram Navami being celebrated in the state before, asserting that it has now gained popularity.

06 Jul 2019 9:16 AM

A 16-year-old Muslim boy was allegedly beaten by unidentified men here for wearing a traditional skull cap and refusing to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', police said on Saturday. (Representational Image)

16-yr-old Muslim boy thrashed in Kanpur for refusing to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

The teenager said he cried for help and begged a couple of shopkeepers to rescue him.

29 Jun 2019 4:58 PM

BJP MP from Barrackpore, Arjun Singh, said Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation to Bhatpara will be welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants and added that the TMC was trying to reap benefits by coming after the BJP delegation in the area. (Photo: ANI)

TMC delegation will be welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in Bhatpara: BJP MP

The delegation was led by BJP Member of Parliament (MP) SS Ahluwalia and comprised of Satya Pal Singh and Vishnu Dayal Ram.

28 Jun 2019 10:00 AM

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