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Hours Before Joining BJP, Boxer Vijender Singh Reposted Rahul Gandhi
Boxer Vijendra Singh, who joined the BJP today, said it was a "Ghar wapasi" of sorts for him and it was "good to be back". But less than 24 hours ago, he had re-posted a particularly sharp barb from Rahul Gandhi, directed at the BJP.
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BJP Jibes Nitish Kumar's "Ghar Wapasi" With "Corruption, Congressism"
As Nitish Kumar dumped his ally BJP to form a new government with Mahagathbandhan including RJD in Bihar, former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday questioned the change of stance by the JD(U) leader.
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Opinion: Rahul-Priyanka Deliver A Big Win; What They Must Do Next
The credit should go mainly to the decisive action by the two leaders who now command the highest degree of support within the party - the brother-sister duo of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They were ably assisted by party colleagues, both old and young, in their reconciliatory efforts to convince Sachin Pilot into a 'ghar wapasi'.
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What Next For OPS? Lawmaker Hints At Ghar Wapasi Amid Reunion Talks
O Panneerselvam, reduced to place-holder Chief Minister for the third time, seems set for more bad news after VK Sasikala's choice Edappadi Palaniswami was invited to form government. O Pandiarajan, who had backed his revolt against Ms Sasikala last week, has dropped big hints of a gharwapsi (homecoming).
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Says Joining Congress 'My Ghar Wapasi'
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu declared himself a "born Congressman" after formally joining the party following weeks of negotiations ahead of the Punjab election next month. He is set to contest the February 4 Punjab assembly polls from Amritsar East, a part of the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency that he represented from 2004 to 20...
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No Question Of Ghar Wapasi, Says Nitish Kumar For BJP
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said his support for the centre's demonetisation move must not be politicised or be interpreted as a sign that he could ally once again with the BJP.
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Beni Prasad Verma's Ghar Wapasi After Years Of Baiting Mulayam
Beni Prasad Verma is back. The Uttar Pradesh politician arrived at the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow today along with the party's chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, signaling his return after nine years.
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Chariot, Flowers For Gujarat 'Encounter Cop' DG Vanzara's Ghar Wapasi
Former Gujarat cop DG Vanzara will go home today for the first time in nine years. He was showered with petals by supporters at the Ahmedabad airport where he landed this morning.
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Opinion: Meeting Kanhaiya Kumar, Who Made Azaadi An Anthem - By Barkha Dutt
The ghar wapasi (homecoming) of Kanhaiya Kumra has delivered some home truths to the Narendra Modi government. Their clumsy overreach and mindless muscle-flexing on an issue that was best left for university authorities to tackle has given birth to a new political star.
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Can Give Guns to 'Harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's Group
A group formed by controversial BJP lawmaker Yogi Adityanath - known for his interest in religious conversions dubbed "ghar wapasi" -- today offered all possible help "including guns" to the Hindus of Dadri's Bisada village.
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India Rejects US Government Report on Religious Freedom
A report by a US government commission - the Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for the 'ghar wapsi' campaign on religious conversions, and derogatory statements about minorities by various leaders of his party. The report suggests the Indian government "publicly...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit', Says Jagdish Bhagwati on Christian Response to Attacks: Full Transcript
On The Buck Stops Here, an exclusive interview with renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati, who has joined the debate on church attacks in India. He also took on former Mumbai police commissioner Julio Ribeiro saying his article was self-contradictory. Mr Bhagwati called the statements on ghar wapasi by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as "bigoted" and that ne...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit': Jagdish Bhagwati Takes on Christian Response to Attacks
With the government facing criticism over attacks on churches and Christians who say they are feeling insecure, renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati has spoken out in the government's defence. Speaking to NDTV, he says why call them communal attacks when they could be routine crime. He also says if Christians convert non-Christians, then why can't H...
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board Hits Out at Modi Government, Questions Silence on 'Ghar Wapasi'
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board today had some strong words for the Narendra Modi government, as it questioned the Prime Minister's silence on controversial issues, including 'ghar wapasi' - the campaign to convert Muslims and Christians to Hinduism.
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Ghar Wapasi Behind Nun's Rape, Alleges Bengal Minorities Commission Vice Chairperson
The vice chairperson of the West Bengal Minorities Commission, Professor Maria Fernandes, visited Ranaghat on Tuesday where a convent school was ransacked, robbed and a 72-year-old nun raped last week, and said she suspected the assault was motivated by the issue of "ghar wapasi" or conversion.
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Hours Before Joining BJP, Boxer Vijender Singh Reposted Rahul Gandhi
Boxer Vijendra Singh, who joined the BJP today, said it was a "Ghar wapasi" of sorts for him and it was "good to be back". But less than 24 hours ago, he had re-posted a particularly sharp barb from Rahul Gandhi, directed at the BJP.
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BJP Jibes Nitish Kumar's "Ghar Wapasi" With "Corruption, Congressism"
As Nitish Kumar dumped his ally BJP to form a new government with Mahagathbandhan including RJD in Bihar, former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday questioned the change of stance by the JD(U) leader.
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Opinion: Rahul-Priyanka Deliver A Big Win; What They Must Do Next
The credit should go mainly to the decisive action by the two leaders who now command the highest degree of support within the party - the brother-sister duo of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They were ably assisted by party colleagues, both old and young, in their reconciliatory efforts to convince Sachin Pilot into a 'ghar wapasi'.
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What Next For OPS? Lawmaker Hints At Ghar Wapasi Amid Reunion Talks
O Panneerselvam, reduced to place-holder Chief Minister for the third time, seems set for more bad news after VK Sasikala's choice Edappadi Palaniswami was invited to form government. O Pandiarajan, who had backed his revolt against Ms Sasikala last week, has dropped big hints of a gharwapsi (homecoming).
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Says Joining Congress 'My Ghar Wapasi'
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu declared himself a "born Congressman" after formally joining the party following weeks of negotiations ahead of the Punjab election next month. He is set to contest the February 4 Punjab assembly polls from Amritsar East, a part of the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency that he represented from 2004 to 20...
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No Question Of Ghar Wapasi, Says Nitish Kumar For BJP
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said his support for the centre's demonetisation move must not be politicised or be interpreted as a sign that he could ally once again with the BJP.
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Beni Prasad Verma's Ghar Wapasi After Years Of Baiting Mulayam
Beni Prasad Verma is back. The Uttar Pradesh politician arrived at the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow today along with the party's chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, signaling his return after nine years.
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Chariot, Flowers For Gujarat 'Encounter Cop' DG Vanzara's Ghar Wapasi
Former Gujarat cop DG Vanzara will go home today for the first time in nine years. He was showered with petals by supporters at the Ahmedabad airport where he landed this morning.
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Opinion: Meeting Kanhaiya Kumar, Who Made Azaadi An Anthem - By Barkha Dutt
The ghar wapasi (homecoming) of Kanhaiya Kumra has delivered some home truths to the Narendra Modi government. Their clumsy overreach and mindless muscle-flexing on an issue that was best left for university authorities to tackle has given birth to a new political star.
-
Can Give Guns to 'Harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's Group
A group formed by controversial BJP lawmaker Yogi Adityanath - known for his interest in religious conversions dubbed "ghar wapasi" -- today offered all possible help "including guns" to the Hindus of Dadri's Bisada village.
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India Rejects US Government Report on Religious Freedom
A report by a US government commission - the Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for the 'ghar wapsi' campaign on religious conversions, and derogatory statements about minorities by various leaders of his party. The report suggests the Indian government "publicly...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit', Says Jagdish Bhagwati on Christian Response to Attacks: Full Transcript
On The Buck Stops Here, an exclusive interview with renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati, who has joined the debate on church attacks in India. He also took on former Mumbai police commissioner Julio Ribeiro saying his article was self-contradictory. Mr Bhagwati called the statements on ghar wapasi by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as "bigoted" and that ne...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit': Jagdish Bhagwati Takes on Christian Response to Attacks
With the government facing criticism over attacks on churches and Christians who say they are feeling insecure, renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati has spoken out in the government's defence. Speaking to NDTV, he says why call them communal attacks when they could be routine crime. He also says if Christians convert non-Christians, then why can't H...
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board Hits Out at Modi Government, Questions Silence on 'Ghar Wapasi'
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board today had some strong words for the Narendra Modi government, as it questioned the Prime Minister's silence on controversial issues, including 'ghar wapasi' - the campaign to convert Muslims and Christians to Hinduism.
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Ghar Wapasi Behind Nun's Rape, Alleges Bengal Minorities Commission Vice Chairperson
The vice chairperson of the West Bengal Minorities Commission, Professor Maria Fernandes, visited Ranaghat on Tuesday where a convent school was ransacked, robbed and a 72-year-old nun raped last week, and said she suspected the assault was motivated by the issue of "ghar wapasi" or conversion.
