BJP's Caste Chess: How the party maneuvered Kshatriya dissent in GujaratCaste dynamics are a crucial factor in India's politics, influencing alliances and strategies. Rajya Sabha member Parshottam Rupala recentl...
04 May, 2024, 01.32 PM IST
Gujarat's 'royals' rally behind PM Modi amidst Kshatriya unrestHeirs of 45 princely states in Gujarat have pledged support to PM Modi for a third term, citing national interest and the protection of San...
03 May, 2024, 09.35 AM IST
Amid Kshatriya stir, PM Modi showers praise on Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royalKshatriyas protest Rupala's remarks, Modi visits Jamnagar royal family, praises sacrifices. Rupala BJP candidate for Rajkot seat. Modi meet...
02 May, 2024, 09.35 PM IST
Kshatriyas' anger: What BJP didn't consider in poll planBJP state president CR Patil's ambitious target was not beyond the realm of reality, given his penchant for micromanagement and the hugely ...
01 May, 2024, 08.45 AM IST
Mayawati slams Amroha MP Danish Ali for 'betraying' people of constituencyMayawati accuses Danish Ali of betraying people and BSP in Amroha. Doubts BJP's win without EVM tampering in Lok Sabha polls. Congress crit...
25 Apr, 2024, 06.39 PM IST
Why Kshatriyas are revolting against BJP in Gujarat, organising biggest protest meet?The Kshatriya community in Gujarat is demanding the removal of Union Minister Parshottam Rupala as the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sab...
15 Apr, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Patidars back Parshottam Rupala after Kshatriyas seek his removalWhile Kalpesh Rank, Saurashtra president of Sardar Patel Group (SPG), an influential group of Patidar youths, expressed SPG's absolute supp...
05 Apr, 2024, 06.57 AM IST
No breakthrough in talks between BJP and KshatriyasKshatriya community demands Pashottam Rupala's removal from BJP's candidate list due to controversial comments. Stalemate persists despite ...
04 Apr, 2024, 01.00 AM IST
Withdraw Parshottam Rupala's candidature or face nationwide protests: Rajput leaders tell BJPAhmedabad's tensions peak as Rajput leaders demand Rupala's withdrawal from Gujarat polls, rejecting BJP's reconciliation attempts. The com...
03 Apr, 2024, 07.08 PM IST
BJP in huddle over protests against Rajkot candidate Parshottam RupalaSources within the party, however, said that talks with a few leaders was not going to help. "For starters, only the leaders from Saurashtr...
03 Apr, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
Be generous and forgive Rupala as he apologised for his remarks: Gujarat BJP chief urges RajputsPaatil held a meeting with the party's Rajput leaders in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to find a solution to pacify member...
02 Apr, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
Amid calls for removal, BJP leader Parshottam Rupala apologises for 'mistake'Union minister and BJP candidate Parshottam Rupala has apologized to the Kshatriya community for his comments about the Kshatriya community...
01 Apr, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Lok Sabha 2024: Caste issues dominate election narratives in GujaratUnion Minister Parshottam Rupala's comments trigger backlash in Gujarat. Patidar community supports Congress. Alpesh Thakor's role in Patid...
31 Mar, 2024, 01.57 AM IST
Thakor Samaj 'bans' use of mobiles by unmarried Kshatriya women in a dozen Gujarat villagesThe Samaj also further went on to announce heavy fines for the parents of men and women who marry outside the community.
16 Jul, 2019, 08.59 PM IST
Gujarat bans film 'Padmavati', CM says ban to keep law & orderA notification banning the film's release was issued by the information and broadcasting department of the state.
23 Nov, 2017, 12.59 AM IST
Gujarat BJP opposes release of "Padmavati", writes to Election CommissionGujarat BJP spokesperson IK Jadeja said the party had received several representations from the Kshatriya community about "distortion of hi...
02 Nov, 2017, 09.36 PM IST
Valmiki community have Brahmin past says BJP leader Bizay Sonkar ShastriShastri said his “study on Valmiki community reveals that the people are related to 10 % of Brahmin community & 90 % of existing Kshatriya ...
13 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST