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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
40 Kshatriya MLAs' 'family get-together' in Lucknow sparks political debate
Lucknow witnessed a political stir on the first day of the Assembly session on Wednesday after around 40 MLAs from the Kshatriya community gathered at a prominent hotel in the city. The meeting, held under the name "Kutumba" (meaning 'clan'), has triggered discussions about possible political told India Today that a WhatsApp group has been created for these MLAs, most of whom belong to the Kshatriya caste. The objective appeared to be to bring Kshatriya legislators from different parties together on one a few leaders from other communities reportedly attended, the majority were Kshatriyas, including about three dozen who are considered rebel MLAs from both the BJP and Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party. The gathering, hosted by Kundarki MLA Ramveer Singh and Moradabad MLC Jaipal Singh Vyas, was described as a family get-together. Attending MLAs were given gifts, which included a picture of Lord Ram and a trident, sources observers noted the presence of rebel SP leaders such as Gauriganj MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh and Gosaiganj MLA Abhay Singh, both of whom have been active in Kshatriya community outreach. Sources indicated that the idea of such a meet had been in discussion for some time, as community leaders were looking to demonstrate unity and the organisers have insisted the event was purely social, the timing and scale of the meeting have led to speculation about a show of strength. Several MLAs, former MLAs, and ex-MLCs from opposition parties were also invited, but most prominent opposition leaders stayed the meet, the mood in the Assembly's Central Hall was light-hearted, with many leaders making jokes and passing comments about the gathering. Some MLAs involved in organising the event were teased by their colleagues, suggesting that the political implications had not gone their defence, organisers maintained there was no political agenda. "It was only a family event, nothing more," said one of the the Assembly session underway, the "Kutumba" meeting has become a talking point, particularly because it involved MLAs from multiple parties and came at a time when caste-based mobilisation remains a sensitive factor in state it leads to any coordinated political move remains to be seen, but the optics have already made an impact.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kshatriya history sparks royal row: Gujarat BJP leader's ‘caste, slavery' remark triggers walkout
AHMEDABAD: A lecture on Kshatriya history at a college in Mansa, Gandhinagar, on 11 August allegedly turned into a public showdown when Gujarat BJP leader Jairajsinh Parmar's comments linking superstition and caste bias to India's colonial subjugation provoked a heated rebuttal from Mansa State's royal, Yograjsinh Raol, leading to his walkout. BJP co-spokesperson and North Gujarat Rajput Community president Jairajsinh Parmar found himself at the centre of a controversy after delivering the address at Mansa College in Mehsana district. Speaking as the main guest at a programme on certificate courses, Parmar said the caste system had tasked Kshatriyas with protecting society, but superstition, prejudice and caste discrimination had weakened the community, paving the way for British rule. Parmar's sweeping historical account, covering the era from Afghanistan to the British Raj, claimed that Kshatriyas bore the sole burden of defending the nation while other communities 'were busy with their own work,' eventually reducing Kshatriya numbers and leaving India vulnerable to foreign rule.
Scroll.in
04-07-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
Scroll Adda: Why this Ambedkarite academic wants more people to study India's Savarnas
Play India's caste system is unique. Nowhere else in the world does this system of thousands of graded endogamous groups exist. At the top of the pyramid are the dwija savarna castes: Brahmins, Baniyas and Kshatriyas. Nearly two millennia of caste privilege means Savarnas dominate Indian society. Culture, politics and the economy in India are Savarna controlled. Yet, there exists very little study of them as a distinct group. Enter Ravikant Kisana, whose new book, Meet the Savarnas, intends to fill the gap. We spoke to him on Scroll Adda's third episode to try and understand why he wants to study upper castes. Contribute to the Scroll Studio Fund to help us produce better video journalism for you. View this post on Instagram
Mint
23-06-2025
- Mint
Bengaluru woman confronts Rapido auto driver for alleged theft attempt, video goes viral
A Bengaluru woman's shocking encounter with a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver has gone viral, raising fresh concerns around rider safety on app-based transport platforms. The woman, Janhavi Kshatriyas, a model and fashion designer, posted a video on Instagram showing her confronting the driver after she allegedly caught him trying to steal from her handbag. According to her detailed post, the incident occurred during a recent ride when she noticed the driver repeatedly watching her through the rearview mirror, which made her uncomfortable. She messaged a friend to alert them and mentioned that her phone was running low on battery. She then requested the driver to let her pay the fare before the ride ended, citing her phone's battery issue- a request he accepted. But soon after, the driver allegedly took her phone under the pretext of helping her charge it. 'That's something I now regret,' she wrote. Kshatriyas also mentioned an inappropriate religious remark made by the driver during the trip. The situation escalated when she stepped out briefly to purchase coffee powder. On returning, she claims to have found the driver attempting to unzip her handbag. 'He was caught red-handed. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was trying to pull it out,' she said, adding that he didn't realise she was standing behind him. In the video, the driver is seen offering various excuses—including blaming a random bystander—before she publicly confronted him and recorded the moment. She later uploaded the video and shared his vehicle details online. The video has since gained traction on social media, drawing sharp reactions from users over the safety of women passengers. Responding to the post, Rapido issued a public apology on Instagram: 'Hi Janhavi, we sincerely apologise on behalf of the captain. This is not the kind of experience we aim to provide. We take customer safety seriously and follow a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour. Please allow us time to investigate.' The company also said it attempted to contact her but had not received a response. Kshatriyas concluded her post by highlighting broader concerns: 'This is not just about money. It's about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could've happened if I hadn't returned in time.'
India Today
22-06-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru woman confronts Rapido auto driver trying to steal from her bag, shares video
A woman from Bengaluru shared a video of herself confronting a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver who tried to steal from her handbag; the clip has since gone viral on social media. Janhavi Kshatriyas, a model and fashion designer, posted the video on Instagram and detailed the incident in the to Kshatriyas, the incident began during a recent ride when the driver kept watching her through the rearview camera. 'The driver was staring at me repeatedly through the rearview mirror in an uncomfortable, almost creepy way. I immediately informed my friend via Snapchat and mentioned that my phone battery was low,' she said in her told him she would prefer to pay before reaching the destination since her phone's battery was running low. He agreed, but the situation took a turn soon after. 'I even requested the driver to let me pay before my phone died, which he allowed. Later, he offered to charge my phone and took it in his hand, which I now regret,' she said. As they drove past a Hanuman statue, and she folded her hands in prayer, the driver made an offhand comment about her religion. 'He mocked me and asked if I was Hindu. When I said yes, he replied, 'You don't look like one,'' she wrote, calling the remark real shock came when she briefly stepped out to buy coffee powder. Upon returning, she saw the driver trying to unzip her handbag. 'I asked the driver to stop, crossed the road, and went to the shop. They didn't have it, so I came out quickly, only to witness the most shocking part,' she said. advertisement'He was caught red-handed. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was struggling to pull it out. He didn't realise I was standing right behind him,' Kshatriyas she confronted him, the driver mumbled excuses. He claimed he was trying to move the bag for 'safety' and then blamed a random girl nearby for the attempted theft. 'When I confronted him, he nervously claimed he was 'trying to move the bag behind to keep it safe' and even tried to blame a random girl nearby for trying to steal it,' Kshatriyas said. She clarified the situation to the bystanders and recorded the moment, sharing the video along with his vehicle details online. Kshatriyas concluded her post, saying, 'This is not just about money. This is about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't returned in time.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janhavi Kshatriyas (@janhavi_jaan_official)Rapido reacted to the viral post, saying, 'Hi Janhavi, we sincerely apologise on behalf of the captain. This is not the kind of experience we aim to provide. We take customer safety seriously and follow a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour. Please allow us time to investigate.'advertisementIn a follow-up reply, Rapido also said they had tried reaching her but received no response. 'Let us know a convenient time to connect over a call. We appreciate your cooperation.'The incident prompted strong reactions from users online. See the comments here: As of now, Janhavi Kshatriyas has not shared any update regarding the incident. This article will be updated if she issues any further statements on the matter. Trending Reel
