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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rapper Vedan booked for rape after complaint of sexual abuse on promise of marriage
Malayalam rapper and songwriter Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, has been booked for rape on a complaint lodged by a young doctor accusing that he sexually abused her on the promise of marriage. The Thrikkakara police in Ernakulam, Kerala, registered the case after the petitioner approached the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kochi City) on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) night. The police registered the case after recording the petitioner's statement. 'We are verifying the facts, after which further steps will be taken. The incidents leading to the complaint took place a few years ago. The case was registered by the Thrikkakara police after it was mentioned as one of the places where the alleged sexual abuse on the promise of marriage took place,' a senior police officer told The Hindu. Reportedly, the petitioner came forward with the complaint after she came across the account of another woman who allegedly had similar experiences with Vedan. Vedan had faced sexual abuse allegations in the past as well during the height of the Me Too movement. On April 28, 2025, the Hill Palace police in Kochi arrested Vedan along with eight other friends allegedly with six grams of ganja from his apartment near Vyttila in Kochi. While he was released on bail in that case, he was immediately arrested by the Forest department after he was found possessing a leopard-tooth pendant. He claimed that it was gifted to him by a fan. Later, he was released on bail in that case as well. Since then, he had run-ins with the BJP and Sangh Parivar outfits after a BJP councillor of Palakkad municipality lodged a complaint against Vedan accusing that his music defamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promoted caste divisions. Vedan also hit out at K. P. Sasikala of the Hindu Aikya Vedhi on her take against rap music culture. He stated that those opposing him seem to be troubled by the politics that he had been advocating. 'Such responses show that what I am doing is hitting at the right point,' he had said.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pinarayi Vijayan says nuns arrested in Chattisgarh on Bajrang Dal's false complaint
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan came down heavily on the BJP over the recent arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh. Calling it an act of targeted harassment, the Chief Minister said the nuns were arrested and jailed on the basis of a false complaint filed by Bajrang Dal alleged that the incident exposed the 'true nature of the Sangh Parivar' and accused them of consistently attacking the Christian community under the guise of curbing religious conversions and trafficking. "The same people who walk into Christian homes with cakes and smiles are now hunting down nuns," he Chief Minister added that the Sangh Parivar fears the pluralism and coexistence that defines India, and that attacks on minorities are part of a larger agenda to undermine secularism and promote divisive politics. Stating that he had written to the Prime Minister as soon as the news broke, Vijayan said there had been no effort from the Centre to correct the injustice. "Shockingly, the arrests were even justified by the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister," he Kerala Chief Minister warned that minority rights and the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution were under threat and urged citizens to resist any such BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Kerala BJP has taken proactive steps, with State General Secretary Anoop Antony already in Chhattisgarh to offer legal and logistical support to the arrested nuns.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kerala CM Condemns Arrest Of Malayali Nuns In Chhattisgarh, Alleges False Bajrang Dal Complaint
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned the detention of two Malayali Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh, characterizing their arrest as religious persecution orchestrated through fabricated allegations by Bajrang Dal members. The Railway Police arrested Sister Vandana Francis and Sister Preethi Mary from Durg Railway Station on charges of human trafficking and religious conversion following a complaint filed by a Bajrang Dal functionary. OnmanoramaOnmanorama The nuns face charges under Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (human trafficking) and Section 4 of the Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act, 1968 (unlawful religious conversions). Vijayan termed the arrest "the latest example of the Sangh Parivar's atrocities against the Christian community," asserting that the nuns were detained based on "a false complaint" filed by Bajrang Dal activists. 'Atrocities' against nuns in Chhattisgarh show true nature of Sangh Parivar: Kerala CM The Chief Minister accused the Sangh Parivar of systematically targeting Christians while masquerading their hostility behind concerns about religious conversions and trafficking. "The people who visited Christian homes and Church leaders with cakes and broad smiles" were now pursuing nuns, Attack On Nuns In Chhattisgarh Exposes True Nature Of Sangh Parivar Alleges Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Vijayan observed, highlighting what he sees as the organization's duplicitous approach toward the Christian community. The Kerala leader has expressed particular concern about the broader implications for minority rights and constitutional protections, warning citizens to resist such encroachments on fundamental freedoms. Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding urgent intervention and justice for the nuns. Kerala KaumudiOnmanorama Despite the serious accusations, there has been no corrective action from the central government, with the Chief Minister noting that Chhattisgarh's leadership has defended the arrests rather than addressing the alleged injustice. The incident has sparked political controversy, with various religious and political leaders demanding the nuns' release and calling the charges fabricated and malicious.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Latest example of Sangh Parivar's aggression: CM
1 2 3 4 T'puram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the attack on nuns in Chhattisgarh was a clear demonstration of Sangh Parivar's true nature. It was unequivocally established that the nuns were arrested and imprisoned based on a false complaint filed by Bajrang Dal activists, he said. "This is the latest example of Sangh Parivar's aggression against the Christian community. The same groups that enter Christian homes and palaces with cakes and friendly smiles are now hunting down nuns under the guise of religious conversion and human trafficking," the CM said in a statement. Sangh Parivar fears the country's pluralism and coexistence. This is why attacks against minorities continue to occur. Upon learning about the arrest of the Keralite nuns, a letter was sent to the Prime Minister demanding intervention to ensure justice. However, the Chhattisgarh CM, among others, justified the arrest, he said. Sangh Parivar is attempting to constantly harm the secularism of the country by promoting hate and divisive politics. It is essential to oppose and defeat the encroachments on minority rights and the fundamental rights granted by the Constitution, he added.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala CM Pinarayi says nuns' arrest reveals Sangh Parivar's true anti-Christian character
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the arrest of two Keralite nuns on 'trumped-up' charges of human trafficking and forced conversion has let slip the Sangh Parivar's true anti-minority character. In a statement here, Mr. Vijayan said the local Bajrang Dal activists were responsible for the wrongful detention and subsequent incarceration of the sisters. He said the supporters of the perpetrators of the atrocities against Christians had no compunction in calling on Bishops' palaces in Kerala with cakes and smiles. Mr. Vijayan said he had written to Prime Minister Modi seeking justice for the nuns immediately after their arrests. Mr. Vijayan said the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, had defended the arrests and endorsed the charges of human trafficking and coerced conversion. Mr. Vijayan urged civil society to close ranks against the Sangh Parivar, which has obstinately sought to undermine secularism and negate the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
