Gandhi now in Jail
Posted by Robi - 29/03/09 at 06:03:29 am
Varun Gandhi, member of Nehru-Gandhi family, has been arrested over alleged hate speeches against Muslims. He was arrested yesterday. He is one of the top Indian politicians and come from the most prominent political family in India. He has become an important political figure in India since giving speeches to a huge television audience. In the television speeches he appeared to mock and threaten Muslims.
Varun was now involved with BJP nationalist party and was a candidate for forthcoming election. He initially claimed the recordings had been edited out of context; however, India’s election commission ruled the remarks were criminally offensive. On the other hand, BJP announced that they do not give nomination to Gandhi for the election.
The controversial aspirant turned himself in to police at Pilibhit city jail in Uttar Pradesh amid a raucous crowd of supporters cheered. Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state. After his arrest a number of supporters hurled stones at law enforcing agencies. Members of law enforcing agencies responded by firing tear gas shells; additionally, sweeping the crowd with bamboo sticks.
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