Mayawati government asked to revoke NSA against VarunMay 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Thursday ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to scrap the imposition of the National Security Act (NSA) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Varun Gandhi. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
Uttar Pradesh challenges nixing NSA against VarunMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging a court panel order nixing the invocation of the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Varun Gandhi for his hate speeches against Muslims. The state government challenged the May 8 decision of the state advisory board, a judicial forum constituted by the Allahabad High Court to examine the legality of invocation of NSA against Varun Gandhi, contending that 'the board ignored various cogent reasons and evidence' for invocation of NSA.
Uttar Pradesh moves apex court against scrapping of NSA on VarunMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the nixing of National Security Act (NSA) against Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Varun Gandhi by a state advisory board under the Allahabad High Court. The state government moved the apex court contending that the state advisory board scrapped invocation of NSA against Gandhi ignoring 'cogent evidence' of the state government for invoking the NSA against him.
Varun Gandhi approaches apex court on NSAMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi filed a caveat, or a special lawsuit in the Supreme Court pleading that he should be heard if the Uttar Pradesh government approaches it challenging revocation of the National Security Act (NSA) against him. Varun Gandhi, contesting from the Pilibhit parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh that goes to polls Wednesday (May 13), said this in a caveat filed in the apex court's registry.
Rise against Mayawati government, Varun Gandhi exhorts votersMay 9th, 2009 PILIBHIT - A day after a court panel recommended revocation of the National Security Act (NSA) provisions against him, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Varun Gandhi asked the electorate of Pilibhit to rise against the 'anti-poor' Mayawati government of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing voters in Puranpur in Pilibhit, which goes to the polls in the last phase May 13, Varun Gandhi said: 'We should rise against the Mayawati government as she is against the poor and those promoting nationalism.'
'Everyone knows I do whatever I say even if I have to go to jail,' Varun Gandhi said, as his supporters chanted 'Jai Sri Ram'.
Varun Gandhi's parole extended till May 14May 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Friday extended the parole of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate Varun Gandhi till May 14, the day after balloting concludes in the five-phase general elections. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
Varun faces 'threat for speaking as true Indian'April 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi Monday said he was facing a 'threat for speaking as a true Indian against terrorism', and asked the Election Commission to direct the Uttar Pradesh government to upgrade his security. 'IB (Intelligence Bureau) reports have disclosed a threat to my safety.
Varun will campaign for party: Rajnath SinghApril 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Thursday night welcomed the release on parole of the party's Pilibhit candidate Varun Gandhi and said the young leader would 'certainly' campaign for the party. Varun Gandhi, who was released from Etah Jail in Uttar Pradesh in the evening, reached the national capital after 10 p.m.
Mayawati's move against Varun Gandhi vindictive: BJPApril 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Arun Jaitley Saturday demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government revoke the 'vindictive' charges under the National Security Act slapped on Varun Gandhi, who is in jail for his reported hate speeches against Muslims. Addressing a press conference at the party's state headquarters here, Jaitley attacked Chief Minister Mayawati.
Omar opposed to NSA against VarunApril 2nd, 2009 JAMMU - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is opposed to the invocation of the stringent National Safety Act (NSA) against young Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi. Abdullah, whose National Conference is ruling the state in alliance with the Congress, Thursday said slapping the NSA against Varun Gandhi was wrong.
Apex court seeks justification for detaining Varun GandhiApril 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking justification for detaining Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
BJP supports 'harassed' Varun Gandhi: Rajnath SinghApril 1st, 2009 RAIPUR - Asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is 'politically and legally' supporting Varun Gandhi, party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday that the Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) were 'exploiting' the National Security Act (NSA) to harass him. 'What is happening with Varun Gandhi is unfortunate.
Congress, BSP trying to trap Varun Gandhi: Rajnath SinghApril 1st, 2009 RAIPUR - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Wednesday asserted that Varun Gandhi was being 'politically and legally' supported by the party. He accused the Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) of 'exploiting' the National Security Act (NSA) to 'trap' the BJP nominee in Pilibhit in the Lok Sabha polls.
Varun Gandhi withdraws anticipatory bail pleaMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Varun Gandhi after the lawyer for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate charged with making communal speeches withdrew the petition. The lawyer said he was withdrawing the petition since the Allahabad High Court had already dismissed Varun Gandhi's plea to quash the first information report (FIR) filed by the police in Pilbhit, the Uttar Pradesh constituency from which he is contesting in the April-May Lok Sabha poll.
Varun Gandhi withdraws anticipatory bail, BJP rallies behind himMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After withdrawing his bail plea from the Delhi High Court Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) backed its controversial candidate Varun Gandhi, in the dock for his reported hate speeches, and indicated he could go ahead and court arrest. 'There is definitely an element of political vendetta against Varun Gandhi.
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