Mayawati Government gives permission to file chargesheet against VarunJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Uttar Pradesh Government on Friday has given permission to file chargesheet against BJP MP Varun Gandhi for his 'hate speech' in Pilibhit. The BJP MP is currently out on bail.
Varun Gandhi misbehaves with journalist in PilibhitMay 19th, 2009 PILIBHIT - After being in the limelight for his hate speech against a minority community, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi on Tuesday allegedly misbehaved with a journalist here. "Today Varun had come to Pilibhit after becoming a Member of Parliament and people had organised a grand reception to welcome him.
Maneka Gandhi losesMay 16th, 2009 AONLA - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and five-time MP Maneka Gandhi lost to Dharmenda Kashyap of the Samajwadi Party (SP) from the Aonla constituency Saturday by 22,000 votes. The gamble to vacate her long-time seat of Pilibhit for son and BJP candidate Varun Gandhi and shift to Aonla did not pay off for Maneka Gandhi.
Varun Gandhi's two-week parole ends todayMay 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The two-week parole of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi ends today. The Supreme Court will decide on the extension of Varun's parole.
Varun Gandhi files his nomination from Pilibhit, promises to fight for poorApril 22nd, 2009 PILIBHIT - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination as a candidate from the Pilibhit constituency in Uttar Pradesh amid tight security. Varun, who is on a two-week parole after being jailed under the National Securities Act (NSA) for his alleged hate speech, was accompanied by his mother Maneka Gandhi while filing his papers before the District Magistrate here.
I don't fear going to jail: Varun GandhiApril 22nd, 2009 PILIBHIT - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi, who spent about 20 days in prison for his reported hate speeches, Wednesday said he was not afraid of going to jail again. Varun Gandhi, who is in Pilibhit to file his nomination papers, said this while addressing a gathering in the city's Nawabganj locality where he stopped to inaugurate a newly constructed BJP office.
I was mentally tortured in jail: Varun GandhiApril 22nd, 2009 PILIBHIT - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi, who spent about 20 days in prison for his reported hate speeches, Wednesday said he wanted to end the divide between communities. He also alleged that police tortured him mentally during his stay in jail.
Varun files nomination, alleges mental torture in jailApril 22nd, 2009 PILIBHIT - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi, who is out of jail on parole and filed his nomination from here Wednesday, has alleged he was mentally tortured during his stay in prison. 'I was kept with inmates suffering from TB in Pilibhit jail.
Poll panel rejects Varun's plea to transfer two top officialsApril 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Tuesday rejected Bharatiya Janata Party Pilibhit candidate Varun Gandhi's request to transfer two top officials of the Uttar Pradesh district. 'A letter (from Varun Gandhi) has been received.
Advani asks Varun Gandhi to exercise restraintApril 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Pilibhit Varun Gandhi Saturday met the party's prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani, who advised him to exercise restraint during the poll campaign, a party leader said.
Varun would have been jailed if I were home minister: LaluMarch 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Sunday said that if he were the country's home minister, Varun Gandhi would have been jailed for his speeches in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit constituency. 'Had I been the home minister, I would have put Varun Gandhi behind the bars,' Lalu Prasad told reporters here.
Varun is our candidate from Pilibhit, affirms BJPMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Varun Gandhi remains the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh despite being hauled up by the Election Commission for his allegedly communal speeches. 'Varun Gandhi is our candidate from Pilibhit.
Pilibhit administration declares Varun Gandhi guiltyMarch 20th, 2009 PILIBHIT - The sub-divisional magistrate of Pilibhit, has declared BJP MP Varun Gandhi guilty of distributing money among people in Bisalpur village. Sub-Divisional Magistrate M.
Maneka Gandhi refuses to comment on son VarunMarch 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Maneka Gandhi, mother of Varun Gandhi who has created a furore for his hate campaign against Muslims in Pilibhit, refused to comment Tuesday on the swirling controversy. 'I don't want to say anything,' Gandhi, who is five time MP from Pilibhit, told IANS.
Poll panel directs filing of criminal case against Varun GandhiMarch 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Tuesday directed Uttar Pradesh's chief electoral officer (CEO) to file a criminal case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in Pilibhit Varun Gandhi for making allegedly communal campaign speeches. '...Election Commission directs CEO Uttar Pradesh to file a case under the Indian Penal Code and Representation of People's Act against Varun Gandhi for violation of the model code of conduct,' said an Election Commission statement here.
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