Jignesh Mevani
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Hardik Patel's indefinite fast for quota: Gujarat on alert; Kejriwal, Mevani, Congress MLAs lend support
National | Aug 26, 2018, 04:13 PM ISTState AAP leaders visited Patel as his fast began and delivered a letter of support from party national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Dalit leader and Independent MLA Jignesh Mevani also visited him and expressed support.
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PM Modi did 'lethal surgical strike' by not providing jobs: Jignesh Mevani
National | Jul 03, 2018, 10:55 AM ISTDemonetisation and implementation of the GST were bigger "surgical strikes" than what was carried out by the Army in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, he alleged.
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Karnataka Elections: BJP files complaint against Jignesh Mevani, Prakash Raj for remarks on PM Modi
May 01, 2018, 10:43 AM ISTThe letter accused Mevani and Raj of making relentless attempts towards jeopardising Prime Minister Modi's and Yeddyurappa's image.
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Vasundharaji, chunav me maza ayenga: Jignesh Mevani says after being 'detained' at Jaipur airport
National | Apr 15, 2018, 07:50 PM ISTThe police said Mevani was restricted from moving around in Jaipur because of the prohibitory order under section 144 of the CrPC which was in effect in the district after the violence during the 'Bharat bandh' on March 2.
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Case filed against Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani for provocative remarks on PM Modi
India | Apr 07, 2018, 12:48 PM ISTThe case was filed based on a complaint from a designated 'flying squad officer' on election duty of Chitradurga Assembly Constituency, T Jayanth.
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Gujarat farmer suicide: Protesters hold rallies, burn vehicles; Jignesh Mevani detained
India | Feb 18, 2018, 06:07 PM ISTThe protests were held after police detained Dalit leader and independent MLA Jignesh Mevani, and over 70 others, in Saraspur area of Ahmedabad this morning when they tried to stage demonstrations over Vanakar's death.
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Jignesh Mevani holds ‘Yuva Hunkar rally’ without permission, says Modi a threat to democracy and Constitution
India | Jan 09, 2018, 11:54 PM ISTThe newly-elected MLA from Vadgam in Gujarat termed the refusal to grant permission to the ‘Yuva Hunkar’ rally in Parliament Street an example of the “Gujarat model” of politics.
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Jignesh Mevani reaches Jantar Mantar
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We were just going to demonstrate democratically and peacefully: Jignesh Mewani
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Heavy security deployed at Parliament Street ahead of Jignesh Mevani's 'Yuva Hunkar Rally'
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Jignesh Mevani 'Yuva Hunkar rally': As it happened
India | Jan 09, 2018, 06:37 PM ISTOrganisers of the Mevani-led “Yuva Hunkaar rally” have said that they would be going ahead with their plan. Heavy security has been deployed on the Parliament Street to control the crowds.
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Jignesh Mevani not responsible for Bhima-Koregaon violence: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
India | Jan 06, 2018, 07:08 PM ISTDalits commemorate the British victory over the Peshwa's army at Bhima-Koregaon in 1818 as it is believed that soldiers from the Mahar community were part of the East India Company's forces.
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Pune violence: Jignesh Mevani denies making inflammatory speech, says he is being targeted by BJP-RSS
India | Jan 05, 2018, 03:57 PM ISTAddressing the media in Delhi, Mevani said that the FIR was registered against him at the behest of BJP and RSS members and termed it a childish attempt to tarnish his image.
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Maharashtra caste clashes: Mumbai Police denies permission to Mevani, Umar Khalid event; students detained
India | Jan 04, 2018, 01:53 PM ISTThe action came after police denied permission for the 'All India Students Summit 2018', which was scheduled to be held today, in which Mevani and Khalid were invited.
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Maharashtra caste clashes: Violence reaches Madhya Pradesh, 12 buses vandalised in Burhanpur
India | Jan 04, 2018, 06:09 PM ISTAn FIR has been registered against Jignesh Mevani and Umar Khalid under section 153(A), 505 & 117 at Vishrambaug Police Station in Pune for their "provocative speeches" on December 31.
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Maharashtra violence over Bhima-Koregaon clashes: Over 160 buses torched, 100 detained, trains disrupted; Mumbai worst hit
India | Jan 03, 2018, 06:36 AM ISTOver 160 buses were damaged in Mumbai by rampaging protesters over 100 of whom were detained, police said.
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'Go to Himalayas, we are bored of you': Jignesh Mevani to PM Modi
National | Dec 20, 2017, 11:28 PM ISTJignesh Mevani on Wednesday suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should retire and “go to the Himalayas”.
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Even before swearing in, Jignesh Mevani acts like MLA
Elections | Dec 19, 2017, 07:13 PM ISTThe Independent candidate and Dalit leader, who was backed by the Congress, approached the Collector a day after the Gujarat Assembly election results came out. Mevani defeated the BJP rival by 19,696 votes.
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Gujarat polls: Will the new 'caste equations' prove to be a game changer in 'BJP vs Congress'?
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 16, 2017, 09:55 PM ISTIf the exit polls are to be believed, the saffron party will easily manage to retain power in its turf, with an overwhelming majority.
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Gujarat polls: Jignesh Mevani trolled with 'Modi Modi' chants during rally
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 11, 2017, 09:30 PM ISTThe incident took place when Jignesh Mevani was addressing a rally in Vadgam to seek public support for his candidature.