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Karnataka HC rejects plea against centre’s notification to ban PFI

30 Nov 2022

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday rejected a petition contesting the Centre's notification regarding the prohibition and upheld a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI). The state PFI leader had petitioned the high court to overturn the Centre's judgement. The petition was brought by a PFI worker named...

PFI ban appreciated by Ajmer Dargah Dewan

28 Sep 2022

The Ajmer Dargah dewan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan on Wednesday welcomed the decision to declare the Popular Front of India (PFI) as an unlawful organisation under the (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) for its alleged terror activities. He said this action has been taken to comply with the law and prevent terrorism, and it...

Why only PFI? A Congress MP calls for a ban on RSS Published

28 Sep 2022

A Congress MP, Kodikunnil Suresh, from Kerala on Wednesday compared the Popular Front of India with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This statement came after a ban on PFI by the central govt. He demanded a similar ban on RSS for perpetuating “Hindu communalism.” Lok Sabha MP’s remark came in...

On PFI ban, Lalu Yadav says ‘RSS should be banned as well’

28 Sep 2022

The national president of the Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) and a former chief minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, responded to the central government's move to outlaw the Popular Front of India (PFI) by saying that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should also be banned. "PFI is being investigated. All...

Owaisi opposes PFI ban, says ‘every Muslim youth will now be arrested’

28 Sep 2022

The leader of AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi, criticised the Popular Front of India's five-year suspension while making it clear that his stand is not in favour of PFI either. From his opposition to the UAPA, he said a draconian ban of this kind is dangerous as it is a ban on...