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Maharashtra Dalit protests updates: Mayawati alleges BJP-RSS conspiracy; key parties stay mum over bandh

FP Staff • January 3, 2018, 18:01:40 IST
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A day after Dalit and Maratha groups clashed in Pune on the 200th year anniversary celebrations of the historic battle of Koregaon Bhima, Dalit protesters on Tuesday staged a protest according to a report in Mumbai Mirror.

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Maharashtra Dalit protests updates: Mayawati alleges BJP-RSS conspiracy; key parties stay mum over bandh
January 3, 2018, 18:01:40 (IST)
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Traffic update as of now: Expect congestion at following roads

City
1. Mela Junction
2. Worli Naka
3. Malet / Orange Gate Junction.

Eastern Expressway
1.Sion Junction matunga
2.Amarmahal Junction
3.Chedanagar Junction
4.Ramabai Nagar
5. Mankhurd T Junction Govandi

LBS Road
1.Kamani jn kurla
2.Shreyas Junction Ghatkopar
3 Gandhinagar Ghatkopar

JVLR
1.IIT Powai maingate
2.Gandhinagar Ghatkopar

Eastern Freeway
 1.IOC junction mankhurd
2.Panjrapol Trombay
3.Tunnel after bhaktipark

West
 Akurli road & Samta nager

January 3, 2018, 18:00:23 (IST)
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Devendra Fadnavis says CCTV footage to be monitored to probe incidents of violence

Inquiry will be conducted in the incidents of violence that took place across Maharashtra. We are monitoring the CCTV footage of the violence: CM Devendra Fadnavis #BhimaKoregaonViolence pic.twitter.com/DNqzPHPC0Y

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 17:30:14 (IST)
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We are Maratha, he had nothing to do with protest, says family of man who was killed

The family of the youth who was killed in Moday’s protests told The Times of India that he had nothing to do with the protests. 

“We have nothing to do with either the celebrations or the protests. We are Maratha. Rahul was coming home to Sanaswadi on his motorcycle early when he came to know that there was trouble and a traffic jam at Koregaon Bhima,” his youngest brother Tushar said. 

Tushar said it was his brother’s bad luck. " It took one stone to kill my brother. There was heavy stone pelting at Koregaon Bhima. But just that one stone thrown by someone at Sanaswadi snuffed out his life and nobody knows where it came from," he said.

January 3, 2018, 17:21:59 (IST)
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January 3, 2018, 17:07:37 (IST)
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Amravati hit by complete shut down, stray incidents of violence reported

 Responding to the call given by Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh leader Prakash Ambedkar, a total bandh was observed in Amravati. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister and the Governor through resident deputy collector Nitin Vyavahare.

The memorandum demanded that those involved in the violence at Bhima Koregaon be booked under the National Security Act and the Maharashtra

Control of Organised Act. The protesters also demanded permanent police security for the Smriti Stumbh at Bhima Koregaon and compensation worth Rs. one crore to the family of the deceased and Rs.75,000 each to those injured in the violence.

They also demanded an impartial probe in the matter through a panel headed by former Chief Justice of India, Justice KG Balakrishnan. The protesters demanded the arrest of Milind Ekbote and Sambhaji Bhide who, they alleged, were responsible for the violence against the Dalits.

PTI

January 3, 2018, 17:04:06 (IST)
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Maratha outfit Sakal Maratha Kranti Morcha demands action against violent protesters

“We respect the sentiments of Dalits, but we condemn the violence in the state. The government must nab the culprits who started communal trouble.”  Sakal Maratha Kranti Morcha told  Hindustan Times.

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January 3, 2018, 16:47:33 (IST)
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Traffic situation normalised on Western Express Highway until Dahisar Naka, says Mumbai Police
January 3, 2018, 16:44:22 (IST)
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Route between South Mumbai and Airport completely cleared: Mumbai Police

Normal route from South Mumbai to airport through Worli Sea face is clear #TrafficUpdate

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 16:42:35 (IST)
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Prakash Ambedkar calls off Maharashtra bandh

Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh leader Prakash Ambedkar called off Maharashtra bandh after a day of unrest

Activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar withdraws Maharashtra bandh call #BhimaKoregaonViolence (File pic) pic.twitter.com/Smi74KFgcf

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 16:37:30 (IST)
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Dalit protesters demand Milind Ekbote be charged with murder

“Unlike those in other states, we in Maharashtra have been responsible. We have not done drastic acts. But despite this, the exploitation of our community has continued. The Peshwa Raj has not ended. Ekbote should be charged with murder. We will protest until that’s done. We are not resorting to any sort of violence but are co-operating with the police. We want our voice to be heard,” says Nitin Dinkar Shelar, 40, a social worker from Pune.

Input from Shatakshi Gawade/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 16:17:45 (IST)
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All tracks on Central Railways cleared 

All paths clear on Central Railway. Services are being normalised. No need to panic... we are committed to ensure smooth operations of trains

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 16:16:57 (IST)
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Film, TV shoots affected, some cancelled due to Maharashtra Bandh

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The state-wide bandh called by Dalit groups affected the film and television industry with some shoots being disrupted and others being cancelled as a precautionary measure. 

A song launch event of Kartik Aryan’s upcoming film “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety” scheduled for today at a popular suburban restaurant was cancelled.

There was an ad shoot lined up for today but it is not happening now. No shoots are currently happening at the studio," a functionary from Mehboob studio said. 

With inputs from PTI

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January 3, 2018, 16:09:04 (IST)
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Aurangabad police starts combing operation to arrest protesters resorting to violence

Aurangabad Police have begun combing operation at Ambedkar Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Shambhu Nagar and Jawahar colony area, said a source from police department. Another source claimed that more than 35 miscreants have been taken into custody as a safety measure.

Input from Aarteeshymal Joshi/101Reporters

January 3, 2018, 16:04:36 (IST)
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Maharashtra home ministry says no Dalit killed in Bhima Koregaon violence

There has been no death of a person from Dalit community. Wrong messages are being spread on social media, people have to be very cautious. The situation overall is peaceful in Maharashtra: Deepak Kesarkar, MoS, Home Rural on #BhimaKoregaonVoilence pic.twitter.com/TtHeqE5oTm

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 16:00:56 (IST)
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Watch: Dalit groups protest outside residence of Milind Ekbote, the man allegedly behind Bhima-Koregaon incident

A group of protesters have surrounded the residence of Milind Ekbote, the man charged for orchestrating violence during celebrations of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon on Monday. A large group of protesters were gathered outside his home in Model Colony area in Pune.

Courtesy Shatakshi Gawade/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 15:53:11 (IST)
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Traffic in Mumbai’s Western suburb partially cleared; Harbour line services restored

Traffic on Mumbai roads are slowly being restored to normal. According to latest reports, the Western Express Highway, which was chockablocked, until late afternoon has started clearing up. Traffic on Western Expressway near Dahisar Naka and Aarey Junction is moving now, however, the stretch near Thakur village is still clocked. Worli sea face road is clear, however, some traffic is reported from near Worli Naka. Western Suburbs, including borivali, Kandivali and Goregaon are still partially hit by protests.

January 3, 2018, 15:48:33 (IST)
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Watch: Protesters torched private vehicle outside Godrej facility, Vikhroli

Courtesy: Shreyas Coelho

January 3, 2018, 15:41:55 (IST)
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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University remained closed for the entire day

Image Courtesy: Aarteeshymal Joshi/101Reporters

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January 3, 2018, 15:38:12 (IST)
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War of words in Parliament over Bhima-Koregaon incident

As pandemonium broke out in the Rajya Sabha soon after the triple talaq bill was introduced, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the Opposition is using the issue of Bhima-Koregaon violence to deliberately prevent the passage of the bill. 

The Opposition, which was demanding the prime minister’s statement on the issue, reacted strongly to the statement and Prasad was shouted down. 

“We condemn the statement by Law Minister, that we are raising Bhima-Koregaon violence issue to stall the bill. We have been raising the issue of Dalit atrocities as this government is anti-Dalit,” senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said in Rajya Sabha.

January 3, 2018, 15:31:45 (IST)
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Ambedkar Samaj supporters tried to barge into Mumbai collector’s office 

Ambedkari Samaj, comprising of several Bahujan organisations, had come together to protest the Bhima-Koregaon attack on Monday. A delegation had gone to meet the Mumbai collector and submit a memorandum on the issue.  

However, after the Dalit leaders’ group realised that the collector is not in office and their memorandum won’t be accepted, agitated Ambedkari Samaj members tried to force their way into collector’s office building. Kherwadi Police eventually closed the gates and prevented a break-in when women protesters took lead and tried to barge in. 

Inputs from Geeta Desai/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 15:25:38 (IST)
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Over 48 BEST buses damaged by stone-pelting mobs in Mumbai

January 3, 2018, 15:07:04 (IST)
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The men behind Maharashtra bandh: Sambhaji Bhide, Milind Ekbote

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On Tuesday, a criminal case was filed against two pro-Hindutva leaders, Milind Ekbote of Samast Hindu Aghadi, and Sambhaji Bhide of Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan, under charges of orchestrating violence during celebrations of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon on Monday. The two organisations had opposed the celebration of “British victory” in the battle.

Reports claimed that it’s no surprise that the duo haven’t been arrested yet as both have deep links with the RSS and wield considerable clout within the ruling dispensation in the state and at the Centre.

In the run-up to the 2014 General Election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Sangli “especially” to meet Bhide and had said that he had come to see ‘Guruji’ not on his request but on his order. Both Modi and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, top leaders of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, were seen seeking Bhide’s in the run-up to the elections in 2014.

Another instance that shows the clout that Bhide enjoys is when the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis halted his helicopter convoy to meet with Bhide and discuss an “imperative political matter.”

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January 3, 2018, 15:03:20 (IST)
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Protesters from different parts of Pune join the protest

This group of protesters is from Kothrud area in Pune. They are marching towards the Ambedkar statue near Pune station.

​_Shatakshi Gawade/101reporters_

January 3, 2018, 14:48:07 (IST)
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RSS blames Leftists for violence 

While denying any involvement in the ongoing caste violence in Maharashtra, the right-wing group has blamed the “JNU brigade” for the violence in the state.

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January 3, 2018, 14:46:09 (IST)
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Prakash Ambedkar discusses situation with Mumbai Police

#BhimaKoregaonViolence #MaharashtraBandh | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh leader, Prakash Ambedkar, discussing the situation with police outside Rajgruh, Dadar Hindu Colony. pic.twitter.com/cG5M1jvfUd

— TOI Plus (@TOIPlus) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 14:44:38 (IST)
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A protester in Pune warning everyone to adhere to the bandh and avoid losses

Gunwanti Paraste/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 14:43:00 (IST)
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Stone pelting, road blockades reported in Nagpur 

Several markets and most schools in the city remained closed with protest marches taken out in many sensitive areas. Joint Commissioner of Police Shivaji Bodhke told PTI that two incidents of stone pelting were reported in the city. A man got injured in stone pelting in New Kamptee area, he said. Protesters blocked a road in Hingna area while tyres were set on fire on roads at some places, he said, adding that tight security arrangements have been made across the city.

January 3, 2018, 14:41:43 (IST)
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Situation in Goregaon

Police making way for Virar train to arrive at Goregaon. The train towards churchgate was allowed to go after being stopped by protesters for 30 minutes.

Input from Yael Ajgarni

January 3, 2018, 14:34:34 (IST)
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Outstation train held up at Kurla station

Mumbai-Hyderabad Hussain Sagar Express was held up just before it reached Kurla station.

January 3, 2018, 14:28:13 (IST)
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Update from Malad

Protesters at Mith Chowky Malad disperse; some stay back, some move towards Marve Road. Vehicles have begun to ply on the road again.

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January 3, 2018, 14:27:00 (IST)
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Nilesh Mainkar, a peaceful protester in Pune, says that Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar has his support.

Gunwanti Paraste/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 14:23:40 (IST)
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Vandalism at Dombivali station

Ticket window vandalized at Dombivali station. All up/down trains stopped till further notice. 

Input from Anshul Vipat

January 3, 2018, 14:19:25 (IST)
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Stone pelting between Mankhurd and Govandi station

Miscreants pelted stones at trains between Mankhurd and Govandi stations on the Harbour line. No injuries to anyone. Trains more or less empty.

January 3, 2018, 14:12:03 (IST)
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Protest outside Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi

Students belonging to AISA are protesting against the Bhima-Koregaon violence in Maharashtra, reports CNN-News18. The student protesters are demanding judicial probe against those responsible for the violence.

January 3, 2018, 14:09:43 (IST)
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This BJP government is a Brahmin government, says student leaders

Akash Mane, student leader and Shivajinagar head of Bharat Mukta Morcha, is an arts student at Abasaheb Garware College. He says that Marathas and the Bahujan Samaj are together. “People should know they have the power. This BJP government is a Brahmin government. They are trying to bring communal strife among the Maratha and Bahujan Samaj. We don’t want any violence.  Media and the police don’t pay attention to our issues, so we decided to conduct this rally.”

Shatakshi Gawade/101reporters

January 3, 2018, 13:52:16 (IST)
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Fast trains towards Thane stuck at Kurla

While special trains running between Kurla and CST from platform 3. Meanwhile, Harbour line running on time. 

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January 3, 2018, 13:50:16 (IST)
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Stone pelting in Aurangabad

Maharashtra: Heavy Police deployment in Aurangabad, stones pelted & vehicles vandalized by protesters #BhimaKoregaonViolence pic.twitter.com/8RuCB3hNa2

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 13:48:25 (IST)
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Situation in Bandra
January 3, 2018, 13:43:14 (IST)
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Jignesh Mevani has nothing to do with violence

Police must have acted if Jignesh Mevani's speech was instigating. But he has no relation with this incident: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on complaint lodged against Jignesh Mevani for making provocative statements #BhimaKoregaon pic.twitter.com/aJd4mrMyik

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018, 13:38:45 (IST)
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CNN-News18 reports of lathicharge in Chembur

A day after Dalit and Maratha groups clashed in Pune on the 200th anniversary celebrations of the historic Koregaon Bhima battle, Dalit protesters staged a protest in parts of suburban Mumbai, a report in Mumbai Mirror said_._ The Indian Express reported that Dalit groups, seeking action against those involved in Monday’s clashes which killed one and injured several others, called a rasta roko aandolan which affected many parts of Mumbai including Mulund, Chembur, Bhandup, Vikhroli and Kurla. [caption id=“attachment_4283745” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] ![Violence hit Maharashtra](https://images.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bhima-koregaon-riot-twitter-nishadwankhade2.jpg) Violence hit Maharashtra"s Bhima Koregaon on Monday. Twitter @nishadwankhade[/caption] India Today reported that incidents of stone pelting occurred in Ghatkopar. According to a report in DNA, tension gripped the Mumbai suburb of Chembur and an eyewitness told the newspaper that when he visited a bank at noon, a group of boys approached the bank and demanded shutters be downed. “The shutters were downed at Chembur station as well,” he added. Eyewitnesses told the newspaper the commotion began at Chembur naka. The police quickly reached the spot and brought the situation under control, DNA reported. “There are groups of 100 people at Mulund, Chembur, Bhandup, Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in Vikhroli and Nehru Nagar in Kurla attempting a rasta roko. We have managed to avoid it so far,” additional commissioner of police (East Region) Lakhmi Gautam told The Indian Express. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a judicial inquiry into the clashes that took place on Monday, India Today reported. Monday’s violence reportedly occurred after a group carrying saffron flags began pelting stones days after the tombstone of local Dalit hero Govind Gaikwad was vandalised, leading to clashes with groups bearing blue flags. Section 144 (unlawful assembly) of the Criminal Procedure Code was implemented across Pune district by the collector, _Mumbai Mirror r_eported. Mumbai Police tweeted:

Don’t believe in rumours. Traffic on Eastern expressway was affected due to protests. It’s moving now. Traffic at Chembur Naka is still affected. There is nothing to panic. Verify facts with police officers and men before posting anything on social media.

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) January 2, 2018

What is the Battle of Koregaon? Monday marked the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon, where the Marathas led by Peshwa Bajirao II clashed with the British East India company. The battle, which took place in Koregaon, a small village 25 kilometres from Pune, pitted 800 British soldiers against 30,000 Marathas on 1 January, 1818. However, fearing that the British may send reinforcements in the form of a larger battalion, the Marathas withdrew after a 12-hour standoff. In all, about 1,000 people died in the battle. However, the reason this particular skirmish between the British and the Marathas is remembered even today is because the local Mahar community fought alongside the British against the Marathas. Even today,  as mentioned in a report in Scroll, many Dalit communities see the battle as being the first step in their struggle against caste-based oppression. Click here to follow LIVE updates on Mumbai bandh here

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