Crime & Law · India
Rahul Gandhi booked; RSS chief's US visit sparks protests
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been booked under the SC/ST Act in Uttarakhand following his alleged 'casteist' remarks during a 'purification' ritual. Gandhi had reportedly demanded an FIR over the ritual. Meanwhile, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to New York has drawn protests from groups concerned about Hindu nationalism. New York City official Zohran Mamdani expressed opposition to the RSS event but stated he was unsure of his jurisdiction to cancel it.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 11 R 6
- Left (3): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11): Business Standard, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Economic Times, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Times Now
- International (6): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, Gulf News, The Independent, The Jerusalem Post, The Washington Post