Plans to file FIR

Bharati said she would file an FIR in Delhi against ASI officials and political leaders involved in laying the foundation stone of the Sethusamudram Project under Section 295 (C) of the IPC for hurting feelings of a religious community...

Bharati said she would file an FIR in Delhi against ASI officials and political leaders involved in laying the foundation stone of the Sethusamudram Project under Section 295 (C) of the IPC for hurting feelings of a religious community.

“Filing such an affidavit was a stupid agenda and withdrawal is a political agenda.” She said she was consulting her lawyers on who all can be included in the FIR to be filed on September 22. She said she was opposed to any person of foreign origin holding a high office in India precisely for such reasons. According to her, Sonia Gandhi, PM Manmohan Singh and several leaders of the UPA and DMK were present when the foundation of the controversial project was laid.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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