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Amar Singh does a U-turn, supports ban on SIMI

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Posted: Oct 08, 2008 at 1701 hrs IST

New Delhi, October 8: In a U-turn on its stand on SIMI, Samajwadi Party on Wednesday supported a ban on the outfit if there is ‘evidence’ against it, even as it urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take strict action against all kinds of fundamental activities.

SP leader Amar Singh demanded a ban on Bajrang Dal when he met the Prime Minister in the wake of recent anti-Christian violence in Orissa and Karnataka.

"During my meeting with the Prime Minister, I discussed the communal incidents in Orissa and Karnataka and demanded a ban on Bajrang Dal and similar such outfits which create communal divide," Amar Singh said later.

He said he requested the Prime Minister to take strict action to curb fundamentalism of all types.

To a poser on SIMI, he said SP has never supported it. He claimed that the then SP government in UP had found nothing against SIMI.

"Agar ab SIMI ke viruddh kuch mil raha hai to zaroor karyavahi kijiye," (if evidences have been found against SIMI now, action should be taken against it),” he said.

This comment marks a turnaround in SP's position as its chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had in August opposed a ban on SIMI, saying it was ‘not involved in any unlawful incident’ in Uttar Pradesh.

"There is no need to impose a ban on SIMI. This should not have been done even earlier," Yadav had said when a Special Tribunal lifted a ban imposed on SIMI.

Supreme Court had later stayed the Tribunal's order.

Asked about the Prime Minister's reaction to his demand for ban on Bajrang Dal, Amar Singh said, "there is no confusion on Bajrang Dal. Why only Bajrang Dal, any kind of fundamentalism should be dealt with strictly."

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Union ministers statements by meghraj purohit on 10 Oct 2008

Govt.should dissmiss paswan lalu arjun from mmionistery and take action against Amarsingh Deshdrohi of their recent statements otherwise this will akhari keel became of congressee taboot.

amar sing laden by bangalorean on 09 Oct 2008

becoz amar laden doesnt know abt anything than giving pose with stars does he know the image of his state across india??????. i think he is the chief commander for simi in UP(lalu in his bihar)..

Amar Singh does a U-turn, supports ban on SIMI by Vimala on 09 Oct 2008

Bajrangdal is a far greater threat to the unity and integrity of the country as they defy the constitution and the rule of law.In fact they have links with antinational outfits in enforcing their hidden agenda.

news by ankit anand on 09 Oct 2008

ankit, iam sending you caption of news

Amar's U- turn by Sid on 09 Oct 2008

Even with his FOUR eyes he can't see woods from trees, not even God can help such half-wit politicians. Luckily we are not likely to meet him in heaven (I am absolutely sure of that). Sid

Which way SP is different then SIMI? by RAju on 09 Oct 2008

If one look at the record of Samajwadi Party, their workers and leaders are more involved in crimes! One only wonders which way these parties of like SP, RJD and CPM is different as long as commission of crime against the humanity is concern? The only difference between these parties is that they are registered as political parties and SIMI is not. All these people are cause for the deaths of innocent people.

Faith by Sonita on 09 Oct 2008

I tried to post this before but for some reason did not make it on - so doing again: Christians try to convert not by threat anymore, but guilt, bribery and humiliation of one's faith. I have had so many incidents where my "christian" friends have tried to convert me by saying I worship devils

Amar Singh does a U-turn, supports ban on SIMI by Gurumurthy on 09 Oct 2008

Why does anyone take this guy serious. He is another joker in Indian politics

Amar Singh does a U-turn, supports ban on SIMI by Gurumurthy on 09 Oct 2008

Why does anyone take this guy serious. He is another joker in indian politics

LET BAN AMAR SINGH by anon on 09 Oct 2008

With traiters like this, who needs SIMI?

ban cong by ananthan on 09 Oct 2008

Ban congress>mahatma wanted Cong to be disbandedin 47.Nehru was not selected as Pm by 45 Congress. It was a diaaster: 1 Nehru was good english orator like all politicians but bad leader.So allpoiticos giveslies like him. 2 he denied India Un security seat- now cong is begging

Amar Singh and Simi by Danesh Patel on 09 Oct 2008

Amar Singh is a liar. How can he compare Bajrang Dal and SiMi? While Simi plants lethal bombs, kills and maims hundreds of innocent Hindus and some Muslims, Bajrang Dal is trying to defend Hinduism without resorting to such heinous methods. I would be the last person to shed a tear for Amar Singh if he is liquidated by SIMI.Danesh Patel

Amar Singh's dirty mouth. by Balu Toronto on 09 Oct 2008

Amar Singh has a polluted mouth. He is oly a good tout for politicians and his frined selfish Bachhan! Amar Singh must be punished by voters during next elections and at the same time both Mulayam and all UPA candidates must dive to dust during next elections. Their unnerving support for terrorists must be condemned.

AMAR AND GANG DESPERATE by deepak on 09 Oct 2008

WELL WELL LOOKS LIKE SP BARGAINING POWER FOR SEATS IN COMING ELECTION IS DOWN ,AMAR AND CO HAVE REALIZED THAT THE PUBLIC ( FOR THIS PARTY MUSLIMS AND SO CALLED LOW CASTE ) HAVE REALIZED ANYTHINGH AGAINST INDIA IS NOT TOLREABLE ANY MORE ,AND HAVE SENSED THAT LET LAW HANDLE SIMI ,IF THIS WAS 10 YRS AGO THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN MAR AND CO DOING HUNGER STRIKES ETC , AMAR AND CO TRIED IN SINGUR TO GAIN SOME MEDIA COVERGAE BUT END WINNER WAS MODI WHO SAT QUITELY AND WATCHED ,TATA MD IS NO FOOL,HE DID BEST WHAT IS FOR HIS COMPANY. AMAR AND CO ARE SLOWLY REALIZING THAT NEXT MATCH ( ELECTION ) IN UP IS BETWEEN MAYWATI / BJP AND CONGRESS ,SO THEY ARE DESPERATE TO BE PART OF THE MATCH ,SO THEY ARE CHANGING VIEWS AS PER THE HOUR ,GOD SAVE INDIA IF THESE GUYS WIN A SINGLE SEAT ALSO ,I REQUEST UP VOTERS TO VOTE FOR ANYONE BUT AMAR AND GANG

Traitor Amar Singh by Bhudev on 09 Oct 2008

This bonehead amar singh blames the defense reaction of Bajrang Dal as an act of communal divide. The cunning rogue that he is, is ignoring the fact of a proactive action of christian missionaries to destroy the native culture of India and replace it by the fascist cult of christianity. His actions are to allow the root cause of the issue to continue, which is to keep allowing dollar funded missionaries to spew their hatred and intolerance against Hinduism. His strategy is to destroy and divide the Hindu unity and preservation, since it is already claimed by BJP. Hinduism upholds the values of Sanatan Dharma which provides ultimate understanding of the self within and the external universe. Politicians like him have always used rhetoric and propoganda to claim authenticity in presenting twisted and distorted lies as truth. Indian nation is now awakened and understands all such tricks of this cunning crook. They wont get trapped any further and he will be trashed away along with likes.

Bajrang Dal by Anwar Khan on 08 Oct 2008

There is no comparison between Bajrang Dal

Foot-in Mouth Amar by Ramdas on 08 Oct 2008

Amar singh acts more like an adolescent than a seasoned politician. Foot in mouth desease afflicts him.

amarsingh by J P SHAH on 08 Oct 2008

this idiot is given unnecessary importance.amarsingh jiska atma mar gaya hai

Proof of the pudding is in the Eating! by Indian on 08 Oct 2008

With the political clout and lack of independence status for Police and that status of the judicial system in the country, nothing can be proved in the country. Of all the people, Amar Singh knows this truth first hand.

Shame on you! by Chingari on 08 Oct 2008

Shame on you m%

Ban on Bajrang Dal by Dr. R.K. Sharma on 08 Oct 2008

The facts about how much harm the christian missionaries have been doing to Hindus and Hinduism all over India must be taken into consideration before imposing a ban on Bajrang dal. The missionaries have gone even to the extent of insulting and denigrating Hindu gods and goddesses.

ban by raju on 10 Oct 2008

did u actually see those pamphlets with derogatory remarks against hindu gods?

Ban on Bajrang Dal by Derek Saldanha on 08 Oct 2008

This refers to RK Sharma's note. Well, when educated people like you stoop so low, I guess India will not be a power for long. it will be a country with no friends

Brainwashed by Joseph on 08 Oct 2008

your brain is hijaked.. I feel pitty.

Habbitual U turn by vinay on 08 Oct 2008

Doe by any kind of fudamentalism means Madrassas also that are breeding ground of terrorism worldwide?Can Mr Amar Singh be more specific?

Multi Culture Biggest democratic Mother India by Arkay on 08 Oct 2008

Save Mother India Image of Multi Culture, Multi Religions, Multi Languages, World Largest Democratic – Mother India and appeal to make India a heavenly Place for co-existence of all Indian society culture and religions.Hey disobedient sons and Daughters of mother India you heart and mind is kidnapped by evil forces don’t worry we will kill and eradicate that evil force from your heart and mind. We are sons and daughters of one Mother India and we have enough power and capability to kill all evil forces from heart of any indiscipline sons or daughter of Mother India.We will not permit / support any evil force on basis of provoking tactics to divide and rule mother India we obedient sons and daughter of mother India Force you to rule by Mother India and not to rule TO Mother India.I hope you understand sprit and force of young generation if you want to be elected by sons and daughters of Mother India you have to work for them irrespective of culture , religions,

Mulyam Singh Manipulator by Nanda on 08 Oct 2008

This man Amar Singh is a political manipulator and a power broker Why an learned and respected man like our Primeminister Dr Manmohan Singh is giving importance to a power broker this man is a curse to our nation God alone can save our country from such manipulators.

suitcase and ban by deetee on 08 Oct 2008

maybe simi forgot to send the suitcase this time!!

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