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PFI ban: BJP slams Kerala govt's 'delaying tactics' against outfit

The BJP in Kerala on Friday accused the LDF government of adopting a 'delaying tactics' in its follow-up actions against the Popular Front of India (PFI) two days after it was banned by the Centre, alleging that it was part of the political agenda to woo the cadres of the radical Islamic outfit to the ruling CPI(M). The decision to ban the PFI was not a political decision but a legal action based on the grave findings of the union government and the national investigation agencies in this regard, BJP state chief K Surendran told reporters in Kozhikode. He also alleged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had given directions in a recent meeting of the district collectors and the police officials not to show any hurry in the follow-up action in connection with the ban. Charging that the CM had given a wrong message to religious fundamentalists and terror forces through such a directive, he said it was part of a tactical move to woo over 50,000 PFI cadres in the state to the Marxist party

After inciting Sikh radicals in Canada, top Pakistani envoy now backs PFI

Pakistan's brazen support to anti-India extremists has been exposed again with the country's top diplomat openly coming out in support of the leaders of the banned Popular Front of India

Karnataka BJP compares Congress with PFI, says 'no difference' between both

Coming down heavily on the Congress for demanding a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on the lines of the Popular Front of India, the ruling BJP has equated the PFI with the Congress

Siddaramaiah trying to hide Cong govt withdrawing cases against PFI: Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday alleged that Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah is seeking a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hide the fact that the previous Congress government led by him had withdrawn cases against the now banned Popular Front of India (PFI). He said demanding a ban on a patriotic organisation like the RSS is really "unfortunate". "He (Siddaramaiah) has nothing to question the PFI ban. He (as CM) had withdrawn cases against PFI, now to hide it, he is asking for a ban on RSS, but is unable to say why the RSS should be banned," Bommai said in response to a question. RSS is a patriotic organisation, which works for the downtrodden, poor and orphan children, and is at the forefront when there are calamities or floods. They arouse patriotic feelings in the country, he said. "To ask for such an organisation to be banned is really unfortunate, Siddaramaiah should not have stooped to such a low level," he added. With the Union governme

Ban on PFI act of 'political selfishness', to appease RSS, says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Friday said the ban on the Popular Front of India ahead of elections in some states was an act of "political selfishness" aimed at appeasing the RSS. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief said this decision was behind countrywide demands to also ban the RSS. In a tweet in Hindi, Mayawati said, "After targeting PFI (Popular Front of India) in various ways across the country, the Centre has finally banned it along with eight of its affiliates before assembly elections and considering it a policy of political selfishness and appeasement of the Sangh, there is less of satisfaction and more of restlessness." In a related tweet, she added, "This is the reason why the opposition parties are angry and attacking on this issue considering the government's intentions to be flawed and the demand for banning the RSS is also openly being raised that if PFI is a danger for the internal security of the country why should other organisations like it should als

Kerala HC asks PFI to deposit Rs 5.20 crore for damage caused during bandh

Kerala High Court has directed the Popular Front of India general secretary Abdul Sattar, to deposit an amount of Rs 5.20 crores to the state Home Department for the damages incurred during its hartal

Following ban, Mangaluru city police seals 12 offices of PFI, associates

With the Central government banning the Popular Front of India (PFI), Mangaluru city police sealed 12 of its offices and associate outfits within the city. Police sources said 10 offices of the PFI, the office of the Campus Front of India (CFI) and an information and empowerment office of the organisation were sealed since Wednesday evening. The PFI offices located at Kasaba Bengre, Chokkabettu, Katipalla, Adoor, Kinnipadav, K C Road, Inoli, Mallur, Nellikai road and Kudroli were sealed. The CFI office at Azizuddin road, Bunder and the information and empowerment office of the outfit at Rao and Rao circle have also been sealed, the sources said.

Security cover given to RSS, BJP offices in Tamil Nadu after PFI ban

The RSS state headquarters and BJP state office here have been given heavy police security cover after the Islamist outfit, Popular Front of India (PFI) was banned by the Centre

Kerala govt initiates implementation of Centre's ban on PFI, affiliates

Close on the heels of the Central government declaring the Popular Front of India (PFI) as a banned organisation, the Kerala government has initiated steps to implement the order by empowering the district administration and police to take action against the outlawed outfit's activities. The Home Department of the state government on Wednesday issued an order stating that since PFI, its associates, affiliates and fronts have been declared as unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the powers which the state government can exercise have been delegated to the respective District Magistrates (DMs) and Police Superintendents (SPs). The DMs and SPs, in their respective jurisdictions, would be exercising powers under Sections 7 (power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association and 8 (power to notify places used for the purpose of an unlawful association) of UAPA, the state government order said. The Union government on Wednesday had banned the PF

Rights group APDR demands release of leaders, withdrawal of ban on PFI

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights demanded the withdrawal of the ban for five years imposed on Popular Front of India and its affiliate organisations, by the Union Home Ministry

Govt bans PFI, 8 associates for five years for alleged terror activities

The ban comes after the NIA, the ED and various state police forces carried out raids in a massive pan-India crackdown on the PFI twice in the recent days

Ban on PFI: AIMIM's Owaisi says 'draconian' action cannot be supported

Owaisi condemned the five-year ban on the PFI and its affiliates and said that the organisation should not be blamed for the crimes committed by "some individuals"

RSS should have been banned before PFI, says Lalu; BJP hits back

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday called the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh a "Hindu extremist organisation" that deserved to be banned, drawing a sharp retort from the BJP, which charged the former CM with pursuing a politics of "vote bank" and "pseudo secularism". Prasad made the remark replying to queries from journalists about the Union Home Ministry's ban on Popular Front of India and several of its associates under a stringent anti-terror law. "They keep raising the bogey of PFI. It is the RSS, which is all about Hindu extremism (kattarpanth'), that deserves to be banned first, said the septuagenarian, after filing nomination papers for election to his party's top post in Delhi. Prasad, who has been heading the RJD since he founded it in 1997, is likely to be re-elected next month. His remarks drew a sharp reaction from the BJP, the political offshoot of the RSS. "Lalu ji is aiming at consolidation of his Muslim support base by supporting the PFI. For this very reason he is ..

PFI ban: Seizure of properties, freezing of bank accounts to follow

The notification banning the Popular Front of India (PFI) under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA will be followed by a number of actions against the outfit, including seizure of its properties, freezing of bank accounts and a complete prohibition of its usual activities. The central government will also move a tribunal within 30 days from the date of the publication of the notification for adjudication of whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the association unlawful. The ban order will remain in force for five years and it can be further extended by the government. According to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA),if any member of the banned group has the custody of any funds, securities or credits which are being used or are intended to be used for the unlawful association, the Centre may, by a written order , prohibit such person from paying, delivering, transferring or otherwise dealing in any manner whatsoever with such assets. Any person ..

BJP demands Kerala CM remove ally INL, minister over links with banned PFI

The Kerala unit of the BJP on Wednesday demanded that CM Pinarayi Vijayan should ask for resignation of State Ports Minister as he belongs to INL which has close relations with the now banned RIF

PFI ban shows Centre's tough stance on national security: MoS Muraleedharan

Union minister V Muraleedharan on Wednesday lauded the Centre's ban on PFI and its affiliates for five years, saying it showed that the Modi government "acts tough" with forces aiming to disrupt peace and stability.The Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs reaffirmed the government's stand that there would be no compromise on the matter of national security."No compromise on National Security. Banning PFI reiterates the fact that @narendramodi Govt acts tough on forces aiming to disrupt peace & nation's stability. @narendramodi govt ensuring integrity, sovereignty & security of the country. The whole nation welcomes this decision," Muraleedharan tweeted.Late Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates or affiliates or fronts "as an unlawful association with immediate effect". It banned these outfits for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.Along with PFI, the ban ...

PFI was planning 'something serious' in Maharashtra, says CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday welcomed the Union government's decision to ban the Popular Front of India, which has allegedly been involved in a series of violence, and said it has come to light that the organisation was planning "something serious" in the state. The organisation members had also tried to disturb peace in Pune, but swift police action foiled their bid, Shinde told reporters in Nashik and thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the step to ban PFI and its several associates for five years. "The PFI and its allied organisations were found to be involved in serious crimes. The organisation recently became active in terror funding, murders, insulting the Constitution, disturbing the social harmony and unity of the country. It has also surfaced that the organisation was planning something serious in Maharashtra as well," the CM said. "The plans of anti-social elements to undertake anti-national activities and divide the society will never ...

Govt bans Popular Front of India for 5 years with immediate effect

On September 22, multi-agency teams spearheaded by NIA arrested 106 leaders and activists of the PFI in 15 states for allegedly supporting terror activities in the country

Ban on PFI was necessary to keep country intact: BJP Gen Secy Arun Singh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Arun Singh on Wednesday said that the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) was necessary to keep the country intact

PFI raising funds from India, abroad through banking channels: Centre

The law enforcement agencies have found that the office-bearers of the Popular Front of India along with others were conspiring and raising funds from within India and abroad