Lakhimpur Kheri: MoS Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra sent to 3-day police remand

Maharashtra Bandh | 3 NC (non-cognizable offence) registered at Dharavi, Mankhurd, Shivaji Nagar police stations against unknown persons for damaging buses: Mumbai Police PRO 11 BEST buses have been damaged by protestors till 5pm today

The Gujarat Congress on Monday staged a silent protest against the killing of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on October 3 and demanded an inquiry into the incident under the direct supervision of a Supreme Court judge.

 Hitting out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi government over the bandh in Maharashtra on Monday, the BJP claimed the three-party dispensation’s concern for farmers was “pure hypocrisy” and it “imposed” the shutdown using official machinery.

In Chandrapur, Shiv Sena workers ransacked a Shivbhojan hotel located near the bus stand. Notably, this hotel provides food at a cheap rate to underprivileged people under the Shiv Bhojal Thali (food plate) scheme of the Shiv Sena-led MVA government. Local Congress MP Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar led a motorcycle rally. A separate rally was organised by the NCP. 

Ashish Mishra given 3 days remand to the police by the court, 14 days remand was sought

No politician will be allowed to share the stage with farmer leaders at the Tuesday 'antim ardas' prayers for the four farmers who were killed in the violence here on October 3, a BKU-Tikait office bearer said.

Preparations for the 'antim ardas' (final prayers) are underway at a field, away from the spot where the violence took place in Tikonia village in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

UP court has reserved the order on Ashish Mishra's remand by state police

Mumbai: Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses parked at Dharavi bus depot during Maharashtra Bandh

Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar along with Shiv Sena party workers protest at Worli junction, as the Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance called a bandh in Maharashtra to protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Mumbai: Police personnel stand guard at Worli junction, as the Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance called a bandh in Maharashtra to protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence 

Mumbai: Shops closed in Dadar as the Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance called a bandh in Maharashtra to protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Thane: Shiv Sena and NCP workers take out a rally during Bandh called by Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance to protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident

Hearing on Ashish Mishra's remand by the Uttar Pradesh police, which was briefly halted due to technical glitches, has now resumed in UP session court

Navi Mumbai: APMC vegetable market wears a deserted look during Maharashtra Bandh in protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, Monday

Hearing in Ashish Mishra remand case has been briefly halted due to technical glitches. The hearing will now resume at 3 pm. 

Hearing on Ashish Mishra's remand underway in UP session court

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh has summoned Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni to Lucknow. Mishra has been asked to meet Singh by Monday evening.

Mishra has, so far, avoided meeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and party state president Swatantra Dev Singh, after the October 3 incident in Lakhimpur Kheri in which his son, Ashish Mishra, allegedly mowed down nine persons, including four farmers with his SUV.

Goa Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat on Monday likened the violence at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh last week to the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919. Speaking at a 'maun vrat' protest in Panaji, part of a nationwide protest campaign organised by the Congress party, Kamat also said that such violence against peaceful protesters is possible only in a dictatorship and not in a democracy.

"It can only happen in a dictatorship. We have seen earlier, countries ruled by dictators have killed agitating people. When India was fighting for its freedom, then we have seen an incident like the Jallianwala Bagh and other incidents, where farmers performing a satyagraha were shot," Kamat said.

Congress leaders held a silent protest near the civil lines railway crossing here against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and to demand the resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra. The 'maun vrat' protest was led by PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra in which Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and chief whip Mahesh Joshi participated.

“The party is demanding dismissal of the union minister over the incident. The 'maun vrat' was observed as per the directions of the AICC,” a party leader said. 

Backing BJP MP Varun Gandhi for his support to the farmers' movement, especially after the Lakhmipur Kheri incident, the Shiv Sena said all farmer organisations should pass a resolution applauding him for his stand on the issue.

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' also asked whether the blood of other MPs had “turned cold” even after seeing the “horrific” incident at Lakhmipur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh where eight people, including four farmers, were killed earlier this month.

“The country cannot afford attempts being made to spread animosity. Varun Gandhi is the grandson of (former prime minister) Indira Gandhi and son of Sanjay Gandhi. After seeing the Lakhmipur horror, his blood boiled and he expressed his opinion,” the editorial said.

People are supporting the bandh. No action has been taken against the Union minister and his son who were involved in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. BJP is anti-farmer and wants to crush them: Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Jayant Patil in Mumbai

Shiv Sena workers try to obstruct Eastern Highway, burn tyres at several places. The incident has led to massive traffic jam on the highway 

Maharashtra: Commuters face problems in Mumbai due to bandh called by Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

There are reports about stone pelting at some places, which is not right. No one should indulge in such activities. We demand the resignation/termination of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, says Nawab Malik

The farmers' agitation will continue till all demands are met, including repealing of the three farm laws and legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has said. He also said the Centre is overlooking "the one-year long agitation of farmers in which 750 farmers have died".

Tikait claimed that farmers' income has not increased despite the price of goods.

MVA's call for bandh today against killings in Lakhimpur Kheri (in UP) has received support from Left and some other parties and trade unions. The bandh is being observed peacefully across Maharashtra with widespread public support: State Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in Mumbai

Security beefed up outside Sessions Court in Lakhimpur Kheri

• Police personnel, including women are on patrolling duty in every area of Mumbai 
• Extra traffic police personnel deployed on the roads
• Senior police officials are visiting the 'bandobast' points
• Extra police force deployed at railway stations
• Mumbai Police said they will deploy maximum manpower at their disposal on the streets to prevent any untoward incident during the bandh
• Three companies of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), 500 Home Guard personnel and 400 men from the Local Arms units are already deployed as additional manpower for the ongoing Navratri festival security
• Heavy security deployed in Thane, rural parts of the district, neighbouring Navi Mumbai township and Palghar district

Huge crowds of passengers witnessed on suburban railway stations to commute by local trains, which were running as per schedule.

Maharashtra: APMC market closed in Pune in support of bandh call given by Maha Vikas Aghadi over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Taking to Twitter, the Mumbai Police today said, "Local trains are operating on their regular schedule, so you can plan your day accordingly. Essential services are functional as usual."

Congress leaders today are observing 'maun vrat'. Maharashtra Bandh call has been given in protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and to show solidarity with the farmers. 

Eight BEST buses have been vandalised near Dharavi, Mankhurd, Shivajinagar, Charkop, Oshiwara, Deonar and Goregaon. The buses will now ply only after receiving police protection.

The Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance has called for a bandh in Maharashtra today. These visuals are from different areas of Aurangabad

The Uttar Pradesh Police will file an application before a court in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri today, seeking custody of accused Ashish Mishra in the incident. Mishra was arrested last night, after 12 hours of interrogation by the Crime Branch of Uttar Pradesh Police, in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident case and was later sent to judicial custody.

The local court will hear the matter on October 11 on whether the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Ajay Mishra Teni's son should be sent to police custody or not.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitesh Rane has warned the state government not to shut shops forcefully.

"If shopkeepers are 'forced' to close shops Tomorrow by any of the MVA karyakartas..then they will have to face BJP karyakartas! Police should ensure no one is forced or else there will be a law n order situation which is not our responsibility," Rane said.

Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi that comprises of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP has called for a statewide bandh today

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh said, "Elections should be won on basis of one's conduct. Politics is about serving your society, your nation. There is no caste and religion involved. Being a political leader doesn't mean that you loot, it doesn't mean that you mow down anyone by Fortuner. We are in this party to serve the poor. Politics is not a part-time job."

Maharashtra Bandh today. Here's what will remain open/closed

• All shops, except those dealing in essential items, will remain closed till 3 pm
• Transport is likely to be hit in Pune as rickshaw unions have decided to not ply their vehicles during the duration of the shutdown
• Over 2,000 traders dealing in fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, onions and potatoes etc will support the bandh to show solidarity with farmers 
• An official of the transport department has said PMPML services fall under the essential category and hence will be functioning 
• The department has also decided to ply extra buses on all routes if needed

In view of upcoming festivals and proposed programmes of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Uttar Pradesh Police cancels all types of leaves of the staff till October 18.

Strict patrolling to be held in view of the statewide bandh called by Maha Vikas Aghadi on Oct 11, over Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Striking reserves to be deployed at strategic points, with 3 companies of SRPF, 500 Home Guard and 700 men from Local Arms units: Mumbai Police