Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Narendra dabholka and rajhans prakashan, buy marathi books online. India charges doctor in murder of antimysticism activist. Virendra tawde, a fringe rightwing hindutva activist arrested by the agency in. Dabholkar, who spent much of his life exposing sham rituals, miracles, black magic, and godmen, was murdered in 20 by two men who then escaped on a motorbike. He was the founder of the maharashtra andhashraddha nirmoolan samiti committee for eradication of superstition in maharashtra. Gauri lankeshs murder is a reminder that the kalburgi, pansare and dabholkar cases remain unsolved as a special investigation team prepares to probe the killing of gauri lankesh, a status report. Narendra dabholkar author of shraddha andhashraddha. The agency is probing the killing of dabholkar who was allegedly shot dead on august 20, 20 in pune by members of sanatan sanstha, a rightwing extremist group, whereas the karnataka police is.
In what could be a major breakthrough in the murder case of rationalist narendra dabholkar, the cbi has recovered a firearm from a creek in neighbouring thane district of maharashtra. Dr narendra dabholkar was a giant of the rationalist and antisuperstition movement in india. To support and continue the work narendra dabholkar fought for, donate to rationalist international. The man accused of killing rationalist narendra dabholkar in pune six years ago, has told the karnataka police how he shot the 67yearold twice once in the head from behind, and when he fell. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Bharat dabholkar is an indian film actordirector, who has worked predominantly in bollywood. Please think kindle edition by narendra dabholkar, jai vipra. Phoebe greenwood explains how a lowly chai wallah from remote gujarat blossomed into a hindu nationalist poster boy. Dabholkar murder case accused in cbi custody the hindu.
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Bharat dabholkar has worked in popular movies like the xpose, john day. Get more stories like this in your inbox, every day. Cbi recovers weapon from creek, sends it for forensic test. Virendra tawde, was arrested in june on suspicion of involvement in the fatal shooting in 20 of dr. My father could have been saved, says narendra dabholkar s son.
Narendra achyut dabholkar 1 november 1945 20 august 20 was an indian medical doctor, social activist, rationalist and author from maharashtra, india. Narendra dabholkar 65 was shot dead by two youth on a motorcycle on the. Narendra dabholkar, 71, was attacked by two gunmen on motorbikes while he was taking his morning walk. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I am attempting to translate some of his speeches, so that his thoughts may. The weapon recovered from the arabian sea by norwegian. A key suspect in the murder of rationalist narendra dabholkar has been arrested by the cbi. Narendra achyut dabholkar 1 november 1945 20 august 20 was an indian medical.
Dr narendra dabholkar was killed in august 20, while govind pansare was murdered in 2015. It has been exactly two years since rationalist dr narendra dabholkar was shot dead in this city and his killers continues to elude the law. Explore narendra dabholkar profile at times of india for photos, videos and. Narendra dabholkar has become an icon of rationalist thought in india, but his works being mostly in marathi are understood by few nonmaharashtrians for either endorsement or criticism. Both their families have approached the bombay high court for a speedy investigation. Antisuperstition activist and maharashtras most vocal rationalist dr. The blackness has not yet fully lifted, but we can. The tragic assassination of one of the worlds most. Narendra dabholkar and rajhans prakashan, buy marathi books online. Narendra achyut dabholkar was an indian medical doctor, rationalist and author from maharashtra, india. The constitution of india has stipulated adoption of scientific outlook as one of the responsibilities of every indian and has included it as a value to be inculcated through education. In protest, several hundred activists, including his wife and two children, held a march here on thursday. Inform in a month when trial will begin, bombay hc directs probe agencies.
Rating is available when the video has been rented. Narendra dabholkar 20 th august 20 is a big jolt to the social movement against blind faith and superstitions. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. After rationalist narendra dabholkars killing, maharashtra govt clears antisuperstition ordinance all india reported by tejas mehta, edited by deepshikha ghosh. Thought and action committed to build rationalist society. Narendra dhabholkar was the founder of a satarabased organisation, and the accused doctor was part of another private organisation based at kolhapur. Narendra dabholkars speech on tradition and superstition. Narendra dabholkar, 67, was gunned down in daylight while taking a morning walk on the omkareshwar temple bridge on tuesday. Narendra dabholkar, fighter against superstition, was killed on august 20th, aged 67. Narendra dabholkar 65 was shot dead by two youth on a motorcycle on the omkareshwar bridge near punes shanivar peth area. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. He has worked as a professional stage and tv actor for an indian national award winning writer and director mr. Main shooter in narendra dabholkar murder case arrested. Official youtube channel of shri narendra modi, prime minister of india.
Dr indira tiwari, general secretary, hindu mahasabha. The cbi may have found a key evidence in the narendra dabholkar murder case a pistol that had been likely used to kill the rationalist. There is learning to do, there are discoveries to be made and there is knowledge to win. Probe foreignfunding angle in rationalists murders. Rrahul dabholkar is an indian american actor and an animation director. The cbi on saturday arrested the alleged main shooter in the murder case of antisuperstition activist narendra dabholkar in maharashtra. Ms mukta dabholkar is a lawyer with a keen interest in education. Narendra dabholkar, who was shot dead on tuesday morning by unknown assailants, was in the forefront of a campaign to persuade maharashtra government to pass an antisuperstition and black magic bill. Get the latest news, reportage, analysis and commentary on all that matters in india and beyond. Narendra dabholkar, a well known rationalist and antisuperstition activist from maharashtra was shot dead in pune on 20th august 20. A special court on saturday has given time to the central bureau of investigation cbi till june 16 to quiz dr. Narendra modi is expected to become indias next prime minister. She has been active in making panchayati raj more meaningful but she also has a special interest in school management committees and the reading abilities of students. During last few decades the tendency for promotion of rational thought parallel to social change came up as popular science movement.