Rajputs

Rupala apologises for the fourth time for remark about Kshatriya community

'Though it was my mistake and I was solely responsible for whatever happened, my entire party got entangled in this controversy. It was very painful for me because the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi suffered because of me,' said Rupala.

08 May 2024, 12:42 IST

Rupala apologises for the fourth time for remark about Kshatriya community

08 May 2024, 12:42 IST

Unfazed by rising protests, Rupala files nomination as Kshatriya agitators disrupt BJP event

While Parshottam Rupala's nomination process remained peaceful, a group of Kshatriya activists did disrupt Bhavnagar BJP candidate Nimuben Bambhania's public gathering.

16 April 2024, 14:55 IST

Unfazed by rising protests, Rupala files nomination as Kshatriya agitators disrupt BJP event

16 April 2024, 14:55 IST

Rajkot LS seat to remain BJP fortress despite anti-Rupala stir by Rajputs: Analysts

Rupala recently claimed the erstwhile ‘maharajas’ succumbed to the persecution of foreign rulers, including the Britishers. Despite Rupala's apology, the Kshatriyas, also called Rajputs, see his remarks as an insult to them and have asked the BJP to withdraw his candidature or face defeat in Rajkot.

15 April 2024, 06:23 IST

Rajkot LS seat to remain BJP fortress despite anti-Rupala stir by Rajputs: Analysts

15 April 2024, 06:23 IST

Poll officials remove banners put up by Patidar body in support of Union minister Rupala

The banners emerged on Thursday amid a row over alleged offensive remarks made by Rupala that have angered the Rajput community, also known as Kshatriyas.

05 April 2024, 12:24 IST

Poll officials remove banners put up by Patidar body in support of Union minister Rupala

05 April 2024, 12:24 IST

BJP's bid to pacify Kshtriya leaders in Gujarat fails, agitation against Rupala to intensify

The Kshatriya agitation against union minister Parshottam Rupala also brings back memories of decades old caste rivalry in the state

03 April 2024, 14:12 IST

BJP's bid to pacify Kshtriya leaders in Gujarat fails, agitation against Rupala to intensify

03 April 2024, 14:12 IST

BJP out to woo Rajputs to make a turnaround in Rajasthan, inducts 2 stalwarts from community

The party inducted Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a descendant of Maharana Pratap, who belonged to the Sisodia clan of Rajputs and is highly revered for his military resistance against the Mughals. Polo player Bhavani Singh Kalvi, who is the son of late Lokendra Singh Kalvi, who headed the Karni Sena outfit, was also welcomed into the BJP fold.

17 October 2023, 12:10 IST

BJP out to woo Rajputs to make a turnaround in Rajasthan, inducts 2 stalwarts from community

17 October 2023, 12:10 IST

Rajputs need to take up arms again: Sangeet Som

The BJP leader said to ensure the progress of a religion, sacrifice, penance and dedication are needed

06 October 2022, 15:30 IST

Rajputs need to take up arms again, says BJP leader Sangeet Som

Rajputs need to take up arms again: Sangeet Som

06 October 2022, 15:30 IST

Rajput girls celebrate Navratri in traditional way

28 September 2022, 15:53 IST

Rajput girls celebrate Navratri in traditional way

28 September 2022, 15:53 IST

After death of one, an exodus of Kashmir's Rajputs?

On Wednesday evening, Satish Kumar Singh, 50, was shot dead at his home by the militants

15 April 2022, 13:49 IST

Rajput community mulls migration from Kashmir after killing of member

After death of one, an exodus of Kashmir's Rajputs?

15 April 2022, 13:49 IST

Yadavs, Rajputs consume the most liquor, says UP minister

Senior Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar stirred a huge controversy after he said that members of the Yadav-...

28 April 2018, 14:21 IST

Yadavs, Rajputs consume the most liquor, says UP minister

28 April 2018, 14:21 IST