Nikhil Wagle

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle Attacked by BJP Workers Over Controversial Remarks

Nikhil Wagle faced an attack by BJP workers in Pune following his comments about PM Modi and LK Advani. The incident sparked outrage and arrests were made.

Nikhil Wagle, a prominent journalist, found himself in the midst of a controversy when he was attacked by BJP workers in Pune. The attack was allegedly in response to his remarks deemed offensive towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and L.K. Advani, triggering a heated confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition. Wagle's car was vandalised while he was en route to an event, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for justice in the media community.

The incident occurred at a time when tensions between the BJP and the opposition were already high, with the Nirbhay Bano event in Pune becoming a focal point for political confrontations. Organised by activist Vishwambhar Choudhary and human rights lawyer Asim Sarode, the event faced threats from the city unit of the ruling party, escalating the already volatile situation. Wagle's presence at the event further fueled the controversy, resulting in the unfortunate attack on his vehicle by BJP workers.

The aftermath of the attack saw a flurry of legal actions, with FIRs filed against Wagle for his comments, particularly regarding the Bharat Ratna award to Advani. The incident shed light on the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the repercussions faced by journalists for expressing their opinions in a politically charged environment. Despite the contentious nature of the issue, the support for Wagle from various media organizations and the public highlighted the importance of upholding press freedom in democratic societies.

In the wake of the attack, interesting facts emerged about the key personalities involved. Nikhil Wagle's resilience and commitment to journalistic integrity were lauded by his peers, showcasing his dedication to upholding the truth in the face of adversity. Additionally, the swift response by law enforcement, including the arrests of ten BJP workers, demonstrated a commitment to maintaining law and order, albeit amid ongoing political tensions.

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle Attacked Allegedly by BJP Workers Over ... (The Wire)

Wagle came under attack after his allegedly offensive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and L.K. Advani after the BJP patriarch was awarded the ...

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Video: Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car vandalised by BJP workers for ... (India Today)

The BJP workers were protestting against Nikhil Wagle for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LK Advani after the ruling party patriarch ...

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BJP-Opposition face off at Nirbhay Bano venue in Pune; eggs ... (The Indian Express)

The Nirbhay Bano event, organized by activist Vishwambhar Choudhary, human rights lawyer Asim Sarode among others, had faced threats from the city unit of ...

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Nikhil Wagle: पत्रकार निखिल वागले के खिलाफ FIR, आडवाणी को भारत ... (ABP News)

Nikhil Wagle News: बीजेपी नेता सुनील देवधर ने पत्रकार निखिल वागले के खिलाफ शुक्रवार (9 फरवरी) को पुणे के विश्रामबाग पुलिस स्टेशन में ...

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle's Car Attacked By BJP Workers For Remarks ... (NDTV)

Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car was attacked on Friday allegedly by BJP workers in Pune while he was on his way to attend an event, officials said.

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FIR against journalist Wagle for remarks over Bharat Ratna for ... (Hindustan Times)

The BJP's threat came in the wake of Wagle's alleged post after Bharat Ratna's announcement to Advani referring to him and Prime Minister as “rioter”

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पत्रकार निखिल वागले के बिगड़े बोल, आडवाणी और पीएम मोदी पर दिया ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

पत्रकार निखिल वागले पर एफआईआर दर्ज किया गया है। उन पर आरोप है कि लाल कृष्ण आडवाणी को भारत रत्न दिए जाने के सरकार के ...

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Maharashtra: पत्रकार निखिल वागले की गाड़ी पर हमला, पीएम मोदी और LK ... (आज तक)

वरिष्ठ पत्रकार निखिल वागले ने पुणे के राष्ट्रसेवा दल ऑडिटोरियम में 'निर्भय बनो कार्यक्रम' का आयोजन किया था.

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Maharashtra: PM मोदी और लाल कृष्ण आडवाणी को लेकर आपत्तिजनक ... (दैनिक जागरण)

प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी (PM Narendra Modi) और भाजपा के कद्दावर नेता लाल कृष्ण आडवाणी (LK Advani) को लेकर आपत्तिजनक टिप्पणी करने ...

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पुणे में पत्रकार निखिल वागले की कार पर हमला: BJP कार्यकर्ताओं ने श्याही ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

महाराष्ट्र के पुणे में शुक्रवार (9 फरवरी) की रात भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं ने पत्रकार निखिल वागले की गाड़ी पर हमला किया।

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Case filed in Pune against journalist Nikhil Wagle for 'offensive ... (Deccan Herald)

Pune, Feb 9 (PTI) A case has been registered in Pune against senior journalist Nikhil Wagle for allegedly making offensive remarks against Prime Minister ...

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'Police Knew': Journalist Nikhil Wagle Attacked in Pune Over ... (The Quint)

The alleged attack took place over Wagle's controversial remarks on BJP leader LK Advani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Visuals of the attack show ink being ...

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Car carrying Nikhil Wagle attacked for 'offensive' remarks on PM ... (Hindustan Times)

They were protesting his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LK Advani after the ruling party patriarch was awarded the Bharat Ratna.

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car attacked in Pune, Opposition says ... (Hindustan Times)

A Deccan police station official said BJP workers threw ink on the car in which Nikhil Wagle, Aseem Sarode and Vishwambhar Choudhary were travelling in Pune ...

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle's Car Attacked In Pune, Opposition Slams BJP (NDTV)

Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car was attacked in Pune on Friday allegedly by BJP workers for making defamatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ...

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Maharashtra news: Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car attacked by BJP ... (Livemint)

BJP workers threw ink and vandalized Nikhil Wagle's car in Pune after his comments on PM Modi and LK Advani.

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Attack on Nikhil Wagle's car: Pune police slammed for inaction; BJP ... (The Indian Express)

The BJP has, meanwhile, defended the action by its party workers, stating that they were ”instigated” by Wagle's objectionable comment against Prime Minister ...

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आडवाणी के खिलाफ टिप्पणी में फंसे पत्रकार निखिल वागले, रैली में जाते ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

Nikhil Wagle News: महाराष्ट्र के पुणे में पुलिस ने पत्रकार निखिल वागले के खिलाफ एफआईआर दर्ज की है। वागले के खिलाफ यह एफआईआर ...

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Second FIR against journalist Nikhil Wagle for 'violation of police ... (The Indian Express)

In the same FIR, party leaders of the BJP, Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT) have been booked.

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Nikhil Wagle Attacked by BJP Workers After an FIR Over Comments ... (NewsClick)

The attack on Wagle, human rights lawyer Aseem Sarode and activist Vishwambhar Choudhary happened when the three were travelling under police protection to ...

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Editors Guild condemns attack on journalist Nikhil Wagle; Cong ... (Deccan Herald)

Mumbai, Feb 10 (PTI) The Editors Guild of India on Saturday condemned an attack on senior journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune and expressed concern about the ...

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10 BJP workers arrested for attack on journalist Nikhil Wagle (Deccan Herald)

Pune, Feb 10 (PTI) As many as ten BJP workers were arrested on Saturday in connection with an attack on senior Marathi journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune city, ...

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Attack on journalist Nikhil Wagle: 10 BJP workers arrested; Editors ... (Telegraph India)

Allegedly incited by Wagle's comments on L K Advani and PM Modi after Advani was awarded Bharat Ratna, the BJP activists damaged the vehicle carrying him, ...

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