Bhumata Brigade

Activist Trupti Desai reaches Kerala to visit Sabarimala; protesters block airport exit

The Lord Ayyappa shrine will re-open for the two-month-long Madala-Makkarvilakku puja on Saturday.

Nov 16, 2018, 08:31 AM IST

Kerala: Security tightened as protesters gather outside Cochin airport ahead of activist Trupti Desai's Sabarimala visit

Last week, more than 500 young women registered for darshan in the online queue website of Kerala police.

Nov 16, 2018, 08:12 AM IST

'Bhumata Brigade' founder Trupti Desai to visit Sabarimala temple on November 17, seeks security

The Bhumata Brigade chief has written to the Kerala CM seeking security. 

Nov 14, 2018, 13:37 PM IST

Women activists not be allowed inside Sabarimala: Kerala govt

The Kerala government on Monday said that the entry of Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai will not be allowed in the Lord Ayyappa temple.

Dec 26, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Women rights activist Trupti Desai to enter Haji Ali Dargah today

Bhumata Brigade activist Trupti Desai along with several others are all set to enter the inner sanctum of the Haji Ali Dargah on Saturday.

Dec 03, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Rahul Easwar dares Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai to enter Sabarimala Temple in Kerala

Ayyappa Dharma Sena president Rahul Easwar has dared Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai to enter Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.

Dec 01, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

Rahul Easwar dares Trupti Desai to enter Sabarimala

Terming the entry of members of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) inside the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali Dargah as a "bogus victory", Ayyappa Dharma Sena president Rahul Easwar has said that Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai and "any ultra feminists" would not be allowed to enter Sabarimala."Haji Ali and Sabarimala have their own rights under Article 25 (of the Constitution) and let me remind that Haji Ali won the case in the Supreme Court.

Nov 30, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Hot scoop! THIS women's rights activist will be seen in 'Bigg Boss 10'?

This famous social activist will be seen in 'Bigg Boss 10'!

Sep 12, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Activist Trupti Desai beats up man with slipper in public for refusing to marry – Watch viral video

Trupti Desai, known for entering places of worship where women are prohibited, and her colleagues beat up Srikant Londhe with slippers at Pune-Ahmednagar road near Shirwal.

Jul 27, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

Haji Ali Dargah case: Expect a 'pro women' verdict from Bombay HC, says Trupti Desai

Trupti Desai expects a pro-women verdict from the Bombay High Court in the case of the ban on women's entry inside the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali Dargah.

Jun 29, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

Will women be allowed to enter Haji Ali shrine? Bombay HC verdict today

The Bombay High Court is likely to pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on a plea challenging the ban on women to the grave of the saint inside the famous Haji Ali dargah here.

Jun 28, 2016, 08:18 AM IST

Opposing 'dadagiri' of priests, Trupti Desai, 'Bhumata Brigade' activists enter Kapaleshwar Mandir in Nashik

Kapaleshwar Mandir in Nashik doesn't allow women inside the sanctum sanctorum, there is also casteism, Trupti Desai said.

May 26, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

After temple entry movement, Trupti Desai to campaign for total liquor ban in Maharashtra

Trupti Desai will travel across the state of Maharashtra to create awareness about total liquor prohibition. 

May 16, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Trupti Desai enters Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, warns of protest if restrictions on women not lifted

Trupti Desai has successfully broken age-old traditions of banning entry of women at Shani Shingnapur and Trimbakeshwar temples.

May 12, 2016, 08:22 AM IST

Women in RSS: Mohan Bhagwat agrees to meet Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is likely to meet Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai in July.

May 11, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

Trupti Desai has become Maharashtra's Kanhaiya Kumar, says police

Handling Bhumata Brigade president Trupti Desai's protest against 'gender inequality' at places of worship has become daunting task for the Maharashtra Police. Her attempts to enter Haji Ali Dargah along with her supporters have kept the police on its toes.

Apr 30, 2016, 13:43 PM IST

Were these the achhe din they had promised for women: Trupti Desai on being denied entry at Haji Ali

Bhumata Brigade president Trupti Desai, who was barred from entering the Haji Ali Dargah on Thursday, asked BJP-led government if these were the achhe din women were promised.

Apr 28, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

After gaining entry into temples, now Trupti Desai wants women in RSS

After spearheading a successful campaign for women's right to worship in temples, activist Trupti Desai on Monday said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should allow women to join the organisation.  

Apr 25, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

After temples, Trupti Desai to fight for women's entry in Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah on April 28

The Bombay High Court is hearing a petition challenging the Haji Ali Trust's decision to ban the entry of women into the sanctum of the shrine.

Apr 22, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

Trimbakeshwar Temple row: Women will again try to enter sacred sanctum on Thursday, says Trupti Desai

Refusing to bend before the religious bigotry, Bhumata Brigade president Trupti Desai on Wednesday said the women devotees will once again try to enter the inner sanctum of Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik on Thursday.

Apr 20, 2016, 22:10 PM IST