'Bhumata Brigade' chief Trupti Desai, opposing Saibaba temple’s appeal for 'civilised dress', detained on way to Shirdi
Desai had earlier warned that if the boards carrying the contentious message were not removed, she and other activists would go to Shirdi and take them down themselves on December 10.
Dec 10, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
Woman activist, on way to Sabarimala shrine, attacked with pepper spray
Activist Trupti Desai has also reached Kochi in an attempt to visit Sabarimala Temple. Her arrival sparked off protests by Lord Ayyappa devotees. She has been kept at the Kochi City Police Commissioners office. She arrived with four other activists and has been in discussion with the top police officers requesting police protection to reach the temple.
Nov 26, 2019, 10:11 AM IST
Sabarimala Temple row: State govt working 'totally against' women, says activist Trupti Desai
"The state government is clearly trying to suppress the voice of women but other women and activists won`t tolerate this at all. We will visit the temple after November 20 and we won`t come back before stepping into the temple," she added.
Nov 16, 2019, 20:21 PM IST
Activist Trupti Desai calls off Sabarimala visit, says will follow 'guerrilla tactics' next time
Although the seven-member group led by Desai arrived at the Cochin International airport on Friday early morning, the protesters did not allow her to proceed to Sabarimala Temple.
Nov 17, 2018, 06:33 AM IST
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan seeks cooperation of all for peace at Sabarimala
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that the objective of the government is to uphold the esteem of Sabarimala Temple.
Nov 16, 2018, 23:07 PM IST
Sabarimala protests: After over 12-hour wait at Kerala airport, police ask Trupti Desai to return to Pune
Amid over a 12-hour stand-off with devotees and others, including BJP workers, at the airport here vowing not to let her proceed to the Sabarimala shrine, activist Trupti Desai said police have asked her to return to Pune.
Nov 16, 2018, 19:34 PM IST
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
Activist Trupti Desai detained at Pune ahead of her departure to meet with PM Narendra Modi in Shirdi
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Shirdi to attend the closing ceremonies of the year-long festival marking the centenary of samadhi of the Shirdi Saibaba.
Oct 19, 2018, 08:31 AM IST
Women's entry to Sabrimala: Will not break with tradition, says TDB
There are restrictions in the entry of women between 10-50 years of age in the Sabariamala temple.
Jan 06, 2017, 17:46 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
SC extends stay on Bombay HC order on women entry in Haji Ali
Supreme Court Monday extended the stay granted by Bombay High Court to facilitate an appeal against its decision to lift the ban on entry of women near the sanctum sanctorum of the famous Haji Ali Dargah till October 24, when it will hear the matter.
Oct 17, 2016, 19:42 PM 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
Trupti Desai enters Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai; says happy that no one objected us
After the Bombay High Court's decision to lift the ban on women's entry, Bhumata Brigade activist Trupti Desai visited the Haji Ali Dargah on Sunday.
Aug 28, 2016, 15:21 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
Trupti Desai dubs women's entry in Lucknow mosque 'historical beginning'
Welcoming the entry of women in Lucknow's Aishbagh Eidgah on the occasion of Eid, Bhumata Brigade activist Trupti Desai on Thursday said it was a very big change and a big historical beginning.
Jul 07, 2016, 11:26 AM 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
