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Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, representing Vijayapura, led a protest in Bidar district against alleged Waqf Board land encroachments on Monday, allegedly without prior approval from the state party leadership. Yatnal spearheaded the campaign in Bidar to raise awareness about alleged discrepancies in Waqf property registrations. He said: “Wherever there are Muslim deputy commissioners, they have declared the land as property of the Waqf Board. An officer named Jafar came to Bidar district and declared the entire town as of Waqf. He is going to make it a mini Pakistan. Maharishi Valmiki land, houses, temples, and even the police station and quarters in Aland declared as Waqfs.” He further said that a team has been formed that will spread awareness about the matter across the state. “Waqf is not just an amendment — the entire Waqf Board should be removed from India. I have warned the Waqf Board that if they touch a single house, the consequences will not be good. That’s why they are silent,” he said. “Many departments are short of officers, but Waqf officers are taking all lands, including government land, through the tribunal. And all the people in the tribunal are Muslims. So, I ask, can they really give a fair verdict in this matter?” he questioned. However, the Yatnals campaign revealed cracks within the BJP, as key party leaders, including four MLAs and district president Somnath Patil, were absent. BJP Kalaburagi divisional co-in-charge Ishwar Singh Thakur was the sole prominent party leader to join the event. Besides, the banners used during the protest prominently displayed images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, and Union home minister Amit Shah, but notably excluded the state president, BY Vijayendra. The campaign began with a visit to the Narasimha Jharani temple on the outskirts of Bidar. Participating leaders included Ramesh Jarkiholi, former minister Arvind Limbavali, MLA B.P. Harish, former legislator Kumar Bangarappa, former MP G.M. Siddeshwar, and Ishwar Singh Thakur. Former minister Arvind Limbavali, a member of the “rebel group” said, “We are here to initiate public awareness about the Waqf dispute, an issue that has deeply affected the state. Properties belonging to Hindus and Muslims have been registered as Waqf properties without proper verification.” Limbavali added that the campaign was backed by a “war room” set up to handle calls and concerns related to these registrations. Highlighting examples, he said, “In villages like Chatanalli and Dharmapura in Bidar taluk, farmers’ properties have been wrongly registered as Waqf properties. We are gathering information and will create awareness. This is not just political work—it’s a religious duty for us.” Citing Basavakalyan MLA Sharanu Salagara’s remarks, who labelled Yatnal’s team as “orphaned” and lacking leadership, he said: “This is not an orphaned team. We respect Salagara’s sentiments but remain focused on Basavanna’s philosophy of working for the welfare of all people. The Waqf dispute is a serious issue, and we are not engaging in party politics here.” He also responded to Bidar BJP district president Somnath Patil, who accused Yatnal’s team of unauthorized use of BJP symbols. “I am not using the party symbol for this work. If the district president has concerns, he should address them carefully. We welcome everyone to join us in raising awareness about this issue,” Limbavali asserted. The absence of key BJP leaders underscored the growing rift within the party. District president Somnath Patil filed a formal complaint with the Superintendent of Police, alleging misuse of BJP symbols in the campaign. Patil claimed that banners and flexes featuring the BJP logo were installed across Bidar city without authorization. “No one is authorised to use BJP flags without informing me,” Patil told HT. “I was under the impression that Hindu leaders would stage protests, but I have found BJP flags and buntings being used, which goes against party principles,” he added. Patil’s complaint has been endorsed by BJP general secretary P. Rajiv, who condemned Yatnal’s team for violating party discipline. “The Waqf struggle led by Yatnal’s team has no affiliation with the central or state BJP. It is an isolated initiative that contravenes party directives,” Rajiv said in a statement. Rajiv confirmed that a report would be sent to the national BJP, urging action against Yatnal’s team. “Filing a complaint in Bidar was entirely appropriate, and we will ensure that the party’s discipline is upheld,” he added.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Any Texas or Texas A&M player has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade — two generations of college football players — that's all it has been: Ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. That changes this week when one of college football's great rivalries is reborn. Third-ranked Texas (10-1, 6-1) and No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2) meet Saturday night for the first time since 2011, with a berth in the Southeastern Conference championship game on the line . “Guys that have been in my position and bleed burnt orange, they have not gotten to play this game,” said Texas fourth-year junior safety Michael Taaffe, who grew up in Austin. “Remember them when you step on Kyle Field.” For Aggies fans, who have carried the misery of Texas' 27-25 win in 2011, getting the Longhorns back in front of a frenzied crowd in College Station is a chance for some serious payback. “I was born and raised an Aggie, so I’ve been dreaming about playing in this game my whole life,” Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III said. Zuhn played high school football in Colorado, but his parents and grandparents attended A&M. At SEC media days back in August, Zuhn said his family would turn Texas gear upside down in stores. He keeps a picture of a longhorn in his room, hanging upside down, of course. “It should be the most amazing atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced,” Zuhn said. "I can’t wait for that, and I feel bad for Texas having to play in that." Texas players said they are ready. “That place is going to be rocking,” Texas senior cornerback Jahdae Barron said. “It's good to go on the road and play in hostile environments.” The Longhorns have overcome big and loud road crowds before. They won at Alabama in 2023. They won at Michigan and Arkansas, another old rival, this year. The Longhorns have won 10 in a row on an opponent’s home field. “When the hate is on us, we love it. We enjoy it,” Taaffe said. But some former Texas players say the current group has faced nothing like what awaits them in College Station. Playing at Texas A&M is more than just noise and a lot of “Horns down” hand signals. The “Aggie War Hymn” fight song calls for Aggies to “Saw varsity’s horns off." Beating Texas is their passion, said former Longhorns All-American offensive lineman Dan Neil, who won at Texas A&M in in 1995. He calls that win one of the best of his career. “I was done showering and getting ready to leave, and their fans were still standing outside the locker room screaming and throwing things,” he said. “The (Texas) players have no idea what they are walking into. They have no clue. No one on that team has walked into that stadium in burnt orange.” The rivalry broke up when Texas A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. The Aggies have twice finished tied for second but have otherwise found little success there. Texas is in its first year in the SEC and has smashed its way to the top. Texas is the only SEC team with one loss this late in the season, which would make beating Texas that much sweeter for A&M. “The hype is definitely saying it's a rivalry. History says it's a rivalry, but for us, it's the football game we have this week,” Texas senior center Jake Majors said. “It's important for us to not let the environment, the game, get the best of us. ... I get to go out there and play not only for me and my team, but for the guys who came before me, so that's a true honor to have.” Even though the game hasn't been played since 2011, there has always been an element of the rivalry simmering under the surface, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said. Elko is in his first year as the Aggies' coach, but he was the Texas A&M defensive coordinator under Jimbo Fisher from 2018-2021. “Even though it hasn’t been played, it just doesn’t feel like it’s ever really left the fabric. I really don’t think it’s as removed from the psyche as maybe it feels,” Elko said. “I think our kids are very much aware of what this is all about.” Rieken reported from College Station, Texas. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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