Patna, April 23 (IANS) A fresh debate has been triggered following remarks by former Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during the ‘Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event held in Bhagalpur on Thursday. Referring to the popular song “Sabarmati ke Sant…”, Singh said that attributing the entire credit for India’s independence solely to Mahatma Gandhi undermines the sacrifices of numerous revolutionaries who fought for the nation’s freedom.He highlighted the contributions…
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Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Criticising the Opposition, the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Friday that Congress leaders are raising unnecessary objections over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ and the issue of delimitation. “Earlier, they (Opposition) had said they would welcome the Bill, but now they are opposing it,” the BJP added.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the Leader of the Opposition and veteran BJP leader R. Ashoka said that the Congress leaders are now demanding r…
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A political confrontation has intensified in Rajasthan over the removal of four books from the school curriculum, with state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra alleging a “conspiracy to erase history,” while Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar has strongly rebutted the claims.Hitting back, Minister Madan Dilawar on Friday accused the Congress party of misleading the public and asserted that the party itself has a history of disrespecting eminent leade…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee President Govind Singh Dotasra on Thursday criticised the state government’s decision to remove four books from the school curriculum for the 2026-27 academic session.Dotasra said that the removal of books such as Rajasthan’s Freedom Movement and Gallantry Traditions (Class 9), History and Culture of Rajasthan (Class 10), Golden India After Independence (Class 11), and Golden India After Independence – Part 2 (Class 12) would result …
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday expressed confidence that the Congress will extend its support, ensuring equal opportunities for women in lawmaking.Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, BJP leader and MLC N. Ravikumar said that B.R. Ambedkar had envisioned equal rights and opportunities for all in the country. He also recalled Ambedkar’s belief that educating a woman is like opening a school, adding that Prime Minister Narendra …
New York, April 15 (IANS) B.R. Ambedkar’s concept of constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in a world beset by conflicts and political fragmentation, according to India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish.Speaking at the Ambedkar Jayanti observance here on Tuesday, he said that the Indian Constitution’s architect’s vision of morality and law, when applied to multilateralism, can help in reforming the UN and revitalise it.The Jayanti observed here on the 135th birth annive…
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) The situation remained tense in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri on Wednesday following clashes that broke out a day earlier after the alleged vandalism of a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in the Bankeganj area. According to officials, tensions escalated on Tuesday evening after the statue was reportedly damaged, leading to a confrontation between locals and the police. The incident occurred on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti in the Bankeganj area under …
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday that B.R. Ambedkar is not merely a name, but an ideology that shows the path of equality. The Chief Minister was speaking on the occasion of the state-level celebration of the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna B.R. Ambedkar held at Jayadev Bhawan here.While addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi also announced that one Ambedkar Bhawan will be constructed at Kharavel Nagar in Bhubaneswar, and the General…
Indore, April 14 (IANS) Emphasising the growing role of women in nation-building, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, will open new avenues for women’s participation in governance and policymaking. Addressing an event – the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference – organised at the Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium in Indore, the Chief Minister said, “The decision taken under the leadership of Prime …
Bengaluru, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that full implementation of women’s reservation would significantly alter the political landscape, asserting that 33 per cent reservation for women is being ensured under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy noted that following delimitation, the number of Lok Sabha constituencies in the state is expected to rise to 42, of which 33…