Bhopal, June 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday observed the 51st anniversary of the Emergency as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) across Madhya Pradesh, with party leaders recalling the suspension of civil liberties during the 1975-77 period and accusing the Congress of undermining democratic institutions for political survival. A series of programmes were organised in Bhopal and other districts to commemorate those who were jailed, censored or persecuted du…
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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In the turbulent mid-1970s India, a particular house on Patna’s Jagat Narayan Road used to bustle with activity. Political leaders of many hues, but opposed to the then Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi’s autocratic rule of the time, would make a beeline, even as crowds of youth activists would fill the premises at all times.There, in a room, would sit Jayaprakash Narayan – or “JP” — receiving guests, holding meetings, giving directions, listening intently to suggest…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) On June 12, 1975, the Allahabad High Court invalidated the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s election from the Rae Bareilly Parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh. She challenged the High Court’s decision in the Supreme Court. On June 24, while allowing her to continue as Prime Minister, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer ordered that all privileges she received as an MP be stopped, and that she be debarred from voting. This was to continue till the resolution of her appeal.But…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that for decades, attempts were made to erase the dark chapter of the Emergency from the nation’s collective memory. He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, justice had been done to history by deciding to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’. Taking to social media platform X with the hashtag #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas, Nabin said the observance serves as a reminder of the events …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended best wishes to former PM H.D. Deve Gowda on his birthday and said that he has made an outstanding contribution to the nation during his long years in public life. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Best wishes to Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji on his birthday. He has made an outstanding contribution to our nation during his long years in public life. He is known for his deep understanding of policy-related issues and during…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary, describing him as a mass leader known for his courage, conviction, and deep commitment to democratic values. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar Ji on his birth anniversary. This year marks the start of his 100th birth anniversary and is a time to reiterat…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin extended greetings on the party’s Foundation Day on Monday, urging party workers to reaffirm the pledge of “Nation First” and unite their efforts towards achieving the goal of a “Viksit Bharat”. The BJP was established in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, rooted in its predecessor, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It has since grown into one of India’s major national…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to Bharatiya Janata Party’s workers on the occasion of the party’s Foundation Day, emphasising the long-standing commitment to public service and the principle of “India First.”The BJP was established in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, rooted in its predecessor, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It has since grown into one of India’s major national partie…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other top BJP leaders on Monday, extended heartfelt greetings to party workers on the occasion of the party’s Foundation Day, highlighting its nationalist ethos, commitment to development, and dedication to the welfare of all citizens. The leaders underlined the party’s journey from its founding by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay to its current position as the world’s largest political organisation.HM Shah…