Junagadh, April 13 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can never understand the suffering of rural poverty or mothers affected by smoke from ‘chulhas’ (stoves), Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Jagdish Vishwakarma said on Monday, targeting the party while campaigning for upcoming local body elections in Junagadh district. Addressing ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ gatherings, Vishwakarma said that Rahul Gandhi, “whose roots and maternal family are in Italy”, could not relate to the realities…
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New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his recent remarks during a Kerala election rally in Idukki, where he contrasted “educated and clever” Keralites with “illiterate” people in Gujarat.He claimed that his statements are being “deliberately misinterpreted” and he “never intended” to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat.This came as the statement had triggered backlash from the BJP and Gujarat residents…
Gandhinagar, April 6 (IANS) A political row escalated on Monday after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge drew sharp criticism from the Gujarat government over remarks made at an election rally, with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi posing a series of pointed questions and demanding an apology. Addressing a rally in Kerala’s Idukki district ahead of Assembly elections, Kharge said that people in the state are “educated and clever” and “cannot be misled”, unlike “those who are ill…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A political row has erupted after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on Gujarat triggered sharp reactions from the BJP, with Congress leader Udit Raj stepping in to defend his party chief.Responding to BJP President Nitin Nabin’s criticism, Udit Raj rejected the argument that citing figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel makes the entire state beyond criticism.“Even members of Gandhi ji’s family, including his children, did not turn out to be …
Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Emphasising the role of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in shaping future-ready institutions, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said Gujarat Law Society’s centenary year offers an opportunity to further align higher education with value-based and holistic learning envisioned under the policy. Addressing the inauguration of the centenary year celebrations of Gujarat Law Society (GLS), the Chief Minister said institutions with a legacy of public trust …
Surat, Feb 8 (IANS) Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda, on Sunday, accused the state government of failing on law and order and alleged large-scale corruption at the Bardoli Sugar factory in Surat district. Addressing the media, Chavda claimed that illegal activities had increased in the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi’s area, alleging that “bootleggers and anti-social elements have become rampant”.”Residents were complaining that liquor and drugs were destroying the y…
Panchkula, Jan 26 (IANS) Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that after Independence, India has established its identity as a strong nation on the world stage. “Our leaders, farmers, labourers, artisans and scientists have made a significant contribution to this achievement by working day and night to take the country forward,” the Governor said, adding that Haryana has played an important role in the nation’s progress. The Governor was addressing the Republic Day functi…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the Constitution of the country has defined justice and brotherhood in the Republic.Highlighting the Union government’s vision and values enshrined in the Constitution, the President recalled the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram” and the events organised to pay tributes to Sardar Patel and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.She also referred to the Ope…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Sunday against those with a “slave mentality” who opposed the restoration of the Somnath Temple in 1951. He stated that such forces continue to employ “evil means” against India. He pointed out that there were attempts to “whitewash” the religiously motivated attacks for the sake of “appeasement politics”, asserting that the history of hatred and cruelty had been concealed from the public.Taking aim at the …
Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) The grand celebration of ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ commenced on Thursday and will continue till January 11. The festival is not just a religious event but also serves as a medium to convey the unparalleled saga of Somnath’s thousand-year-old struggle, sacrifice, and reconstruction.To enable the participation of maximum devotees, the state government is running special trains from four major cities.A special train from Rajkot arrived at the Somnath Railway Station today, …