Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday termed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary step” in the annals of Indian democracy, saying that the legislation marks a new chapter in the honour, equality, and empowerment of women across the nation. In a statement, Sunetra Pawar extended her heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi and the National Democratic Alliance government and reaffir…
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President, Mayawati, on Saturday paid rich tributes to Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary, hailing him as the ‘Grandfather of Social Change’ and a pioneer of social justice and education. In a post on social media platform X, Mayawati said she, on behalf of herself and the BSP, offered humble salutations and profound respect to Phule, who was born into the extremely backward sections of the Bahujan Samaj.”Today, on his birth anniv…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday paid rich tributes to Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, highlighting his pioneering role in promoting women’s education and empowerment. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Meghwal said that Phule dedicated his life to truth and social reform, reflected in the establishment of the Satyashodhak Samaj. He noted that education and empowerment of women were central to Phule’s vision.“After his marriage, …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an extensive blog marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, describing the social reformer as a timeless guiding force for India’s social transformation. The blog’s link, titled ‘Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Light That Still Shows India the Way’, was posted on X as the country begins the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of the 19th-century reformer.In the opening of the blog, PM Modi wrote, “Today, 1…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) In an emotional yet resolute address following her unanimous election as NCP national president, Sunetra Pawar on Thursday declared that the welfare of Maharashtra and the expansion of the party are now her primary priorities.Speaking to party workers at the national executive meeting, she acknowledged the profound void left by the passing of the party’s national president and her guide, Ajit Pawar, who was affectionately referred to as “Dada”.”We have not yet recovered f…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday questioned the selective approach towards historical recognition, following party MP Shashi Tharoor’s welcome of the installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Speaking to IANS, Udit Raj said, “I say that Edwin Lutyens designed Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block. If his statue is removed, then Rajagopalachari’s statue could also be removed. The parliamentary system, the state go…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, remembering her contributions to society in the field of education. Savitribai Phule, a poet and social reformer, is widely recognised as the first female teacher of modern India. Born in 1831, she was married to social activist Jyotirao Phule at the age of 10.Together with her husband, Savitribai played a crucial role in promoting women’s rights and educatio…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) 2025 has truly been a milestone year for actress Patralekhaa, especially with the arrival of their little bundle of joy.In her latest social media post, Patralekhaa claimed that the year gone by made her go to some unexplored places, making her both laugh and cry. 2025 also had a lot of lessons in store for Patralekhaa.However, the biggest change came as she welcomed her first child, a baby girl with husband Rajkummar Rao, in November this year.Reflecting on all that 2025 h…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Tuesday, released “Kejriwalchi Guarantee” (Kejriwal’s Guarantee) Mumbai Manifesto, promising free water round the clock, “zero electricity bills”, world-class education and healthcare, among others, party sources said. The Four Kejriwalchi Guarantees for Mumbai include free and 24×7 water up to 20,000 litres per household every month, including a leak-control plan and 100 per cent sewage treatment; “revolutionise” Brihanmumbai Municipal Corpora…