Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday hit back at AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi over his statement, saying that “a hijab-wearing woman cannot become the Prime Minister of India, though she could become the Prime Minister of Pakistan or Bangladesh.” Owaisi, during a programme, had said that it was his dream that one day a hijab-wearing daughter would become the Prime Minister of the country.Speaking to IANS in Mumbai, Sanjay Nirupam said that a hija…
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New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday underscored the deep historical and cultural significance of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, stating that the year-long nationwide observance symbolises the resilience and strength of India’s religious and civilisational heritage. Calling the Somnath Temple a living testament to India’s unwavering faith, Sachdeva said the celebrations reflect the nation’s collective pride and spiritual consciousness.Speaking to IANS, Sa…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate on Saturday in the ongoing ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a grand four-day celebration commemorating 1,000 years of the resilience of Gujarat’s iconic Somnath Temple since its first attack in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.The festival, running from January 8 to 11, 2026, honours the temple’s repeated destruction and reconstruction, symbolising India’s unbroken faith, cultural pride, and civilisational spirit.It also marks 75 …
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he will participate in the ongoing ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a grand four-day celebration commemorating the 1,000 years of Gujarat’s iconic Somnath Temple’s resilience since the first attack in January 1026 by the Mahmud of Ghazni. The festival, running from January 8 to 11, 2026, honours the temple’s repeated destruction and reconstruction, symbolising India’s unbroken faith, cultural pride, and civilisational spirit….
Gir Somnath, Jan 9 (IANS) More than 500 sadhus and sants from across the country participated in a grand ‘Damru Rally’ in Gujarat’s district Somnath on Friday, with the rhythmic beats of the sacred drums resonating throughout the region. The participating sants described the event as a ‘Mini Kumbh Mela,’ reflecting the scale and spiritual fervour of the gathering. The rally was held ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Somnath for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. Even before the Pri…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The four-day ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ began at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his three-day visit to Gujarat from January 10, where he will offer prayers at the temple on January 11 and is also expected to lead the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ — a roadshow featuring 108 horses.The holy city has been spruced up for the ongoing four-day festival, with state administration pulling out all stops to make the event …
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual, cultural, and civilisational significance of Somnath Dham, describing it as a timeless source of faith, courage, and self-respect for generations of Indians. Ahead of his scheduled visit to the historic Somnath Temple on January 11, the Prime Minister shared a reflective message on the social media platform X, underscoring the enduring legacy of the sacred site.In his post, PM Modi emphasised that Somnath D…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, commencing on Thursday, marks the 75th anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Jyotirlinga at the historic Somnath Temple, setting the stage for a series of spiritual programmes and events planned throughout the year.Modi Archive, a popular social media handle on X, has shared throwback images from an event in 2001, when the temple celebrated its golden jubilee and saw the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Home Minister L.K. Advani …
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) As the Somnath Swabhiman Parv commenced on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the programme was meant to remember the countless people of the country who never compromised on their principles and remained steadfast in their resolve despite the most difficult circumstances.The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being organised to mark 1,000 years since the first major attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026, and celebrates the enduring spirit of the sacred shrine and India’s …
Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Gujarat Government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday said the state administration is gearing up for the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, to be held from January 8 to 11, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the event, centred around the country’s first Jyotirlinga, will celebrate “the unwavering faith and self-respect of Indian culture”.Vaghani said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh …