Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated hostel facilities for boys and girls at the Maa Umiya Dham campus in Ahmedabad and said the institution would strengthen educational opportunities for students while reflecting the social and economic progress achieved by the Patidar community.The hostel complex, managed by Shri Umiya Mataji Sansthan of Unjha, has been developed to accommodate around 1,600 students.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Ca…
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Gandhinagar, May 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a lifelong patriot who dedicated himself completely to India’s freedom struggle and social reform.Addressing a public gathering in Sonipur village of Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, HM Shah said Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had earned the title “Veer” through his courage and sacrifices rather than through any official recognition.“Savarkar ji was s…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and said that his courage and patriotism will always inspire people.PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Remembering Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. His courage and patriotism will always inspire people. His intellect and emphasis on social reform are also noteworthy.”PM Modi also shared a video in which he can be heard saying, “Today, on May 28, is the birth an…
Bhopal, May 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Friday highlighted the cultural richness, unity, and economic contributions of Gujarat and Maharashtra, saying that the joint celebration of the two states holds special significance in strengthening national integration and shared heritage. Addressing a cultural event in Bhopal to mark the Foundation Day of the neighbouring states — Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Governor said the event was more than just a cultural programme, descr…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) On Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s 60th death anniversary, actor-filmmaker Randeep Hooda remembered the freedom fighter and shared that he observed an indefinite fast until his death, which he described as a form of ‘samadhi’. Randeep took to Instagram, where he shared a few glimpses of Savarkar and his own picture from the film he made on the freedom fighter. To pay a tribute to Veer Savarkar, he reflected on the lesser-known aspects of his final days.He wrote in the capt…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying that the revolutionary leader’s life and contributions would continue to inspire generations in the service of the nation.Savarkar, widely known as Veer Savarkar, wrote the book Hindutva in 1923, articulating the idea of Hindu nationalism. He played a prominent role in revolutionary activities against British rule and spent 27 years in the Cellular Jail. He l…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said the sentiment expressed by Bhagwat was shared widely across the country.“The sentiment that Mohan Bhagwat has e…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that conferring the Bharat Ratna on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, would be an “honour for the award itself”, asserting that the Hindutva ideologue has already garnered widespread public admiration. Bhagwat made the remarks while addressing an event titled ‘100 Year of Sangh Journey – New Horizons’ in Mumbai.Speaking on the “delay” on the conferment of the award, h…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Parakram Diwas event in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video link on Friday. In his address, PM Modi noted that January 23 marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whose bravery continues to motivate people and evoke deep respect.The Prime Minister said Parakram Diwas has evolved into a major celebration of national pride in recent years. He described Netaji not only as a freedom icon but also as…
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) BJP legislator R. Tamil Selvan on Monday defended party leader K. Annamalai over his statement on Mumbai, saying his remarks were aimed at highlighting the city’s global importance and development under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, but were being deliberately misinterpreted for political gains.“Our leader K Annamalai described Mumbai as a city respected across the world. What he wanted to say was that Mumbai is becoming the world’s number one city, chiefly because …