political history

New Delhi, March 24 The "martyrdom" of freedom fighters during the freedom struggle, including Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, is "a fact" and is not dependent on the presumed presence or absence of official records, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.In a written reply to a query seeking...

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a multifaceted personality who played a crucial role in mobilizing people against colonial rule and subsequently contributed...

New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered the martyrdom of the heroes of India's Independence movement, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, and said their ideals of justice, patriotism, and fearless resistance continue to inspire countless Indians.PM Modi also said...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday unveiled a statue of Bhagat Singh and inaugurated a restored historic courtroom at the Registrar Cooperative Society (RCS) office on Parliament Street, commemorating Shaheed Diwas.Gupta said the site holds historical significance...

Kolkata, March 22 West Bengal Governor R N Ravi on Sunday observed Bihar Day at Lok Bhavan here and said the creation of states was aimed at ensuring better administration and governance.Ravi also highlighted the historical context of the formation of Bihar, which was carved out of the Bengal...

Hyderabad, March 22 Telangana State BJP President N Ramchander Rao congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for achieving a significant milestone in his public service career, having served as both Prime Minister and Chief Minister.Rao was speaking at a function organized by the...

New Delhi, March 22 Describing it as a milestone built on service, hard work, and unwavering commitment, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has served for 8,931 days in public life, first as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister...

March 22, New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X that Narendra Modi is now the longest-serving head of government in India.Rajnath Singh praised PM Modi's "unwavering devotion to the nation and its people," noting his commitment as Chief Minister of Gujarat and his dedicated...

Kolkata, March 22 In the constantly evolving political landscape of West Bengal, few constituencies hold the historical weight and symbolism of Bhabanipur – a seat whose electoral journey mirrors the state's transformation from Congress dominance to the rise of the TMC.Today, Bhabanipur is...

Bhubaneswar, March 17 Paying tribute to former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan on his first death anniversary, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that he was the "Bhishma Pitamah" of the BJP in Odisha.Addressing a large gathering of leaders from various fields here, Singh said that...

New Delhi, March 16 Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday recalled that eminent jurist Nani Palkhivala had penned a letter to then-prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, in which he dismissed a verdict of the Allahabad High Court against her, saying it was “erroneous” in both fact and law.On...

Amaravati, March 16 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday paid tributes to Potti Sriramulu on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary, recalling his "immense sacrifice" for the Telugu people.The chief minister noted that Sriramulu's life and struggle continue to...

Mumbai, March 15 Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday supported the demand to bestow the Bharat Ratna on BSP founder Kanshi Ram, as he praised the contributions made by Kanshi Ram in uniting and empowering the Bahujan community.Addressing a press conference on the sidelines...

Agartala, March 15 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that his government has been prioritizing the prosperity and development of the tribal community.Addressing a BJP event at Rabindra Bhavan here, he said that five out of the 12 ministers in the state are from the tribal...

Mumbai, March 15 Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday lauded the contributions made by BSP founder Kanshi Ram in uniting and empowering the Bahujan community on the occasion of his birth anniversary.Addressing a press conference, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh...

Kolkata, March 14 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday paid tributes to the 14 protesters who were killed in firing during the anti-land acquisition movement at Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district on this day in 2007.In her message...

Lucknow, March 13 Uttar Pradesh Minister Asim Arun said on Friday that Rahul Gandhi's attempt to claim Kanshi Ram's legacy was "artificial," claiming that the Congress leader had "no knowledge of history or geography".Arun was reacting to Gandhi's remarks at an event here in Lucknow that if...

Lucknow, March 13 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that if Jawaharlal Nehru had been alive, Kanshi Ram would have been made Chief Minister by the Congress.Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, died in 1964, while Kanshi Ram emerged on the political scene with the founding of BAMCEF...

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute today to all the brave freedom fighters who participated in the historic Dandi March. In a social media post, Mr. Radhakrishnan stated that the Dandi Satyagraha, launched on this day in 1930 under the leadership of...

Bhubaneswar, March 10 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and leader of the opposition in the assembly, Naveen Patnaik, mourned the death of German-born historian and Padma Shri awardee, Hermann Kulke, who played a key role in highlighting the Shree Jagannatha culture and the...