On August 16, 2024, India observed the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the memorial to honor Vajpayee, alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Vajpayee, born in Gwalior in 1924, was a towering figure in Indian politics and the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for decades. He made history as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. His leadership and vision left a lasting impact on the nation. Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness, and his contributions continue to be remembered with respect and admiration.
16 August,2024 11:11 AM IST
In a polarizing moment during the oath-taking ceremony in India's Lok Sabha on June 25, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi concluded his oath with 'Jai Palestine,' while BJP MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar ended his with 'Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat.' This sparked immediate objections from Opposition leaders, who deemed Gangwar's statement as unconstitutional and attempted to disrupt proceedings. The contrasting oaths reflect deep-seated political and ideological divisions within the Indian Parliament, highlighting ongoing debates over nationalism and constitutional propriety in public discourse. The incident underscores the tense political atmosphere where symbolic gestures during official duties can carry significant implications. Watch video for more.
26 June,2024 11:27 AM IST
Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to two stalwarts of Indian history, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Mahatma Gandhi. Acknowledging Vajpayee's statesmanship and Gandhi's pivotal role in India's independence movement, Modi's homage symbolized a reverence for their enduring legacies. By honoring Vajpayee, renowned for his inclusive governance, and Gandhi, the epitome of nonviolent resistance, Modi underscored a commitment to their principles of unity, peace, and progress. This poignant gesture not only honored the contributions of these leaders but also signaled a continuation of their visionary ideals in shaping India's future.
09 June,2024 12:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP Chief Annamalai for his initiative En Mann En Makkal Yatra. He attended the last leg of the ‘En Mann En Makkal Yatra’ in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister publically showed his love and appreciation towards Tamil Nadu’s BJP Chief K Annamalai. PM Modi gave a pat on his back after the former concluded his speech. However, this is not the first time when a Karyakarta has received applause from a top BJP leader for his performance. Earlier, when PM Modi was BJP's Karyakarta, he also received the same affection from Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A sea of people gathered at the closing ceremony of ‘En Mann En Makkal Yatra’ to get a glimpse of PM Modi. BJP’s State President K Annamalai travelled across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu during ‘Padayatra’.
28 February,2024 03:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
