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Hans India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Brahmos instrumental in Op Sindoor: Rajnath
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Brahmos missile proved instrumental in Operation Sindoor and since then, more than a dozen countries have expressed interest in it. Singh said this at an event in Lucknow where he unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta at the National PG College and released a postage stamp in tribute to him. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated a Brahmos airspace integration and testing facility in Lucknow. You must have seen that in Operation Sindoor, Brahmos missile has done a miraculous job and not only this, after the miracle shown by Brahmos missile, about 14-15 countries of the world have demanded Brahmos missile from India," Singh said. "Brahmos missile will now be exported from Lucknow as well. I believe that this facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector, and at the same time, it will also create employment. My effort is that more industries should also come here so that, along with Lucknow, the state also develops rapidly," he said. The minister claimed that UP was attracting more and more industries on the back of strong law and order and infrastructural robustness. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college, all these are presenting a new picture of development," he said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praise on Chandra Bhanu Gupta, who served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms. "Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji started as a simple worker in the freedom movement and made a place in the hearts of millions of people through his sacrifice, commitment and leadership. Chandra Bhanu Gupta's life tells us that power does not mean only position or authority, but responsibility, sacrifice and protecting the interests of the public. "His life also gives us the message that there may be differences in politics, but there should not be animosity," he said. Singh, who is also a former UP CM, said the postage stamp was not only a tribute to Chandra Bhanu Gupta, but also a tribute to his "high life values." "It is a message that service, simplicity and honesty have been important in Indian politics and will remain important in the future too," he said. Singh said Chandra Bhanu Gupta's vision and agenda were never regional, always nationalistic. "Chandra Bhanu ji was not in power for very long (time). But in the short time he was in power, he gave priority to public welfare works. He was always known for his integrity," he said. Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace integration and testing facility in Lucknow, calling it a major step toward strengthening India's self-reliance in the defence sector. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow. This facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector and also create employment," Singh said at a public event in Lucknow. Singh commended Uttar Pradesh for the improved law and order situation, which he said is encouraging investments and industrial growth. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college—all these are presenting a new picture of development," the Defence minister added. Singh also unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta and also released a commemorative postage stamp in his honour. He praised Gupta's contributions to public life and his enduring legacy.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Brahmos was instrumental in Operation Sindoor, got several countries' attention: Rajnath Singh
LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Brahmos missile proved instrumental in Operation Sindoor and since then, more than a dozen countries have expressed interest in it. Singh said this at an event in Lucknow where he unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta at the National PG College and released a postage stamp in tribute to him. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated a Brahmos airspace integration and testing facility in Lucknow. You must have seen that in Operation Sindoor, Brahmos missile has done a miraculous job and not only this, after the miracle shown by Brahmos missile, about 14-15 countries of the world have demanded Brahmos missile from India," Singh said. "Brahmos missile will now be exported from Lucknow as well. I believe that this facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector, and at the same time, it will also create employment. My effort is that more industries should also come here so that, along with Lucknow, the state also develops rapidly," he said. The minister claimed that UP was attracting more and more industries on the back of strong law and order and infrastructural robustness. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college, all these are presenting a new picture of development," he said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praise on Chandra Bhanu Gupta, who served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms. "Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji started as a simple worker in the freedom movement and made a place in the hearts of millions of people through his sacrifice, commitment and leadership. Chandra Bhanu Gupta's life tells us that power does not mean only position or authority, but responsibility, sacrifice and protecting the interests of the public. "His life also gives us the message that there may be differences in politics, but there should not be animosity," he said.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BrahMos testing facility in Lucknow will strengthen India's self-reliance: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, Jul 13 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the newly inaugurated integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow will strengthen the country's self-reliance in the defence sector. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses an event on the birth anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh CM Chandrabhanu Gupta, in Lucknow on Sunday, July 13, 2025.(PTI) Singh said this at an event in Lucknow where he unveiled the statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta at the National PG College and released a postage stamp. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow. This facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector and also create employment," he said. He praised the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh due to which investments are increasing and industries are flourishing in the state. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college - all these are presenting a new picture of development," the defence minister said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praises on former UP CM Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Gupta served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for four terms. Singh said, "Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji started as a simple worker in the freedom movement and made a place in the hearts of millions of people through his sacrifice, commitment and leadership. Chandra Bhanu Gupta's life tells us that power does not mean only position or authority, but responsibility, sacrifice and protecting the interests of the public. "His life also gives us the message that there may be differences in politics but there should not be animosity," he said. Singh also said that Gupta was more of a public servant than a leader. "He was not just the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh on multiple occasions, but he was among the leaders who emerged from the Indian freedom struggle," Singh said. Singh, who is also the former UP CM, said, "Whenever we discuss the glorious past of Uttar Pradesh, the name of Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji is taken prominently. Today, when we are releasing this postage stamp, it is not only a tribute to the name of Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji, it is also a tribute to his high life values." "The administrative system that is working in the country and the state today, people like Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji have contributed a lot in laying its foundation," Singh said. The defence minister also said while Gupta was the CM of a big state like Uttar Pradesh, his vision and agenda was never regional, always nationalistic. "Chandra Bhanu ji was not in power for a very long (time). But in the short time he was in power, he gave priority to public welfare works. He was always known for his integrity." Singh said while Gupta did not agree with the 'Kamaraj Plan' he resigned from the CM post due to it. "You can imagine how an elected leader had to step down from the post due to the dislike of some people," Singh said. In 1963 K Kamaraj (former Chief Minister of Madras) suggested to Nehru that senior Congress leaders should leave ministerial posts to take up organisational work. This suggestion came to be known as the 'Kamaraj Plan', which was designed primarily to dispel the notion that Congressmen were attached to power, creating in its place a dedicated attachment to the objectives and policies of the organisation. The plan was approved by the Congress Working Committee and was implemented within two months. Six chief ministers and six Union ministers resigned under the plan. Kamaraj was later elected president of the Indian National Congress on October 9, 1963.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
On centenary year, Kakori train action to be celebrated in grand manner in Lucknow: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (July 13, 2025) said the centenary year of the Kakori train robbery carried out against the British Raj would be celebrated in a grand manner in Lucknow. "Kakori is located at a short distance from Lucknow, and Lucknow has a very close relationship with this historical event. Therefore, my effort will be to celebrate the centenary year of the Kakori incident in a grand manner in the city as well as other places," said Mr. Singh, who is also the Lok Sabha MP from the U.P. capital. He was speaking at a function held at the National PG College in Lucknow, where he unveiled the statue of Chandra Bhanu Gupta and also released a postage stamp. Mr. Singh said, "In August 1925, an incident took place at a railway station near Lucknow which shook the foundations of the British rule. The revolutionaries fighting for freedom looted the British treasury near the Kakori railway station for the freedom of India. Revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaq Ullah Khan and Sachin Nath Bakshi were also involved in the incident, many of whom were arrested by the British government. Several big leaders like Madan Mohan Malviya, Lala Lajpat Rai stood with the revolutionaries at that time. "When the trial of the Kakori case began, Chandra Bhanu Gupta stood in the court with eminent lawyer Govind Ballabh Pant on behalf of the revolutionaries and pleaded for them," the Defence Minister said. "Chandra Bhanu Gupta proved that he was a true patriot by making good use of his law degree to support the revolutionaries of the country," Mr. Singh said. He added that since it was this is the centenary year of the Kakori incident, it will be celebrated in Lucknow and other places in a "grand manner". On August 9, 1925, in Kakori, Indian freedom fighters looted the treasury of the British government to buy arms for their revolution against the British Raj. In 1927, Ram Prasad 'Bismil', Ashfaqulla Khan and Thakur Roshan Singh were hanged to death by the British government for their involvement in the incident.
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Business Standard
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
BrahMos Aerospace plant will boost India's self-reliance: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated that the newly inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace centre in Lucknow would help make the country self-reliant in the defence sector while also creating employment opportunities. Singh made these remarks at an event in Lucknow, where he unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Chandra Bhanu Gupta at the National PG College and released a postage stamp. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow. This facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector and also create employment," Singh said. During the inauguration, Singh remarked: 'BrahMos is not just a weapon. It is a message of the Indian armed forces' strength, deterrence capability, resilience, and commitment to safeguarding our borders.' The ₹300-crore facility, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), was launched on National Technology Day, marking the anniversary of India's 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran. The unit aims to produce 80 to 100 supersonic cruise missiles annually. While reflecting on the Kakori train robbery carried out against the British Raj, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2025, Rajnath Singh noted that the centenary year would be celebrated grandly in Lucknow. "Kakori is located a short distance from Lucknow, and Lucknow has a very close relationship with this historical event. Therefore, my effort will be to celebrate the centenary year of the Kakori incident in a grand manner in the city as well as other places," Singh said. He further applauded the infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh, stating that it was changing the perception of the state. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressways, airports, metro, medical colleges — all are presenting a new picture of development," the defence minister said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Lucknow, also praised former Uttar Pradesh CM Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Gupta was the third CM of Uttar Pradesh and served four times in the post, although he never completed a full five-year tenure. Singh said: "Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji started as a simple worker in the freedom movement and made a place in the hearts of millions of people through his sacrifice, commitment, and leadership. Chandra Bhanu Gupta's life tells us that power does not mean only position or authority, but responsibility, sacrifice, and protecting the interests of the public."
