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Hans India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Nationalism our religion, says VP Dhankhar
Lucknow: Claiming that the Pahalgam attack poses a challenge to the nation and describing 'nationalism as our religion', Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday hoped that a suitable response would be chosen by the country 'unitedly' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also reiterated his resolve to use strong words if comments are made about constitutional positions, an indirect reference to his criticism of the recent episode of perceived over-reach in which the functioning of the President was sought to be brought under judicial review. 'Running away from a challenge is a sign of cowardice' and called for the nation to rise as 'one person' in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack which left 26 people dead in J&K on April 22. 'It is an occasion for us to take a resolve that national interest is beyond compromise. Nation-first is to be your first principle,' he said, adding that 'nationalism is our religion'. He was speaking at the launch of book 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai', written by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. Giving examples of development under PM Modi reflected in increased power connections and toilet facilities in every home, Dhankhar said: 'Today the world looks upon India. The Prime Minister accepted the biggest challenges and converted them into opportunities.' He also cited the wide availability of Internet, tap water supply and improvement in health and education facilities to describe the changed situation under the PM Modi's government. 'This is the reason why PM Modi changed 'Rajpath' name to 'Kartavyapath',' he said. 'Challenges will continue to confront us with the most serious one being which comes from one's own people. Such baseless challenges have no link to national development and are linked to the 'Raj days',' he said. Calling himself a victim of the challenge linked to the Colonial era mentality, he said, 'Our strength lies in our civilisational depth. Veda, Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata are our guides in case of any challenge,' he said. He said not addressing challenges is not a solution and the path of duty is uncompromisable. In a veiled reference to the perceived judicial overreach due to a Supreme Court decision which put a time limit for the President to decide on granting assent to bills, he expressed deep concern over comments made about constitutional positions. In a subtle reference to the disqualification of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election by the Allahabad High Court around 60 years ago which pitted the legislature against the judiciary, Dhankhar said, 'It is our bounded duty to ensure our constitutional institutions are respected. And the respect arises when institutions confine to their own area, when institutions respect one another.'
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Nationalism our religion, says V-P Dhankhar describing Pahalgam attack as challenge
Lucknow: Claiming that the Pahalgam attack poses a challenge to the nation and describing 'nationalism as our religion', Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday hoped that a suitable response would be chosen by the country 'unitedly' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also reiterated his resolve to use strong words if comments are made about constitutional positions, an indirect reference to his criticism of the recent episode of perceived over-reach in which the functioning of the President was sought to be brought under judicial review. Speaking at a book launch event, Dhankhar said, 'Running away from a challenge is a sign of cowardice' and called for the nation to rise as 'one person' in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack which left 26 people dead in J&K on April 22. 'It is an occasion for us to take a resolve that national interest is beyond compromise. Nation-first is to be your first principle,' he said, adding that 'nationalism is our religion'. He was speaking at the launch of book 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai', written by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. Giving examples of development under PM Modi reflected in increased power connections and toilet facilities in every home, Dhankhar said: 'Today the world looks upon India. The Prime Minister accepted the biggest challenges and converted them into opportunities.' He also cited the wide availability of Internet, tap water supply and improvement in health and education facilities to describe the changed situation under the PM Modi's government. 'This is the reason why PM Modi changed 'Rajpath' name to 'Kartavyapath',' he said. 'Challenges will continue to confront us with the most serious one being which comes from one's own people. Such baseless challenges have no link to national development and are linked to the 'Raj days',' he said. Calling himself a victim of the challenge linked to the Colonial era mentality, he said, 'Our strength lies in our civilisational depth. Veda, Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata are our guides in case of any challenge,' he said. He said not addressing challenges is not a solution and the path of duty is uncompromisable. In a veiled reference to the perceived judicial overreach due to a Supreme Court decision which put a time limit for the President to decide on granting assent to bills, he expressed deep concern over comments made about constitutional positions. In a subtle reference to the disqualification of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election by the Allahabad High Court around 60 years ago which pitted the legislature against the judiciary, Dhankhar said, 'It is our bounded duty to ensure our constitutional institutions are respected. And the respect arises when institutions confine to their own area, when institutions respect one another.' 'In our Constitution, two positions are considered supreme — one is the President of India, and the other is the Governor. And Chief Minister, they are supreme because the oath you have taken, the oath I have taken, the oath that MPs, ministers, legislators, or any judge has taken — that oath is: I will uphold the Constitution,' he said. 'But Droupadi Murmu ji's (President) and Anandiben Patel ji's (Governor) oath is different from this. Their oath is: 'I will protect, preserve, and defend the Constitution.' And the second oath is: 'I will serve the people' — for the President, it's the people of India, and for the Governor, it's the people of the respective state. If comments are made on such dignified and constitutional positions, then according to me, it is a matter that deserves serious reflection," he said, underlining the supremacy of the President in the Constitutional scheme of things. 'Our Constitution does not envisage confrontation among institutions. The Constitution wants coordination, collaboration, discussion, deliberation, dialogue and debate,' he said , Calling Uttar Pradesh as 'Uttam (best) Pradesh', he said the state has made unparalleled development under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and introduced the first waterway and the country's first rapid rail transport system. 'India is bubbling with hope and possibilities. The rise of Bharat is phenomenal. Such situations will throw up challenges and we cannot turn away from addressing them,' he said, referring to challenges ahead. He said there is a section of people who believe that public memory is short. "They think that people will forget about a matter with passage to time. But such a thing does not happen,' he said, calling Emergency as the darkest period of democratic history when lakhs of people were put behind bars. 'Access to judiciary was negated, fundamental rights were ignored. We haven't forgotten that. And the recent episode, I believe that we must believe that every person is innocent which has a premium value in democracy. However, any crime that impacts the psyche of the masses cannot be pushed under the carpet,' he said in a subtle reference to the 'cash at judge's home' episode involving a Delhi High Court judge.
United News of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Prez, Guvs guardian of Constitution, remark on them needs deep reflection: VP Dhankhar
Lucknow, May 1 (UNI) Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar on Thursday emphasised the need to respect constitutional posts and said the President and Governor hold the highest positions which uphold and safeguard the Indian Constitution. Speaking at the launch of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel's autobiography titled 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai' in Lucknow, the Vice&President said that these roles uphold and safeguard the Constitution and that commenting on such dignified offices warrants serious reflection. He said that all institutions must fulfil their responsibilities sincerely and called for better harmony among the legislature, executive and judiciary. "We must respect our constitutional institutions. Each of us have our own limits and our Constitution expects coordination among us," he said. Sharing his own experience, he said, "I deeply respect the judiciary. I have worked in this field for 40 years. Our judges are among the best, but I appeal that we must work together with cooperation and coordination." Dhankhar praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling him a 'young CM' and the 'hero of Uttar Pradesh'. He said that when people older than Yogi call themselves young, it clearly shows how young and energetic Yogi is. He said UP's remarkable development under CM Yogi over the past eight years deserves academic study. He praised UP for its remarkable progress under CM Yogi's leadership, calling the Maha Kumbh one of the most extraordinary gatherings in the world. The Vice President mentioned that this has never happened anywhere else in the world and credited Yogi as the guiding force behind the event. "The arrival of over 60 crore people at Maha Kumbh will be remembered for centuries," he said. Speaking about UP's economic growth, he mentioned that it is a subject worth researching. "In just eight and a half years, without imposing any new taxes, the state's economy has grown from Rs 12.5 lakh crore to nearly Rs 30 lakh crore," he said. He highlighted the sharp rise in per capita income and praised the massive development in infrastructure. He pointed out that 55 percent of India's expressways are in UP, six cities in the state have metro rail services, the highest in the country and there are 16 airports, including 4 international ones. Dhankar praised the CM's fearless approach to leadership. "Running away from challenges or showing indifference is a sign of cowardice and there is no trace of cowardice in the CM, this doesn't need any medical test," he said. He acknowledged UP's significant improvement in law and order, noting that eight years ago the state had a very different image. He praised CM Yogi for confronting challenges head-on, saying the positive results are now clearly visible. The Vice President described Governor Anandiben Patel's biography as a source of inspiration for everyone. He praised her courage and firm stand against injustice and said that she likes challenges because she never tolerates injustice. Dhankhar appreciated the choice of the day and venue for the book launch, stating that it coincided with Gujarat Foundation Day and Labour Day. He said hosting the event at Abdul Kalam Technical University reflects India's progress in the age of technology. Admiring Anandiben Patel's courage, he said, "Writing such a book honestly is not easy. The biggest challenge is writing something titled 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai'." The Vice President praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it the nation's good fortune to have a strong leader for a third term. "He has turned challenges into opportunities," he said while pointing to progress like electricity, toilets, tap water, internet and health facilities reaching every household. Highlighting the strength of Indian philosophy, he said that in times of crisis, one should turn to the Vedas, Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata, which emphasise unwavering commitment to duty. Speaking on UtP's development, Dhankar said the state gave India its first waterway and the first rapid rail. "Opportunities are rising like bubbles here," he said. He also referred to the Emergency as a dark chapter in history and questioned the belief that people forget easily. "Have we forgotten the Emergency?," he said. The event began with the traditional Saraswati Vandana and floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Vagdevi. Yogi presented the Vice President with an Amrit Kalash filled with Gangajal. Anarben Patel, daughter of Governor Anandiben Patel, honoured him and her mother, while her brother Sanjaybhai felicitated CM Yogi and Swami Chidanand Saraswati. A documentary based on the Governor's life was also screened during the programme. Anarben shared memories from her mother's inspiring journey and Swami Chidanand Muni described Anandiben's life as a message of courage and service. UNI AB SJC
United News of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Dhankhar releases book on UP Governor
Lucknow, May 1 (UNI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday released a book 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai' (I like challenges), chronicling the journey of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion in the event held at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, highlighting Governor Patel's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to the highest echelons of public life, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "This book is like a guiding scripture for the new generation." He said that Anandiben Patel's journey from a small village in Gujarat to the governorship of India's largest state was marked by challenges. He said 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai' illustrates how a woman, through determination and resilience, can rise above social barriers, limited resources and adversity to become a source of inspiration for society. Yogi said the book is more than a biography, it's a reflection on life's journey, capturing the triumph of perseverance over hardship. Praising authors Vinay Joshi, Ashok Desai and Pankaj Jani, he compared the 14 chapters of the biography to 'the 14 gems that emerged from the churning of the ocean'. He said, "We often see only the peak of success but forget how much struggle went into building that foundation. Governor Patel's life is proof that anyone who faces difficulties with courage and resolve can become a role model and inspire others." The CM thanked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for attending the event, calling his presence "a great honour". He recalled the VP's earlier visit during the Maha Kumbh and said that it brought fresh motivation and played a role in giving the event global recognition under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Vice President. Calling freedom of expression important for a strong democracy, he said books like 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai' strengthen democratic values. "This book is not just a biography, it is a complete picture of democracy, struggle, confidence and women empowerment," he said. UNI AB PRS
