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Time of India
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- Time of India
When those in power become dictatorial, people have power to overthrow them: Amit Shah
Amit Shah stated the Emergency reflected Congress' anti-democratic mindset. He paid tribute to those who suffered during the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975. Shah mentioned the day reminds everyone that people can overthrow dictatorial powers. The Modi government observes this day as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday the Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mentality of the Congress and "just one person", a reference to then prime minister Indira Gandhi Paying tributes to those who suffered after the imposition of Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government on June 25, 1975, Shah said the day reminds everyone that when those in power become dictatorial, the people have the power to overthrow home minister said the Emergency was the "Age of Injustice of Congress' hunger for power".The Modi government observes this day as ' Samvidhan Hatya Diwas ' so that the new generation is made aware of the pain and torture that the countrymen faced during the Emergency, he said."This day tells us that when power becomes dictatorial, the people have the power to overthrow it," he wrote on X in Hindi."The Emergency was not a national necessity, but a reflection of the "anti-democratic mentality" of the Congress and one person," the minister said freedom of the press was crushed, the hands of the judiciary were tied and social workers were put in jail."The countrymen raised the slogan of 'sinhasan khali karo' (vacate the throne) and uprooted the dictatorial Congress. A heartfelt tribute to all the heroes who sacrificed their lives in this struggle," he year, Shah had announced that the Modi government would observe June 25 as the 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the "massive contributions" of those who endured "inhuman pain" during the had also said the observance of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' will help keep the eternal flame of individual freedom and the defence of democracy alive in every Indian, thus preventing "dictatorial forces" like the Congress from "repeating those horrors".A gazette notification to this effect noted that the Emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, following which there was "gross abuse of power by the government of the day and people of India were subjected to excesses and atrocities".
The Wire
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Air India Plane Crash: Politicians Across Parties Express Solidarity, Seek Clarification About Incident
New Delhi: After an Air India flight bound for London crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12) with many feared dead, politicians from across the spectrum expressed their solidarity with the aggrieved families and called for clarifications on the Minister Narendra Modi termed the tragedy as 'heartbreaking' and said that he is in touch with ministers and authorities to assist those affected.'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,' Modi wrote on MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that Congress workers must do everything they can to help on the ground'The Ahmedabad Air India crash is heartbreaking. The pain and anxiety the families of the passengers and crew must be feeling is unimaginable. My thoughts are with each one of them in this incredibly difficult moment. Urgent rescue and relief efforts by the administration are critical – every life matters, every second counts. Congress workers must do everything they can to help on the ground,' Gandhi posted on Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav too called for immediate relief and treatment to be administered to those injured.'There should be immediate clarification of the Ahmedabad plane crash so that all doubts can be allayed. Prayers for all passengers and crew members. Highest level rescue, relief and treatment should be provided,' Yadav posted on X in Hindi.अहमदाबाद प्लेन क्रैश की दुर्घटना का तुंरत स्पष्टीकरण आए जिससे आशंकाओं का उन्मूलन हो सके।यात्रियों और क्रू के सदस्यों, सभी के लिए प्रार्थनाएं। सर्वोच्च स्तरीय बचाव, राहत और उपचार उपलब्ध कराया जाए।— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 12, 2025The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has said that the plane 'crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad.' It has confirmed that 242 people were on board, consisting of two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar.'We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the crash of the Air India flight with 242 people in a densely-populated area in Ahmedabad. We urge the government to mount swift rescue operations. Our thoughts are with those affected and their families,' the Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) wrote on Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M.K Stalin too said that he has been deeply shocked by the crash of the plane and termed the incident as 'horrifying.''My thoughts are with everyone affected and the families of those on board. Hoping every possible effort is underway for rescue and relief,' said Stalin.'Deeply saddened by the tragic flight crash in Ahmedabad. Praying for the safety of all passengers and crew onboard. Thoughts are with families affected,' said Vaishnaw.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mother-daughter shot dead as gunmen open fire at 3 of family in Patna
Two women died while a man was severely injured after unidentified men shot at the three members of the same family over personal enmity in Bihar's Patna, police said on Monday. The man injured in the shooting has been identified as Dhananjay Mehta, while the two women are his wife, Mahalakshmi, and their 19-year-old said that the mother and daughter died on the spot, while Dhananjay Mehta, who was shot in the leg, has been admitted to Patna's Nalanda Medical College Hospital for further initial investigation revealed that the family had frequent verbal altercations with a group of men who often consumed drugs near their house. Mahalakshmi had repeatedly asked them to take their activities elsewhere, which regularly escalated into heated arguments. After a recent argument between the two sides, the police arrested the young men on complaint of Dhananjay Mehta's family. The shooting incident is being seen as an act of revenge, police who was the eyewitness to the attack, narrated the entire incident to the police while recording his statement from the police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the police have launched an police have collected the evidence from the crime scene, including the rounds of bullets fired, and are scanning the CCTV footage obtained from the area to ascertain the identity of the YADAV SLAMS LAW & ORDERadvertisementThe shooting incident in Patna has provided Bihar's Opposition parties with an opportunity to attack the Nitish Kumar government over the prevailing law and order situation in the Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the 20 years of the Nitish Kumar government in the state."Under the nose of the Chief Minister of 20 years, Shri Nitish Kumar, criminals protected by the government entered a house in broad daylight in the capital Patna and shot the mother, daughter and father, in which the mother and daughter died tragically and the father is in critical condition," the former deputy chief minister wrote on X in Hindi."That is why I say that the face of this government of 20 years is black, and the roads are red with blood. Every day criminals are playing Holi of blood in Bihar," he inputs by Rajesh Kumar Jha
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Lalu Yadav expels son Tej Pratap from party for 'disregard for moral values'
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patron Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years, citing his "irresponsible conduct" and deviation from the family's values and public came a day after Lalu Yadav's eldest son shared a post on Facebook, declaring his long-standing relationship with Anushka Yadav, saying that they have been in love and in a relationship for the past 12 the move in a social media post, the former Bihar Chief Minister said that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party's collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions. "Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I am removing him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any kind of role in the party, and the family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years," Lalu Yadav said in a post written in Hindi."He is capable of differentiating between the good and bad and the merits and demerits of his personal life. Whoever will have relations with him should take a decision as per their own discretion. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life. Thank you," he added. advertisement
India Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
With rare switch to English, PM Modi ensures world gets his message on terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has used Hindi even in international fora, made a rare switch to English on Thursday to ensure that the world doesn't miss a word of his strong message against terrorism. Addressing a rally in Bihar's Madhubani district, PM Modi said, "India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers".This was PM Modi's first public reaction to the massacre of 26 Indian citizens in Pahalgam on April was delivering a speech in Hindi, but switched to English, and stressed upon every word as he made India's resolve clear to punish those behind the massacre of 26 people in south Kashmir's Pahalgam. "Today from the soil of Bihar I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth," said PM Modi, as he switched to English. "India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve," added Modi in Madhubani, where people predominantly use Maithili and Hindi."Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank people and leaders of countries who have stood with us," PM Modi said as he acknowledged the reaction of world leaders after the attack on Modi's strong message from the Hindi heartland was rare, he made sure the world took note by addressing it to the global however, is not the first time PM Modi has used English to convey his message. He is used to mixing English and Hindi while making speeches in India, particularly when addressing international audiences or conveying messages to a global his visit to Australia in June 2023, PM Modi addressed the Federal Parliament in Canberra, delivering a speech in English to outline his vision for a stronger India-Australia partnership. He stressed shared democratic values, economic cooperation, and regional security during his recently, in September 2024, PM Modi delivered his speech in English at the United Nations 'Summit of the Future' in New York. In the speech, the Indian PM focussed on global challenges like climate change, digital governance, and sustainable as PM Modi has delivered multiple speeches in English, he also takes pride in delivering speeches in Hindi in foreign lands and on multilateral platforms. In 2014, Modi spoke in Hindi as he addressed the UN General Assembly session in New York, following the steps of BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In 1977, as India's foreign minister, Vajpayee made history by becoming the first to address the United Nations General Assembly in Hindi. Later in 1988, then-foreign minister PV Narasimha Rao, a polyglot fluent in 17 languages, also addressed the UN General Assembly in just Hindi, PM Modi also makes the effort to speak in India's regional languages to connect with people across the country. From Malayalam and Odia to Bengali and Tamil, he often weaves local phrases into his speeches during election Watch
