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NDTV
19-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Jagdeep Dhankar Slams "Outside Narratives" In Speech To Defence Trainees
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday addressed the 2024 batch of Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) officer trainees at the Vice-President's Enclave, delivering a forceful speech underlining India's sovereign decision-making and civilisational ethos. "Don't be guided by narratives outside. All decisions in this country as a sovereign nation are taken by its leadership," he said, in what appeared to be a veiled dig at sections of the opposition parties who are questioning the current dispensation, citing US President Trump's claim that his intervention led to the ceasefire between India-Pakistan conflict. Referring to 'Operation Sindoor' - military retaliation carried out by Indian Security Forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack- VP Dhankhar said the mission was not over but had been "brought to a temporary conclusion" after delivering a strong message to terror elements in Bahawalpur and Muridke. "Some people ask why it was stopped. We are a nation that believes in peace and non-violence... the land of Buddha, Mahavira, and Gandhi," he added. In a speech that spanned themes of governance, youth aspirations, national security, and cultural pride, he called for greater awareness among the younger generation of India's democratic journey and global standing. He emphasised that while India is a member of the global comity of nations and engages diplomatically, "there is no power on the planet that can dictate to India how to handle its affairs." His statements assume significance as several Western nations have questioned India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war and have threatened to impose sanctions as India continues to import oil from Russia. Touching on India's transformation over the past decade, the Vice President hailed achievements in rural development, infrastructure, and digital connectivity. "People of my generation never believed there would be a toilet in every house, a gas connection, internet access, or world-class trains," he said, asserting that 'Viksit Bharat' is not a dream but an ongoing reality. In a sharp critique of the rising commercialisation of education, he questioned the spectacle of coaching centre advertisements. "This is not Bharat. We cannot have commodification. We must return to the spirit of the Gurukul," he said, urging youth to break out of silos and embrace broader opportunities. Calling India's demographic dividend "a global envy," he urged the officer trainees to commit themselves to nation-building while upholding India's ancient legacy and sustainable vision for the future.
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
India's leadership take decisions, don't believe outside narratives: VP Dhankhar
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday addressed the 2024 batch of Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) officer trainees at the Vice-President's Enclave, delivering a forceful speech underlining India's sovereign decision-making and civilisational ethos. 'Don't be guided by narratives outside. All decisions in this country as a sovereign nation are taken by its leadership,' he said, in what appeared to be a veiled dig at sections of the opposition parties who are questioning the current dispensation, citing US President Trump's claim that his intervention led to the ceasefire between India-Pakistan conflict. Referring to 'Operation Sindoor' - military retaliation carried out by Indian Security Forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack- VP Dhankhar said the mission was not over but had been 'brought to a temporary conclusion' after delivering a strong message to terror elements in Bahawalpur and Muridke. 'Some people ask why it was stopped. We are a nation that believes in peace and non-violence... the land of Buddha, Mahavira, and Gandhi,' he added. In a speech that spanned themes of governance, youth aspirations, national security, and cultural pride, he called for greater awareness among the younger generation of India's democratic journey and global standing. He emphasised that while India is a member of the global comity of nations and engages diplomatically, 'there is no power on the planet that can dictate to India how to handle its affairs.' His statements assume significance as several Western nations have questioned India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war and have threatened to impose sanctions as India continues to import oil from Russia. Touching on India's transformation over the past decade, the Vice President hailed achievements in rural development, infrastructure, and digital connectivity. 'People of my generation never believed there would be a toilet in every house, a gas connection, internet access, or world-class trains,' he said, asserting that 'Viksit Bharat' is not a dream but an ongoing reality. In a sharp critique of the rising commercialisation of education, he questioned the spectacle of coaching centre advertisements. 'This is not Bharat. We cannot have commodification. We must return to the spirit of the Gurukul,' he said, urging youth to break out of silos and embrace broader opportunities. Calling India's demographic dividend 'a global envy,' he urged the officer trainees to commit themselves to nation-building while upholding India's ancient legacy and sustainable vision for the future.
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The Independent
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Indian forces kill 31 rebels in ‘biggest ever operation' against Maoists
Indian security forces claimed to have killed at least 31 suspected Maoist guerrillas in what they described as the 'biggest ever operation' against rebel groups in the country's forested heartland. Federal home minister Amit Shah said the 21-day operation was a 'historic breakthrough' in the fight against the Maoist insurgency. Maoist guerrillas, also known as 'Naxalites', have been waging a rebellion against the Indian government for four decades, mainly in the central states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. They claim to defend the rights of Indigenous tribes that live in central India and seek to overthrow the "semi-colonial, semi-feudal" government. They also demand land and jobs for the poor. Security forces said Operation Black Forest was carried out between 21 April and 11 May around the Karregutta hills and involved 26,000 personnel from the Chhattisgarh police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The aim was to capture the strategic hills on the border between Chhattisgarh and Telangana from the Maoists. 'Our security forces completed the biggest anti-Naxal operation in just 21 days and I'm extremely happy that there was not a single casualty in the security forces in this operation,' Mr Shah posted on X. His ministry said 'a total of 214 Naxal hideouts and bunkers' had been destroyed and caches of explosives recovered during the operation. The prime minister also hailed the operation. 'This success of the security forces shows that our campaign towards rooting out Naxalism is moving in the right direction. We are fully committed to establishing peace in the Naxal-affected areas and connecting them with the mainstream of development,' Narendra Modi said. At a press briefing in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, security forces displayed pictures of caves and bunkers supposedly used as hideouts by the Maoists. They also displayed rifles, shells and explosive devices that were allegedly recovered from the rebels during the operation. Central Reserve Police Force chief GP Singh told reporters they had recovered at least 35 weapons, 800 BGL shells, over 450 IEDs and huge caches of explosives from the area. 'We had at least 21 exchanges of fire. During the operation, we recovered 31 dead bodies of Naxals. An unknown number were killed but not recovered due to geographically difficult terrain,' Mr Singh said. At least 18 security personnel were injured during the operation, mostly from exploding IEDs, but there were no fatalities. The Maoists, inspired by Chinese revolutionary Mao Zedong, have been fighting Indian forces for decades. They run parallel administrations in the remote forested regions of central India that are inhabited largely by Indigenous tribals. The Indian government has launched a series of crackdowns on the Naxalites in recent years, drawing accusations of human rights violations and calls for dialogue. It has previously described the Maoists as the country's most serious internal security threat. In April 2024, security forces killed at least 29 suspected Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh in one of the deadliest operations against the rebels in recent years. A year earlier, suspected Maoists had bombed a security forces vehicle in the same state, killing at least 10 personnel and their driver.
