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2 days ago
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- Hans India
Sonia Gandhi is daughter-in-law of India for 59 years: Jagga Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana PCC working president T Jagga Reddy said here on Friday that party senior leader Sonia Gandhi is daughter-in-law of India for 59 years. At a press conference, he observed: 'BJP leaders are talking about Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi; speaking as if untrue things are facts, making it a job to sling mud at the Gandhi family; BJP, with no history of sacrifice, throws accusations at Indira and Rajiv who sacrificed their lives; it's a family of sacrifice; this is a sad matter'. Reddy went on to state: 'BJP leaders who talk about 'Dharma – don't you even have this understanding? BJP, with no history of sacrifice, throws accusations at the family of Indira and Rajiv who sacrificed their lives; do any BJP leaders have the great virtues that Sonia and Rahul possess? When the entire nation elected Sonia to be Prime Minister, she made Manmohan Singh the PM and provided good governance; are BJP leaders ready for a debate on Sonia's quality of sacrifice? When Manmohan Singh asked Rahul Gandhi to become PM, Rahul told him, 'You yourself should be PM', a great act of renunciation; Delhi BJP leaders, can you make Advani the Prime Minister, the man who built your party, and show such sacrifice?' He pointed out that Rahul exposed that BJP came to power twice through fraudulent votes and now BJP leaders are attacking Sonia. 'Rahul proved that the Election Commission bends to BJP's wishes; even the Supreme Court revealed this; that's why BJP leaders, unable to digest it, are targeting Sonia,' he said. 'BJP leaders had no role in the freedom movement. If you ask Modi and Amit Shah's parents, they will acknowledge the greatness of the Gandhi family. BJP leaders who talk about 'Dharma' – don't you know how inheritance works? Do you not even have the basic understanding that a wife takes her husband's caste? What kind of people are you? Rahul's family is a Kashmiri Brahmin family,' he claimed. He alleged that 'BJP leaders are fools'. 'Even people of this country accepted Sonia Gandhi as one of this nation's women; she has upheld the traditions of this country. After Rajiv Gandhi died, Sonia lived in anonymity for seven years; she entered politics only when people wanted her to; she studied the parties and politics of the country. At the request of Congress activists, Sonia worked as the party president; even when allies requested, she refused to take the oath as PM; when asked Rahul also refused; Sonia and Rahul made Manmohan Singh the PM,' he explained. According to Reddy, 'If I don't get an MLA ticket, I will fight – people say, but in contrast, even when offered the PM's seat, Sonia and Rahul refused to take it. Would BJP leaders make such a sacrifice? Do any BJP leaders have the great qualities that Sonia and Rahul have? Do you have the capacity to sacrifice? If BJP is in power today, it is because of the sacrifices of L K Advani and A B Vajpayee. Do you have the ability to discuss the topic of sacrifice? If you truly had the spirit of sacrifice, Advani would have become PM. Then why are you talking about Sonia? You have no moral right to talk about Sonia. Are BJP people speaking with wisdom, or do they not even understand what they're saying?'
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Sonia Gandhi has been India's daughter-in-law for 59 years, how long would BJP leaders continue malicious attacks? asks Jagga Reddy
Senior Congress leader and three-time MLA, T. Jagga Reddy, reminded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders that Sonia Gandhi had become a daughter-in-law of this country 59 years ago, and wondered how many years the BJP leaders would continue malicious attacks on her. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad on Friday (August 15, 2025), he accused the BJP of deliberately slinging mud at the Gandhi family, ignoring the sacrifices they made. 'BJP leaders have no role in the freedom movement, yet they criticise a family that was a key player in leading the freedom struggle. If you ask the parents of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, even they would acknowledge the greatness of the Gandhi family,' Mr. Reddy said. He ridiculed the BJP leaders for questioning the Gandhi family's heritage and spreading falsehood. 'Rahul Gandhi belongs to a Kashmiri Brahmin family and Sonia Gandhi has been accepted by the people of India as one of their own 59 years ago' he said. 'Sonia Gandhi respects the traditions of this country. After Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, she lived a reclusive life for seven years and only entered politics when the people wanted her to. She did not take up the Prime Minister position despite huge support and that is sacrifice, which the BJP would never understand,' he said. Even Rahul Gandhi also declined the [Prime Minister] post and instead supported Dr. Manmohan Singh. 'Tell me, would BJP leaders ever make such sacrifices?' he asked. Alleging that 'vote theft' was a reality and the BJP had been committing irregularities in the electoral rolls, he charged, 'Houses where only two people live show over a hundred voters. The Election Commission has become a puppet in the BJP's hands.' He dismissed the BJP's current leadership as lacking the values of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary 2025: Date, history, inspiring quotes and more
Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary 2025: The first Prime Minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was a visionary and exemplary leader who played a key role in the Indian independence struggle, spending three decades of his life actively rebelling against British rule and in the political development of the country post-independence, playing a major role in Indian politics and in forming contemporary India. Nehru was born on 14 November 1889, into a Kashmiri Brahmin family in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), and is often called 'Chacha Nehru' because of his affection for children, which is why his birthday is celebrated as Children's Day every year in India. He passed away on May 27, 1964, and this year marks his 61st death anniversary, falling on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Every year, his death anniversary is observed across India to commemorate his enduring legacy and invaluable contributions to the country. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tribute to Pandit Nehru at Shanti Van, his memorial in Delhi, today. Furthermore, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to him on X, referring to him as the architect of modern India. 'नागरिकता, देश की सेवा में होती है' ~ पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू भारत को शून्य से शिखर तक पहुँचाने वाले, आधुनिक भारत के निर्माता, लोकतंत्र के निर्भीक प्रहरी, भारत को वैज्ञानिक, आर्थिक, औद्योगिक व विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में विकासशील बनाने वाले, देश को निरंतर 'विविधता में एकता' का संदेश… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 27, 2025 On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever. Socialism is… not only a way of life, but a certain scientific approach to social and economic problems. The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new; when an age ends; and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance.
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First Post
27-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
History Today: When Jawaharlal Nehru passed away after a heart attack
On May 27, 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru, the prime minister of India, passed away after suffering a heart attack at age 74. Nehru is widely known as the architect of modern India and one of the most important leaders of the Indian freedom movement. He had been at the helm for 17 years – guiding the country in the backdrop of monumental events including the US-Soviet Cold War and the 1962 War with China read more Jawaharlal Nehru, also known as 'Pandit Nehru', was the architect of modern India. One of the most monumental moments in India's history took place on May 27, 1964. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India, passed away after suffering a heart attack at age 74. Nehru, also known as 'Pandit Nehru', was the architect of modern India. In in the pantheons of India's greatest politicians, he remains a titan. If you are a history geek who loves to learn about important events from the past, Firstpost Explainers' ongoing series, History Today will be your one-stop destination to explore key events. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nehru passes away On the day he died, Jawaharlal Nehru was prime minister of India and a towering national figure. It was the position he had held for 17 straight years – since the country's Independence in 1947. Nehru was born into a Kashmiri Brahmin family in in Allahabad on November 14, 1889 . His father, Motilal Nehru, was a well-known lawyer and leader of the Independence Movement. He also knew Mahatma Gandhi. Nehru was first educated at home. He was then sent abroad – first to Harrow and then to Trinity College in Cambridge. He was not a top student. 'I have become a queer mixture of East and West, out of place everywhere, at home nowhere,' Nehru wrote of his time abroad. On returning to India, Nehru got married to Kamala Kaul. Their only child, Indira, would go on to serve as prime minister. But that came later. Nehru over the next couple of decades became one of the most important leaders of the Indian political movement. He also became close to Mahatma Gandhi – and was widely seen as the heir apparent to the movement. On August 15, 1947, Nehru became Independent India's first prime minister. Lord Louis Mountbatten, viceroy of India, discusses Britain's partition plan with Jawaharlal Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. File image/AP For the next 17 years, Nehru would guide India through monumental events – including the Cold War between US and the Soviet Union and the 1962 War with China – pursuing a path of non-alignment and policies known as 'Nehruvian socialism.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He died with his daughter Indira at his side. Nehru's death was greeted by massive shock from by his fellow politicians. The prime minister is no more. The light is out,' an emotional C Subramaniam, a Cabinet minister, told Parliament. Incidentally, Nehru had used the very same phrase – the light is out – while announcing Gandhiji's death. His demise plunged India – its writers, intellectuals, thinkers and the public at large – into a profound sorrow. Nehru, to this day, remains one of the most important and influential politics India has ever seen. Golden Gate bridge opens Also, on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened for the first time to the public. The bridge, which had been under construction for five years, was a massive undertaking. Over 200,000 people came to gape at the 4,200 square foot suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County. Work on the bridge began on January 5, 1933 – during the Great Depression. A decade had passed after bridge engineer Joseph Strauss had first proposed building a suspension bridge for around $27 million. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Five years after work began, the Golden Gate Bridge was opened on May 27, 1937, becoming the longest bridge span in the world at the time. File image/Reuters Strauss, who was later elected chief engineer of the project, would be ably assisted by consulting engineer Leon S. Moisseiff, architect Irving F Morrow, and others. Moisseiff and Morrow's contributions cannot be understated. After all, it was Moisseiff who convinced Strauss to build a simple suspension bridge. Morrow and his wife Gertrude, meanwhile, developed the look of the bridge. Morrow also aided in choosing the Golden Gate Bridge's famed colour – 'international orange.' But the work came at a cost. In all, 11 men died during the work on the bridge. At the time of its opening, it was the world's longest bridge. It would hold that record till 1964. The Golden Gate Bridge stands to this day as an engineering marvel. Every year, thousands of people from around the world still come to San Francisco to admire it. This Day, That Year 1660: Denmark and Sweden signed the Treaty of Copenhagen, bringing an end to the major conflict between the two powers. The treaty, alongside the Treaty of Roskilde, determined the modern boundaries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 1679: England passed the Habeas Corpus law – putting a dent in the right of kings. The law, which translates to 'you shall have the body,' arguably remains the cornerstone of legal jurisprudence for democracies around the world. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 1897: Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' went on sale in London. The Irish writer is said to have based the character on Prince Vlad III of Wallachia – also known as Vlad The Impaler. From Buffy The Vampire Slayer to Blade and Twilight, the hold of vampires on Pop culture has never since waned. 1933: Disney releases its animated movie Three Little Pigs. The whimsical musical, which preceded Walt Disney's masterpiece Snow White by four years, was a major hit and influenced the direction of the entire animation industry for years to come.
