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Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Auraiya medical college to be named after Ahilyabai: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that the state medical college in Auraiya would be named after Ahilyabai Holkar. Addressing a seminar at his official residence, CM Yogi emphasised that great personalities cannot be divided on caste lines opinion, or religion. He criticised previous governments for attempting to do so. Speaking at the seminar organised at his official residence to mark Ahilyabai's tricentenary birth celebration, Yogi hit out at the Samajwadi Party, saying: 'There was an attempt to change the name of the degree college established in the name of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar in Auraiya. The state government has decided to name Auraiya's medical college after Mata Ahilyabai Holkar. Seven hostels for working women are being constructed in her name across the state.' Additionally, the state government has named three PAC battalions after Avanti Bai, Jhalkari Bai, and Veerangana Uda Devi, symbolising respect for women's strength, the CM added. Attacking the governments before 2014, CM Yogi said that Ram and Krishna were once dismissed as imaginary and attempts were made to break Ram Setu even as corruption, distrust, anarchy, and political conspiracies prevailed in the state. 'In contrast, the Modi government instilled 'Nation First' ethos, enabling India to reach new heights with pride today,' the CM said. He added, 'New India does not provoke anyone, but if provoked, it does not spare the offender. Operation Sindoor stands as a living example.' The CM also outlined the state's progress in infrastructure, connectivity, railways, metro, rapid rail, and ropeways. He pointed out that the central government has approved Uttar Pradesh's policy for semiconductor manufacturing, which will further boost its production in the state. The CM elaborated on the life and contributions of Ahilyabai Holkar, noting that she was born on May 31, 1725. 'Despite being married at a young age, she continued her education, and during her 70-year lifespan till 1795, she established an exemplary system of governance, making remarkable strides in empowering farmers, youth, artisans, handicraftsmen, and women,' Yogi underlined. Referring to her restoration efforts, the CM highlighted that Ahilyabai ventured beyond Malwa to renovate temples destroyed during Aurangzeb and Babar eras. She restored revered sites such as Pashupatinath, Rameshwar, Mahakal, Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath, and temples in Bengal. Like Banaras, the sarees of Mahishmati and the grandeur of the Narmada ghats still bear testimony to her reign, Yogi said. Describing Ahilyabai as a symbol of women empowerment, the CM emphasised that while women were struggling for their rights globally, she was administering an ideal governance system in India. CM Yogi urged BJP workers to engage with public over the next 10 days to propagate the life and legacy of Ahilyabai. He added that various programmes honouring Ahilyabai were being organised across the country from May 21 to 31 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP is organising Smriti Abhiyan from May 21 to 31 to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary organised under the name of 'Punyashlok Rani Ahilyabai Holkar Rani Ahilyabai Holkar', a revered figure known for her exemplary governance. Prominent among those present on the occasion were BJP national joint general secretary Shiv Prakash, deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP state president Bhupendra Chaudhary, state minister Ajit Pal, and programme coordinator Sanjay Rai, along with several state ministers and party leaders.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Medical college in Auraiya to be named after Ahilyabai: Yogi
Lucknow, May 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that Auraiya's medical college would be named after Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Addressing a seminar organised under the Punyashlok Rani Ahilyabai Holkar Birth Tricentenary Year Smriti Abhiyan at his official residence, the CM said that great personalities cannot be divided based on caste, opinion or religion and criticised previous governments for attempting to do so. Specifically referring to the Samajwadi Party's (SP) tenure, he said, "There was an attempt to change the name of the degree college established in the name of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar in Auraiya. The current government has decided to name Auraiya's medical college after Mata Ahilyabai Holkar." The event saw a large gathering of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers from across the state. The CM warmly welcomed them and recalled the significant contributions of Mata Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, urging the workers to spread her ideals among the public. Yogi said that where there is morality and good sense, positive energy flows. Praising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that the country's 140 crore citizens are inspired by this positive energy. Highlighting the contrast with governments before 2014, he said that Ram and Krishna were once dismissed as imaginary, attempts were made to break Ram Setu, and corruption, distrust, anarchy and political conspiracies prevailed. "In contrast, the Modi government instilled a 'Nation First' ethos, enabling India to reach new heights with pride today," he said. The CM said, "New India does not provoke anyone, but if provoked, it does not spare the offender. Operation Sindoor stands as a living example." He outlined the state's progress in infrastructure, connectivity, railways, metro, rapid rail and ropeways. He highlighted that the central government has approved UP's policy for semiconductor manufacturing, which will further boost semiconductor production in the state. Yogi elaborated on the life and contributions of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar and said that she was born on May 31, 1725. "Despite being married at a young age, she continued her education and, over her 70-year lifespan from 1725 to 1795, established an exemplary system of governance. She made remarkable strides in empowering farmers, youth, artisans, handicrafts men and women." Referring to her restoration efforts, he highlighted that Ahilyabai ventured beyond Malwa to renovate temples destroyed during the eras of Aurangzeb and Babar. "She restored revered sites such as Pashupatinath, Rameshwar, Mahakal, Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath and temples in Bengal. Like Banaras, the sarees of Mahishmati and the grandeur of the Narmada ghats still bear testimony to her reign," he said. The CM described Ahilyabai as a symbol of women's empowerment, emphasising that while women globally were struggling for their rights, she was administering an ideal governance system in India. He said that seven working women's hostels are being constructed in her name across the state. He said that women empowerment is also being promoted through initiatives like the Nari Vandan Act and other government schemes. "Besides, the UP government has named three PAC battalions after Avanti Bai, Jhalkari Bai and Veerangana Uda Devi symbolising respect for women's strength," he said. Calling upon BJP workers, Yogi urged them to engage with the public over the next 10 days and share the life and legacy of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar. He said that various programmes honouring Ahilyabai are being organised nationwide from May 21 to 31 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Workers should convey that India revered women's power at a time when women worldwide were still fighting for their rights," he said. The event was attended by Rashtriya Sah Sangathan General Secretary Shiv Prakash, Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP State President Bhupendra Chaudhary, State Minister Ajit Pal, programme coordinator Sanjay Rai, along with numerous state ministers, BJP leaders and workers. UNI AB BD
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Farmers, Cong protest land pooling scheme for Simhastha infra
Ujjain: To register their protest against the land pooling scheme for permanent infrastructure in Simhastha area, farmers and members of Congress party tried to enter Mahakaleshwar temple to submit a protest memorandum to Lord Mahakal on Wednesday and were stopped by the administration and police. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The scheme, which aims to acquire over 2300 hectares under Simhastha area, will affect approximately 1800 farmers who oppose the initiative. On Wednesday, the farmers and Congress representatives, including Tarana MLA Mahesh Parmar, district Congress president (city) Mukesh Bhati, Congress leader Maya Rajesh Trivedi and about 200 farmers attempted to register their protest, when authorities stopped them at Char Dham temple area. The crowd questioned ADM Pratham Kaushik and ASP Nitesh Bhargava about requiring permission for deity's darshan, as the temple administration suspended protocol visits. Panch Kroshi yatra pilgrims, however, were granted access. There were reports that the authorities detained villagers and Jan Andolan Party members on Tuesday night, though some were later released. Congress had previously organised awareness campaigns in the rural areas regarding the scheme. Farmer Taularam Patel, whose family owns 300 hectares, expressed concerns about inadequate compensation and unnecessary permanent construction, noting that Simhastha saints visit briefly. Simhastha Fair Officer Ashish Singh and Collector Roshan Kumar Singh addressed the media regarding the scheme. Anticipating 300 million devotees, Singh explained the plan for permanent infrastructure on 2300 hectares of land. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative aims to resolve encroachment and pollution issues through permanent facilities, including 18-metre roads and underground utilities. The scheme requires 50% land acquisition, promising increased property values and commercial usage rights for the remaining land. The authority have assured fair compensation and benefits for farmers, with plans for a Rs 7,000 crore development project. Singh announced the formation of a communication team, offering double compensation under the Land Acquisition Act 2013 for dissatisfied farmers.
