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India.com
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Tripura Town Hall To Be Renamed After Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Says CM Manik Shah
New Delhi: The BJP-led government in Tripura has announced that the Agartala Town Hall will be renamed after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, and a marble statue of the late leader will be installed in front of the building. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday, as part of events marking Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary. Speaking at the Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala, CM Saha also declared the launch of two annual awards in Mookerjee's name. One will be presented on Teachers' Day to individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Another, to be introduced next year, will recognise excellence in social, political, national, and administrative services. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, the chief minister described Mookerjee as a 'towering figure in safeguarding India's sovereignty after independence,' and praised his selfless service to the nation. 'With remarkable abilities, prestige, and intellect, he dedicated his life to nation-building, refusing to lead a self-centered existence,' Saha wrote. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was a towering figure in safeguarding India's sovereignty after independence. With remarkable abilities, prestige, and intellect, he dedicated his life to nation-building, refusing to lead a self-centered existence. On the 125th birth anniversary… — Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) July 6, 2025 He also recalled Mookerjee's distinguished public career, which included serving as India's first Industry Minister, Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University, Mayor of Calcutta, President of the Hindu Mahasabha, and the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. According to Saha, Mookerjee's ideology continues to be relevant and remains a source of inspiration for citizens today. The chief minister linked Mookerjee's legacy to the present, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development vision aligns with Mookerjee's ideals and that the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' is an extension of that vision. 'After PM Modi took charge in 2014, we've seen societal transformation… Earlier, Mookerjee's contributions were deliberately sidelined, but now people can see the truth,' he said. Saha also pointed to Mookerjee's strong opposition to the Nehru-Liaquat Pact of 1950, an agreement between India and Pakistan concerning the rights and safety of minorities, as a testament to his uncompromising stance on national integrity. This disagreement ultimately led to his resignation from Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet. 'Dr. Mookerjee's opposition to injustice and his unwavering commitment to India's sovereignty continue to inspire the nation. His resignation over the Nehru-Liaquat Agreement is a powerful example of principled leadership,' Saha added in his post. Earlier in the day, the chief minister paid tributes to Mookerjee at a program held at the BJP state headquarters and later participated in a door-to-door campaign across Agartala Municipal Corporation to highlight the achievements of the Modi-led central government. The Agartala Town Hall, which is now being renamed, was originally constructed by the previous Left Front government after the demolition of Lal Mahal, a structure that was part of the erstwhile royal palace complex, which also included the Ujjayanta Palace and Laxmi Narayan Bari Temple.
India Gazette
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tripura CM Manik Saha pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 6 (ANI): On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha paid his heartfelt tributes at a special event held at the BJP state headquarters. Highlighting Dr. Mookerjee's legacy, Chief Minister Saha said that his supreme sacrifice for safeguarding India's unity continues to inspire every nationalist citizen of the country. 'Dr. Mookerjee, who never compromised with injustice, had resigned from the Union Cabinet in protest against the Nehru-Liaquat Pact, standing firmly by his principles.' Calling him the 'Lion of India' (Bharat Kesari), CM Saha recalled Dr. Mookerjee's unwavering commitment to national integrity and his pivotal role in shaping India's political landscape. The commemoration event witnessed the participation of party leaders, workers, and citizens, who paid homage to Dr Mookerjee and reiterated their commitment to his vision of a strong, united India. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP. Born on July 6, 1901, in Calcutta, he was a multifaceted personality, a patriot, an educationist, a parliamentarian, a statesman, and a humanitarian. He inherited a legacy of erudition and nationalism from his father, Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, an esteemed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University and Judge of the Calcutta High Court. In 1940, he became the acting President of the Hindu Mahasabha and declared complete independence for India as its political goal. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Is 1991 India-Pakistan pact treason?': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Jaishankar
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy for questioning External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Operation Sindoor while a Congress-backed government was responsible for a 1991 pact on military transparency between India and Pakistan, reported news agency ANI. In a post on X, Nishikant Dubey stated that the Congress had supported a 1991 pact where India and Pakistan agreed to share information about military movements, but were criticising EAM Jaishankar despite complete transparency on his end. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: BJP says Rahul Gandhi speaking 'Pakistan's language' after targeting EAM Jaishankar Dubey wrote, 'Rahul Gandhi ji, this is an agreement made during the time of your government. In 1991, your party-supported government made an agreement that India and Pakistan would exchange information about any attack or army movement. Is this agreement treason?' The BJP MP added, "Congress is hand in glove with the Pakistani vote bank, does it suit you to make objectionable comments on Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar ji?". Also Read: Operation Sindoor: Govt accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation The Congress party dismissed Dubey's claims and said, "This person needs to know that in late February 1991, Indian National Congress had withdrawn support from the Chandrashekhar govt. Elections to the 10th Loksabha had already been announced." Nishikant Dubey criticised the Congress and stated that their statements against EAM Jaishankar called for FIRs against them for treasonous remarks. Dubey told ANI, "We consider Pakistan a terrorist nation since 1947, we are fighting with them over the issue of Kashmir for 78 years and our part of Kashmir has been occupied by Pakistan. Even after that, you (Congress) have been giving concessions to Pakistan. Be it the Nehru-Liaquat Pact in 1950, Indus Water Treaty, the Simla Agreement of 1975. We don't talk about how the defence system of a nation functions in the Parliament also." Also Read: 'Utter misrepresentation': MEA's strong rebuttal to Rahul's charge against Jaishankar on Op Sindoor He added, "Do all these things not amount to treason? Congress cheated the nation just for the sake of vote bank should start a case of Treason and an FIR should be registered against those who made this agreement and the Congress party." Rahul Gandhi, had previously, slammed foreign minister Jaishankar for not revealing details of an Indian aircraft that had allegedly been lost during India's Operation Sindoor. Gandhi had claimed that informing Pakistan at the start of the attack was a mistake and a 'crime.' Further in a post on X he said, 'EAM Jaishankar's silence isn't just telling — it's damning. So I'll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn't a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.'
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Is this agreement treason?" : MP Nishikant Dubey slams Rahul Gandhi over 1991 Indo-Pak military pact
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy for questioning Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. Dubey referenced a 1991 Indo-Pak military transparency pact signed during a Congress-backed government to highlight what he called Congress's longstanding alignment with a 'Pakistani vote bank.' In a post on X, Dubey claimed that the 1991 pact involved India and Pakistan agreeing to share information about military movements, suggesting that the Congress party had once supported security transparency with Pakistan. He wrote, 'Rahul Gandhi ji, this is an agreement made during the time of your government. In 1991, your party-supported government made an agreement that India and Pakistan would exchange information about any attack or army movement. Is this agreement treason? Further adding to his criticism, Dubey said, 'Congress is hand in glove with the Pakistani vote bank, does it suit you to make objectionable comments on Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar ji?'. Speaking to ANI, Dubey said, ' '...We consider Pakistan a terrorist nation since 1947, we are fighting with them over the issue of Kashmir for 78 years and our part of Kashmir has been occupied by Pakistan. Even after that, you (Congress) have been giving concessions to Pakistan. Be it the Nehru-Liaquat Pact in 1950, Indus Water Treaty, the Simla Agreement of 1975. We don't talk about how the defence system of a nation functions in the Parliament also...' He added, 'But in 1991, when you were extending support to the Chandra Shekhar-led government and in 1994, when there was a government of P. V. Narasimha Rao, then it (agreement) was implemented and you wrote where the army, navy will be deployed and how the air force would all these things not amount to treason? Congress cheated the nation just for the sake of vote bank should start a case of Treason and an FIR should be registered against those who made this agreement and the Congress party...' However, the Congress has rubbished this allegation saying, 'This person needs to know that in late February 1991, Indian National Congress had withdrawn support from the Chandrashekhar govt. Elections to the 10th Loksabha had already been announced.' This exchange follows Rahul Gandhi's renewed criticism earlier this week of External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. The Congress leader questioned the minister's silence on the number of Indian Air Force aircraft lost during Operation Sindoor, insisting that the nation 'deserves the truth.' Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. It targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists. In response, Pakistan shelled border areas and carried out drone attacks, prompting India to conduct airstrikes on 11 Pakistani airbases. Both countries agreed to cease hostilities on May 10. (ANI)
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
From Simla Agreement to Indus Waters Treaty: Bilateral agreements signed between India & Pakistan since 1947
Simla Agreement (1972) Live Events Indus Waters Treaty (1960) Nehru-Liaquat Pact (1950) Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines (1974) Agreement on Non-Attack of Nuclear Installations (1988) Agreement on Prevention of Airspace Violations (1991) Lahore Declaration (1999) Agreement on Pre-Notification of Ballistic Missile Tests (2005) LoC Ceasefire Agreement (2003) Agreement on Reducing Risk from Nuclear Accidents (2007) In the wake of the April 22 massacre of civilians in Kashmir's Pahalgam, India launched a series of retaliatory diplomatic measures aimed at among them was the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty , a longstanding water-sharing agreement . In response, Pakistan on Thursday announced that it would treat all bilateral agreements with India, including the pivotal Simla Agreement , as being in abeyance. It also closed the Wagah border and halted all trade activity with the Simla Agreement is often seen as a diplomatic cornerstone between the two nations, it is far from the only pact that has attempted to regulate or stabilise ties with Pakistan. Since 1947, the neighbours have signed a series of treaties and protocols — some rooted in security concerns, others in humanitarian or cultural a look at key bilateral agreements signed over the after the 1971 India-Pakistan war, this accord was inked by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It called for peaceful resolution of disputes, prohibited unilateral changes to the status quo, and converted the ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir into the Line of Control (LoC). The agreement emphasised that issues, including Kashmir, would be addressed through bilateral World Bank-brokered treaty was signed by PM Nehru and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan. It granted Pakistan rights over the western rivers — Indus, Jhelum and Chenab — while India retained control over the eastern rivers — Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. It also paved the way for infrastructure like the Mangla and Tarbela dams, and mandated the formation of a Permanent Indus suspended the treaty in April 2025, following the Pahalgam attack on Indian upon in the early years of independence, this pact between PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's PM Liaquat Ali Khan pledged mutual protection of minorities in both countries. It guaranteed freedom of movement, employment rights, and the establishment of minority commissions to monitor protocol facilitates visits by pilgrims to religious sites across the border. It covers 15 shrines in Pakistan and five in India. Popular sites include Nankana Sahib, Panja Sahib, and Shadani Darbar in Pakistan; and Ajmer Sharif and Nizamuddin Dargah in India. The protocol allows, among others, up to 3,000 Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for certain on December 31, 1988, this agreement mandates that both nations notify each other annually of their nuclear installations and refrain from attacking these facilities. It remains in force, with annual exchanges taking place on January 1 each agreement, signed in New Delhi, set ground rules to prevent accidental airspace breaches. It forbids military aircraft from flying within 10 km of the border and bars unauthorised entry into each other's airspace, including over territorial declaration was signed during PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to Pakistan and emphasised the importance of peace, resolution of outstanding issues, and dialogue in light of both nations' nuclear capabilities. The two countries also agreed to notify each other of ballistic missile tests in on the Lahore Declaration, this agreement requires each country to give the other at least three days' notice before testing surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. It also specifies safety zones to prevent accidental misinterpretation or November 2003, both countries agreed to cease hostilities along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary. Although tensions have periodically flared, both sides recommitted to this ceasefire again in into force in 2007, this agreement commits both sides to notify each other in case of a nuclear accident and take steps to prevent any misreading of such an incident. The pact has been extended twice since, in 2012 and 2017.
