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India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Where Only India's Prime Minister Can Hoist The National Flag: The Secrets Of Red Fort's Lahori Gate Revealed
New Delhi: Historic Red Fort hosts flag hoisting ceremony every year on August 15 to mark India's Independence Day anniversary. Prime minister unfurls the tricolor from its Lahori Gate. This tradition is unique because only the Prime Minister of India can hoist the national flag from this iconic gate. The Lahori Gate holds stories that span from the era of slavery to India's freedom struggle. Here are five lesser-known tales connected to this landmark. The name Lahori Gate dates back to the Mughal era. This gate marked the starting point of the road that led directly to Lahore, now part of Pakistan. During Mughal times, royal processions used this route, making the gate a symbol of Delhi's grandeur and power. This historical connection explains why the gate carries the name of Lahore. History tells us that the British ruled India for nearly 200 years. After brutally suppressing the 1857 revolt, the British hoisted their Union Jack at the Lahori Gate, holding the country in colonial chains. This place became a symbol of oppression. Today, it stands as the site where the Indian flag waves proudly, representing freedom and dignity. Netaji's Dream Fulfilled in 1947 On October 21, 1943, following the formation of the Azad Hind government led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, there was a dream to hoist the INA flag at the Red Fort. Though that dream remained unfulfilled then, the freedom struggle marched on. India finally gained independence in 1947, and Netaji's vision was realised when the Indian flag was raised at the Lahori Gate. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first prime minister. On August 15, 1947, he hoisted the tricolor for the first time at the Lahori Gate and addressed the nation. This tradition continues to this day, marking the beginning of Independence Day celebrations every year. Since independence, the honour of hoisting the flag at Lahori Gate has been reserved exclusively for the prime minister and only once a year, on August 15. The ceremony is accompanied by a 21-gun salute, filling the entire nation with pride. These salutes are fired from the nearby cannons using blank rounds that produce sound and smoke but no actual projectiles. These untold stories of the Lahori Gate remind us of India's journey from slavery to freedom, symbolised by the flag fluttering high each Independence Day.
India.com
29-07-2025
- India.com
Meet India's first female spy who worked for this famous freedom fighter, she killed her husband because..., after independence...
(Representational image/AI generated) New Delhi: When it comes to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Azad Hind Fauj (INA), often along with the male leaders, the names of such female heroes are also taken, who not only picked up the gun but also gave sleepless nights to the British by doing secret missions. Born on 5 March 1902 in a reputed business family of Uttar Pradesh, Neera Arya was married to a British loyal police officer Shrikant Jaiswal. Shrikant was working against Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, but the flame of patriotism in Neera's heart gave her the strength to go against her husband and fight for independence. Why did she kill her husband? When Neera came to know that her husband had received an order from the British government to kill Netaji, she took a bold decision and killed her husband and foiled the British plan. This incident shows not only her courage but also her unwavering loyalty to the country. After this incident, Neera Arya joined the women's wing of Azad Hind Fauj, 'Jhansi Ki Rani Regiment'. Why did she become a spy? Instead of being a soldier, she chose the dangerous job of a spy who used to go to different areas and collect information about the activities of the British army and inform the INA about it. Her mission was to keep Netaji's identity and location secret and send the information obtained from spying through secret communication. When she was tortured! During a mission, Neera Arya was arrested by the British government and was accused of killing her husband. She was given inhuman torture in jail. Her chest was branded with hot iron bars, but she did not say a word about INA or Netaji. When she was asked about Netaji's whereabouts, she said, 'I don't know about Netaji, but my duty is to save the country more than my life.' What happened to her after independence? After independence, Neera Arya was forgotten. Neither did she get a place in any government recognition, nor any respect. It is said that she lived a very simple life after independence and used to make a living by selling flowers on the streets of Delhi. Despite this, she never broke down and continued to live a very simple life and at one time used to make a living by selling flowers on the streets of Delhi. However, for Neera, her sacrifice never needed any respect.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
On birthday, Akhilesh appeals to SP workers: Contribute for Mulayam memorial in Saifai
AS SAMAJWADI Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav marked his 52nd birthday on Tuesday, his appeal to party workers to make 'faith contributions' (funds) for the Samajwadi Party's Netaji memorial as a gift instead of organising celebrations, along with a promise to include names of all donors in a memorial booklet, has brought the upcoming memorial in his native village of Saifai in Etawah into the limelight. Over 223 km from the state capital, the memorial will be built on the lines of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in the United States. At present, over 150 workers are working on the memorial at the Samadhi Sthal of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav with the ground floor of the proposed three-storied building nearing completion and the work on the first floor in progress. 'This year, my humble appeal to all my well-wishers is that on the occasion of my birthday, instead of giving any kind of bouquet, statue, photo, replica of our party symbol bicycle or any other kind of gift, they should officially deposit their contributions in the party office as their 'astha anshdan' (faith contribution) for Samajwadi Smarak under construction for Netaji,' Akhilesh wrote in a post on X. He also promised them to make public a booklet of contributions made for the memorial with their names mentioned. 'To thank you for your commitment to socialist values and your co-operation, the name of every contributor will be published in Samajwadi Smarak Sahyog Pustika,' he promised. Wary of fraud, the SP has, however, cautioned workers that no account has been officially set up for the purpose yet. Asked about Akhilesh's appeal, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly and veteran party leader Mata Prasad Pandey said, 'The only idea is to give everyone a sense of contribution to the memorial of Netaji, it would be as small as Rs 11 to anything like Rs 51,000 or Rs 1 lakh. The main purpose is to make everyone feel connected with the memorial of their leader… that is all.' Meanwhile, at the under-construction memorial, a senior party worker, Lakhan Singh Yadav, wearing SP cap and carrying SP flags on his bicycle, has travelled all the way from neighbouring district Kannauj to garland the bust of Mulayam Singh Yadav at his Samadhi sthal. Upon seeing him at the spot, some young SP workers were seen taking selfies with him. Unaware about Akhilesh's appeal, he says that all he wants is the memorial to be completed at the earliest so that he can visit it 'like a temple'. What is Samajwadi Smarak? The memorial is coming up in Saifai, the native village of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav over 18 acres. Its foundation stone was laid by SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav on November 22, 2023, to mark Mulayam's birth anniversary. The design of this memorial is inspired by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, United States, which is built in the memory of former US President Abraham Lincoln. Officials at the site in Saifai informed that construction is being carried out by experts from a Hyderabad-based construction agency and the main building of the memorial would be of three floors of 27 metres height. In this memorial, on the first floor, there will be a 6 metre-long statue of Mulayam Singh Yadav. At present, the work on the basement complex has been completed, while the work on the first floor has started. 'There is a laboratory established on the ground to check the quality of the construction material being used here. The structure would be such that it can stand for at least 100 years,' he informed, adding that there would be a green garden and lawns on both sides of the pathway leading to the memorial and there would also be shops, visitor centre and museum near the entrance.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chaos erupts in West Bengal Assembly as TMC disrupts BJP speech amid Bill debate
Kolkata: Major chaos erupted inside the West Bengal Assembly during the tabling of the Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship Bill 2025. Ruling Trinamool Congress ( TMC ) MLAs began shouting and protesting, preventing BJP chief whip Shankar Ghosh from delivering his speech. Amidst the uproar, BJP MLAs walked out of the House after the Bill was tabled. After Education Minister Bratya Basu tabled the Bill, numerous Trinamool legislators continued their protests, even as Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay initially allowed Ghosh to speak. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Speaker Bandopadhyay later stated, "I had to expunge your and other BJP MLAs' statements made on the floor of the House as you had left while the minister was delivering a reply to your question. This was an act of insult to the minister and the House. However, I want the House to function properly and want you to participate in the debate." Chief Whip Nirmal Ghosh, Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, Minister of State (Independent) Chandrima Bhattacharya, IT Minister Babul Supriyo , and several others from the TMC continued protesting against the conduct of Shankar Ghosh and other BJP leaders for several minutes. The protesting BJP MLAs left the House and demonstrated outside the assembly premises, wearing black masks. Live Events Ghosh told reporters that the voice of the Opposition is being silenced by the ruling party and the Speaker. "It is said that the House belongs to the Opposition. But the House is behaving like Trinamool's party office. There was a deliberate attempt to snatch our rights. The ruling Trinamool doesn't want democracy to function. They did not allow the opposition to speak, and the Speaker did not take any action," Ghosh asserted. He added, "For the first time, the entire ruling party united to stop an MLA from speaking... We had decided not to stay during the minister's speech. Speeches of our two MLAs, including Ashok Lahiri, were expunged by the Speaker yesterday."
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bill tabled for sports univ, BJP MLAs walk out
Kolkata: BJP MLAs staged a walkout at the state assembly on Friday following a 20-minute argument after higher education minister Bratya Basu tabled the Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship Bill, 2025. The walkout notwithstanding, a discussion was held, in which it was said the Bill was tabled to set up Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship in Chinsurah and to give it status of a private university, promoted by Chinsurah Netaji Welfare Trust. Trouble broke out as BJP chief whip Shankar Ghosh rose to speak reportedly on the Bill, Trinamool MLAs, including Babul Supriyo, demanded to know why they should listen to him when BJP MLAs had walked out during a discussion on West Bengal Sales Tax (Settlement of Dispute) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on Thursday. An argument broke out and BJP MLAs walked out. Ghosh later alleged, "Trinamool did not let me speak." Speaker Biman Banerjee said, "It is not desirable that a member will leave. The Opposition tried to speak, but they did not say anything on the Bill... ."
