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The Print
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
UP CM Adityanath, his deputies pay tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India anniversary
Lucknow, Aug 9 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak on Saturday paid tributes to freedom fighters on the occasion of Quit India Movement Day (also known as August Kranti Divas). In a post on X in Hindi, Yogi Adityanath said, 'Humble tributes on the anniversary of the 'Quit India Movement' (August Kranti) to all the freedom fighters who awakened the spirit of freedom by creating nationwide public awareness against the oppressive policies of the British Empire! The glorious saga, sacrifice and martyrdom of the immortal martyrs who laid down their lives at the altar of freedom will continue to enhance the consciousness of the nation for ages. Jai Hind!' Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also paid tributes to the martyrs. 'On 'Bhartiya Kranti Divas', we pay our tributes to the immortal martyrs who gave their all for freedom,' he said in a post on X in Hindi.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Union min leads Tiranga Yatra in silk city
1 2 Berhampur: Hundreds of people took part in the Tiranga Yatra in Berhampur on Saturday, organised by the BJP's Ganjam district unit to mark 'August Kranti Diwas'. The rally, led by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan , covered around two kilometres from Ramalingam Park to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose chowk. The event began with Pradhan garlanding the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and concluded at the statue of Netaji Bose. BJP supporters, members of various civil organisations, ex-servicemen, among others, participated in the rally to generate patriotic spirit ahead of the celebration of Independence Day and to praise the armed forces for carrying out the recent Operation Sindoor. State higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj, Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy and several BJP MLAs from Ganjam also participated. Passing through Berhampur's main market areas, the rally also commemorated the Quit India Movement of 1942. "It's not merely a movement, but it was the symbol of united courage and faith across the country which helped to achieve freedom," said Pradhan. The Union minister urged the citizens to unite for a self-reliant India and to help achieve Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "There is a need for a people's movement for the use of swadeshi products to strengthen our economy," he added. Berhampur MLA K. Anil Kumar said the rally was a tribute to freedom fighters and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Earlier, Pradhan visited the Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple and offered prayers. He also inspected the temple's redevelopment work. "I am glad to know the redevelopment work of the temple is going on in full swing and is expected to be completed soon," he said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 2,500 apply for Congress tickets
Patna: In preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the Congress will hold a two-day meeting of its screening committee next week to discuss potential candidates and assess the political situation in Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting, to be held at the party's state headquarters in Sadaquat Ashram, will be attended by screening committee chairman and All India Congress Committee treasurer Ajay Maken; members Praniti Shinde, Imran Pratapgarhi and Kunal Chaudhary; Bihar in charge Krishna Allavaru; state president Rajesh Ram; Congress legislative party leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan; former state president Madan Mohan Jha and all three in-charge secretaries. Sources said around 2,500 people had applied for candidature via QR code from various constituencies. "This is the initial meeting of the screening committee. However, probable candidates will be shortlisted and discussions on assembly constituencies will also be held," said a senior Congress functionary. Rajesh Rathorre, chairman of the state Congress media department, said the three in charge secretaries would gather detailed information about candidates from their respective districts and present it to the screening committee. On Aug 13, in-charge secretaries Sushil Pasi and Devendra Yadav will meet potential candidates from the districts of West Champaran, East Champaran, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Nalanda, Patna urban, Patna rural 1 and 2, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur and Gaya. On Aug 14, in charge secretaries Devendra Yadav and Shahnawaz Alam will consult with potential candidates from Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Jamui, Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai, Begusarai and Khagaria districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, on the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India Movement, the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee paid homage at the Shaheed Smarak by garlanding the statue of the martyrs and pledging to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation. The Congress Seva Dal also organised a Tiranga March from Sadaqat Ashram to the Shaheed Smarak.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Sharad Pawar Claims 'Seat Guarantee' Offered Ahead Of Polls, D Fadnavis Says...
Mumbai: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has claimed that ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals approached him offering a "guarantee" of 160 seats for the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, well above the 145 needed for a majority in the 288-member House. "I introduced them to Rahul Gandhi. He dismissed the offer and felt we should not get involved in such matters, but instead go directly to the people," Mr Pawar said in Nagpur. This marks the first time in recent years that the veteran leader has publicly questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI). The BJP has countered that if the incident was genuine, Pawar should have alerted authorities at the time. Reacting to Pawar's statement, Chief Minister Fadnavis questioned its timing. "Why did Mr Pawar remember this after meeting Rahul Gandhi? For many years, even though Rahul spoke of EVMs, Mr Pawar said it was wrong to raise such doubts. This change is the impact of their meeting," he said. Mr Pawar's comments coincided with the Maharashtra Congress' observance of the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India Movement. The party organised a padyatra from the Tilak statue to August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, led by state president Harshwardhan Sapkal, Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi, and later joined by Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad. The march, while commemorative, also became a political platform. Mr Sapkal likened the BJP's governance to colonial rule, invoking Mahatma Gandhi's "Do or Die" call. "Just as Gandhi told the British to quit India, today we must tell the BJP to quit its dictatorial ways," Sapkal said. Ms Gaikwad questioned why Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was speaking on behalf of the ECI. The Chief Minister defended the electoral process, calling India's elections "free and fair" and accusing the opposition of avoiding formal complaints to the ECI despite making public allegations.
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Youth pay tribute to freedom fighters on anniversary of Quit India movement in Mysuru
The younger generation took the lead in marking the Quit India movement anniversary and made floral offerings to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Subbarayanakere Grounds, here on Saturday. Activists and students gathered for a quiet remembrance of the historic call for freedom from the British when Mahatma Gandhi gave the Quit India call on August 8, 1942, in Mumbai (then Bombay), with the movement officially beginning on August 9, 1942. The occasion was also remembered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who was in the city on Saturday. He extended his greetings to the people, recalling the Quit India Movement and the sacrifices made by millions that culminated in the country gaining independence from the British rule. The Quit India movement was also the final phase of India's freedom struggle; but for Mysuru, this holds even more significance as it heralded the entry of the region to the mainstream national movement against British imperialism. Historians attribute the late entry of the Mysuru region to the freedom movement to the benevolent nature of the rule of the latter Wadiyars, which provided cushioning from the despotism of the British rule. The Mysore Gazetteer notes that national consciousness had already permeated among the masses during the early 1900s, and inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, there were social movements promoting 'khadi', seeking ban on liquor, promotion of swadeshi goods, temple entry movement, etc. Tagadur Ramachandra Rao had started Khaddar movement to popularise the use of 'khadi' to help rural communities earn their livelihood, a cause supported by Mahatma Gandhi, who visited Mysuru twice. When the Quit India call was issued, the student community and activists in Mysuru were on the forefront, and inspired by the national tide, the region witnessed rallies, processions, and snap strikes. The decades of groundwork done to improve social conditions had also paved way for an undercurrent of nationalistic sentiments, culminating in students' participation in the movement in a big way. Till recently in Mysuru, anniversaries of important events associated with freedom struggle used to be graced by the generation which participated in those events. But with each passing year, their numbers are on the decline and that generation is fast fading away. But given the importance of the event, the spirit of the struggle and the reverence for their sacrifices, continue to be recalled.
