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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Controversy erupts over talk on Operation Sindoor at Raj Bhavan
A talk on Operation Sindoor, organised by Kerala Raj Bhavan on Wednesday, has sparked a heated political debate, particularly due to the attendance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue and editor of Thuglak magazine S. Gurumurthy has the lead speaker. The session, which was themed 'Paradigm shift from candlelight to BrahMos', was chaired by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. 'Politicising the office' Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan condemned the event and slammed Raj Bhavan for politicising the gubernatorial office by inviting the RSS leader to speak at a function honouring the defence forces involved in Operation Sindoor. The Congress leader also expressed concern over Mr. Gurumurthy's political remarks, especially those allegedly made against former Central governments and leaders. 'Raj Bhavan is not the platform for such political speeches. It is the official residence of the Governor. Inviting an RSS leader to speak at such an event, especially with remarks aimed at previous governments, is unfortunate and inappropriate,' Mr. Satheesan told mediapersons on Thursday. While he did not oppose the event on Operation Sindoor, he emphasised it would have been more suitable to invite military experts or foreign policy specialists to speak on the subject. He also urged the State government and the Chief Minister to clarify their stance on the issue. Rejecting the Opposition's criticism, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader V. Muraleedharan praised the Governor's decision to invite Mr. Gurumurthy. He added that the era of using the Raj Bhavan for Congress' internal political games is over. 'The event organised with S. Gurumurthy as a speaker was a timely and appropriate one,' he said. He further stated that Mr. Gurumurthy is not just a RSS leader, but a renowned thinker and economist.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
India as a nation has risen above history: S Gurumurthy
Thiruvananthapurm, May 22 (UNI) Noted columnist and prominent nationalist thinker S. Gurumurthy has said intelligent nations rise above history whereas the less fortunate ones are hostages of history. Gurumurthy said India has evolved the idea of nationhood which is based on mutual respect towards all religious communities, whereas the idea of nationhood of Pakistan is based singly on 'hatred towards India'. He was delivering speech on 'Operation Sindoor: Paradigm Shift from Candle light to Brahmos' here in Rajbhavan on Wednesday evening. "While Pakistan has a theology which has become a political ideology, India has developed a philosophy of nationhood,"he pointed out. Lauding the efforts of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, Gurumurthy said that about 32 % of India's defence equipment are 'Made in India' which has made a huge impetus in the strategic dimensions of India's defence preparedness. Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar presided over the function. Earlier the family members of the slain Ramachandran, who was a victim of Pahalgam terror strike, was honoured by the Governor. Swaminathan Gurumurthi, popularly known as a writer and journalist in India and a chartered accountant by profession, is a corporate adviser of high standing. Highly rated for his investigative writings, he has ceaselessly campaigned against corruption at high places, exposing the bribery in Bofors arms deal and the nexus between corporates and government. UNI DS GNK
