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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP women's wing holds ‘Sindoor Yatra' to honour forces
Kolkata: Women turned out in large numbers as BJP's women's wing held a ' ' rally in Kolkata on Tuesday to honour the valour of India's armed forces to avenge the dastardly killings by terrorists in Pahalgam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The yatra, which started simultaneously from Swami Vivekananda's residence at Simla Street and the residence of Sister Nivedita at Bagbazar, ran parallelly with BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra' in districts. "The first yatra was held from College Street to Shyambazar on Friday. On Monday, mahila morcha workers had also held a rally from Bagbazar 'Maa er Bari' to Shyambazar. We are using abir to spread the message so that every Indian is ready to protect the sindoor of our mothers and daughters," said Falguni Patra, BJP's mahila morcha president. The morcha will soon launch a door-to-door campaign to take the message to every household. Pointing out that 'Sindoor Yatra' was far more than a ceremonial event, Bengal BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said: "It is a powerful and heartfelt tribute from the women of the nation to our armed forces. was the weapon for Indian armed forces to safeguard the honour and pride of the country's daughters and sisters."
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi BJP launches ‘Sindoor Yatra' in memory of Pahalgam victims
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of women joined the BJP's 'Sindoor Yatra' in Connaught Place on Monday to praise the armed forces for their recent strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan. CM Rekha Gupta, former Union minister Smriti Irani, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva walked in the march, which was organised by the party's Mahila Morcha. The chief minister said the yatra was more than a ritual; it was a heartfelt tribute from the women of India to the armed forces. Through Operation Sindoor, she said, Indian soldiers had protected the honour of the country's daughters and sisters by destroying terrorist bases in Pakistan. 'On behalf of all the women of India, I thank our armed forces and salute their unmatched bravery,' she added. Participants marched under tight security while patriotic songs such as 'Mera Rang De Basanti Chola' and 'Meri Jaan Tiranga Hai' played in the background. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a mission but a message,' Smriti Irani told reporters. 'If terrorists target our daughters, the Indian armed forces will defend them. We bow to the women whose husbands and sons guard our borders, and we salute our soldiers. The Prime Minister has vowed that India will never bend or break.' The armed forces launched missile strikes on May 7 against nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, including Jaish‑e‑Mohammad's base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar‑e‑Taiba's headquarters in Muridke. Operation Sindoor came two weeks after 26 civilians were killed in Pahalgam. Yatra a tribute to armed forces: Chief Minister the chief minister said the yatra was more than a ritual; it was a heartfelt tribute from the women of India to the armed forces. Indian soldiers had protected the honour of the country's daughters and sisters by destroying terrorist bases in Pakistan. 'On behalf of all the women of India, I thank our armed forces and salute their unmatched bravery,' she added. Participants marched under tight security.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Boudh to be developed as model district: CM
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said a 300-bed hospital and a new bus stand will be inaugurated soon in Boudh. Majhi visited Boudh district and reviewed various developmental works underway in the district. A new railway station building at Boudh has been almost completed. The Chief Minister said an action plan will soon be prepared to transform Boudh district into a model district. He said there has been significant progress in many developmental projects like construction of roads and bridges, drinking water supply projects, education and health infrastructure in Boudh district. Majhi directed the district administration to expedite the works, which are being carried out at a slow pace, for timely completion. There will be no compromise on the quality of work. Regular inspection system should be tightened to check the quality of the works, he told the officials. Stating that the participation of local people is very important for the success of development works, the Chief Minister advised the officials to inform the local people about the project and take their opinions. This will make the projects more transparent and people-oriented, he said. Majhi asked the district administration to coordinate with the State government to resolve the bottlenecks in the execution of the projects in Boudh. If necessary, he will personally intervene in the matter, the Chief Minister said. Majhi also advised the district officials to give more attention to education, health, sports and agriculture sectors. He suggested to them to prepare an action plan in this regard. 'Our main goal is to maintain transparency in all government schemes and projects. All officials should ensure that government funds are used properly and the public gets its benefits. Immediate action will be taken if any irregularities are noticed,' he said. Later in the day, the Chief Minister participated in 'Sindoor Yatra', a procession organised in Sarsara panchayat of Boudh district to celebrate the resounding success of Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian armed forces against terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Operation Sindoor not just mission but clear message to terrorists": Former Union Minister Smriti Irani
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with former Union Minister Smriti Irani and BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan, led a Tiranga Yatra in Delhi to honour the Indian Armed Forces for their crucial role in Operation Sindoor. Speaking during the yatra on Monday, Smriti Irani emphasised the significance of Operation Sindoor, stating, 'Operation Sindoor is a symbol, a pledge of our country. It's not just a mission of our Armed Forces but a clear message to terrorists that whenever they target the women of our nation, the entire country, the Government of India, and the Indian Armed Forces will be there to protect them.' Irani further expressed her admiration for the women of India whose loved ones are serving on the borders, adding, 'Our 'sindoor' is safe because they are at the border. We bow before such women and our Indian Armed Forces. We also express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who pledged that he wouldn't let the country cower or break.' She also praised the Prime Minister's strong message and assured that Operation Sindoor would continue until every terrorist camp is eliminated. 'Together with the Indian armed forces, the country has given a befitting reply to Pakistan. A message has been sent by the PM, the Government and the armed forces that until each and every terrorist camp is destroyed, Operation Sindoor will continue,' the former Union Minister said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that today, all women of the country bow before the Indian Armed Forces. 'Through Operation Sindoor, how they (Indian Armed Forces) protected the honour of crores of women, guarded the borders and destroyed terrorist camps, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. PM Narendra Modi, the Indian armed forces and the Government of India took empowered decisions in the interest of the honour of 140 crore people of the country,' she said. 'PM ordered the armed forces to go and destroy every terrorist camp (in Pakistan). Pakistan received a befitting reply. The 140 crore people of India are united. These women stand with the armed forces and the Government of India. To give this message, women have taken out this Tiranga Yatra, Sindoor Yatra,' the Delhi CM said. Meanwhile, BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan, speaking about the ongoing Tiranga Yatra, said that in every village, town, and district, women are carrying the national flag and expressing their sincere thanks and gratitude to our armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving safety and security to this nation. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched the 'Tiranga Yatra' on May 13 and will continue until May 23. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's recent success. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. As part of the operation, Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following the strikes, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling and attempted drone attacks. In response, India launched coordinated airstrikes that damaged key military infrastructure across 11 Pakistani airbases. On May 10, both sides announced an understanding on the cessation of hostilities. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi CM Gupta leads ‘Sindoor Yatra' to honour army, Pahalgam victims
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and former Union minister Smriti Irani participated in a 'Sindoor Yatra' organised by the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party at Connaught Place on Monday, in a show of solidarity with the armed forces and to 'honour the martyrs of Pahalgam'. Gupta described the event as 'far more than just a ceremonial gesture', calling it 'a powerful and heartfelt tribute from the women of the nation to our armed forces.' She said, 'Through Operation Sindoor, India's brave soldiers have valiantly safeguarded the honour and pride of the country's daughters and sisters—an achievement that fills the entire nation with pride. The government and armed forces launched a bold and decisive strike against terrorism in Pakistan, successfully dismantling every terrorist base.' Hundreds of women carrying tricolours took part in the yatra, which wound through central Delhi's Connaught Place amid heavy security, accompanied by patriotic songs like Mera Rang De Basanti Chola and Meri Jaan Tiranga Hai. The event also saw participation from Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat. Irani said Operation Sindoor was more than a campaign—it was a symbol of national pride and resolve. 'It sends a strong message to terrorists that whenever they look toward the women of this country, they will find the entire nation, the government of India, and our armed forces standing in defence of every daughter and mother. Through Operation Sindoor, we salute all women, and especially those mothers whose sons are safeguarding our borders,' she said. Irani added that the nation bows not only to the army but also to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has pledged that India will 'neither bow down nor break.' She said, 'India's army and the nation together have given a strong reply to Pakistan: we will not rest until every terrorist camp is destroyed.'
