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India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Subramanian Swamy moves SC to declare Ram Setu as national monument
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to timely decide his representation seeking to declare 'Ram Setu' as a national monument and of national importance. The petition sought national monument status for the 'Ram Setu' bridge and a survey by the Geological Survey of India and the Archaeological Survey of India in respect to 'Ram Setu' as an ancient monument of national importance. Swamy said that he had made a representation to the Centre in terms of the Supreme Court's January 2023 order; however, the same has not been decided. He further said that 'Ram Setu' fulfils all the criteria for being called an Ancient Monument, as it has historical, archaeological, or artistic interest. The plea said Ram Setu fulfils the criteria of an Ancient Monument under Section 3/4 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958, and the government is duty-bound to declare all ancient monuments of national importance and national monuments. He said that the Central government is duty-bound to protect 'Ram Setu' from any form of misuse, pollution or desecration. Swamy's petition stated, 'This archaeological site is a matter of faith and shradha of people treating Ram-Setu as a pilgrimage.' The central government earlier told the Supreme Court that the process to declare 'Ram Setu' a national heritage monument is currently underway in the Ministry of Culture. The Centre's response came on Swamy's plea seeking direction to the government to declare 'Ram Setu' a national monument. The apex court then asked Swamy to file a representation with the Ministry on the issue. Swamy had earlier said that the case has been pending for eight years, but the government has not been able to respond to the plea. In his plea, Swamy had urged the apex court to pass an order and direct the 'Union of India, along with National Monuments Authority (NMA), to declare 'Ram Setu' as an Ancient Monument of National Importance.' Swamy said that he had already won the first round of the litigation, in which the Centre accepted the existence of 'Ram Setu'. He added that the union minister concerned had called a meeting in 2017 to consider his demand to declare the Setu a national heritage monument, but subsequently, nothing happened. 'Ram Setu' is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. (ANI)
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Subramanian Swamy moves SC, seeks direction to Centre to decide representation on 'Ram Setu'
Subramanian Swamy has approached the Supreme Court. He wants the Centre to decide quickly on his request. He wants 'Ram Setu' to be declared a national monument. The court had previously asked the Centre to consider the matter. Swamy says no decision has been communicated yet. He argues 'Ram Setu' needs protection. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to "expeditiously" decide his representation to declare ' Ram Setu ' as a national monument . 'Ram Setu', also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri his plea drawn by advocates Satya Sabharwal and Palak Bishnoi, Swamy has referred to the January 19, 2023 order passed by the apex court in the January 19, 2023, the Centre had told the top court that it was looking into the issue pertaining to declaring 'Ram Setu' as a national heritage monument The top court was then hearing Swamy's plea on the issue."The solicitor general states that the process is currently underway in the Ministry of Culture , but if the petitioner would so desire, he may also submit any additional material or communication as he may wish within a period of two weeks," the apex court had noted in its January 2023 court had asked the Centre to take a decision on the issue and granted Swamy the liberty to move before it again if he was dissatisfied and disposed of his interim application on the fresh plea filed by Swamy said no response or decision taken was conveyed either to him or to the apex court till said the Centre is duty-bound to protect 'Ram Setu' from any form of misuse, pollution or desecration."It is also important to note that this archeological site is a matter of faith and 'shradha' of people treating Ram Setu as a pilgrimage and all these archaeological studies and scientific findings are foundational evidence supplementing the existence of the man-made monument as a pilgrimage for worshippers," the plea said after the January 19, 2023 order, Swamy had made a representation to the government on January 27, 2023 with all the accompanying plea said the petitioner had again written a fresh representation to the government on May 13, has sought a direction to the Ministry of Culture "to decide the representation of the petitioner in an expeditious manner/time-bound manner in compliance of order of this court dated January 19, 2023".
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Enjoying a junket: Swamy's quip at MPs' outreach
New Delhi: Former Union Minister Subramanian Swamy said the Centre's diplomatic blitz in sending all-party delegations to 32 countries in a bid to isolate Pakistan on terrorism was nothing but a "junket". Making light of the government's diplomatic push, the former BJP leader said the initiative would have no impact. "These delegations will have no impact whatsoever. All know that the members are enjoying a junket," Swamy, known for his off-the-cuff remarks, told reporters at the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Bihar's Patna. Swamy said instead of such an initiative, Pakistan should have been "thrashed more" during Operation Sindoor. During the operation, India not only destroyed terror camps deep inside Pakistan, but also targeted 11 of its military bases.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Enjoying a junket: Subramanian Swamy's quip as MPs embark on global outreach
Former Union Minister Subramanian Swamy said the Centre's diplomatic blitz in sending all-party delegations to 32 countries in a bid to isolate Pakistan on terrorism was nothing but a "junket". Making light of the government's diplomatic push, the former BJP said the initiative would have no impact."These delegations will have no impact whatsoever. All know that the members are enjoying a junket," Swamy, known for his off-the-cuff remarks, told reporters at the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Bihar's Patna. advertisementWhile two delegations led by JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde have already reached the UAE and Japan, the other five delegations will embark in subsequent days this week. The seven delegations, comprising 59 leaders across party lines, will travel to around 32 nations between May 22 and June 5 to brief foreign governments on how India has been a victim of terror emanating from delegation, which comprises MPs like Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule, and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and articulate India's position on Operation Sindoor - the three-day hostilities in response to the Pahalgam said that instead of such an initiative, Pakistan should have been "thrashed more" during Operation Sindoor. During the operation, India not only destroyed terror camps deep inside Pakistan, but also targeted 11 of its military started the conflict by orchestrating the massacre at Pahalgam, which was one of the most brutal incidents in the history of our civilisation. As such, Pakistan should have been thrashed more," he said.'WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION'Earlier in the day, Congress's communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh said the delegations being sent abroad were part of the Narendra Modi government's "WMD" or "weapons of mass distraction".In an interview with PTI, Ramesh called the initiative "domestic optics" and "meaningless"."India and Pakistan have WMDs (weapons of mass destruction). India has one more class of WMD that Pakistan does not have - weapon of mass distraction. The sending of these delegations is part of the WMD exercise," he remark comes amid a controversy after the Centre ignored the Congress's recommendations and picked Shashi Tharoor for its diplomatic Watch
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan should have been thrashed more: Subramanian Swamy
Former Union minister Subramanian Swamy on Thursday asserted that Pakistan "should have been thrashed more" during Operation Sindoor . Speaking to reporters at the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna, the former Rajya Sabha MP said the Pahalgam terror attack was one of the most brutal incidents in the "history of our civilisation". "Pakistan started the conflict by orchestrating the massacre at Pahalgam, which was one of the most brutal incidents in the history of our civilisation," he said, while responding to journalists' queries on Operation Sindoor and its aftermath. "As such, Pakistan should have been thrashed more," he said. Swamy, who was earlier associated with the BJP , also made light of all-party delegations being sent to various parts of the world, as part of the government's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor. "These delegations will have no impact whatsoever. All know that the members are enjoying a junket," Swamy said.
