In a polarizing moment during the oath-taking ceremony in India's Lok Sabha on June 25, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi concluded his oath with 'Jai Palestine,' while BJP MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar ended his with 'Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat.' This sparked immediate objections from Opposition leaders, who deemed Gangwar's statement as unconstitutional and attempted to disrupt proceedings. The contrasting oaths reflect deep-seated political and ideological divisions within the Indian Parliament, highlighting ongoing debates over nationalism and constitutional propriety in public discourse. The incident underscores the tense political atmosphere where symbolic gestures during official duties can carry significant implications. Watch video for more.
26 June,2024 11:27 AM IST
Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to two stalwarts of Indian history, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Mahatma Gandhi. Acknowledging Vajpayee's statesmanship and Gandhi's pivotal role in India's independence movement, Modi's homage symbolized a reverence for their enduring legacies. By honoring Vajpayee, renowned for his inclusive governance, and Gandhi, the epitome of nonviolent resistance, Modi underscored a commitment to their principles of unity, peace, and progress. This poignant gesture not only honored the contributions of these leaders but also signaled a continuation of their visionary ideals in shaping India's future.
09 June,2024 12:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP Chief Annamalai for his initiative En Mann En Makkal Yatra. He attended the last leg of the ‘En Mann En Makkal Yatra’ in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister publically showed his love and appreciation towards Tamil Nadu’s BJP Chief K Annamalai. PM Modi gave a pat on his back after the former concluded his speech. However, this is not the first time when a Karyakarta has received applause from a top BJP leader for his performance. Earlier, when PM Modi was BJP's Karyakarta, he also received the same affection from Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A sea of people gathered at the closing ceremony of ‘En Mann En Makkal Yatra’ to get a glimpse of PM Modi. BJP’s State President K Annamalai travelled across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu during ‘Padayatra’.
28 February,2024 03:50 PM IST
Main Atal Hoon Public Review: Pankaj Tripathi starrer's much-anticipated film, 'Main Atal Hoon' released in the theatres on January 19. 2024. According to the public, as usual, Pankaj Tripathi's acting was on point and he brings the Former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee to life with his acting. The movie also gives the story of the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Watch the full video to find out the public review of the film 'Main Atal Hoon'
19 January,2024 01:17 PM IST
Ahead of the release of his latest film, ‘Main Atal Hoon’ actor Pankaj Tripathi and producer Vinod Bhanushali were seen promoting his film in the National Capital on January 8. In a media interaction, Pankaj Tripathi spoke about the film and his memories at the National School of Drama in Delhi. Talking about his role in the movie, the actor expressed having a sense of fear of not being able to do justice to the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s personality while shooting for the film. Watch the full video for further details!
09 January,2024 03:19 PM IST
Talented actor Pankaj Tripathi is all set for his upcoming release ‘Main Atal Hoon’. A soulful track from the film - ‘Ram Dhun’ was released in Delhi recently. Pankaj Tripathi & Vinod Bhanushali launched the song in a grand event. Written, composed and sung by Kailash Kher, ‘Ram Dhun’ is a soulful rendition dedicated to Lord Rama. “Main Atal Hoon” is scheduled for release on January 19, 2024 which depicts the life of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi.
06 January,2024 01:41 PM IST
Leaders paid homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial on his birth anniversary on December 25. President Murmu paid floral tribute to the former prime minister on his 100th birth anniversary. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid obeisance to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the 10th prime minister of India on his birth anniversary. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, LS Speaker Om Birla, BJP President were also present to celebrate Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday and also paid their tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth Anniversary which is being celebrated today.
25 December,2023 01:12 PM IST
'Main Atal Hoon' trailer launch: Actor Pankaj Tripathi launched the trailer of his upcoming film 'Main Atal Hoon' on December 20, which revolves around the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During the trailer launch, he opened up about his interest in politics and how he prepared for Atal Bihari Vajpayee's biopic. Pankaj Tripathi also revealed why was he jailed for a week. Watch the full vidoe for more!
21 December,2023 03:26 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed intentions of normalising ties with India. While speaking to ticket aspirants of his party, Sharif called for improving ties with New Delhi. He also said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, two Indian PMs visited Pakistan. In 1999, former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan just a few months before the Kargil War began. In the year 2015, PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with Nawaz in Pakistan during a surprise visit to the country. Nawaz Sharif also said that he was ousted by former military-chief of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf for opposing Kargil War. Pakistan’s continuous attempts to infiltrate Indian territory with terrorists have been the reason for unfriendly relations. The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks left an unending outrage and pain amongst Indians. India-Pakistan ties nosedived after the abrogation of Article 370 in the year 2019.
10 December,2023 04:55 PM IST
During his address to the special parliamentary session in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi bid farewell to the old parliament building. In his speech, PM Modi recalled iconic speeches of Pandit Nehru, 'At the stroke of the midnight hour', to Atal Bihari Vajpayees', Sarkarein aayegi-jaayegi, partiyan banegi-bigdegi, lekin ye desh rehna chahiye'. PM Modi also recalled the contributions made by several leaders in the progress of the nation and added that it will keep inspiring us as we transition to the new parliament building.
18 September,2023 02:22 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
