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Manipur’s Peace Envoy? Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Enters Kuki Village, Makes Historic Outreach Amid Ethnic Unrest
north east, Politics, State

Manipur’s Peace Envoy? Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Enters Kuki Village, Makes Historic Outreach Amid Ethnic Unrest

Amid two years of relentless ethnic violence in Manipur, a Meitei BJP legislator has taken an unprecedented step that many are calling a courageous stride toward peace. Former Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Yumnam Khemchand, visited a Kuki village on Monday — the first such gesture by a leader from one community toward the other since violence erupted in 2023. BJP MLA Visits Relief Camps in Kuki Region Khemchand travelled to Litan village in Ukhrul district and Chassad in Kamjong district, both located near the Myanmar border. These regions house several relief camps sheltering displaced Kuki families who lost homes to arson and violence over the last two years. During his visit, Khemchand interacted with affected families, listening to their stories of destruction, ...
CM Yogi Adityanath Urges UP Residents to Help Identify Illegal Immigrants
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath Urges UP Residents to Help Identify Illegal Immigrants

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon state residents to assist in identifying illegal immigrants, particularly Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals, as part of an intensified crackdown by the state government. This appeal comes amid a comprehensive Special Intensive Review (SIR) campaign, which has identified a large number of suspected illegal foreign nationals, many of whom are being prepared for transfer to detention centers. CM’s Message to the PublicIn a message titled “Yogi ki Paati” shared on X (formerly Twitter), CM Yogi emphasized that the safety, social balance, and strong law-and-order in Uttar Pradesh are top priorities. He urged residents to verify the identity of any person before employing them in domestic or commercial work. He highlighted ...
Congress Yielded to Muslim League…PM Modi Highlights 5 Key Points on Vande Mataram
Nation, Politics

Congress Yielded to Muslim League…PM Modi Highlights 5 Key Points on Vande Mataram

New Delhi: On Monday, during the Winter Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and designated as the national song in 1950, Vande Mataram will be discussed for 10 hours in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha this week. The debate in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday will be led by Home Minister Amit Shah from the BJP. 1. Historical Significance of Vande MataramPM Modi recalled the song’s history and its national role. He noted that when Vande Mataram turned 50, India was still under British rule. By the time it reached 100, the country had faced the Emergency, and the Constitution had been suppressed. 2. Inspiration for the Freedom StruggleThe Prime Minister said the song ener...
PM Modi Recalls Ancient Sanskrit Verse ‘Mātā Bhūmiḥ Putro Ahaṃ Pṛthivyāḥ’ in Parliament, Links it to Lord Ram and ‘Vande Mataram’
Nation, Politics

PM Modi Recalls Ancient Sanskrit Verse ‘Mātā Bhūmiḥ Putro Ahaṃ Pṛthivyāḥ’ in Parliament, Links it to Lord Ram and ‘Vande Mataram’

New Delhi: During the special debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked an ancient Sanskrit shloka: “Mātā Bhūmiḥ Putro Ahaṃ Pṛthivyāḥ” – meaning “The Earth is my mother, and I am her son.” He also referred to Lord Ram to highlight the cultural and spiritual significance behind the national song. PM Modi explained that Vande Mataram was not merely a call for political freedom from British rule. It represented the larger struggle to liberate the motherland from the chains of colonial domination. He said, “From the time of the Vedas, we have been taught that the Earth is our mother and we are her children. This principle inspired our freedom movement and guided our ancestors in their fight for the nation.” Link to Lord Ram an...
PM Modi Criticizes Congress Over Compromises on ‘Vande Mataram’
Nation, Politics

PM Modi Criticizes Congress Over Compromises on ‘Vande Mataram’

New Delhi: During a special debate in the Lok Sabha on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of undermining the song over the past century. He questioned, “If Vande Mataram was so great, why was it betrayed? Whose influence dictated even Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to it?” Opposition to ‘Vande Mataram’ Intensified in 1937PM Modi noted that in 1937, opposition to Vande Mataram gained momentum when Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League began protesting against the song. According to the Prime Minister, instead of criticizing Jinnah’s statements, then Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru initiated a review of the song merely five days after the protests began. Congress Yielded to Muslim League PressureThe Prime...
PM Modi’s Lighthearted Remark and Reflections on ‘Vande Mataram’ in Parliament
Nation, Politics

PM Modi’s Lighthearted Remark and Reflections on ‘Vande Mataram’ in Parliament

New Delhi | 8 December 2025:During the Parliament discussion marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only highlighted the historical and patriotic significance of the song but also shared a humorous moment that had the entire House in laughter. A Humorous Parliamentary Moment As PM Modi addressed the House, a opposition MP attempted to interject during his speech. With characteristic wit, the Prime Minister remarked, “Dada, your health is fine, isn’t it?” and added, “At this age, such things happen.” The comment sparked laughter across the chamber, lightening the atmosphere amid a serious discussion on the national song. Vande Mataram: The Spirit of Indian Patriotism PM Modi emphasized how Banik Chandra Chattopadhyay’s composition of ‘Vande Matara...
Odisha’s BJD Faces Political Crisis: Can 79-Year-Old Naveen Patnaik Stop BJP’s ‘Operation Lotus’?
Odisha, Politics, State

Odisha’s BJD Faces Political Crisis: Can 79-Year-Old Naveen Patnaik Stop BJP’s ‘Operation Lotus’?

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is facing growing political instability as the party struggles to retain its leaders and cadre in the face of mounting pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following setbacks in recent elections, including the Nuapada bypoll, the exodus of district- and block-level leaders has intensified, raising questions about the party’s long-term viability. BJP’s ‘Operation Lotus’ and Party Defections BJD leaders allege that the BJP is running ‘Operation Lotus’, attempting to lure party members into its fold ahead of upcoming panchayat elections. According to party sources, state funds are being strategically withheld to push local leaders toward BJP allegiance. BJP MLA Vibhuti Pradhan has claimed that the BJD has been in crisis since its defeat in ...
Two Years of Bhajanlal Sharma Government: BJP Launches Major Outreach Plan, Door-to-Door Campaign from December 15
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Two Years of Bhajanlal Sharma Government: BJP Launches Major Outreach Plan, Door-to-Door Campaign from December 15

As the BJP government in Rajasthan completes two years in office, the party is preparing a massive state-wide outreach programme to highlight its development work and achievements. Beginning December 15, the BJP will launch a door-to-door campaign across all districts to take the government’s schemes and progress reports directly to the people. On Sunday, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a detailed meeting with cabinet ministers and BJP MLAs at his residence to finalize the strategy. CM Directs Representatives to Strengthen Public Connect During the meeting, CM Sharma emphasised that every public representative is accountable to the people and must prioritise fulfilling their expectations. He noted that both state budgets have allocated development works for all 200 Assembly c...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Reviews Industrial Hub Development in Buxar; Inspects Ethanol Plant & PepsiCo Bottling Unit in Nawanagar
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Reviews Industrial Hub Development in Buxar; Inspects Ethanol Plant & PepsiCo Bottling Unit in Nawanagar

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday conducted an extensive review of the emerging industrial hub in Buxar’s Nawanagar region. He inspected major industrial units including oxygen and ethanol plants, as well as the PepsiCo bottling facility operated by Varun Beverages Limited. The visit marks a significant step in the state government’s plan to transform Nawanagar into a major industrial corridor. Inspection of Key Industrial Units Arriving at the Nawanagar helipad at 10:30 am, the Chief Minister spent nearly 25 minutes assessing the progress of various industrial establishments. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and local MLA. Nitish Kumar first visited Varun Beverages Ltd, where he interacted with company officials and reviewed the beverage production...
Humayun Kabir’s Big Political Move: Alliance with Owaisi, Plan for New Party, and Ambition to Capture Bengal in 2026
Politics, State, West Bengal

Humayun Kabir’s Big Political Move: Alliance with Owaisi, Plan for New Party, and Ambition to Capture Bengal in 2026

Kolkata:With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approaching, political activities in the state are gaining momentum. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has stirred the political waters by announcing his willingness to forge an alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). While Kabir says he is already in touch with Akbaruddin Owaisi’s personal assistant, AIMIM has not officially responded yet. According to sources, AIMIM wants Kabir to join the party directly, but Kabir prefers a pre-poll alliance rather than merging himself with AIMIM. New Political Party to be Launched on December 22 Just a day after laying the foundation stone of a “Babri Masjid–style mosque” in Murshidabad’s Raninagar, Humayun Kabir signalled a major shift in hi...