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  • PM Modi made it attainable for Rahul Gandhi to hoist tricolour at Lal Chowk: BJP

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI/JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created such an environment in Kashmir that any Indian can hoist the nationwide flag with satisfaction at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, the BJP stated on Sunday and requested Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to thank him for the change within the Valley.

    The feedback from BJP spokesperson and former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore got here after Gandhi unfurled the tricolour on the historic clock tower of Lal Chowk, popularly often called ‘Ghanta Ghar’, as a part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra’, which concludes on Monday.

    “Rahul Gandhi is hoisting tiranga with pride at Lal Chowk. PM Modi and his government had created such a situation in Kashmir that every Indian can unfurl tiranga with pride there. Rahul Gandhi must thank Modi ji after unfurling tiranga,” he stated in an announcement.

    Echoing related views, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina stated the credit score for Gandhi unfurling the nationwide flag goes to Modi who normalised the scenario within the Valley with the abrogation of Article 370.

    Gandhi was in a position to do it due to the insurance policies of Prime Minister Modi who dealt a extreme blow to separatism and terrorism by abrogating Article 370 (in 2019) and strengthened nationalist forces, paving method for the normalisation of the scenario and return of peace to the area, he stated in Jammu.

    Raina stated the Congress dominated the nation for essentially the most a part of the previous seven many years however none of its leaders dared to unfurl the tricolour at Lal Chowk. Modi, together with the then BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi, unfurled the nationwide flag on the similar venue when terrorism was at its peak in 1990, he stated.

    Today, peace and normalcy have returned to Kashmir because of the efforts of Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi was in a position to transfer to Lal Chowk and unfurl the tricolour which none of his occasion leaders might do previously 70 years, the BJP chief stated.

    Referring to the current assertion of AICC in-charge J-Ok Rajni Patil that Gandhi will unfurl the nationwide flag on the occasion headquarters fairly than Lal Chowk which is the agenda of the RSS, Raina stated, “Though late, the Congress has started working on the nationalist agenda of the RSS.”

    “We want to tell Gandhi and his party leaders to learn from the RSS members who have nationalist sentiments in their hearts and work for the nation,” he stated in a swipe on the Congress.

    NEW DELHI/JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created such an environment in Kashmir that any Indian can hoist the nationwide flag with satisfaction at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, the BJP stated on Sunday and requested Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to thank him for the change within the Valley.

    The feedback from BJP spokesperson and former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore got here after Gandhi unfurled the tricolour on the historic clock tower of Lal Chowk, popularly often called ‘Ghanta Ghar’, as a part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra’, which concludes on Monday.

    “Rahul Gandhi is hoisting tiranga with pride at Lal Chowk. PM Modi and his government had created such a situation in Kashmir that every Indian can unfurl tiranga with pride there. Rahul Gandhi must thank Modi ji after unfurling tiranga,” he stated in an announcement.

    Echoing related views, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina stated the credit score for Gandhi unfurling the nationwide flag goes to Modi who normalised the scenario within the Valley with the abrogation of Article 370.

    Gandhi was in a position to do it due to the insurance policies of Prime Minister Modi who dealt a extreme blow to separatism and terrorism by abrogating Article 370 (in 2019) and strengthened nationalist forces, paving method for the normalisation of the scenario and return of peace to the area, he stated in Jammu.

    Raina stated the Congress dominated the nation for essentially the most a part of the previous seven many years however none of its leaders dared to unfurl the tricolour at Lal Chowk. Modi, together with the then BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi, unfurled the nationwide flag on the similar venue when terrorism was at its peak in 1990, he stated.

    Today, peace and normalcy have returned to Kashmir because of the efforts of Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi was in a position to transfer to Lal Chowk and unfurl the tricolour which none of his occasion leaders might do previously 70 years, the BJP chief stated.

    Referring to the current assertion of AICC in-charge J-Ok Rajni Patil that Gandhi will unfurl the nationwide flag on the occasion headquarters fairly than Lal Chowk which is the agenda of the RSS, Raina stated, “Though late, the Congress has started working on the nationalist agenda of the RSS.”

    “We want to tell Gandhi and his party leaders to learn from the RSS members who have nationalist sentiments in their hearts and work for the nation,” he stated in a swipe on the Congress.

  • J&K’s BJP unit hits out at Mehbooba Mufti for making remarks on nationwide flag

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Sunday hit out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks that the ruling occasion on the Centre would substitute the nationwide flag with a saffron one, saying the Tricolour was the nation’s delight and whoever seems to be at it with an evil eye might be dealt sternly.

    The occasion’s J-Ok unit spokesman Altaf Thakur stated the BJP’s mantra is ‘nation first, occasion second, and self-third.

    “Mufti is once again day-dreaming and perhaps far from the reality that Indian flag is flying high and every Indian is feeling proud to be part of BJP,” Thakur stated.

    He stated had that not been the case, there wouldn’t have been over 300 MPs of the BJP within the Parliament, which is absolutely the majority.

    Taking a jibe at Mufti, Thakur stated for the BJP, the mantra is “nation first, party second and self-third” and there’s no query of adjusting flag or structure, which is the nation’s delight.

    “The fact is that whosoever looks at the flag with an evil eye, will be dealt sternly,” he added.

    Thakur stated BJP’s staff and workplace bearers are able to sacrifice their lives for the honour of Tiranga and making statements that BJP needs to vary the flag is senseless.

    “Making these assertions reflect that Mufti is getting frustrated due to the growing popularity of Prime Minister Narendera Modi and his team that is serving the nation to their best capability,” he stated.

    The BJP spokesman stated he wonders how Mufti can be a part of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s “so-called” Bharat Jodo Yatra when she has claimed that ‘if Article 370 was eliminated, nobody would decide up Tiranga in Kashmir’.

    Thakur stated Gandhi might be holding Tiranga which he’ll unfurl at Lal Chowk “but how can Mufti bear that despite her anti-Tiranga assertions”.

    The BJP chief stated the very fact is each single resident of J-Ok is selecting up Tiranga and Mufti and her “few supporters are lone case who are still objecting to raising Tiranga”.

    “Who is the real enemy of Tiranga is quite obvious. Under the Prime Minister’s slogan of sab ka saath, sab ka vikas, sab ka vishwas, every segment of society was covered irrespective of cast, creed and religion. Though some members of the minority community were targeted by terrorists, but security forces acted swiftly to eliminate those who were behind such killings. Rest, all the minorities are feeling secure in J-K and the rest of the country since Modiji took over the reins of the nation,” he stated.

    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Sunday hit out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks that the ruling occasion on the Centre would substitute the nationwide flag with a saffron one, saying the Tricolour was the nation’s delight and whoever seems to be at it with an evil eye might be dealt sternly.

    The occasion’s J-Ok unit spokesman Altaf Thakur stated the BJP’s mantra is ‘nation first, occasion second, and self-third.

    “Mufti is once again day-dreaming and perhaps far from the reality that Indian flag is flying high and every Indian is feeling proud to be part of BJP,” Thakur stated.

    He stated had that not been the case, there wouldn’t have been over 300 MPs of the BJP within the Parliament, which is absolutely the majority.

    Taking a jibe at Mufti, Thakur stated for the BJP, the mantra is “nation first, party second and self-third” and there’s no query of adjusting flag or structure, which is the nation’s delight.

    “The fact is that whosoever looks at the flag with an evil eye, will be dealt sternly,” he added.

    Thakur stated BJP’s staff and workplace bearers are able to sacrifice their lives for the honour of Tiranga and making statements that BJP needs to vary the flag is senseless.

    “Making these assertions reflect that Mufti is getting frustrated due to the growing popularity of Prime Minister Narendera Modi and his team that is serving the nation to their best capability,” he stated.

    The BJP spokesman stated he wonders how Mufti can be a part of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s “so-called” Bharat Jodo Yatra when she has claimed that ‘if Article 370 was eliminated, nobody would decide up Tiranga in Kashmir’.

    Thakur stated Gandhi might be holding Tiranga which he’ll unfurl at Lal Chowk “but how can Mufti bear that despite her anti-Tiranga assertions”.

    The BJP chief stated the very fact is each single resident of J-Ok is selecting up Tiranga and Mufti and her “few supporters are lone case who are still objecting to raising Tiranga”.

    “Who is the real enemy of Tiranga is quite obvious. Under the Prime Minister’s slogan of sab ka saath, sab ka vikas, sab ka vishwas, every segment of society was covered irrespective of cast, creed and religion. Though some members of the minority community were targeted by terrorists, but security forces acted swiftly to eliminate those who were behind such killings. Rest, all the minorities are feeling secure in J-K and the rest of the country since Modiji took over the reins of the nation,” he stated.

  • Our tricolour beneath assault by BJP, RSS who’re dividing nation: Rahul at ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ launch

    By PTI

    KANYAKUMARI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday mentioned the tricolour belongs to each faith, state and language, however it’s beneath assault right now by the BJP and the RSS which might be dividing India on strains of faith and language.

    Speaking on the launch of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ at a rally right here, he mentioned each single establishment of the nation is beneath assault as he sought the assist of individuals to assist preserve the nation united.

    “Our tricolour guarantees the right to practice any religion of choice, but today this flag is under attack,” Gandhi mentioned on the rally.

    He mentioned the tricolour didn’t come simply because it was earned by Indians of each faith, area and language.

    He additionally alleged that India is dealing with its worst-ever financial disaster together with the best unemployment price ever and the nation is headed in the direction of catastrophe.

    Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra launch HIGHLIGHTS | Millions of individuals really feel must take motion that brings India collectively: Rahul

    KANYAKUMARI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday mentioned the tricolour belongs to each faith, state and language, however it’s beneath assault right now by the BJP and the RSS which might be dividing India on strains of faith and language.

    Speaking on the launch of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ at a rally right here, he mentioned each single establishment of the nation is beneath assault as he sought the assist of individuals to assist preserve the nation united.

    “Our tricolour guarantees the right to practice any religion of choice, but today this flag is under attack,” Gandhi mentioned on the rally.

    He mentioned the tricolour didn’t come simply because it was earned by Indians of each faith, area and language.

    He additionally alleged that India is dealing with its worst-ever financial disaster together with the best unemployment price ever and the nation is headed in the direction of catastrophe.

    Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra launch HIGHLIGHTS | Millions of individuals really feel must take motion that brings India collectively: Rahul

  • It’s Har Din Tiranga in Odisha’s Berhampur city

    By PTI

    BERHAMPUR: A gaggle of males on this southern Odisha city are hoisting the nationwide flag day by day for the final 4 years to create consciousness in regards to the patriotic spirit among the many folks.

    The group members assemble close to the Jagannath temple in Kamapalli space within the metropolis day by day at about 8 am the place they hoist the nationwide flag and salute it earlier than commencing their each day work, since August 15, 2018.

    “Not even a single day passed without hoisting the national tricolour, despite the rains and lockdown period”, mentioned Ram Kumar Patra, who initiated the observe.

    Patra, a social activist mentioned they determined to hoist the tricolour day by day to create consciousness in regards to the patriotic spirit among the many folks.

    “We invite a new person from the city every day for flag hoisting. If no one is available, anyone from our group, even the priest of the nearby temple, hoist the flag and play the national anthem at 8 am,” he mentioned.

    When the nationwide anthem is performed, even the passers-by on the highway pause to pay respect to the tricolour, he mentioned.

    “We thanked the youths, particularly Patra, for persevering with to observe the spirit of patriotism among the many folks by hoisting the flag each day,” mentioned Subash Chandra Sahu, a health care provider within the metropolis, who hoisted the flag on Saturday.

    Before 2018, that they had solely deliberate to hoist the nationwide flag on Independence and Republic Days every year, mentioned Ashok Nimai, who’s collaborating within the flag internet hosting day by day.

    “We really feel very a lot happy with the nation, once we hoist and salute the flag”, added Maheswar Pani, the temple priest, who hoisted the flag a number of instances.

    Patra mentioned one of many members of the group was assigned to down the flag earlier than the sundown, as earlier than the modification of the flag code, allowed that the tricolour might be hoisted between dawn and sundown.

    He mentioned they used the flag made in khadi and altered it each fortnight or month, when its color pale or turned soiled attributable to mud.

    “We have decided to continue it every day in future”, mentioned Bapini Panda, one other member of the group.

    BERHAMPUR: A gaggle of males on this southern Odisha city are hoisting the nationwide flag day by day for the final 4 years to create consciousness in regards to the patriotic spirit among the many folks.

    The group members assemble close to the Jagannath temple in Kamapalli space within the metropolis day by day at about 8 am the place they hoist the nationwide flag and salute it earlier than commencing their each day work, since August 15, 2018.

    “Not even a single day passed without hoisting the national tricolour, despite the rains and lockdown period”, mentioned Ram Kumar Patra, who initiated the observe.

    Patra, a social activist mentioned they determined to hoist the tricolour day by day to create consciousness in regards to the patriotic spirit among the many folks.

    “We invite a new person from the city every day for flag hoisting. If no one is available, anyone from our group, even the priest of the nearby temple, hoist the flag and play the national anthem at 8 am,” he mentioned.

    When the nationwide anthem is performed, even the passers-by on the highway pause to pay respect to the tricolour, he mentioned.

    “We thanked the youths, particularly Patra, for persevering with to observe the spirit of patriotism among the many folks by hoisting the flag each day,” mentioned Subash Chandra Sahu, a health care provider within the metropolis, who hoisted the flag on Saturday.

    Before 2018, that they had solely deliberate to hoist the nationwide flag on Independence and Republic Days every year, mentioned Ashok Nimai, who’s collaborating within the flag internet hosting day by day.

    “We really feel very a lot happy with the nation, once we hoist and salute the flag”, added Maheswar Pani, the temple priest, who hoisted the flag a number of instances.

    Patra mentioned one of many members of the group was assigned to down the flag earlier than the sundown, as earlier than the modification of the flag code, allowed that the tricolour might be hoisted between dawn and sundown.

    He mentioned they used the flag made in khadi and altered it each fortnight or month, when its color pale or turned soiled attributable to mud.

    “We have decided to continue it every day in future”, mentioned Bapini Panda, one other member of the group.

  • 108-feet excessive flag put in by Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: The Army on Sunday inaugurated a 108-feet excessive nationwide flag in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

    The tricolour was put in at Hyderbaigh in Pattan within the north Kashmir district, PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi stated.

    He stated General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) (Kilo), Major General S S Slaria, devoted it to the folks of Kashmir.

    The set up of the excessive mast was accomplished in a document time of 30 days, he stated.

    The flag, constructed in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India, not solely instills a way of delight and honour among the many folks but additionally honours all of the bravehearts who’ve laid down their lives in the direction of eliminating terrorism, the PRO stated.

    The mission is part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ marketing campaign below ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative of the central authorities.

    Major Gen Slaria appreciated the efforts of all these concerned within the completion of the mission.

    The folks of Hyderbaigh Pattan additionally appreciated the district administration and the Army for this distinctive initiative, which can stay etched within the historical past of the realm, the PRO Defence stated.

    SRINAGAR: The Army on Sunday inaugurated a 108-feet excessive nationwide flag in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

    The tricolour was put in at Hyderbaigh in Pattan within the north Kashmir district, PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi stated.

    He stated General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) (Kilo), Major General S S Slaria, devoted it to the folks of Kashmir.

    The set up of the excessive mast was accomplished in a document time of 30 days, he stated.

    The flag, constructed in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India, not solely instills a way of delight and honour among the many folks but additionally honours all of the bravehearts who’ve laid down their lives in the direction of eliminating terrorism, the PRO stated.

    The mission is part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ marketing campaign below ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative of the central authorities.

    Major Gen Slaria appreciated the efforts of all these concerned within the completion of the mission.

    The folks of Hyderbaigh Pattan additionally appreciated the district administration and the Army for this distinctive initiative, which can stay etched within the historical past of the realm, the PRO Defence stated.

  • Chhattisgarh: Civic contract labourer electrocuted whereas establishing Tricolour in Koriya 

    By PTI

    KORBA: A 36-year-old contract labourer with the native civic physique was electrocuted on Saturday in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district whereas erecting the Tricolour as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, a police official stated.

    The incident passed off at Pratiksha bus stand within the morning when the deceased, recognized as Suman Tigga, was erecting the nationwide flag on a mast together with one other labourer, stated Manendragarh Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Rakesh Kurre.

    “His colleague Ramkripal Singh (35) suffered injuries and is hospitalised. A group of labourers protested the death of Tigga. The situation was brought under control after Rs 1 lakh was paid as compensation to the deceased’s kin,” the SDOP stated.

    KORBA: A 36-year-old contract labourer with the native civic physique was electrocuted on Saturday in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district whereas erecting the Tricolour as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, a police official stated.

    The incident passed off at Pratiksha bus stand within the morning when the deceased, recognized as Suman Tigga, was erecting the nationwide flag on a mast together with one other labourer, stated Manendragarh Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Rakesh Kurre.

    “His colleague Ramkripal Singh (35) suffered injuries and is hospitalised. A group of labourers protested the death of Tigga. The situation was brought under control after Rs 1 lakh was paid as compensation to the deceased’s kin,” the SDOP stated.

  • I-Day celebration: 7,000 invitees anticipated at Red Fort, Delhi Police beefs up safety

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: A multi-layered safety cowl has been put in place and facial recognition system (FRS) cameras put in on the entry level of the Red Fort from the place Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tackle the nation on Independence Day, officers stated on Saturday.

    According to the police, round 7,000 invitees will arrive on the Red Fort, whereas over 10,000 police personnel will probably be deployed across the monument on Monday.

    The Delhi Police has deployed over 400 kite catchers and fliers on rooftops and different delicate places within the fort space to counter any threats from sub-conventional aerial platforms.

    A five-kilometre space across the Red Fort has been marked as a “no kite flying zone” until the tricolour is hoisted. Anti-drone methods from Defence Research and Development Organisation and different safety businesses are additionally being put in, police stated.

    SPG commandoes throughout a mock drill to escort a VVIP on the full gown rehearsal for the celebrations of the seventy fifth anniversary of Independence on the Red Fort, in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

    “We have installed high-resolution security cameras at and around the Red Fort and their footage is being monitored round the clock. This time, the number of invitees has increased to 7,000. FRS cameras have also been deployed at the entry point of the Mughal-era monument,” a senior police officer stated.

    Lunch bins, water bottles, remote-controlled automotive keys, cigarette lighters, briefcases, purses, cameras, binoculars, umbrellas and related objects won’t be allowed on the Red Fort premises, he stated.

    ALSO READ: Independence Day: Roads round Red Fort to be closed, restrictions at border factors

    Dependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) stated provisions of Section 144 have already been instituted in Delhi.

    Anyone seen flying kites, balloons or Chinese lanterns from August 13 to August 15 until the tip of the programme at Red Fort will probably be punished.

    “Kite catchers have been deployed with obligatory gear on strategic places and they’ll forestall any sort of kite, balloon and Chinese lanterns from reaching the perform space.

    Radars will probably be deployed at Red Fort to counter any threats from sub-conventional aerial platforms and manned or unmanned flying objects,” he stated.

    On Friday, the Delhi Police had recovered over 2,200 reside cartridges close to Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminal and arrested six folks on this connection. Police are additionally finishing up huge checks for Improvised Explosive Devices. The personnel is being briefed about sufficient safety, coaching and deployment as per plans, they stated.

    Further, round 1,000 high-specification cameras will probably be put in within the North, Central and New Delhi district items to include aerial objects. These cameras may even assist monitor the VVIP path to the monument, they stated. The Delhi Police has additionally intensified patrolling and anti-sabotage checks.

    Hotels, visitor homes, parking tons and eating places are being checked and verification of tenants and servants is being carried out, the officers stated.

    The police had on July 22 issued an order prohibiting the flying of aerial objects similar to paragliders, cling gliders and scorching air balloons, and this may stay in power until August 16, they stated.

    NEW DELHI: A multi-layered safety cowl has been put in place and facial recognition system (FRS) cameras put in on the entry level of the Red Fort from the place Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tackle the nation on Independence Day, officers stated on Saturday.

    According to the police, round 7,000 invitees will arrive on the Red Fort, whereas over 10,000 police personnel will probably be deployed across the monument on Monday.

    The Delhi Police has deployed over 400 kite catchers and fliers on rooftops and different delicate places within the fort space to counter any threats from sub-conventional aerial platforms.

    A five-kilometre space across the Red Fort has been marked as a “no kite flying zone” until the tricolour is hoisted. Anti-drone methods from Defence Research and Development Organisation and different safety businesses are additionally being put in, police stated.

    SPG commandoes throughout a mock drill to escort a VVIP on the full gown rehearsal for the celebrations of the seventy fifth anniversary of Independence on the Red Fort, in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

    “We have installed high-resolution security cameras at and around the Red Fort and their footage is being monitored round the clock. This time, the number of invitees has increased to 7,000. FRS cameras have also been deployed at the entry point of the Mughal-era monument,” a senior police officer stated.

    Lunch bins, water bottles, remote-controlled automotive keys, cigarette lighters, briefcases, purses, cameras, binoculars, umbrellas and related objects won’t be allowed on the Red Fort premises, he stated.

    ALSO READ: Independence Day: Roads round Red Fort to be closed, restrictions at border factors

    Dependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) stated provisions of Section 144 have already been instituted in Delhi.

    Anyone seen flying kites, balloons or Chinese lanterns from August 13 to August 15 until the tip of the programme at Red Fort will probably be punished.

    “Kite catchers have been deployed with obligatory gear on strategic places and they’ll forestall any sort of kite, balloon and Chinese lanterns from reaching the perform space.

    Radars will probably be deployed at Red Fort to counter any threats from sub-conventional aerial platforms and manned or unmanned flying objects,” he stated.

    On Friday, the Delhi Police had recovered over 2,200 reside cartridges close to Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminal and arrested six folks on this connection. Police are additionally finishing up huge checks for Improvised Explosive Devices. The personnel is being briefed about sufficient safety, coaching and deployment as per plans, they stated.

    Further, round 1,000 high-specification cameras will probably be put in within the North, Central and New Delhi district items to include aerial objects. These cameras may even assist monitor the VVIP path to the monument, they stated. The Delhi Police has additionally intensified patrolling and anti-sabotage checks.

    Hotels, visitor homes, parking tons and eating places are being checked and verification of tenants and servants is being carried out, the officers stated.

    The police had on July 22 issued an order prohibiting the flying of aerial objects similar to paragliders, cling gliders and scorching air balloons, and this may stay in power until August 16, they stated.

  • Nation gained’t belief properties with out flag: Uttarakhand BJP chief; attracts flak from Oppn events

    Express News Service

    DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt has mentioned the nation won’t belief those that don’t hoist the tricolour on their homes on Independence Day.

    Bhatt’s assertion has drawn flak from Opposition events, with each the Congress and the AAP terming the BJP chief’s comment as “irresponsible and condemnable”.

    Uttarakhand Congress chief Karan Mahra mentioned, “If these saffron-clad leaders are such big patriots, why didn’t RSS hoist the national flag at its headquarters in Nagpur for 51 years? The August Kranti marked the victory of Congress ideology. The BJP has done a bad mimicry of the great event with its Har Ghar Tiranga programme.”

    The Opposition events took sturdy objection to Bhatt’s assertion that “photography of those houses will be done where the tricolour will not be hoisted”. AAP spokesperson Uma Sisodia mentioned Bhatt’s remarks have been “ridiculous”.

    “No one has insulted the tricolour as much as the BJP has done till date,” Sisodia mentioned and sought Bhatt’s apology.

    However, Bhatt performed down his reported comment that footage of homes the place no tricolour is hoisted must be despatched to him saying it was meant just for the occasion employees and never for most people. “My statement was meant for party workers only as I want each one of them to respond to the Prime Minister’s call,” he clarified.

    ‘Every home must hoist the flag’
    “Our freedom fighters went to the gallows holding the tricolour. I want every home across India to hoist the tri-colour in response to PM’s call,” he mentioned.

    DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt has mentioned the nation won’t belief those that don’t hoist the tricolour on their homes on Independence Day.

    Bhatt’s assertion has drawn flak from Opposition events, with each the Congress and the AAP terming the BJP chief’s comment as “irresponsible and condemnable”.

    Uttarakhand Congress chief Karan Mahra mentioned, “If these saffron-clad leaders are such big patriots, why didn’t RSS hoist the national flag at its headquarters in Nagpur for 51 years? The August Kranti marked the victory of Congress ideology. The BJP has done a bad mimicry of the great event with its Har Ghar Tiranga programme.”

    The Opposition events took sturdy objection to Bhatt’s assertion that “photography of those houses will be done where the tricolour will not be hoisted”. AAP spokesperson Uma Sisodia mentioned Bhatt’s remarks have been “ridiculous”.

    “No one has insulted the tricolour as much as the BJP has done till date,” Sisodia mentioned and sought Bhatt’s apology.

    However, Bhatt performed down his reported comment that footage of homes the place no tricolour is hoisted must be despatched to him saying it was meant just for the occasion employees and never for most people. “My statement was meant for party workers only as I want each one of them to respond to the Prime Minister’s call,” he clarified.

    ‘Every home must hoist the flag’
    “Our freedom fighters went to the gallows holding the tricolour. I want every home across India to hoist the tri-colour in response to PM’s call,” he mentioned.

  • Congress, its leaders change social media show pics to Nehru holding tricolour

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Congress and a number of its leaders, together with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday modified their social media show footage to a picture of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru holding the nationwide flag.

    A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other BJP leaders made the ‘tiranga’ their profile image on social media platforms, Congress leaders and the celebration’s official handles put {a photograph} of Nehru with the tricolour as their show image on Twitter and different social media platforms The picture, seemingly photoshopped, was the identical — a black and white {photograph} of Nehru trying on the flag, in color, in his hand.

    “Our tiranga is the pride of our country, the tiranga is in the heart of every Indian,” former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated in a tweet as he modified the show image of his social media accounts.

    His colleague Jairam Ramesh took a dig on the prime minister, asking if the organisation that didn’t hoist the nationwide flag at its headquarters in Nagpur for 52 years will comply together with his message to make the ‘tiranga’ the profile image of social media accounts.

    “In the Lahore session of 1929, whereas hoisting the flag on the banks of river Ravi, Pandit Nehru stated, ‘Once once more you must keep in mind that this flag has now been hoisted.

    As lengthy as there’s a single Indian man, girl, youngster alive, the status of this tricolour shouldn’t be lowered,” Ramesh tweeted in Hindi.

    “We are putting the DP of our leader Nehru with tricolour in hand. But it seems that the message of the Prime Minister did not reach his own family. Those who did not hoist the flag in their headquarters in Nagpur for 52 years, will they follow the Prime Minister’s message?” Ramesh stated in an apparent reference to the RSS.

    He used the hashtag ‘MyTirangaMyPride’.

    “विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा,
    झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा” pic.twitter.com/KiWa7EP5qM

    — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 3, 2022

    In a jibe on the BJP over the change in flag code to permit for polyester flags, Ramesh tagged a tweet with Nehru’s image holding the flag and stated, “and that is in Khadi”.

    Congress’ media division head Pawan Khera in addition to another celebration leaders shared screenshots of the Twitter handles of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its chief Mohan Bhagwat and identified that that they had not modified their profile image to mirror the Tricolour.

    “People of the Sangh, at least now adopt the tricolour,” Khera tweeted.

    Among the opposite celebration leaders who modified their DPs within the run-up to Independence Day have been Sachin Pilot, Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate.

    The official Twitter deal with of the celebration in addition to that of the Congress Seva Dal and different party-related organisations additionally modified their profile footage on numerous social media platforms equivalent to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

    READ HERE | Mehbooba Mufti’s new Twitter show pic reveals tricolour, previous J&Ok flag

    “The tricolour is in our hearts, it is in our veins as blood. Let us all make this tricolour which gives the message of unity, our identity. Jai Hind,” the Congress stated on Twitter.

    On Tuesday, Modi modified his show image on social media accounts to the nationwide flag and urged folks to do the identical as a part of a collective motion to have fun the tricolour.

    Other senior BJP leaders, together with Union ministers and chief ministers, adopted swimsuit.

    Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and chief ministers Yogi Adityanath and Shivraj Singh Chouhan have been amongst a lot of celebration members who switched their profile footage on Twitter to the nationwide flag.

    In his Mann ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday, Modi stated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is popping right into a mass motion and urged folks to place the ‘tiranga’ because the profile image of their social media accounts between August 2 and 15.

    NEW DELHI: The Congress and a number of its leaders, together with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday modified their social media show footage to a picture of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru holding the nationwide flag.

    A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other BJP leaders made the ‘tiranga’ their profile image on social media platforms, Congress leaders and the celebration’s official handles put {a photograph} of Nehru with the tricolour as their show image on Twitter and different social media platforms The picture, seemingly photoshopped, was the identical — a black and white {photograph} of Nehru trying on the flag, in color, in his hand.

    “Our tiranga is the pride of our country, the tiranga is in the heart of every Indian,” former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated in a tweet as he modified the show image of his social media accounts.

    His colleague Jairam Ramesh took a dig on the prime minister, asking if the organisation that didn’t hoist the nationwide flag at its headquarters in Nagpur for 52 years will comply together with his message to make the ‘tiranga’ the profile image of social media accounts.

    “In the Lahore session of 1929, whereas hoisting the flag on the banks of river Ravi, Pandit Nehru stated, ‘Once once more you must keep in mind that this flag has now been hoisted.

    As lengthy as there’s a single Indian man, girl, youngster alive, the status of this tricolour shouldn’t be lowered,” Ramesh tweeted in Hindi.

    “We are putting the DP of our leader Nehru with tricolour in hand. But it seems that the message of the Prime Minister did not reach his own family. Those who did not hoist the flag in their headquarters in Nagpur for 52 years, will they follow the Prime Minister’s message?” Ramesh stated in an apparent reference to the RSS.

    He used the hashtag ‘MyTirangaMyPride’.

    “विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा,
    झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा” pic.twitter.com/KiWa7EP5qM
    — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 3, 2022
    In a jibe on the BJP over the change in flag code to permit for polyester flags, Ramesh tagged a tweet with Nehru’s image holding the flag and stated, “and that is in Khadi”.

    Congress’ media division head Pawan Khera in addition to another celebration leaders shared screenshots of the Twitter handles of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its chief Mohan Bhagwat and identified that that they had not modified their profile image to mirror the Tricolour.

    “People of the Sangh, at least now adopt the tricolour,” Khera tweeted.

    Among the opposite celebration leaders who modified their DPs within the run-up to Independence Day have been Sachin Pilot, Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate.

    The official Twitter deal with of the celebration in addition to that of the Congress Seva Dal and different party-related organisations additionally modified their profile footage on numerous social media platforms equivalent to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

    READ HERE | Mehbooba Mufti’s new Twitter show pic reveals tricolour, previous J&Ok flag

    “The tricolour is in our hearts, it is in our veins as blood. Let us all make this tricolour which gives the message of unity, our identity. Jai Hind,” the Congress stated on Twitter.

    On Tuesday, Modi modified his show image on social media accounts to the nationwide flag and urged folks to do the identical as a part of a collective motion to have fun the tricolour.

    Other senior BJP leaders, together with Union ministers and chief ministers, adopted swimsuit.

    Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and chief ministers Yogi Adityanath and Shivraj Singh Chouhan have been amongst a lot of celebration members who switched their profile footage on Twitter to the nationwide flag.

    In his Mann ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday, Modi stated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is popping right into a mass motion and urged folks to place the ‘tiranga’ because the profile image of their social media accounts between August 2 and 15.

  • Mehbooba Mufti’s new Twitter show pic exhibits tricolour, outdated J&Ok flag

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday put a brand new Twitter show image that exhibits her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the nationwide flag and the now-derecognised flag of Jammu and Kashmir.

    In his Mann ki Baat radio broadcast this Sunday, PM Modi had stated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is popping right into a mass motion and urged individuals to place ‘tiranga’ because the profile image of their social media accounts between August 2 and 15.

    Putting the brand new show image, Mehbooba stated the flag of Jammu and Kashmir may need been “snatched”, but it surely can’t be erased from the collective conscience of the individuals.

    The {photograph} was taken at a rally addressed by the prime minister throughout his Kashmir go to in November 2015 when Mufti Sayeed was chief minister of the erstwhile state.

    “Changed my dp since a flag is a matter of joy & pride. For us our state flag was irreversibly linked to the Indian flag. It was snatched thus breaking away the link. You may have robbed us of our flag but cant erase it from our collective conscience,” Mehbooba tweeted.

    Changed my dp since a flag is a matter of pleasure & satisfaction.For us our state flag was irreversibly linked to the Indian flag. It was snatched thus breaking away the hyperlink. You could have robbed us of our flag however cant erase it from our collective conscience. pic.twitter.com/HZxQROn3fK

    — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 3, 2022

    The Twitter submit by the previous chief minister additionally comes two days forward of the third anniversary of revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave particular standing to Jammu and Kashmir.

    With the revocation of the particular standing, the Jammu and Kashmir flag was additionally derecognised.

    SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday put a brand new Twitter show image that exhibits her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the nationwide flag and the now-derecognised flag of Jammu and Kashmir.

    In his Mann ki Baat radio broadcast this Sunday, PM Modi had stated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is popping right into a mass motion and urged individuals to place ‘tiranga’ because the profile image of their social media accounts between August 2 and 15.

    Putting the brand new show image, Mehbooba stated the flag of Jammu and Kashmir may need been “snatched”, but it surely can’t be erased from the collective conscience of the individuals.

    The {photograph} was taken at a rally addressed by the prime minister throughout his Kashmir go to in November 2015 when Mufti Sayeed was chief minister of the erstwhile state.

    “Changed my dp since a flag is a matter of joy & pride. For us our state flag was irreversibly linked to the Indian flag. It was snatched thus breaking away the link. You may have robbed us of our flag but cant erase it from our collective conscience,” Mehbooba tweeted.

    Changed my dp since a flag is a matter of pleasure & satisfaction.For us our state flag was irreversibly linked to the Indian flag. It was snatched thus breaking away the hyperlink. You could have robbed us of our flag however cant erase it from our collective conscience. pic.twitter.com/HZxQROn3fK
    — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 3, 2022
    The Twitter submit by the previous chief minister additionally comes two days forward of the third anniversary of revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave particular standing to Jammu and Kashmir.

    With the revocation of the particular standing, the Jammu and Kashmir flag was additionally derecognised.