Celebrating National Unity Day on October 31, India pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - the 'Iron Man of India' - for his instrumental role in uniting 562 princely states post-Independence. As the country's first Home Minister, Patel's tireless efforts and strong leadership shaped India's political and social landscape, with lasting impacts on national unity and integration. From his unexpected entry into politics after meeting Mahatma Gandhi to his remarkable legacy as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and barrister, here are some fascinating facts about Patel's path to becoming a visionary statesman.
On the anniversary of the Quit India movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to all those who participated in the movement under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership. He described it as a pivotal moment in the fight for India's independence. The movement, which began on August 9th, 1942, saw widespread support and ultimately hastened the departure of the British rulers from India.
On Saturday, AAP leader Manish Sisodia paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat memorial, a day after his release from jail in the Delhi excise policy case. He was accompanied by several party leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh and ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj. Sisodia expressed his gratitude towards Lord Hanuman for his release and hopes that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release will follow soon. This comes after the Supreme Court granted Sisodia bail and criticized his 17-month long incarceration without trial.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a warm welcome from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on her second visit to the country this month. During her visit, Hasina paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and held bilateral consultations with Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. With her visit, Hasina emphasizes the strong and abiding relations between Bangladesh and India, further solidifying the two countries' special partnership.
Sara Ali Khan's performance in the historical period drama 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' has received high praise from Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Tushar Gandhi. In his review on X, Tushar Gandhi expressed his gratitude towards the makers and actress for bringing Usha Mehta's inspirational story to life. He urged all Indians to watch the film and learn about the heroic deeds of ordinary citizens during the Quit India Movement.
India pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary while government officials prepare for budget session with a promise to discuss all issues. Governor CP Radhakrishnan calls for updates on political and administrative situations in Jharkhand and former Deputy CM of Bihar is questioned in land-for-job scam. BJP spokesperson claims dynasty politics in India is fading while opposition parties demand an extraordinary session of parliament to ratify Sweden's application to join NATO.
Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit, who currently serves as a Distinguished Jurist Professor at Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), will be delivering the 3rd Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Lecture on the topic of Law & Ethics in an Era of Artificial Intelligence. The event, which is in its third year, will continue HNLU's tradition of promoting Gandhian values in relation to law and social sciences. The lecture will be streamed live on a YouTube channel and will be preceded by remarks from the HNLU Vice-Chancellor.
On January 30, India pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, also known as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas. Gandhi, a pivotal figure in the country's independence struggle, promoted peace and non-violent methods. His impact extends beyond India, with the United Nations designating his birth anniversary as the International Day of Non-violence. Top officials and citizens gather at Raj Ghat to remember the sacrifices of Indian martyrs on this important day.