GUWAHATI, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday, following a decisive victory by the National Democratic Alliance in the recently concluded state assembly elections. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Veterinary College Field in Guwahati.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Nara Lokesh, several senior Union Ministers, and NDA chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from across the country attended the ceremony.

Along with Sarma, four cabinet ministers were also administered the oath of office on Tuesday. The ministerial berths were distributed among NDA constituent parties — the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People's Front. Atul Bora of the Asom Gana Parishad, Charan Boro of the Bodoland People's Front, and Rameshwar Teli and Ajanta Neog of the BJP took oath as ministers in the new cabinet.

The NDA's emphatic performance in the Assam assembly elections, winning 81 of the 126 seats, paved the way for the alliance to return to power in the northeastern state for a third consecutive term — a feat that underscores the consolidation of the ruling coalition's political base in the region.

Sarma, who first assumed office as Chief Minister in 2021, has been the dominant face of BJP's political expansion in the northeast. His return to power with a strengthened mandate is widely seen as an endorsement of his administration's governance record over the past term.

The swearing-in ceremony witnessed a significant gathering of NDA leadership from across the country, reflecting the alliance's solidarity and the national importance accorded to the BJP's continued hold over Assam, one of the key states in India's northeastern corridor.

VIJAYAWADA, May 5: The Andhra Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday held a victory rally in Vijayawada to celebrate the party's electoral successes in three States, with State president P.V.N. Madhav leading the procession from the Sujana Chowdary office at Bhavani Puram. Party leaders and workers turned out in large numbers for the celebratory event.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Madhav said the results reflected the trust that voters across the three States had reposed in the BJP. He singled out West Bengal as particularly significant, asserting that the people of the State had decisively ended the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee. The Bengal verdict, he said, had been received with jubilation across the country.

A journey from one seat to a historic majority

Recalling the party's ideological lineage, Mr. Madhav noted that the Jana Sangh had begun its journey in West Bengal — the birthplace of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee — with just a single seat, and that the BJP's landmark victory in the State today represented a remarkable political transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added, NDA governments were now in power in nearly 20 States, which he described as a testament to the country's development trajectory.

Wins across States

Mr. Madhav also highlighted the party's strong performance in Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, as well as its gains in Puducherry. He pointed to the party's showing in constituencies with a Muslim population of around 60 per cent — where the BJP had won 40 of 63 seats — as evidence that the notion of minorities being averse to the party was a misconception. He also said the BJP welcomed the victory of actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu.

The State president attributed the electoral successes to the organisational efforts of senior leaders such as Amit Shah and Sunil Bansal, as well as the sacrifices of party workers at the grassroots level.

Among those present at the event were NTR District president Adduri Sriram, MLA office in-charge Sridhar, BJP State office in-charge Uppalapati Srinivas Raju, State spokesperson Sheikh Baji, Minority Morcha State president Syed Basha, and OBC Morcha State president Rongala Gopi Srinivas.

VIJAYAWADA, May 4: BJP leaders and cadre in Vijayawada broke into celebrations on Monday following the party's dominant performance in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, with Union Minister Bhupatiraju Srinivas Varma joining the festivities by distributing sweets among party workers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Srinivas Varma described the results as historic, noting that while retaining power in Assam and Puducherry was itself significant, the gains made in West Bengal marked a watershed moment in the party's political journey. He pointed out that the BJP had not held a single MLA seat in West Bengal in 2011, went on to win 70 seats in 2021, and was now advancing towards the 200-seat mark — a trajectory he said was a testament to the growing trust of the people in the party.

The Union Minister alleged that the previous government's tenure in West Bengal was marked by violence and misappropriation of Central welfare schemes. He said that despite attacks during polling, the people of the State had stood firm and extended their support to the BJP, reflecting their resolve for change.

Mr. Srinivas Varma noted that it was particularly meaningful for the BJP to have grown in the home State of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, underlining the party's commitment to the development of Bengal. He recalled Mookerjee's contributions to the cause of uniform laws and national unity.

The Minister expressed confidence that West Bengal would be at the forefront of development in the coming years and that the BJP's expansion would continue in other States as well. He attributed the victories to the sustained efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party leadership, and the dedicated work of the cadre on the ground.

NEW DELHI, April 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Friday, expressing outrage over the defeat of key legislation related to women's reservations in the Lok Sabha and accusing the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Samajwadi Party of collectively undermining women's empowerment.

Taking to the social media platform X, Mr. Shah said it was shameful that the Opposition parties were celebrating the defeat of a Bill that would have strengthened women's political representation. "This is not the first time Congress and its allies have done this. They have consistently adopted the same stance on critical issues concerning national development and women's empowerment," he said.

The Home Minister asserted that the Congress had no genuine interest in national development, women's rights, or empowerment, and that all the parties that had voted against the Bill had together betrayed Indian women who had been fighting for their rights for decades.

Mr. Shah warned that the Opposition would face a decisive political response from the women of India in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. "The women of this country will give a fitting answer to the parties that opposed the Women's Reservation Bill," he said, adding that no political force could afford to take women's aspirations lightly.

The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, which sought to fast-track the implementation of the one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies, was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after the ruling National Democratic Alliance failed to secure the two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment. Of the 528 members who participated in the division vote, 298 supported the Bill while 230 voted against it, leaving the government 54 votes short of the required 352.

NEW DELHI, April 18: The Central government's ambitious attempt to fast-track the implementation of women's reservations in legislative bodies suffered a significant setback on Thursday when the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, falling short of the two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment.

Of the 528 members who participated in the division voting, 298 voted in favour of the Bill while 230 voted against it. The Bill required 352 votes for passage, and with the ruling National Democratic Alliance failing to bridge a gap of 54 votes, Speaker Om Birla officially declared the Bill defeated.

Following the defeat, the Central government also withdrew two related pieces of legislation — proposals pertaining to amendments to Union Territory laws and delimitation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made the announcement in the House.

BJP members, incensed by the outcome, staged a dharna outside Parliament in protest.

Early implementation of women's quota was the objective

The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill had been introduced with the specific aim of reducing the long wait for the women's reservation law to come into force. Parliament had already passed the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act — the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — in 2023 with unanimous support. However, that legislation contains a provision linking its implementation to the completion of a fresh census and subsequent delimitation exercise, effectively pushing enforcement to 2029 or later.

To circumvent this delay, the Central government proposed expanding the Lok Sabha's strength from the current 543 seats to 850, and carving out a dedicated women's quota within this expanded House without disturbing existing SC, ST, and general category seats.

Three days of special sessions, 21 hours of debate

The Bills had been introduced in the House on April 16 following three days of special sessions convened specifically for the purpose. Deliberations stretched over 21 hours, with sharp exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. A particularly heated confrontation took place between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Opposition, particularly parties representing southern States, raised strong objections, contending that the delimitation exercise as proposed carried the risk of reducing parliamentary representation for States in the south. They argued that delimitation should be undertaken only after a caste census, maintaining that social justice could not be achieved otherwise.

Amit Shah assures 50 per cent seat increase for all States

Responding to concerns about regional imbalance, Mr. Shah gave categorical assurances on the floor of the House that seats in every State would be increased by at least 50 per cent and that no State would be disadvantaged. He urged members not to divide the country along north-south lines, asserting that all States enjoyed equal rights under the Constitution.

In a significant gesture, Mr. Shah offered to formally amend the Bill on the spot if members felt the 50 per cent guarantee was not explicitly stated. "Give me one hour and I will incorporate it as an official amendment," he declared.

Had the Bill cleared the Lok Sabha, it would have proceeded to the Rajya Sabha for consideration. With its defeat at the first stage, the government's bid to advance the timeline for women's reservations has, for now, come to a halt. The Centre is yet to indicate its next course of action.

Amaravati receives legal status now, irreversable: CM

Amaravati capital: A symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect : CM

Amaravati : Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that Amaravati has now received irreversible legal status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh through an Act passed in Parliament, calling it a historic moment  honoring the will of the people.
Expressing happiness over the passage of the Amaravati Bill in Parliament, the Chief Minister participated in 
Deepa Harathi ceremony along with his wife Bhuvaneswari  and farmers at Uddandarayunipalem, the site where the foundation stone for the capital was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
Later addressing the gathering the Chief Minister said "The success of Amaravati will be written in golden letters in the history of India.”The sacrifices of farmers who gave their land will remain eternal.
“After facing numerous conspiracies, we have reclaimed our capital.”Amaravati now has permanent legal backing—an identity for the state that was missing until now.
He also recalled the support extended by leaders like Pawan Kalyan during the agitation.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and leaders of all political parties that supported the bill.
The Chief Minister said Amaravati is not just a capital, it is a symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect.He added that the Prime Minister is expected to visit again to inaugurate projects once construction is completed.
Strongly criticising  the opposition, particularly YSR Congress Party, the Chief Minister said they walked out during crucial discussions on the capital and  failed to support resolutions even in the Assembly.
The Chief Minister inspected the foundation plaque performed Puja.
He offered prayers and performed Deepa Harathi with devotion.
The event was attended by ministers, public representatives and Amaravati farmers.
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BJP state president PVN Madhav hails the development as a historic milestone; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaffirms commitment to world-class capital

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: The passage of the Amaravati Capital Bill in both Houses of Parliament has set off widespread celebrations across Andhra Pradesh, with political leaders and farmers gathering at Uddandarayunipalem to mark what many are calling a defining moment in the state's post-bifurcation journey.

Addressing the gathering, BJP state president PVN Madhav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pivotal role in steering the legislation through Parliament had earned him a permanent place in the hearts of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He also paid tribute to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his sustained support, describing it as something that "history will remember."

Mr. Madhav characterised the conferment of legal status upon Amaravati as a landmark achievement, noting that it had been realised only after prolonged struggle and perseverance. He attributed the success to a combination of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's resolve and the sustained backing of the Central government. The contributions of BJP's elected representatives and Members of Parliament from the state also received special mention.

Reflecting on the sacrifices made by farmers who had surrendered their lands for the capital's development, Mr. Madhav said the hardships they endured between 2019 and 2024 could not be forgotten. He observed that the bill had secured the support of nearly all major political parties in the country — a rare show of cross-party consensus.

Mr. Madhav expressed confidence that Amaravati would grow into far more than an administrative capital — envisioning it as a hub for industry, tourism, and welfare initiatives. He recalled with pride his own role as a member of the Capital Selection Committee during his tenure as MLC, when he had submitted reports to the Central government on the matter. The symbolic gesture of bringing soil and water from sacred sites across the country to Amaravati, he said, had forged a deep national connection with the new capital.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the event, reiterated the government's firm commitment to developing Amaravati into a world-class capital city.

Among those present were BJP leaders Panatala Suresh, Syed Basha, and several others. The mood among attendees was one of relief and optimism, with leaders expressing that the long-cherished aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh had at last been fulfilled

From Hyderabad to Amaravati — The Journey That Finally Has an Ending

One City, One Law, One Home... Secretariat Staff Welcome Amaravati Bill

'Years of Uncertainty Finally Over': AP Secretariat Employees Hail Amaravati's Parliamentary Recognition

Amaravati, April 2, 2026: For the thousands of government employees who uprooted their lives from Hyderabad and moved to Amaravati, only to spend years in limbo over whether the city would remain the state capital, Wednesday's passage of the Amaravati capital bill in Parliament came as more than a political milestone — it was, in the words of Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Employees Association President G. Ramakrishna, the end of a long and deeply personal ordeal.

"The confusion that prevailed all these years has finally been put to rest," Mr. Ramakrishna said, welcoming the Parliamentary amendment that formally designates Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh under a revised Reorganisation Act.

Uprooted Twice, Uncertain Thrice

The anguish of Secretariat employees, Mr. Ramakrishna explained, was not merely administrative — it was existential. Having already made the wrenching transition from Hyderabad to Amaravati following bifurcation, they had begun putting down roots in the new capital city, making decisions about housing, schools, and long-term settlement. The abrupt pivot to a three-capital model under the previous government had shattered that fragile sense of stability.

"Employees did not know where they were supposed to be — Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, or Kurnool. That kind of uncertainty takes a very real toll," he said. With Parliament now having settled the matter through legislation, employees could serve from Amaravati with clarity, confidence, and undivided commitment, he added.

A Bill Born of a Resolution

Mr. Ramakrishna noted that the Parliamentary amendment had followed swiftly on the heels of a resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly — a sequence that underscored the determination of both the state and Central governments to place the capital question beyond the reach of future political reversal. He credited Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for their persistence in steering the process to its legislative conclusion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were also commended for the Central Government's decisive intervention.

₹7,000 Crore Relief and Pending Assurances

Beyond the capital question, Mr. Ramakrishna touched on the broader welfare landscape for government employees, painting a cautiously optimistic picture. He said the state government had been maintaining regular dialogue with employee associations and had recently committed to clearing pending dues of over ₹7,000 crore — a development he described as a significant and tangible relief. Further assurances had been given that other long-pending issues would be addressed without delay, and he said the Association reposed confidence in the government's intentions.

A Pledge of Cooperation

In a gesture of reciprocal goodwill, Mr. Ramakrishna pledged the Association's full cooperation with the government's administrative agenda. "We understand the challenges the state faces. Employees are not merely bystanders — we are participants in Andhra Pradesh's development story," he said, affirming that Secretariat staff would discharge their responsibilities from Amaravati with renewed purpose now that the capital's future had been secured in law.

Amaravati, April 1, 2026: Health and Medical Minister Satya Kumar Yadav launched a sharp broadside against former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday, accusing him of political inconsistency and deliberate obstructionism in the wake of the Central Government's introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati as the official capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking at a press conference in Amaravati, Mr. Yadav said Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy's public claim at his Tadepalli residence that he was not opposed to Amaravati as the capital stood exposed within hours, when YSRCP members staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the passage of the bill. "The question and the answer are both Jagan's own," the minister said pointedly, adding that the former Chief Minister's remarks that a future government could pass a contrary resolution had, in fact, revealed the very reason why parliamentary legislation was necessary to ensure permanence.

Gratitude to Centre

Minister Yadav expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for expeditiously introducing the bill in Parliament, shortly after the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly had passed a resolution in favour of according statutory status to Amaravati. He also thanked the several political parties that extended support to the legislation in the Lok Sabha.

'Jagan's Duplicity Exposed'

Mr. Yadav alleged that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy had displayed a pattern of duplicity from the outset on the capital question. He recalled that the former Chief Minister had, on the floor of the state legislature, himself suggested that Amaravati should be developed across at least 33,000 acres. Yet, once in power, he had pursued a three-capital formula — a move the minister described as a deliberate act of sabotage — while simultaneously diverting thousands of acres of valuable land in Visakhapatnam to benami interests and spending ₹500 crore of public money on a personal residence for his family in the port city. "While Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu sees in Amaravati the dreams of the people, the former Chief Minister sees only imagined corruption where none exists," Mr. Yadav said.

Contrasting Visions

The minister drew a sharp contrast between the two administrations. He noted that in the aftermath of bifurcation in 2014, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had laid the groundwork for a world-class capital at Amaravati to fulfil the aspirations of a people who had lost their capital through the division of the state. The subsequent five-year tenure of Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, he alleged, had seen deliberate neglect and near-destruction of the capital project, facts that the people of Andhra Pradesh were fully aware of when they voted the YSRCP out of power.

'Answer Questions in the Assembly, Not at Press Meets'

Taking aim at Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy's decision to hold a press conference at his Tadepalli residence to raise questions about the Amaravati project, Minister Yadav questioned why the former Chief Minister and his party's 11 legislators were consistently absent from the sessions of the state legislature. "The questions he raises at press conferences would carry far greater weight and democratic legitimacy if raised on the floor of the Assembly, on behalf of the constituents who elected him," he said, adding that press conference rhetoric without legislative participation lacked credibility and commitment.

Rayalaseema's Grievance

Mr. Yadav also turned his attention to what he termed the "unforgivable betrayal" of Rayalaseema under the previous government. He alleged that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy had promised Kurnool the status of a judicial capital, only to scale that down to a mere High Court bench, and had ultimately failed to even formally submit a proposal to that effect. Not a single major project had been established in Rayalaseema during the YSRCP's five-year tenure, he alleged, and crucial irrigation projects in the region had been left to languish through deliberate neglect. In contrast, he said, the present coalition government had drawn up comprehensive plans for the equitable development of all three regions of the state — Andhra, Rayalaseema, and North Andhra — and was actively implementing them.

The minister concluded by asserting that no amount of conspiracy or misinformation from Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy would impede the emergence of a grand capital at Amaravati under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's leadership.

AMARAVATI, March 31: Andhra Pradesh BJP State President PVN Madhav on Tuesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for what he described as a historic achievement — the dismantling of the Red Corridor and the near-total eradication of Maoism from its erstwhile strongholds across India.

In a statement issued here, Madhav said that under the firm and resolute leadership of Prime Minister Modi, and driven by the unwavering determination of Home Minister Amit Shah at the helm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the government had succeeded in uprooting Left Wing Extremism from regions that had long remained beyond the reach of mainstream governance and development.

He said that the areas once synonymous with fear, violence, and administrative paralysis were now witnessing the return of peace, stability, and sustained development — a transformation that he termed as nothing short of remarkable in independent India's internal security history.

Madhav praised Amit Shah's steely resolve in steering the anti-Naxal operations with strategic precision, adding that the Home Minister's consistent focus on the mission had delivered results that had eluded successive governments for decades.

The BJP State President concluded his statement with the rallying call — "Naxal Mukt Bharat" — voicing confidence that under the present dispensation, a Naxalism-free India was no longer a distant goal but an unfolding reality.

విజయవాడ: కేంద్ర హోంమంత్రి మరియు సహకార మంత్రి అమిత్ షా, గొప్ప చారిత్రక మరియు సాంస్కృతిక ప్రాముఖ్యత కలిగిన తరుణంలో, పూణేలోని ప్రతిష్టాత్మక జాతీయ రక్షణ అకాడమీ (NDA)లో ప్రఖ్యాత మరాఠా కమాండర్ శ్రీమంత్ బాజీరావు పేష్వా I విగ్రహాన్ని ఆవిష్కరించారు. ఈ చర్య పేష్వా బాజీరావు యొక్క అసమానమైన పరాక్రమాన్ని గౌరవించడమే కాకుండా, జాతీయ రక్షణ మరియు సాంస్కృతిక వారసత్వం పట్ల మోడీ ప్రభుత్వ లోతైన నిబద్ధతను కూడా సూచిస్తుంది.

‘ఆపరేషన్ సిందూర్’ వెనుక ఉన్న ధైర్యాన్ని గుర్తుచేసుకుంటూ, అమిత్ షా, “ఈ ఆపరేషన్ మోడీ ప్రభుత్వ వ్యూహాత్మక స్పష్టతకు మరియు స్వరాజ్‌ను రక్షించాలనే మన అచంచలమైన సంకల్పానికి నిదర్శనంగా నిలుస్తుంది” అని వ్యాఖ్యానించారు. ఇది సరిహద్దుల వద్ద భారతదేశం యొక్క శక్తిని ప్రదర్శించడం మాత్రమే కాదు, నిర్ణయాత్మక నాయకత్వంలో భారతదేశం ఇప్పుడు బలం మరియు దృఢ నిశ్చయంతో తన గౌరవాన్ని కాపాడుకునే దేశం అని స్పష్టమైన సందేశం.
ప్రధానమంత్రి నరేంద్ర మోదీ దార్శనికత 'వికాస్ భీ, విరాసత్ భీ' (వారసత్వంతో పాటు అభివృద్ధి) సమతుల్య జాతీయ మార్గాన్ని ప్రతిబింబిస్తుంది, ఇది దేశం యొక్క అద్భుతమైన గతాన్ని పునరుజ్జీవింపజేస్తూ ఆధునిక మౌలిక సదుపాయాలను అభివృద్ధి చేస్తుంది. ఈ దార్శనికత ప్రకారం, శతాబ్దాలుగా భారతదేశ స్ఫూర్తిని తీర్చిదిద్దిన ఆ చారిత్రక వ్యక్తుల గొప్ప వారసత్వాన్ని మన యువత మరియు సైనికులకు పరిచయం చేయడం చాలా ముఖ్యం. NDAలో బాజీరావు పేష్వా విగ్రహాన్ని ఏర్పాటు చేయడం ఒక ఉత్సవ కార్యక్రమం కంటే ఎక్కువ, ఇది భారతదేశ భవిష్యత్ నాయకులు గతంలోని వీరత్వం మరియు వ్యూహాత్మక వైభవం నుండి ప్రేరణ పొందాలని ఒక ప్రకటన.

శ్రీమంత్ బాజీరావు పేష్వా I భారత చరిత్రలో గొప్ప సైనిక కమాండర్లలో ఒకరిగా కొనసాగుతున్నారు. ఆయన తన జీవితకాలంలో 41 యుద్ధాలు చేశారు మరియు ఒక్క యుద్ధంలోనూ ఓడిపోలేదు. ఆయన నాయకత్వం మరాఠా సామ్రాజ్య ప్రభావాన్ని ఉత్తర భారతదేశంలో లోతుగా విస్తరించింది మరియు ఆయన వేగవంతమైన, ధైర్యమైన వ్యూహాలను సైనిక వ్యూహంలో అధ్యయనం చేయడం కొనసాగుతోంది. NDA వంటి సంస్థలో ఆయన విగ్రహాన్ని ఉంచడం ద్వారా, భారతదేశం తన స్వంత గర్వించదగిన చరిత్ర యొక్క పాఠాల నుండి నేర్చుకుంటూ ముందుకు సాగుతోందని మోడీ ప్రభుత్వం నొక్కి చెబుతోంది.
"ఈ ప్రభుత్వానికి, సాంస్కృతిక గౌరవాన్ని మరియు యుద్ధ వారసత్వాన్ని గౌరవించడం పరిపాలనతో సమానం" అని అమిత్ షా నొక్కిచెప్పారు. స్వాతంత్ర్యం తర్వాత దశాబ్దాలుగా, భారతదేశపు చాలా మంది వీరులను పక్కన పెట్టారు లేదా మరచిపోయారు. కానీ ప్రధానమంత్రి మోడీ జాతీయ జ్ఞాపకార్థం వారి సరైన స్థానాన్ని పునరుద్ధరించడానికి స్థిరమైన చర్యలు తీసుకున్నారు, అది స్టేడియాలకు మేజర్ ధ్యాన్ చంద్ పేరు మార్చడం, భగత్ సింగ్ మరియు నేతాజీ సుభాష్ చంద్రబోస్ విగ్రహాలను ఏర్పాటు చేయడం లేదా ఇప్పుడు వీర్ సావర్కర్ మరియు బాజీరావు పేష్వా వంటి పరాక్రమవంతులను అమరత్వం చేయడం వంటివి కావచ్చు.

NDA వద్ద బాజీరావు విగ్రహం ఉండటం దేశాన్ని రక్షించడం అంటే అధునాతన ఆయుధాల గురించి మాత్రమే కాదు, అంతర్గత బలం, సాంస్కృతిక అవగాహన మరియు సేవ చేయడానికి దృఢ సంకల్పం గురించి కూడా గుర్తు చేస్తుంది. భారతీయత, సంప్రదాయం మరియు సాంకేతికత చేయి చేయి కలిపి ముందుకు సాగే ఈ సినర్జీని మోడీ ప్రభుత్వం రూపొందిస్తోంది.

బాజీరావు పేష్వా విగ్రహం కేవలం గతానికి నివాళి మాత్రమే కాదు; ఇది భవిష్యత్తుకు ప్రతిజ్ఞ. ఆపరేషన్ సిందూర్ నుండి 'వికాస్ ఔర్ విరాసత్' మంత్రం వరకు, మోడీ-షా నాయకత్వం భారతదేశాన్ని స్వావలంబన, ఆత్మవిశ్వాసం మరియు ఆత్మరక్షణ దేశంగా మారడానికి మార్గనిర్దేశం చేస్తూనే ఉంది. వారు భారతదేశ చారిత్రక చైతన్యాన్ని కాపాడటమే కాకుండా జాతీయ మనస్సులో దానిని తిరిగి రగిలించారు. ఈ సంకల్పమే నవ భారతదేశాన్ని రూపొందిస్తోంది, ఇక్కడ సంప్రదాయం మరియు ఆధునికత కలిసి ఉంటాయి, ఇక్కడ ధైర్యవంతులు గుర్తుంచుకుంటారు మరియు దేశ సార్వభౌమత్వాన్ని బెదిరించే వారికి దృఢమైన ప్రతిస్పందన లభిస్తుంది.

New Delhi ( Journalist File ) : A 52-year-old businessman, Sunil Jain, was shot dead during a morning walk in Delhi's Shahdara on Saturday morning, sparking panic in the area. The incident occurred in Vishwas Nagar when Jain was returning home from a walk at the Yamuna Sports Complex. Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired nine rounds at him, leaving him critically injured.

Passersby rushed Jain to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Police reached the spot soon after and have launched an investigation into the motive behind the shooting.

Assailants Escape, Probe Underway

According to the police, the two attackers targeted Jain with precision, firing multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. Efforts are underway to identify the perpetrators using CCTV footage from the vicinity. "The motive for the attack is yet to be established, but all angles, including personal enmity, are being probed," said Shahdara DCP Prashant Gautam.

Jain, who owned a crockery shop, reportedly had no prior threats or disputes, police said. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Farsh Bazaar Police Station.

Political Reactions and Law and Order Concerns

The shooting has reignited a political war of words over Delhi's law and order situation. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP-led central government and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to ensure safety in the capital. "Amit Shah has turned Delhi into a jungle raj," Kejriwal alleged on X (formerly Twitter), urging citizens to demand accountability.

The incident has also intensified discussions about rising crime in the capital ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 2025.

Community in Shock

The brazen attack has left residents of the area shaken. Many expressed concerns about increasing criminal activities and called for stricter policing. The police are focusing on whether the murder stemmed from personal enmity or other motives, as investigations continue.