Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday saluted the 'bravery' and 'sacrifice' of India's armed forces for their unwavering courage and patriotism on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
Vijay Diwas for the 1971 Liberation War is celebrated nationwide on December 16, to commemorate India's victory against Pakistan in the 13-day war, which ended with Pakistan signing the instrument of surrender in Dhaka and the subsequent liberation of Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan).
The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key Indian leaders and discussions on en
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday highlighted that service, dedication, and goodwill are intrinsic values of Indian culture. He asserted that no religion is greater than the spirit of service.
Congress leader Rajesh Thakur slammed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh following his speech initiating a debate on the Constitution Parliament on Friday and alleged that Singh remains under pressure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of getting "personal" while speaking in the Parliament, saying that he usually "downgrades" the standard of debate.
Hitting out at Defence Minister Rajnath over his remarks during the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that under the NDA government, all the institutions formed under the Constitution are being "weakened."
Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha with a sharp focus on its historical significance and its role in shaping the nation's governance and global standing.
Calling the Constitution 'suraksha kavach'(protective shield), Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Friday in her maiden address in the Lok Sabha attacked the ruling government and said that in the 10 years, the Union government have made all attempts to break down the 'kavac
"There has always been an attempt by a particular party to hijack the work of Constitution-making. Our Constitution is not the gift of a single party. It was made by the people of India, embodying the values and aspirations of this diverse nation," Singh stated, indirectly targeting Congr
"In the last few years, an attempt has been made to create such an environment in the country that the Constitution is the gift of a particular party. The role of many people in the making of the Constitution has been deliberately ignored. Whereas our Constitution is the 'Expression' of o
A special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution is all set to begin on Friday and the newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to make her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha during the debate.