UBT's Rajya Sabha MP said that while inclusion of the forts is a cause for the celebration for the whole of Maharashtra, the BJP should have also released a joint statement along with the other political parties to celebrate Maratha history.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday slammed the BJP government over the Balasore self-immolation case, questioning how women can hope for justice when a female office-bearer of the ruling party's student organization herself faced such a fate.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee on Monday said India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas to deal with rising obesity problems.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal on Sunday alleged that Chhangur Baba, running a massive religious conversion racket, was funded by Pakistan and other Islamic countries to make India an Islamic country.
Shringla thanked President Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that it is a "rare honour". The former Indian foreign secretary noted that after serving in Government of India for 40 years, he went back to his "grassroots" and began to work in the North Bengal area.
Congratulating Nikam for his journey from "the courts to the Parliament," CM Fadnavis thanked President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "nominating a personality like Ujjwal Nikam to the Rajya Sabha."
Nikam, along with former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla; C Sadanandan Master, a veteran social worker and educationist from Kerala; and Meenakshi Jain, a noted historian, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India--recognising their excellence in public service and
In a post on social media platform X, Shah lauded their contributions in their respective fields and expressed confidence that their presence in the Upper House would enrich national discourse and advance India's progress.
Master, who has decades of grassroots service in Kerala, said that the political climate under the ruling Left government has been challenging for BJP workers. He vowed to improve their lives and boost their morale.
Ujjwal Nikam is best known for handling high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case.
In a message on X, Nadda said, "Congratulations to Shri C. Sadanandan Master on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India. Your fearless service towards social welfare and education has touched many lives. Even in the face of intimidation, you stood firm for the country
C. Sadanandan Master, a veteran social worker and educationist from Kerala with decades of grassroots service, is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India in a significant move recognising excellence in public service and scholarship.