Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reiterated his party's commitment to conducting a caste census if voted to power, asserting that it was crucial for ensuring social justice and securing rights for marginalised communities.
The Assam Chief Minister also stated that a prominent road has been named in his honour, and a statue commemorating his legacy was unveiled here in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj and others.
"I want to thank Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Karnataka's leader Pralhad Joshi ji...this is a historic decision...I thank PM also," Somanna told ANI while paying tribute to Basaveshwara.
"A statue of Guru Basaveshwara has been unveiled at Prerna Sthal. So many people have come here to see it, from Karnataka and many other places, so I feel so happy," Rijiju told ANI here.
Fondly known as the Father of the Bodo People, Bodofa Upendranath Brahma was a visionary leader and social reformer who worked tirelessly for the rights, identity, and upliftment of the Bodo community.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak in Lucknow, lauding his role in advancing cleanliness. Singh highlighted Pathak's impact on social reform and his alignment with Mahatma Gandhi's ideals for sanitation.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday unveiled a statue of Maharana Pratap and paid tribute to him in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
Earlier on Tuesday, senior BJD leader and former minister Pratap Jena also condemned the recent incidents of disrespect towards Biju Patnaik, including the reported burning of his statue in Bolangir.
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran paid floral tribute to freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary at his statue and portrait in Chennai's Guindy.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Narmada district in Gujarat where he inaugurated several projects under the umbrella of the MPLADS scheme.