Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor in the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, saying that "today's India does not compromise on its security."
"In the last 11 years, the Modi government has weakened Congress-built institutions. RSS-BJP leaders have disregarded the national flag, Constitution, Ashoka Chakra, and Vande Mataram. They suppress people's rights, have no connection to the freedom movement, and today are taking away the
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that the country will observe several important occasions on Thursday, including the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Monday stated that the discussion on the "150 years of Vande Mataram" in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly marked a historical day for the House.
He also affirmed that under PM Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward and expressed confidence that in the coming times, everyone, be it from the Hindu or Muslim community, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed the state legislative assembly during the winter session, participating in a discussion marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday weighed in on the heated debate over Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, alleging that the Samajwadi Party's conduct during the discussion exposed its true face.
Speaking to reporters, Pathak said, "Today, a debate on 'Vande Mataram' is ongoing in the Assembly. We are paying tributes to the bravehearts who fought for India's independence. But the Samajwadi Party is indulging in appeasement politics. They have trouble reciting 'Vande Mataram'..."
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday participated in the special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Participating in the debate, Pathak strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of practising appeasement politics a
Parliament passed eight bills during the relatively short winter session, with the opposition and treasury benches engaging in sharp exchanges on some of the legislations and during debates on electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
Furthermore, Khanna also held the discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in the assembly, as necessary stating that the new generation needs to be taught the significance of Vande Mataram and how the freedom fighters embraced it.
UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya countered the argument by Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Vande Mataram to be discussed in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday.