Communalism that led to Gandhiji\'s death biggest threat to nation today: CM Vijayan
2 years, 10 months ago

Communalism that led to Gandhiji\'s death biggest threat to nation today: CM Vijayan

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the communal ideology that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi has become the biggest threat to the country and it still "slaughters" people in the name of religion. Vijayan, in his message on Martyrs' Day, said memories of Gandhiji were more relevant now than ever before and urged the people to take a pledge to fight communalism and promote fraternity. This #Martyrs'Day, let's pledge to fight communalism, promote fraternity," Vijayan tweeted on the 74th death anniversary of Gandhi. "The same communal ideology that assassinated Mahatma Gandhi has become the biggest threat to the country.

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Rahul Gandhi’s growing support has unsettled many, says Stalin
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s growing support has unsettled many, says Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday said he was deeply shocked by media reports of a BJP leader’s threat that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would meet the same fate as his grandmother Indira Gandhi and a Shiv Sena MLA announcing a bounty for chopping off the Leader of Opposition’s tongue, among other intimidatory comments. “My brother Rahul Gandhi’s …

Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry
5 months, 1 week ago

Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry

New Indian Express  

While the successful conduct of our 18th Lok Sabha elections should have been a cause of celebration, it has been anything but celebratory for many of our fellow citizens. Ever since the results were announced, a spate of anti-Muslim violence has occurred, threatening to submerge the very idea of India we celebrate while conducting the world’s largest election. While replying …

Kerala CM Calls Upon All Secular, Democratic Forces to Fight Communalism
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala CM Calls Upon All Secular, Democratic Forces to Fight Communalism

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the Hindutva brand of communalism was trying to transform India from a vibrant model of democracy to a breeding ground of communal hatred. The news from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh repeatedly reminds us that communalism and fascism can drain away the last bit of empathy and love from a human being, …

Spreading hatred and violence, what kind of patriotism is this: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Spreading hatred and violence, what kind of patriotism is this: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appealed to the people of the country to maintain brotherhood, saying nothing will be achieved by violence and it will only harm the country. In a Facebook post in Hindi, Gandhi said, "Spreading hatred and violence in the country, making a brother fight with his brother, what kind of patriotism is it?" "I will …

A betrayal of the very idea of the Mahatma
1 year, 10 months ago

A betrayal of the very idea of the Mahatma

The Hindu  

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination by a Hindu fanatic who thought the Mahatma was too soft on Muslims. Savarkar, whom Mr. Modi has described as one of his heroes, had expressed contempt for Gandhiji’s ‘perverse doctrine of non-violence and truth’ and claimed it ‘was bound to destroy the power of the country’. But Prime Minister …

Mahatma Gandhi's ideals must continue to guide actions in ensuring peace and stability around the world: Jaishankar
2 years ago

Mahatma Gandhi's ideals must continue to guide actions in ensuring peace and stability around the world: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on December 14 said that as the world grapples with violence, armed conflicts and humanitarian emergencies, Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals must continue to guide actions in ensuring peace and stability around the world. “Today, as the world grapples with violence, armed conflicts and humanitarian emergencies, Gandhi ideals must continue to guide our actions in ensuring peace …

Decoding RSS chief’s speech
2 years, 2 months ago

Decoding RSS chief’s speech

Hindustan Times  

In his annual Vijayadashami speech, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat touched on many things — from how India could take advantage of its demographic dividend, empowerment of women and the need to end caste-based discrimination. But it must also be remembered that according to data from the National Family Health Survey -5, the total fertility rate, or the number …

Those who murdered Gandhi are trying to destroy secularism, says Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 4 months ago

Those who murdered Gandhi are trying to destroy secularism, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

The followers of those who had murdered Gandhi are now attempting to destroy the constitutional values of secularism, social justice, equality and brotherhood, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on August 15. It is important that our nation remains secular to maintain our diplomatic strength as well as for the safety of our citizens who work abroad,” said Mr. Vijayan. He …

Hard truths from the rubble of communal conflagrations
2 years, 7 months ago

Hard truths from the rubble of communal conflagrations

The Hindu  

The spate of riots that erupted around the recently held Ram Navami festival and Hanuman Jayanti in States such as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan and in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri seem to be have begun a new chapter in Hindu-Muslim violence. Thus, from the Babri Masjid’s destruction to the demolition of a part of Jahangirpuri’s Jama Masjid this year, …

Apocalypse of Hatred, Bigotry, Intolerance, Untruth Engulfing Country: Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Apocalypse of Hatred, Bigotry, Intolerance, Untruth Engulfing Country: Sonia Gandhi

News 18  

Hatred, bigotry and intolerance were "engulfing" the country and if not stopped these would damage the society beyond repair, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has alleged. "Let us contain this raging fire, this tsunami of hate that has been unleashed before all that has been so painstakingly built by past generations is razed to the ground," Gandhi wrote. Gandhi alleged it …

Communalism that led to Gandhi's death still 'slaughters' people in name of religion: Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 10 months ago

Communalism that led to Gandhi's death still 'slaughters' people in name of religion: Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the communal ideology that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi has become the biggest threat to the country and it still "slaughters" people in the name of religion. Vijayan, in his message on Martyrs' Day, said memories of Gandhiji were more relevant now than ever before and urged the people to …

From the archives: Mahatma Gandhi, a lasting Legacy
2 years, 10 months ago

From the archives: Mahatma Gandhi, a lasting Legacy

India Today  

Mahatma Gandhi was the first Indian to put India on a global map and the only one to be known throughout the world. At India’s independence, for which he had striven so hard, Gandhi felt so tormented by the pervasive violence that he declined to unfurl the national flag and even to send a message. As Gandhi once said, not …

India: Hindu monk arrested for insulting Gandhi, praising killer
2 years, 11 months ago

India: Hindu monk arrested for insulting Gandhi, praising killer

Al Jazeera  

At an event where call for Muslim genocide was given, Kalicharan Maharaj said Gandhi ‘destroyed’ the country as he saluted Nathuram Godse. India’s police have arrested a Hindu religious leader for allegedly making a derogatory speech against India’s independence icon Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and praising his assassin. Kalicharan Maharaj was arrested in central Madhya Pradesh state on Thursday for allegedly …

Martyrs' Day: In a Changed, Post-Coronavirus World, How India is Paying Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
3 years, 10 months ago

Martyrs' Day: In a Changed, Post-Coronavirus World, How India is Paying Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

News 18  

Paying tribute to ‘Bapu’ on his ‘Punya Tithi’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday recalled the “heroic sacrifices of all those great women and men who devoted themselves towards India’s freedom”. This Martyrs Day, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhiji who revolutionized the freedom struggle in the colonial era by sowing the seeds of ‘Ahimsa’.#MahatmaGandhi #MartyrsDay pic.twitter.com/ZeWNVV8CmR— Ajit Pawar January 30, …

Its Power of Resolving Crisis is What Makes Gandhism Relevant in Today’s Times
4 years, 2 months ago

Its Power of Resolving Crisis is What Makes Gandhism Relevant in Today’s Times

News 18  

The essence of ‘Gandhi-ism’ is peace and nonviolence, extending but not limiting itself to goodness, creative thinking, and efficient admin. Certain quarters may subscribe to the idea that ‘Gandhism’ is not practicable in today’s world. In such a clime, ‘Gandhism’ opens a window of fresh wisdom which has the power to resolve this crisis, the ability to dissolve differences, capability …

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