Day: February 16, 2021
We are rectifying mistakes of history which didn’t honour deserving leaders and warriors: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister’s Office:
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that as we enter the 75th year of the country’s independence it becomes all the more important to remember the contribution of the historical heroes and heroines who have made immense contribution to the country.
He lamented the fact that the people who sacrificed their all for India and Indianness have not been given their due in the history books.
These irregularities and injustice against the makers of Indian history by the writers of Indian history are now being corrected as we are entering the 75th year of our Independence.
Remembering their contribution becomes all the more important at this juncture, said the Prime Minister.
He was speaking after he laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and development work of Chittaura Lake at Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh via video conference today.
The Prime Minister emphasized history of India is not only the history written by colonial powers or those with colonial mindset.
Indian History is what has been nurtured by the common people in their folklore and taken forward by the generations.
The Prime Minister asked whether the first Prime Minister of Azad Hind Government, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has been given the place that he deserves.
Shri Modi said that we have recognized Neta ji by strengthening his identity from Red fort to Andaman Nicobar.
Similarly, the Prime Minister said that treatment to the unifier of more than 500 princely states, Saradar Patel is also well known. Today, Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue is of Sardar Patel.
Key architect of the Constitution and voice of the exploited, deprived and downtrodden, Baba Saheb Ambedkar was always looked through political prism.
Today, all places associated with Dr Ambedkar from India to England are being developed as PanchTeerth.
“There are innumerable personalities who were not recognized due to various reasons. Can we forget what happened with the bravehearts of Chauri Chaura?” asked the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister said that Maharaja Suheldev’s contribution to protect Indianness was similarly ignored.
Maharaja Suheldev has been kept alive in the hearts of people by the folklore of Awadh, Tarai and Poorvanchal despite being ignored by the textbooks.
The Prime Minister recalled his contribution as a sensitive and development oriented ruler.
Pic Credit: BJP India
Lt Gen YK Joshi visited the forward areas of Eastern Ladakh: JT Namgyal
Lt Gen YK Joshi, Army Cdr NC visited the forward areas of Eastern Ladakh to review the disengagement process; met the troops & commanders.
JT Namgyal – MP, Ladakh
Pleased to meet with COP26 President-designate Alok Sharma today: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi:
Pleased to meet with COP26 President-designate Alok Sharma today.
We discussed India-UK cooperation on climate change agenda and COP26.
My best wishes to UK for successful organisation of the climate summit.
The disengagement from the north and south banks of Pangong Tso is going on: JT Namgyal
JT Namgyal – MP Ladakh:
The disengagement from the north and south banks of Pangong Tso is going on.
The Chinese dismantling sangars, temporary structures, tanks pulling back and troops leaving lock, stock & barrel.
Thanks PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Army
Visited the historic SM Street in Kozhikode to discuss the economic crisis with shopkeepers: Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor – MP, Congress leader :
Visited the historic SM Street in Kozhikode to discuss the economic crisis with shopkeepers, garment sellers, fruit sellers, alongside @MKMUNEER of UDF ally IUML.
Heard the same story everywhere, from sidewalk vendors to Khadi Emporium.
Businesses are hurting & need help.
Sheetalnath temple in Srinagar opened for the first time after a gap of 31 yrs: Dr Jitendra Singh
Dr Jitendra Singh – Union Minister:
Temple opened for the first time after a gap of 31 yrs and devotees performed Havan-Puja on the occasion of Basant Panchmi.
Sheetalnath temple in Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir.
All Temples in this region were closed down during 1990s, in the wake of terrorist threats.
Para teachers plunged into Aadi Ganga just besides Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s house in protest: Amit Malviya
Para teachers plunged into Aadi Ganga just besides Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s house in protest…
Amit Malviya – National In-charge of BJP’s IT Dept.:
Pishi has been ignoring their demands for long, just like she has been ignoring aspirations of several other groups…
Welcome Amazon’s decision to set up a manufacturing line in Chennai, as it will enhance domestic production capacities, and create jobs as well: RS Prasad
Amazon India can help in taking products made by India’s artisans and Ayurvedic products to global markets through its eCommerce Platform.
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Amazon is a global company but Amazon India must evolve as a truly India company deeply connected with Indian business community and culture.
Ministry of Electronics & IT via PIB India:
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, today held a virtual meeting with Amit Agarwal, Amazon’s Global Senior Vice President and Country Head for India.
Range of issues related to digital sector were discussed during this meeting.
After this meeting Amazon India has made an announcement to start manufacturing of electronics products from India.
To begin with, Amazon is going to start manufacturing of Amazon Fire TV stick from India.
Speaking on the occasion Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad said “India is an attractive investment destination and is poised to become a major player in the global supply chain in the electronics and IT products industry.
Our Government’s decision to launch a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has received tremendous response globally.
We welcome Amazon’s decision to set up a manufacturing line in Chennai, as it will enhance domestic production capacities, and create jobs as well.
This will further our mission of creating an AatmaNirbhar Bharat which is digitally empowered.”
Minister also mentioned that it is only a beginning for Amazon’s efforts to manufacture electronics products from India for India and export markets.
Amazon will commence its manufacturing efforts with contract manufacturer Cloud Network Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn in Chennai and start production later this year.
The device manufacturing program will be able to produce hundreds of thousands of Fire TV Stick devices every year, catering to the demands of customers in India.
Amazon will continuously evaluate scaling capacity to additional marketplaces/cities depending on the domestic demand.
India has taken several key steps to encourage electronics manufacturing in India. The Production Linked Manufacturing (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing has emerged as a major success with many international companies commencing production of electronics goods from India.
Entry of Amazon in this sector adds to the success story of electronics manufacturing in India.
IT Minister wrote on Koo- “Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, electronics manufacturing in India has recently attracted some of the biggest investments from global giants. Happy to share Amazon India is the latest to join this success story of India.”
Shri Prasad asked Amazon India to help in taking products made by India’s artisans and Ayurvedic products to global markets through eCommerce Platform.
He said, “Amazon is a global company but Amazon India must evolve as a truly India company deeply connected with Indian business community and culture.”
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today offered ‘Chadar’ on behalf of PM Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Ministry of Minority Affairs via PIB India:
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today offered ‘Chadar’ on behalf of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of 809th Urs.
Shri Naqvi said that tolerance and harmony is the DNA of India and nobody can “defame and demolish” this proud legacy of our country.
He also read out the message of the Prime Minister in which he conveyed greetings and best wishes to followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and abroad on the occasion of annual Urs.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his message said that, “Greetings and best wishes to followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti across the world on the occasion of 809th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
This annual celebration is a beautiful example of social unity and brotherhood. Harmonious co-existence of various religions, sects and beliefs associated with them is a magnificent heritage of our country.
Various Saints, Pir and Fakirs of our country have played a key role in protecting and strengthening this heritage. Their eternal message of peace and harmony has always enriched our socio-cultural heritage.”
Prime Minister in his message said that, “Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who has left an indelible imprint in the society with his Sufi thoughts, is the ideal symbol of our great spiritual traditions.
Promoting the spirit of love, unity, service and harmony, Gharib Nawaz’s values and views will always continue to inspire the humanity.
On the annual Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, I express my tributes to him through sending “Chadar” at Ajmer Sharif Dargah and pray for happiness, well-being and prosperity of the people of the country”.
On the occasion, Shri Naqvi said that the life of Gharib Nawaz inspires us to strengthen the commitment to communal and social harmony.
This unity can defeat the forces, who are engaged in the conspiracy to create divide and conflict in the society. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s message is an “effective commitment to peace across the world”.
Shri Naqvi also inaugurated the newly constructed block of 88 toilets at Dargah premises which will immensely benefit the devotees and pilgrims especially women.
He inaugurated “Rain Basera” where accommodation arrangements have been made for about 500 women pilgrims. These facilities have been constructed for the first time at the Dargah premises.
Shri Naqvi inaugurated Gate No-5 of the Dargah and he also inaugurated the fourth floor of the Guest House at Dargah premises.
