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  • Third Eye: Speech affected as hands tied!, counting punches, rescue mission in Khajuraho


    Speech Affected as Hands Tied!During his Kathua speech, Rajnath Singh had to hold microphone as the mike installed on dais was not functioning. Rajnath said he couldn’t speak for long as he was not used to holding a mike while speaking as it distracted him. Singh may have made the remarks in jest, but organisers may not have had it that easy as Jitendra Singh, whose rally Rajnath was addressing, must have given his team a dressing down.Counting PunchesHeated exchanges are common during election time though senior leaders are expected to maintain decorum. In Jabalpur, a news channel had organised a debate in which a BJP MLA from one of the city seats and a former lawmaker almost came to blows on stage. They were pacified, but a few of their supporters in the audience got into a no-holds barred scuffle. Rescue Mission in KhajurahoAfter papers of Khajuraho’s SP candidate Mira Yadav were rejected, Congress and SP have decided to back All India Forward Block candidate Raja Bhaiya Prajapati, a retired IAS officer. Congress and SP leaders from the area have proposed to their party leadership to hold a joint rally of Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in support of the candidate

  • Rajnath Singh calls upon Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to fight terrorism unitedly

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Any form of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, is a crime against humanity and the menace must be dealt with unitedly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent.

    In his address, Singh also reaffirmed India’s resolve to fight all forms of terrorism and make the region peaceful, secure and stable.

    “Terrorism is one of the most serious challenges to global peace and security. India reiterates its resolve to fight all forms of terrorism and make the region peaceful, secure and stable,” he said.

    “We seek to develop joint institutional capabilities with the SCO member states, which, while respecting the sensitivities of each country, create the spirit of cooperation among individuals, societies and nations,” he added.

    Singh asserted that terrorism in any form, including cross-border terrorism, committed by anyone and for whatever purpose, is a crime against humanity, seen as an oblique reference to Pakistan. China and Pakistan are among the member states of the SCO.

    The defence minister also voiced India’s full support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, while highlighting the need for respecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, national unity and non-interference in internal affairs.

    He urged all parties to encourage authorities in Afghanistan to achieve national reconciliation through dialogue and negotiation and establish a broad-based, inclusive and representative political structure in the country.

    The defence minister also underlined the importance of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions in this regard. Singh also added that the Afghan territory must not be used to intimidate or attack any country by providing safe havens and training to terrorists and supporting their activities through financial assistance.

    He stressed the need to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and safeguard their fundamental rights.

    Expressing India’s concern on the situation in Ukraine, Singh stated that New Delhi supports talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the crisis.

    “India is concerned about the humanitarian crisis in and around Ukraine. We have extended our support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General, UN agencies and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide humanitarian assistance,” he added.

    During the exchange of pleasantries with Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu this morning, Singh conveyed his “deep appreciation” and thanks for arresting in Moscow a terrorist who was planning attacks in India.

    The SCO comprises eight member states – India, Kazakhstan, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

    NEW DELHI: Any form of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, is a crime against humanity and the menace must be dealt with unitedly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent.

    In his address, Singh also reaffirmed India’s resolve to fight all forms of terrorism and make the region peaceful, secure and stable.

    “Terrorism is one of the most serious challenges to global peace and security. India reiterates its resolve to fight all forms of terrorism and make the region peaceful, secure and stable,” he said.

    “We seek to develop joint institutional capabilities with the SCO member states, which, while respecting the sensitivities of each country, create the spirit of cooperation among individuals, societies and nations,” he added.

    Singh asserted that terrorism in any form, including cross-border terrorism, committed by anyone and for whatever purpose, is a crime against humanity, seen as an oblique reference to Pakistan. China and Pakistan are among the member states of the SCO.

    The defence minister also voiced India’s full support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, while highlighting the need for respecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, national unity and non-interference in internal affairs.

    He urged all parties to encourage authorities in Afghanistan to achieve national reconciliation through dialogue and negotiation and establish a broad-based, inclusive and representative political structure in the country.

    The defence minister also underlined the importance of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions in this regard. Singh also added that the Afghan territory must not be used to intimidate or attack any country by providing safe havens and training to terrorists and supporting their activities through financial assistance.

    He stressed the need to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and safeguard their fundamental rights.

    Expressing India’s concern on the situation in Ukraine, Singh stated that New Delhi supports talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the crisis.

    “India is concerned about the humanitarian crisis in and around Ukraine. We have extended our support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General, UN agencies and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide humanitarian assistance,” he added.

    During the exchange of pleasantries with Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu this morning, Singh conveyed his “deep appreciation” and thanks for arresting in Moscow a terrorist who was planning attacks in India.

    The SCO comprises eight member states – India, Kazakhstan, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

  • Opposition misleads people over border dispute with China: Rajnath

    Singh also accused the Congress, SP and the BSP of doing politics of hatred. The Congress started the politics of hatred and the SP carried it forward, he alleged.

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh surprises everyone by attending adopted son’s wedding

    Express News Service
    LUCKNOW: It has been two decades and yet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has never lagged in fulfilling his responsibilities towards his adopted son Brijendra Kumar.

    The culmination of this came on Saturday when the Raksha Mantri suddenly reached Ghazipur to shower his blessing on Brijendra, now a doctor, and his bride at their wedding taking all by surprise.

    “What a pleasant surprise, possibly the biggest of my life so far. I am very happy since it was unexpected as he is always so busy,” said the groom.

    The Defence Minister, who had painstakingly kept his visit a secret from the family to surprise them, reached the venue at Madaripur locality of Ghazipur in eastern UP and blessed the groom by placing a ’tilak’ on his forehead.

    Rajnath Singh had adopted Birjendra in the year 2000. Then he was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Brijendra had topped the state board examination for class 8 students.

    Rajnath Singh had called him up to congratulate him and enquired after his family. This was when he came to know that Brijendra was a dalit and had lost his father at a tender age. 

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    After the death of his father Jagannath, a resident of Virpur Khilwa in Azamgarh, Brijendra’s mother Sushila had gone to stay with her parents along with her three small sons — Vipin and Manjesh being the two others — at Madaripur in Ghazipur.

    On coming to know of this, Rajnath Singh adopted Brijendra, who was a bright student.

    “I took on the responsibility of his education when I was CM of UP. I’m happy that he has become a doctor today,” said Rajnath Singh while talking to media persons in Ghazipur.

    At present, Brijendra is posted at Gosainganj CHC in Ayodhya.

    Brijendra’s second brother Vipin is preparing for civil services by staying in Delhi and the youngest Manjesh is pursuing a B.ED course.

    Dr Brijendra’s bride Krtika is a post graduate in English, who has done her B.Ed from Kolkata University.

    “I did not know that my son-in-law is the adopted son of Raksha Mantriji. It all dawned upon me today only when he came to bless the couple himself. It is unbelievable for me,” said the bride’s father Premchandra.

    Dr Brijendra said he met Rajnath Singh on February 14 to invite him for the marriage. “He had promised to come but I had kept my fingers crossed given his busy schedule and responsibilities,” he said.

    Dr Brijendra said the Defence Minister was always there for him.

    “Whenever, there was a problem, I was free to call him up directly. Then he would solve our problems on priority either by sending someone or whichever way,” added Dr Brjendra.

    “Just because of him my son has been able to achieve whatever he could,” underlined Sushila Devi.

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee pays tribute to President, PM on ‘Always Atal’

    Today is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On this occasion, a birthday program was organized at his memorial ‘Always Atal’. The family members of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, including President Ramnath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also paid floral tributes at the Atal Samadhi on the 96th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

    On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a program has been organized in the Central House of Parliament where he will be paid tribute. The program will start at 10.30 am in the Central Hall. At the same time after this program, PM Modi will also release a book titled “Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Ek Smriti Khand” in Parliament at 10.45 am.

    Vajpayee, a poet journalist, constantly growing on the path of victory as a Sangh activist, won the 1957 Lok Sabha elections and reached Parliament for the first time. He was a member of Lok Sabha 10 times and Rajya Sabha twice. He was an MP from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. He represented Lucknow Lok Sabha from 1991 till his last election i.e. 2004.

  • Security-related issues may come before us in future, says Rajnath Singh

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that with changing times, the nature of threats and wars is also changing, adding that in the future, more security-related issues may arise before India.

    Attending the Military Literature Festival-2020 via video conferencing, the Defence Minister said, “From another point of view, I find this event very important. With changing times, the nature of threats and wars is also changing. In the future, more security-related issues may come before us.”

    On the issue of military literature, the Defence Minister said, “I myself have been deeply interested in linking military literature with the common people. My wish is that future generations understand the history of our country, especially the border history.”

    “Soon after assuming office, I set up a committee. It is working towards bringing our border history and its associated wars, to the people in a simple way,” he added.

    Rajnath Singh further said, “The think-tanks associated with the Defense Ministry publish offline and online researches, journals and periodicals related to military, strategy, so that people interested in this subject can reach such materials.”

  • Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and other leaders extend wishes

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fallen soldiers at National War Memorial on the 50th-anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war on Wednesday.

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday extended their wishes to countrymen on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas, a historic day that made Bangladesh an independent country. The Ministers saluted the bravery and courage of the Indian Army.

    I salute bravery of Indian Army on Vijay Diwas paying my respects to soldiers who wrote new chapter on bravery. Their sacrifice evokes inspiration in Indians. Nation will always revere them: Defence Min Rajnath Singh on 49th anniversary of conclusion of India-Pakistan war of 1971.

    After Pakistan faced defeat in the 1971 war its Army Chief General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with his 93,000 troops, surrendered to allied forces which also comprised Indian Army personnel.

    In the 1971 war, India divided Pakistan into two pieces. This is one of India’s biggest victories.

    Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971.

  • ASEAN Defense Ministers’ meet has become fulcrum of peace and stability, says Rajnath Singh

    The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) has grown in the last decade to become the fulcrum of peace, stability and rules-based order in this region, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.

    “Amid the current regional environment with visible strains, we appreciate the central role of ASEAN-led forums, including ADMM Plus in promoting dialogue and engagement towards a pluralistic, cooperative security order in Asia,” Singh said while speaking at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).

    “The ADMM Plus has grown in the last decade to become the fulcrum of peace, stability and rules-based order in this region. The concepts of ‘vasudhaive kutumbakam’ – ‘the whole world is one family ‘sarve bhavantu sukhinah’, all be at peace’ are the core of the Indian civilization,” the Defence Minister added.

    Singh added that exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoiding actions that may further complicate the situation, “will go a long way in bringing sustained peace to the region”.

    Singh asserted, “The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific underscores this impetus to cultivate strategic trust and continuously promote ASEAN centrality in the regional architecture.”

    The Defence Minister urged the members to “continue our efforts” to address the threats of bioterrorism, transnational trafficking and pandemic diseases.

    “The support of the military establishments of our respective countries to their civilian law enforcement counterparts is important,” he said.

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday addressed the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

    The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.

  • PM Modi, Rajnath Singh extend greetings to navy personnel and their families

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh greeted on the occasion of Navy Day today. PM Modi said on Twitter, “Happy Navy Day to all our brave marines and their families. The Indian Navy fearlessly protects our shores and also provides humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India’s rich maritime tradition for centuries. “

    My best wishes and best wishes to all personnel of this outstanding force on the occasion of IndianNavy Day. The Indian Navy is at the forefront of securing our seas by ensuring maritime security. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that I salute his bravery, courage and professionalism.

    IHQ MoD (Navy) and DPR, Ministry of Defense, New Delhi spokesperson of the Indian Navy said in a tweet, “On the occasion of # NavyDay2020, we reaffirm the strong commitment of # IndianNavy to serve the nation and provide our maritime In the direction of ensuring security and territorial integrity “Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Naval Staff and all personnel of the Indian Navy.”

    Every year December 4 is celebrated as Naval Day to commemorate the decisive naval action by Indian Navy ships at Karachi Port, which marked the beginning of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

  • PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath and other leaders greet nation

    Prime Minister Narendra Mondia, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders greeted people on Dhanteras and wished them happiness and prosperity.

    PM Modi said, “May Lord Dhanvantari bring happiness, prosperity, good luck and good health in everyone’s life.”Defence Minister said,”Best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. I pray to Lord Dhanvantari that you and your whole family get happiness, prosperity and good health.”

    Taking it to Twitter, he said, “Hearty congratulations and eternal greetings to all the countrymen of the holy festival of Dhanteras. It is a prayer to God that this festival should be a factor in the increase of happiness, peace and wealth in your life. May your hearts always be filled with the wealth of love, goodwill and harmony.”