Indian freedom struggle
Mamata Banerjee Demands PM Modi's Apology for 'Disrespecting' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Dec 09, 2025 09:48 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, author of the national song Vande Mataram, as "Bankim da" in Parliament. The controversy has intensified political tensions between TMC and BJP ahead of upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, with Banerjee accusing the BJP of consistently undermining Bengal's cultural icons and freedom fighters.
Amit Shah Challenges Priyanka Gandhi on Vande Mataram Debate: Historical Politics and National Identity Clash in Parliament
Dec 09, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders engaged in a heated parliamentary exchange over the Vande Mataram discussion. While Shah defended the national song's historical significance beyond Bengal and accused former Prime Ministers of divisive appeasement, Congress representatives led by Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge claimed the debate was politically motivated with upcoming Bengal elections in mind, highlighting their party's historical connection to the national song.
PM Modi to Inaugurate India's First Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Chhattisgarh: Honoring Forgotten Heroes
Oct 31, 2025 09:23 pm CST
India's first digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh. Built at Rs 50 crore, this state-of-the-art facility honors Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh and documents major tribal uprisings against British rule using interactive technology while preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
National Unity Day 2025: Celebrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Legacy Through His Inspirational Quotes
Oct 30, 2025 03:47 pm CST
National Unity Day commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31, celebrating his crucial role in unifying India's princely states. Known as the "Iron Man of India," Patel's inspirational quotes on unity, non-violence, and patriotism continue to guide the nation. The government has announced grand celebrations including an annual Republic Day-style parade to honor his 150th birth anniversary, with Prime Minister Modi's participation highlighting the significance of this national observance.