Udupi
Pawan Kalyan Sparks Debate: Is Dharma Equivalent to the Indian Constitution?
Dec 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ignited a political controversy by equating Dharma with the Indian Constitution during an address at Karnataka's Sri Krishna Mutt. While Congress leaders firmly opposed his view, claiming the Constitution is strictly secular, BJP allies defended his stance that both share fundamental principles aimed at creating a just society.
PM Modi Declares New India's Resolve in Protecting Citizens While Honoring Dharmic Traditions in Udupi
Nov 28, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed crowds in Udupi, emphasizing India's transformed approach to national security and counterterrorism while participating in the "Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana" event. Modi highlighted how Bhagwad Gita's teachings inform government policies on welfare, security, and women's empowerment, including Operation Sindoor and Mission Sudarshan Chakra, while celebrating the cultural and spiritual significance of Udupi's Sri Krishna Temple.