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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Whole world accepting Yoga which was earlier confined to India: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 21 (ANI): On the occasion of International Yoga Day, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose highlighted how the practice of Yoga was earlier 'confined to India,' and the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spread it internationally has led to people accept it the world over. As part of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the effort to promote a healthy lifestyle while performing Yoga with others in Vishakapatnam, Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, multiple other Chief Ministers and Union Ministers are participating in Yoga events in their respective cities. 'Yoga is universal in nature. Yoga connects the mind and the body. This is something which belongs to the entire humanity. It was confined to India, but our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took it to the whole world. Now it is for the world, and the world is accepting it,' Governor Bose told ANI. Bose also congratulated ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for winning the Paris Diamond League, adding, 'Congratulations Neeraj, you have brought laurel to yourself, glory to the nation. The entire nation is with you. We share your success as our own success.' The Governor also participated in the event organised at Kolkata's Raj Bhavan today, with multiple students being called to participate in the event. Bengal Assembly's Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also took part in a Yoga session in Kolkata. Earlier today, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, extended wishes on the International Yoga Day and urged everyone to do Yoga regularly to stay healthy. Speaking to the media about today, Mandviya said, 'I extend best wishes to everyone on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Yoga is our culture, and it should be included in our everyday life. I urge everyone to perform Yoga regularly to stay healthy.' Meanwhile, while addressing the public gathering in Vishakapatnam as part of the Yoga Day program, PM Modi urged the international community to embrace 'inner peace' as a 'global policy' and make yoga a collective global responsibility. The Prime Minister called upon countries to adopt yoga not just as a personal or cultural practice, but as a unifying force for humanity. 'I would like to take this opportunity to urge the global community on this important occasion to let this International Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity. Let this be the day when inner peace becomes a global policy, where yoga is embraced not just as a personal practice, but as a powerful tool for global partnership and unity. Let every country and every society make yoga a shared responsibility, a common contribution toward collective well-being.' The event was held along the scenic Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the Modi was joined by lakhs of yoga enthusiasts, residents, and dignitaries from Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)
News18
12-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
BJP Targets Bengal Govt In Assembly After Temple Clash; 40 Arrested, Gunpowder Seized
Last Updated: In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. The BJP on Wednesday created uproar in the Bengal Assembly after the Speaker rejected its adjournment motion over the recent violence in Maheshtala. The party accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of failing to maintain law and order and slammed it for alleged appeasement politics following reports of temple vandalism. BJP MLAs staged a protest inside the House, demanding accountability and action. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also changed his profile picture on Facebook and X to a Tulsi plant in protest against the incident. The unrest in Maheshtala began Tuesday afternoon when a clash broke out between two groups in the Rabindra Nagar and Nadial police station areas, reportedly over the location of a shop. The confrontation escalated into violence, with brickbatting on police and isolated incidents of vandalism. Police used force to disperse the mob and restore order. In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared," officials said. Adding to the tension, police reported the discovery of gunpowder in the Budge Budge area late Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of five more individuals. The material has been seized, and investigations are underway. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the Rabindra Nagar area to maintain peace. Authorities have advised political representatives not to visit the locality until the curbs are lifted. Citizens have also been warned against spreading rumours online. 'Those trying to trigger unrest will be sternly dealt with as per law," police added. Adhikari in a post on X said that he has already written to SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and the Director General (DGP) of West Bengal Police over the incident. He wrote: 'I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who came under the attack of the Jihadis yesterday." I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who… — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 12, 2025 He added: 'This visit is a step towards understanding their grievances and ensuring their voices are heard. I hope that the administration doesn't obstruct my visit." First Published: June 12, 2025, 13:34 IST
India Today
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
All eyes on Sharmistha Panoli: Dutch MP backs student arrested for Op Sindoor post
Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student who was arrested in Gurugram by the Kolkata Police over a communally-charged social media post on Operation Sindoor, has found support all the way from Europe. A member of the Dutch Parliament, Geert Wilders, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defend her rights and called her arrest a "disgrace for freedom of speech."advertisementWith a photo reading, "All eyes on Sharmistha", Wilders wrote: "Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It's a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don't punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her @narendramodi." In the past, the far-right politician backed BJP's Nupur Sharma in 2022, when her remarks on Prophet Muhammad sparked widespread controversy. Last year, Wilders expressed his willingness to meet the now-suspended leader "one day." "I sent a personal message of support to the brave Nupur Sharma, who is threatened by Islamists for years now only for speaking the truth. Freedom-loving people all over the world should support her. I hope to meet her one day while visiting India," wrote Wilders on who has 175,000 followers across X and Instagram, was arrested over her now-deleted social media video targeting certain Bollywood actors for not speaking up during Operation Sindoor. She allegedly used derogatory language insulting a particular community and Prophet Muhammad. Sharmistha Panoli receives support from Europe However, even after she removed the video and posted an unconditional apology, an FIR was registered in Kolkata on charges of promoting enmity on grounds of religion, deliberate acts to outrage religious feelings and intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of she was being brought out of court by the Kolkata police, Sharmistha told reporters, "The way this harassment is being done in a democracy, this is not democracy." Soon after she was sent to 14-day judicial custody, Leader of the Opposition in Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee government, claiming that "action is only taken against Sanatanis" in the Suvendu's charge, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya said that Sharmistha's arrest reeks of hypocrisy. "This isn't just about Bengal — this is about how a young Hindu woman is being targeted to appease a vote bank," he said.
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Digha Jagannath temple: Rituals underway before Akshaya Tritiya inauguration; Opposition BJP raises questions on construction quality, temple management
Days before the scheduled inauguration of the Jagannath temple in beach town Digha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday sounded hopeful about the impact of the newly constructed temple. CM Banerjee said, 'The arrival of Lord Jagannath in Bengal is a moment of great spiritual significance. May His blessings bring peace, harmony, and prosperity, not only to the people of our state but to the nation as a whole.' The 213-foot-tall temple, built in the Kalingan architectural style using sandstone, is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram, Goddesses Mahalaxmi, and Subhadra. It is set to be inaugurated by CM Banerjee on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday. The temple is expected to become a significant tourist and pilgrimage destination, enhancing both the spiritual and economic value of the coastal town of Digha. The rituals leading up to the 'Pran Pratistha' have commenced, with a 'Kalash Yatra' performed by devotees on Saturday. Banerjee shared her sentiments on social media, saying, 'It is our faith that teaches us to stand tall through hardships, shapes our spirit, roots us in humility, and reminds us that even in our frailty, we are infinite. The Jagannath Temple in Digha will soon open its doors, welcoming not only the people of Bengal but pilgrims from across India. The countdown has begun, with rituals being performed each day. May this temple serve as a sanctuary of hope, peace, and unity for generations to come.' However, the scheduled inauguration has sparked political controversy. Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Bengal Assembly, has raised concerns regarding the temple's construction quality and management. In a post on X, Adhikari tagged Dr H K Dwivedi (IAS Retd), Vice Chairman, West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) Ltd, and questioned the official designation of the temple site as 'Jagannath Dham Sanskriti Kendra' (cultural centre). 'What will happen to the donations made by the devotees in the future? Will it be considered as 'Temple property' or HIDCO's source of income from the Cultural Center?' posted Adhikari. The temple project, announced in 2019, commenced construction in May 2022 under HIDCO's supervision. BJP 's Amit Malviya also alleged corruption and political motives behind the construction of the temple, citing recent thunderstorm damage as a potential 'divine intervention' and accused the government of misleading Hindus for political gain. 'A devastating Kalbaisakhi (nor'wester) wreaked havoc in Digha on April 26, 2025 – just days before the inauguration of Mamata Banerjee's Jagannath Temple on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. As the storm raged, a light gate collapsed on a toto, with the driver narrowly escaping. Worse, the temple's iron gate crumbled, seriously injuring a passerby. Is this merely nature's fury – or divine intervention?' he wrote. 'Prabhu Jagannath does not reside where falsehood, fraud, and selfishness reign. This Kalbaisakhi was not just a storm – it was His message,' added Malviya. The West Bengal government has invited Opposition leaders, including LoP Adhikari, former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh, and his newly wed wife Rinku Mazumdar, for the inauguration ceremony.
