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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress should apologise for imposing Emergency in 1975, says Venkaiah Naidu
HYDERABAD: Terming the imposition of Emergency by the Congress government in 1975 as a 'draconian measure', former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu opined that the grand old party should apologise to the people for curtailing civil liberties during that period. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Venkaiah Naidu, who was a student union leader while pursuing law in Andhra University in Visakhapatnam during the emergency period, said he had to spend nearly one and a half years in prison for raising his voice against the government of the day. "It was a draconian measure. They (Congress) should have apologised for it. They should have regretted it. But the Congress never repented or apologised to the people. But they should have regretted imposing the Emergency. Now, on the occasion of the 50th year of emergency, they should express regret publicly," Naidu said. "I feel that they should really apologise to people for imposing emergency, for containing civil liberties, for imposing press censorship. And also, all civil liberties were taken away. The right to protest was taken away," Venkaiah Naidu added. The state of Emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, and it was lifted on March 21, 1977. The former Vice President said during the Emergency, every newspaper was put under censorship, and Press Council Act was amended too.
India Gazette
17 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
"Yoga is for body and mind": Ex VP M Venkaiah Naidu ahead of Yoga Day
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that Yoga is for everyone's health and mind, and it gives balance and positive ideas. M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, practiced Yoga at Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad, during a 24-hour countdown event organised by the Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines ahead of International Yoga Day tomorrow. 'I am happy to participate in this Yoga event in Hyderabad. I appreciate Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for organising such a massive event. I am happy that the youth have participated in this programme. Yoga is for body and mind. Yoga has no religion. It is wrong to attribute religion to Yoga. It belongs to all. This will take care of your health and mind and give you balance and positive ideas. I am happy that Narendra Modi has taken the initiative, and the United Nations accepted it. Now, 184 countries are following Yoga,' Naidu told ANI. Yoga Sangam, the main event, will orchestrate a synchronised mass yoga demonstration based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) at over 1 lakh locations across India on June 21, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national event at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This collective celebration aims to reaffirm our shared commitment to the timeless practice of yoga and its enduring relevance in today's world. This year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga, with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. This theme echoes a vital truth about the interconnectedness of health, sustainability, and the environment, aligning with India's 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' vision highlighted during its G20 presidency. The International Day of Yoga 2025 will not just be a one-day observance--it will reflect India's enduring commitment to holistic health, environmental harmony, and global well-being. With 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' as its guiding principle, India continues to lead the world in connecting physical fitness with mindful living. (ANI)
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu unveils Padma awardee AVS Raju's biography
HYDERABAD: Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday unveiled the biography of NCC Limited founder and Padma awardee Dr AVS Raju. Published both in English and Telugu, the biography chronicles Dr AVS Raju's transformative journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in the Indian infrastructure sector. It also highlights his diverse persona as a poet, a spiritual seeker, a business leader and an inspirational figure, offering readers valuable perspectives on the principles and philosophies that shaped his life. Former Union minister P Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Shantha Biotechnics Limited founder and chairman Dr KI Varaprasad Reddy and others were present on the occasion. AVS Raju was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2010 in recognition of his exceptional contribution to business and industry. Acharya Nagarjuna University conferred honorary doctorate on Raju in 2008. He also entered the Guinness World Records in 2008, for his literary achievements in penning the largest single volume book of poems on Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
