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India Gazette
11-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Leaders pay tribute to freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary. Sharing a post on X, Kharge quoted Bismil's poem. In a post on X, Kharge said, 'May the darkness of hatred and envy now be far from Hind (India), This is now the only desire, the only yearning in our hearts! Let us rise to the peak of glory through sacrifice for the nation, 'Bismil', this is the only longing left in our hearts now! A humble tribute on the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary, a man of multifaceted talent, poet, and writer who sacrificed everything for the nation, a great son of Mother India, Ram Prasad Bismil.' Other prominent leaders also paid their respects to Bismil. Speaker Om Birla extended his tributes on X, saying, 'Countless salutations on the birth anniversary of the immortal freedom fighter, Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Ji. By playing a courageous role not only in the Kakori action but also in many revolutionary activities, he inspired countless youth to join the national movement. His spirit of living and laying down his life for the nation will continue to inspire us forever.' Gen VK Singh, Governor of Mizoram and Former Chief of Army Staff, also shared a powerful couplet by Bismil on X, stating, 'The desire for martyrdom now burns within our hearts, let us see how much strength the arms of the oppressor truly have.' Singh further described Bismil as a young revolutionary and a great freedom fighter who inspired and led from the front. On the occasion of Ram Prasad Bismil's birth anniversary, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and G Kishan Reddy paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary freedom fighter. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi remembered Bismil as a fearless patriot, poet, and martyr who gave his life for India's independence. 'Remembering revolutionary freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary. A fearless patriot, poet and martyr who gave his life for India's independence. His courage and verses continue to inspire generations,' Joshi said on X. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy paid tribute to Bismil's revolutionary spirit, which was embodied through his powerful poetry. 'My humble tributes to the great poet Shri. Ram Prasad Bismil ji on his Janm Jayanthi. His revolutionary spirit, embodied through powerful poetry, called for the revival of India's cultural and spiritual strength. Today, we reaffirm his vision for a united India rooted in our rich heritage,' Reddy said. Ram Prasad Bismil was born on June 11, 1897, in Shahjahanpur. He played a pivotal role in the Kakori train action and was one of the four revolutionaries who were hanged on December 19, 1927. The Kakori Train Action or Kakori Conspiracy was a train robbery that took place at Kakori, a village near Lucknow, on 9 August 1925 during the Indian Independence Movement against the British colonial rule. The robbery was organised by the Hindustan Republican Association, and more than 40 persons were arrested in this incident. They were finally sentenced to death by the British government, and severe punishments were also given to those people who helped with the incident. Earlier in August, the Uttar Pradesh government renamed the 'Kakori Kand' to 'Kakori Train action' as the word 'Kand' denotes a sense of insult to this incident under India's Independence struggle. (ANI)
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, May 26 for Kazi Nazrul Islam birth anniversary? Check here
Bank holiday today: On Monday, May 26, 2025, banks will be closed in Agartala to commemorate the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open on Monday, May 26, 2025. Kazi Nazrul Islam, the iconic Bengali poet, celebrates his birth anniversary on May 26. Renowned as Bidrohi Kobi or Rebel Poet, he actively participated in the Indian Independence Movement. His birthday is celebrated across Tripura. Banks in Shimla will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025 due to Maharana Pratap Jayanti, which marks the birth anniversary of the Rajput king Maharana Pratap. Banks are typically closed in various parts of the country to mark national, religious and regional observances. Additionally, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month. It is to be noted that online banking services will be available nationwide to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services, even on bank holidays. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions. Fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be availed through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms , setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available. For the month of May, the RBI designated six bank holidays for regional and religious observances apart from weekends. May 1 (Thursday) - Maharashtra Din and May Day (Labour Day) May 9 (Friday) - Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima May 16 (Friday) - State Day May 26 (Monday) - Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam May 29 (Thursday) - Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Mint
25-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holidays next week, May 26-June 1: Banks to be closed for 2 days in THESE cities; Check full list here
Bank holidays next week, May 26-June 1: Banks will be closed for two days this week in some parts of India, due to the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam and Maharana Pratap Jayanti, according to the bank holiday calendar by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Banks will also be closed on Sunday, June 1, 2025 across the country. Bank holidays in India vary from state to state and are determined by national, regional, and religious observances. Banks in Agartala will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 to commemorate the Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the legendary Bengali poet. He was popularly known as Bidrohi Kobi or Rebel Poet due to his participation in the Indian Independence Movement. On Thursday, May 29, 2025 banks in Shimla will be closed for Maharana Pratap Jayanti to mark the birth anniversary of the Rajput king Maharana Pratap. Banks across the country will remain open on Saturday, May 31, 2025since it is the fifth Saturday of the month. As per RBI calendar, banks are typically closed on second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Notably, banks are closed on all Sundays of the month. Hence, banks will be closed on Sunday, June 1, 2025. This means that banks in Agartala and Shimla will be closed for two days next week. For the month of May, the RBI designated six bank holidays for regional and religious observances apart from weekends. May 1 (Thursday) - Maharashtra Din and May Day (Labour Day) May 9 (Friday) - Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima May 16 (Friday) - State Day May 26 (Monday) - Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam May 29 (Thursday) - Maharana Pratap Jayanti Online banking services will be available across the country during bank holidays. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions. Fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be secured through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available.
