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India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Letters of public are not just papers, but reflection of hope and faith": Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday emphasised that the letters of the public are not just papers, but reflection of hope and faith. 'Today, after reading some such complaint letters, I talked to the concerned complainants. Also, I have instructed the officials to take immediate action on them. Solution is the biggest identity of the working style of our government,' CM Dhami said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the complainants who sent letters to the Chief Minister's Office and shared their problems, has instructed the officials to take appropriate action on their issues. Karm Chand, a resident of Shergarh in Doiwala tehsil, had lodged a complaint that the irrigation canal coming to his field has broken, due to which there is a crisis of irrigation. After listening to the entire problem, the Chief Minister directed the Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department, to take appropriate action in the matter. Similarly, Major Naresh Kumar Saklani lodged a complaint about private persons encroaching on his land and building a minor irrigation canal, on which Chief Minister Dhami has directed the District Magistrate Dehradun to take immediate action. Another complainant, Canal Road resident Dhirendra Shukla, has filed a complaint against the builder for harassment. The Chief Minister has asked MDDA to investigate the matter. The Chief Minister has also directed the Secretary of the Public Works Department to take action on the road-related complaint of Vikasnagar Dinkar Vihar resident Vishan Dutt Sharma. Earlier today, the Uttarakhand CM flagged off the Kalash Yatra for the Jalabhishek of the idol of Lord Surya in Kushinagar district from his official residence in Dehradun. As part of the initiative, water from around 151 sacred rivers across the country is being collected for the Jalabhishek of the Surya idol in Kushinagar. The Kalash Yatra, flagged off by the Chief Minister, includes water gathered from the holy rivers of Uttarakhand. Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Swami Santoshanand Dev Maharaj, President of the Purvanchal Mahotsav Samiti Vinay Rai, along with other committee members, were present during the flagging-off ceremony. Earlier on Thursday, in view of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government launched 'Operation Kalanemi' to take action against imposters who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people in the name of 'Sanatan Dharma'. Chief Minister Dhami said that many such cases have come to light in the state where anti-social elements are cheating people, especially women, by disguising themselves as seers. This, he said, is not only hurting the religious sentiments of the people, but also harming the image of social harmony and Sanatan tradition. 'In such a situation, if a person of any religion is found doing such acts, then strict action will be ensured against him,' he added. The Chief Minister referenced the mythological asura Kalanemi, stating that just like the demon had attempted to mislead by disguising himself as a saint, similarly, many 'Kalanemis' are active in society today who are committing crimes in religious guise. Dhami further said that his government is fully committed to protecting public sentiments, the dignity of Sanatan culture and maintaining social harmony. Those who spread hypocrisy in the name of faith will not be spared under any circumstances, he said. (ANI)
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Letters of public are not just papers, but reflection of hope and faith': Uttarakhand CM Dhami
. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday emphasised that the letters of the public are not just papers, but reflection of hope and faith. "Today, after reading some such complaint letters, I talked to the concerned complainants. Also, I have instructed the officials to take immediate action on them. Solution is the biggest identity of the working style of our government," CM Dhami said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the complainants who sent letters to the Chief Minister's Office and shared their problems, has instructed the officials to take appropriate action on their issues. Karm Chand, a resident of Shergarh in Doiwala tehsil, had lodged a complaint that the irrigation canal coming to his field has broken, due to which there is a crisis of irrigation. After listening to the entire problem, the Chief Minister directed the Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department, to take appropriate action in the matter. Similarly, Major Naresh Kumar Sakllodged a complaint about private persons encroaching on his land and building a minor irrigation canal, on which Chief Minister Dhami has directed the District Magistrate Dehradun to take immediate action. Another complainant, Canal Road resident Dhirendra Shukla, has filed a complaint against the builder for harassment. The Chief Minister has asked MDDA to investigate the matter. The Chief Minister has also directed the Secretary of the Public Works Department to take action on the road-related complaint of Vikasnagar Dinkar Vihar resident Vishan Dutt Sharma. Earlier today, the Uttarakhand CM flagged off the Kalash Yatra for the Jalabhishek of the idol of Lord Surya in Kushinagar district from his official residence in Dehradun. As part of the initiative, water from around 151 sacred rivers across the country is being collected for the Jalabhishek of the Surya idol in Kushinagar. The Kalash Yatra, flagged off by the Chief Minister, includes water gathered from the holy rivers of Uttarakhand. Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Swami Santoshanand Dev Maharaj, President of the Purvanchal Mahotsav Samiti Vinay Rai, along with other committee members, were present during the flagging-off ceremony. Earlier on Thursday, in view of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government launched 'Operation Kalanemi' to take action against imposters who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people in the name of 'Sanatan Dharma'. Chief Minister Dhami said that many such cases have come to light in the state where anti-social elements are cheating people, especially women, by disguising themselves as seers. This, he said, is not only hurting the religious sentiments of the people, but also harming the image of social harmony and Sanatan tradition. "In such a situation, if a person of any religion is found doing such acts, then strict action will be ensured against him," he added. The Chief Minister referenced the mythological asura Kalanemi, stating that just like the demon had attempted to mislead by disguising himself as a saint, similarly, many "Kalanemis" are active in society today who are committing crimes in religious guise. Dhami further said that his government is fully committed to protecting public sentiments, the dignity of Sanatan culture and maintaining social harmony. Those who spread hypocrisy in the name of faith will not be spared under any circumstances, he said.
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off Kalash Yatra for Surya idol Jalabhishek in Kushinagar
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday flagged off the Kalash Yatra for the Jalabhishek of the idol of Lord Surya in Kushinagar district from his official residence in Dehradun. As part of the initiative, water from around 151 sacred rivers across the country is being collected for the Jalabhishek of the Surya idol in Kushinagar. The Kalash Yatra, flagged off by the Chief Minister, includes water gathered from the holy rivers of Uttarakhand. Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Swami Santoshanand Dev Maharaj, President of the Purvanchal Mahotsav Samiti Vinay Rai, along with other committee members, were present during the flagging-off ceremony. Earlier on Thursday, in view of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government launched 'Operation Kalanemi' to take action against imposters who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people in the name of 'Sanatan Dharma'. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that many such cases have come to light in the state where anti-social elements are cheating people, especially women, by disguising themselves as seers. This, he said, is not only hurting the religious sentiments of the people, but also harming the image of social harmony and Sanatan tradition. In such a situation, if a person of any religion is found doing such acts, then strict action will be ensured against him, he added. Chief Minister referenced the mythological asura Kalanemi stating that just like the demon had attempted to mislead by disguising himself as a saint, similarly, many 'Kalanemis' are active in society today who are committing crimes in religious guise. Dhami further said that his government is fully committed to protecting public sentiments, the dignity of Sanatan culture and maintaining social harmony. Those who spread hypocrisy in the name of faith will not be spared under any circumstances, he said. (ANI)
News18
24-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Viral Video Shows 'Yadav' Narrator Assaulted, Tonsured During 'Bhagwat Katha' In UP Village
Last Updated: A Bhagwat Katha in UP's Dandarpur turned controversial after caste-based violence against preacher Mukut Mani Yadav, sparking outrage, political backlash and police action A 'Bhagwat Katha' in Dandarpur village of Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district erupted into a major controversy after a disturbing case of caste-based violence came to light. The alleged public humiliation and assault of two men, namely Bhagwatcharya Mukut Mani Yadav and his assistant Sant Kumar Yadav, during a religious event has sparked widespread outrage, political backlash, and police action. According to police and eyewitness reports, the incident took place on Saturday, June 21, during the opening day of a week-long 'Bhagwat Katha' at a village temple. The spiritual recitation, which was scheduled to run till June 27, was being led by Mukut Mani Yadav, a religious preacher from Achalda in Auraiya district, along with his aide. Trouble began during the 'Kalash Yatra' procession, when a few locals allegedly confronted the preacher over his caste identity. What followed was a brutal and humiliating assault. As per a video now viral on social media, the preacher and his assistant were surrounded by a group of villagers, who allegedly cut off their hair and braids, forced them to rub their noses on the ground and touch a woman's feet. The victims were reportedly held hostage for nearly five hours, their harmonium was destroyed, and in a shocking claim, human urine was allegedly thrown at them. Watch the viral video: इटावा के बकेवर इलाके के दान्दरपुर गांव में भागवत कथा के दौरान कथावाचक और उनके सहायकों की जाति पूछने पर पीडीए की एक जाति बताने पर, कुछ वर्चस्ववादी और प्रभुत्ववादी लोगों ने साथ अभद्र व्यवहार करते हुए उनके बाल कटवाए, नाक रगड़वाई और इलाके की शुद्धि कराई।हमारा संविधान जातिगत भेदभाव… — Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 23, 2025 The video, which appears to have been filmed by one of the assailants, triggered swift outrage once it surfaced online. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava took immediate cognizance, and an FIR was lodged at Bakewar police station based on the victims' complaint. As of Monday, June 23, four individuals – identified as Ashish Tiwari, Uttam Awasthi, Pratham Dubey alias Manu Dubey, and Nikki Awasthi – were arrested and sent to judicial custody. The investigation is now being led by the Additional Superintendent of Police, with officials promising strict action. The incident has ignited a political firestorm in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav condemned the incident as a gross violation of human rights and an affront to constitutional values. Sharing the video on social media platform X, Yadav said, 'Our Constitution does not allow caste discrimination, it is a crime against the fundamental right of a person to live with dignity and respect. All the accused should be arrested immediately and a case should be registered under appropriate sections." इटावा के बकेवर इलाके के दान्दरपुर गांव में भागवत कथा के दौरान कथावाचक और उनके सहायकों की जाति पूछने पर पीडीए की एक जाति बताने पर, कुछ वर्चस्ववादी और प्रभुत्ववादी लोगों ने साथ अभद्र व्यवहार करते हुए उनके बाल कटवाए, नाक रगड़वाई और इलाके की शुद्धि कराई।हमारा संविधान जातिगत भेदभाव… — Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 23, 2025 He further warned that if action isn't taken within 3 days, the party would launch a statewide agitation to protect the dignity of the PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits, and Minorities) communities. SP leaders including MP Jitendra Dohre, MLA Raghvendra Gautam, and Etawah district president Pradeep Shakya visited the victims and met with the SSP to demand accountability. Describing the episode as a textbook case of caste oppression, they slammed the state government for its 'failure to uphold social justice and maintain law and order". First Published: June 24, 2025, 13:37 IST
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kalash Yatra to highlight spirit of Op Sindoor
Varanasi: The colours of Operation Sindoor will be evident during the traditional Kalash Yatra of Nirjala Ekadashi here on Friday. Amidst the waving of national tricolours, water from the Sindh, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi rivers apart from Sangam will be offered to Lord Vishwanath. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Providing details of the events to be organised on this auspicious occasion, representatives of Suprabhatam, Kashi Mokshadayini Seva Samiti and Shiv Barat Samiti said that Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated to honour Operation Sindoor and the valour of the armed forces. Water from the Sindhu, Chenab, Jhelum and Ravi rivers has already reached reached Kashi, they added. A total of 1,008 women will fill their urns with the Gangajal and the water received from these four rivers at Dashaswamedh Ghat at 6.30 am. They will then march towards Kashi Vishwanath Dham via Godowlia and Bansphatak to offer Jalabhishek. To add grandeur to the Kalash Yatra, PAC bands, shehnai, Damru groups, a tableau of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated on a large Nandi, specially decorated chariots with distinguished saints and music vehicles will also be part of the religious procession. Participants will keep waving the tricolour flag in the procession. They will also offer Sindoor and the Tricolour to the deity, said the representatives, including Umashankar Agarwal, Deepak Bajaj, Manish Tulsiyan, Dilip Singh, Nidhidev Agarwal, and Rajeev Gupta.
