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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
VIPs should visit the Tirumala only once a year: Venkaiah
Tirumala: For the convenience of common devotees, former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has suggested that VIPs should visit Tirumala only once in a year to have darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. Naidu had darshan of the Lord along with his family members on Monday. After the darshan, he was offered Veda Aseervachanam by the Vedic scholars at the Ranga Nayakula Mandapam, while the TTD additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary presented teerthaprasadams. Later, speaking to the media in front of the temple, the former Vice President said that the space and time available for darshan of the deity is limited despite the good arrangements made by TTD made for the devotees. Under these circumstances, if VIPs visit Tirumala along with their family only once in a year, there will be no problem to the temple management, he opined. He informed that all public representatives should follow this in the larger interests of the common devotees. TTD Trust Board member G Bhanu Prakash Reddy, temple deputy EO Lokanatham, peishkar Ramakrishna and other officials were also present.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu offers prayers at Tirumala temple
Tirumala, July 28 (UNI) Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Kannada actor Shivraj Kumar, director M Gopichand, and MLAs Yashaswini Reddy and Sridhar visited the Tirumala temple today and offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara. Naidu was received by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials at the temple entrance and later offered Theertha Prasadam after darshan. Later, speaking to the media, Naidu praised the quality and hygiene of the Anna Prasadam served at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba centre, calling it an inspiration for other temples. He stressed that offerings made by devotees should be used solely for religious and spiritual purposes, including the improving the facilities for pilgrims. He proposed that every village should have both a school and a temple—reflecting a balanced focus on education by the government and on spiritual infrastructure by religious bodies like the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Naidu also urged VIPs to limit their temple visits to once a year, allowing greater access for ordinary devotees. He called on public representatives to lead by example, advocating for inclusive, devotion-driven management of temples that places the needs of the faithful above privilege. UNI VV AAB
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga vibes come alive at LB stadium
Approximately 35,000 participants, including members of the Indian Army, Central Government employees, various Yoga organisations, students, and citizens from diverse backgrounds participated in a 'Mega Yoga' event held at LB Stadium in the city on Friday. The event, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines and led by Union Minister for Mines, G Kishan Reddy, marked a countdown celebration for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IYD) 2025. This large-scale gathering, held with widespread national participation, aligned with this year's global theme — 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister Srinivasa Verma, several Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), and renowned actresses Sai Dharam Tej, Khushboo, and Meenakshi Chaudhary attended as chief guests. At 6 AM, they joined the 24-hour Countdown Event for International Yoga Day 2025 at L B Stadium, where participants engaged in a guided yoga session. Telangana Governor Vishnu Dev Verma underscored the profound significance of Yoga, highlighting its positive effects on individuals and its contribution to the concept of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' Union Minister Srinivasa Verma urged both the general public and, particularly, the youth to incorporate yoga into their daily routines. He emphasised that yoga offers proven benefits and should be embraced as a vital component of a healthy lifestyle for holistic and balanced well being. Union Minister Kishan Reddy stated that since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, India has shared the 'wonderful gift of Yoga with the world.' He insisted that Yoga should be an integral part of everyone's life. 'When we are mentally and physically healthy through Yoga, our overall well being improves, benefiting our families, society, and the world,' he affirmed, adding, 'Yoga is our first doctor and a remedy for all ailments.' Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu congratulated the Union Minister for organising such a grand Yoga Countdown ceremony at L B Stadium. He stated that, 'Yoga promotes fitness and helps achieve both mental and physical balance. Nowadays, many people are suffering from work related stress. Our lack of attention leads to poor retention; however, yoga serves as a form of protection against these issues.' Students from various schools and yoga instructors performed Yogasanas to different traditional tunes, showcasing their yoga talents.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- 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.
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Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Congress must apologise for imposing emergency in 1975: Venkaiah Naidu
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. Right to protest was taken away, Venkaiah Naidu added. The former VP said during the Emergency, every newspaper was put under censorship, and Press Council Act was amended too. Recalling his memories, Naidu said, in the capacity of chairman of the Students' Union, he invited Jayaprakash Narayan to address the students, for which he was arrested under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act). He further said he got a message from RSS sources that there was a possibility of him getting arrested as an emergency was imposed, prompting him to leave Visakhapatnam and go underground for two and a half months, visiting different places disguised. He was finally arrested when he was going to Guntur from Vijayawada in September 1975 and sent to the Central prison in Visakhapatnam and later to Hyderabad. So a total of around 17 months, and 25 days or so, I was in jail. I was fortunate that I could meet important leaders, freedom fighters, and people belonging to different ideological backgrounds who were all there in the jail. In the jail, they were treated as political detainees, he said. According to him emergency measures were harsh in North India while in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu the implementation was not that strict as Vengala Rao (Congress) and Karunanidhi (DMK), then chief ministers respectively, did not enforce it vigorously. Venkaiah Naidu said he, along with his friend, executed a plan of disrupting a public meeting of Sanjay Gandhi, son of Indra Gandhi, releasing non-venomous snakes on the ground, leading to a chaotic situation in the rally. After the emergency, he unsuccessfully contested Lok Sabha elections on the Janata Party ticket from Ongole in AP, though the party came to power in 1977. Marking the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency, the Ministry of Culture has planned to undertake a year-long commemoration of it starting June 25, and prepared a schedule of activities which it has shared with various states and UTs for them to host these events. In a letter dated June 14, the ministry stated that the imposition of the emergency on June 25, 1975, stands as a stark reminder of the darkest period in India's democratic history.
