Mahatma Gandhi

Congress unveils crowdfunding initiative in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Tilak Swaraj Fund’

NEW DELHI: In a move to recreate Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Tilak Swaraj Fund’, the Congress party introduced the ‘Donate for Desh’ online crowdfunding campaign for a more equitably resourced and opportunity-rich India. On the 138th anniversary of the Grand Old Party, through the inaugural campaign, ‘Donate for Behtar Bharat,’ the party has invited supporters to contribute […]

Demystifying Gandhi beyond everyday politics

MK Gandhi was an influential figure of the 20th century and a peerless influence on India. Before him, mass politics, civil disobedience, and popular mobilisation, were largely unknown. He singularly created a rousing new awakening and propagated reasoned anti-imperialist consciousness whose reverberations were felt from Gymkhanas of Delhi, to the drawing rooms of Malabar Hills, […]

WATCH | BJP’s Ram Kadam Justifies Action Against RW Men For Anti-Gandhi Remark, Demands Action On Savarkar

In a show of solidarity with Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis, BJP leader Ram Kadam has expressed support for Fadnavis’ tough stance against those who criticize or disrespect Mahatma Gandhi. Kadam is resolute in taking action against individuals who engage in derogatory remarks or insults against the revered leader. Additionally, Ram Kadam has vowed to take […]

After FIR against Sambhaji; Fadnavis vows action on Congress mouthpiece for insulting Savarkar

The Deputy CM reiterated that regardless of one's ideology, speaking against esteemed figures like Veer Savarkar or Mahatma Gandhi would not be condoned by the government, and those found guilty would face the consequences.

Gandhiji Lookalike As Asur: Hindu Mahasabha Says It’s Coincidence

Whether it is sheer coincidence or by design, the Durga puja organised by All India Hindu Mahasabha in South Kolkata has sparked an outrage with its representation of Mahisasur, which bears a strong resemblance to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

To Strengthen Party: Why Kharge Running For Congress President Post

Two days after Mallikarjun Kharge filed his papers to contest elections for Congress president, the veteran leader on Sunday said that he had entered the race not to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party.

Gandhi Jayanti: Will Unite Country Like Bapu Did, Says Rahul Gandhi

On the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a pledge to unite the country just like the Father of the Nation did against injustice.

India@75: In Patna, The Little Known Story Of ‘Spinster’ Wife Of JP Narayan Who Fought Indira & Co

PATNA: “In June 1940, Prabhavati Devi, the wife of Jai Prakash Narayan, after the Ramgarh Congress Convention, came to Patna Mahila Charkha Samiti with three charkhas and five women. They slowly started weaving the threads and gradually, women started participating in the independence movement and were even arrested. Prabhavati Devi was also arrested and Narayan, […]

In Each Of His Overseas Trips, PM Modi Makes It A Point To Pay Rich Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi

ROME: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Rome on Friday as he emphasised on making Gandhian values an integral part of our lives. “In Rome, I had the opportunity to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ideals give courage and inspiration to millions globally,” Modi said in […]

What Gandhi Means Today, Youth Speak Up

“His values are definitely important in the world we live in today, but I don’t think they are being followed in the way they should be.” This is the common refrain among the young generation in the capital when asked whether the Mahatma’s teachings and values still matter.  “The post-truth world in which we live […]