Mamata Banerjee didn't need to react adversely to 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans: CK Bose
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Mamata Banerjee didn't need to react adversely to 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans: CK Bose
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's grandnephew and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chandra Kumar Bose condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's behaviour after she refused to speak when 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans were raised during the celebrations of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on January 23.
He said, "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose stood for unity.
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Ahead of the Assembly polls, the elections fever swinging in high altitude in West Bengal. An iconic sweet shop in Kolkata has launched 'sandesh' sweets etched with logos and slogans of various political parties. Kolkata's iconic sweet shop Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick has etched political slogans and party symbols on 'Sandesh', a Bengali sweet dish made of milk, sugar and other ingredients. The slogans "Khela Hobe" (The game is on) and "Jai Shree Ram" are most commonly visible, with the shop seeing a minimum of 150 orders each day since February 27. Along with this, the shop is also displaying 'Sandesh' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and WB CM Mamata Banerjee, with carved images of the two leaders. The 'Sandesh'-weighing 250 grams-that with political symbol and images of leaders costs Rs 170 per piece, while that of smaller size with slogans carved on it costs Rs 70. While speaking to ANI, the shop owner, Sudip Mullick said, "We always make these thematic sweets based on current trends, even during cricket or football World Cups. The election is the biggest festival of democracy and we wanted to highlight this." "We make new items as per season. Customers are liking the election-themed 'Sandesh' and buying as per preference," he added. A customer named Molly added, "The shop is known for such variety and this is going to attract a lot of eyeballs. I am sure that like me, several people will come to buy these sweets." Carvings of occasions such as "Bhaiphota" (Bhaiduj) on sweets have been a tradition in Bengal. However, with changing times and to keep up the competition, innovative ideas are being helmed out on sweets. The Assembly elections will be held in eight phases in the state starting from March 27 with the final round of voting taking place on April 29. The counting of votes in the state will take place on May 02.
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A laser light show at Victoria Memorial portrayed the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose during the celebrations of his 125th birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar witnessed the spectacle. PM Modi is in Kolkata to celebrate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 125th birth celebration of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on January 23. Singer Usha Uthup sang Rabindranath Tagore's composition 'Ekla Cholo Re' in presence of Prime Minister. Several other singers also performed to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present during the event.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declined to speak at an event where âJai Shri Ramâ slogans were raised in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was organized to celebrate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata. Slogans were raised after it was announced that Banerjee would address the programme. âI think a government programme should have some dignity. This is a government programme and not a political party's programme. I am grateful to the Prime Minister, Culture Ministry for organizing an event in Kolkata. But it is not right to invite someone and insult them. In protest, I wonât speak. Jai Hind, Jai Bangla,â wrapped up Mamata. BJP leader and Netaji Subhas Chandra Boseâs grandnephew condemned Mamataâs behavior at the event. He said, âJai Shree Ram isn't a statement where one should react in a very allergic manner. So, I think the honourable Chief Minister (Mamata Banerjee), with due respect to her, need not have reacted adversely to a slogan whether it's Jai Hind or Jai Shree Ram.â Watch the full video for more.
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While addressing at an event in Hyderabad on January 23, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, "Nationalism doesn't mean only saying 'Jai Hind' or singing 'Jana Gana Mana' or 'Vande Matram'. 'Jai Hind' means every Indian's 'Jai ho' which is possible when their needs are taken care of, they are fed properly, have clothing and don't face discrimination." "Nation doesn't mean geographical boundaries, everything in the nation, their welfare, is nationalism. Ours is a glorious civilization which embodies value of share and care. Our forefathers have given to us philosophy of 'world is one family'," he added.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a march in Kolkata on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary. The march started from Shyam Bazar and went till Kolkata's Red Road. Mamata Banerjee said that Netaji had foresight to conceptualise a Planning Commission and the Indian National Army before Independence. Country is celebrating Bose's 125th birth anniversary today
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 23 paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Rajeev Shukla among other parliamentarians also remembered Bose. Netaji's bravery is well-known and he was a scholar, soldier and statesman par excellence. Born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack on January 23, 1897, Netaji went on to play a crucial role in India's freedom movement. He is also known for establishing the Azad Hind Fauj.
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