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[gujaratinews]

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites will be performed at 10-11 am tomorrow, Saturday, near Shakti Sthal in Delhi. His daughter will reach Delhi from America late tonight. Dr. Manmohan Singh's mortal remains have been kept at his residence on Motilal Nehru Marg in Delhi.

[seemabhatnagar]

"Honor Lives not Deaths"

Image Courtesy Sameera Madusanka

Today, I came across various obituaries on X dedicated to the Late PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, sharing various anecdotes about his simplicity and humility. Additionally, I noticed numerous positive comments about him across various social media platforms. It struck me that, while he was alive, such positive words were scarcely spoken, yet now they are abundant in the media.

#Appreciation #Cherish #hypocrisy

This observation led me to ponder the hypocrisy that often governs us humans. People tend to speak well of someone only after they have passed away. They visit homes to pay homage and attend cremation ceremonies as a mark of respect, or to show their concern or sorrow over the loss of a loved one, be it a relative, friend, or acquaintance. But what is the point of showing concern when someone is already gone and unable to hear or see your words or feel your absence? This seems like pure hypocrisy—a way to show society that everything is fine in one's heart.

#Memories #Value ##tribute

It would have been far more meaningful to say good words about him while he was alive, to write on social media about his good deeds and simplicity, or to interview him. However, none of this was done. In real life, too, we witness such hypocrisy, where people gather only at funerals. When the person was alive, longing for a chat due to cherished memories and long associations, they were often ignored because others had different priorities and couldn't find the time—be it a week, a month, or even years.

Now, sharing anecdotes when someone is gone is futile. Your value lies in recognizing and appreciating a person while they are alive. Once a person is gone, these gestures become valueless.

#Legacy #Humility #Respect

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] Guwahati: A day after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was cremated at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused the Congress of attempting to trigger a controversy over the party veteran's last rites.  He alleged that the grand-old party was trying to trigger a row over ex-PM's cremation despite the Central govt's announcement of a “fitting memorial” to honour his legacy.Sarma said it was not the first time that the Congress has "shown such disregard – be it towards the legacy of Narasimha Rao or Pranab Mukherjee, the party has, unfortunately, treated its own with indifference”.The CM’s remarks came after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial.Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had said the BJP-led Centre had "totally insulted" Singh by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat.The BJP maintained that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had allocated space for Singh's memorial and also informed his family about it, and accused the Congress of indulging in "cheap politics" over the former PM’s cremation."Dr Manmohan Singh, a statesman of unparalleled dignity and intellect, deserved much better, both in life and in death. It is deeply disheartening to witness the Congress Party attempting to stir controversy around his final journey, diminishing the solemnity it truly deserved," Sarma said in a post on X.The BJP leader said the people of India have bid Singh, who was a Rajya Sabha MP from Assam for over two decades, including during his tenure as PM, a respectful and heartfelt farewell, recognising his invaluable contributions to the nation."Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji has already announced a fitting memorial to honour his legacy, reflecting the nation's gratitude. Yet, the actions of some, who seek to turn this moment of mourning into an opportunity for political gain, are deeply painful," Sarma said."The public still remembers the indignities inflicted upon Dr Singh during his tenure, including Rahul Gandhi's infamous gestures that undermined his stature. Such actions remain etched in the nation's memory," he said.Sarma, who was with the Congress before joining the saffron party, asserted that after his death, Singh's “legacy should not be sullied by political opportunism”."Let us honour his memory with the dignity and respect he so richly deserves, free from any discord or manipulation by the leadership of the congress party," the CM added. (With PTI inputs) [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Guwahati: A day after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was cremated at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused the Congress of attempting to trigger a controversy over the party veteran's last rites.  He alleged that the grand-old party was trying to trigger a row over ex-PM's cremation despite the Central govt's announcement of a “fitting memorial” to honour his legacy.Sarma said it was not the first time that the Congress has "shown such disregard – be it towards the legacy of Narasimha Rao or Pranab Mukherjee, the party has, unfortunately, treated its own with indifference”.The CM’s remarks came after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial.Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had said the BJP-led Centre had "totally insulted" Singh by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat.The BJP maintained that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had allocated space for Singh's memorial and also informed his family about it, and accused the Congress of indulging in "cheap politics" over the former PM’s cremation."Dr Manmohan Singh, a statesman of unparalleled dignity and intellect, deserved much better, both in life and in death. It is deeply disheartening to witness the Congress Party attempting to stir controversy around his final journey, diminishing the solemnity it truly deserved," Sarma said in a post on X.The BJP leader said the people of India have bid Singh, who was a Rajya Sabha MP from Assam for over two decades, including during his tenure as PM, a respectful and heartfelt farewell, recognising his invaluable contributions to the nation."Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji has already announced a fitting memorial to honour his legacy, reflecting the nation's gratitude. Yet, the actions of some, who seek to turn this moment of mourning into an opportunity for political gain, are deeply painful," Sarma said."The public still remembers the indignities inflicted upon Dr Singh during his tenure, including Rahul Gandhi's infamous gestures that undermined his stature. Such actions remain etched in the nation's memory," he said.Sarma, who was with the Congress before joining the saffron party, asserted that after his death, Singh's “legacy should not be sullied by political opportunism”."Let us honour his memory with the dignity and respect he so richly deserves, free from any discord or manipulation by the leadership of the congress party," the CM added. (With PTI inputs) [ad_2] Source link

[samacharapp]

Manmohan Singh's last photo goes viral, know the truth here?

That picture is from when Manmohan Singh was lying on the bed in the hospital. A doctor is standing with him. Many people who shared this picture say

Digital Desk- Former Prime Minister of India and economics scholar Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on the night of 26 December. He breathed his last at the age of 92. There is a wave of mourning in the whole country due to his death. Many big leaders paid tribute to him.

Now a picture is going viral on social media on the death of Manmohan Singh. It is being claimed that this picture is from the last day of Manmohan Singh. When he was admitted to the hospital… but this is not the case at all. That picture is from the year 2021. When Manmohan was admitted to the hospital due to illness. That picture is from when Manmohan Singh was lying on the bed in the hospital. A doctor is standing with him. Many people who shared this picture say that this is the last picture of Manmohan Singh. But this is not so, after that he was also seen in many public places.

Research revealed….

In a reality check of the photo, it was found that it was viral in a video report on 14 October 2021. But the photo that was seen at that time, in it, Manmohan Singh is seen on the bed and the then Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also seen. That is, the viral photo is made by cropping this photo and the part of Mansukh Mandaviya has been removed from it.

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Manmohan singh death time 7-day national mourning for ex-PM Manmohan Singh, last rites to be held tomorrow

Manmohan Singh’s Demise: A National Loss

On 26 December 2024, India lost one of its most respected leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh, at the age of 92. He passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, after a sudden loss of consciousness at home earlier that day.

Manmohan singh death time

Medical Efforts: Resuscitative measures were initiated immediately, but despite best efforts, he was pronounced dead at 9:51 PM.

AIIMS Statement

The hospital reported:

Initial Incident: Singh lost consciousness at home.

Medical Efforts: Resuscitative measures were initiated immediately, but despite best efforts, he was pronounced dead at 9:51 PM.

This marks the end of an extraordinary life devoted to public service and economic transformation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tribute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief over Singh’s passing, calling him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders.”

Modi’s Statement on X: “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives. India mourns his passing.”

Manmohan Singh: A Visionary Leader

Journey to Leadership

Dr. Manmohan Singh rose to prominence with his bold economic reforms in the 1990s, which transformed India’s economy.

1991: As Finance Minister, he initiated economic liberalization, opening up India to global markets.

2004: Singh became Prime Minister after Sonia Gandhi, Congress leader, chose him over herself for the role.

Notable Achievements as PM

Rural Employment Schemes: Introduced welfare programs like the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).

Landmark Nuclear Deal: Struck a historic agreement with the US in 2008, opening avenues for peaceful nuclear trade after three decades.

Global Recognition: Was the guest of honor at US President Barack Obama’s first state dinner in 2009.

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[wordexpress]

Death of Moosewala killers: Seven gangsters hurt in jail clashes 

The Punjab Police has registered a case of murder and attempt to murder besides Arms Act against seven of them.

CHANDIGARH: A total of seven gangsters were injured, two of them seriously, in the clash that broke out between two groups of inmates in Goindwal Sahib Jail in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Saturday in which two men accused in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala were killed.

The Punjab Police has registered a case of murder and attempt to murder besides Arms Act against seven. Also, the Assistant Jail Superintendent has been suspended by the Prisons Department. In another move, 18 men accused in the case who were lodged in jail have been shifted to five different state jails.

Sources said that a case had been registered against Manpreet Singh, Sachin Bhiwani, Ankit Lati, Kashish, Rajinder, Arshad Khan and Malkit Singh on charges of murder, attempt to murder and under the Arms Act. As per the complaint made by the Jail Superintendent, Mandeep Singh alias Toofan hailing from Batala, Manmohan Singh alias Mohna of Budhlana and Keshaw of Bathinda were attacked with irons rods, leaving them seriously injured.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, an officer said that 25 gangsters named in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case were lodged in three sets of cells in the high-security zone of the Goindwal Sahib Jail. “The Prisons Department has suspended Assistant Superintendent of Jails Harish Kumar in view of the incident and a judicial inquiry would be ordered,” said the officer.

Sources said that at the time of Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria had good relations and now, reports of differences between them have surfaced. Senior Superintendent of Police of Tarn Taran Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said that a case of murder and attempt to murder has been registered against the seven gangsters who were involved in the clash.

[pixoplanet]

It's December 22nd, 🧮 National Mathematics Day in India. On this day in 1887, the brilliant mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Ramanujan was responsible for advances in number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions, including solutions to mathematical problems until then considered unsolvable. Schools and universities throughout India celebrate his birthday now with math contests, games, demonstrations, and other educational events. In 2017, the day’s significance was enhanced by the opening of the Ramanujan Math Park in Kuppam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Ramunajan's genius was obvious from childhood. By the age of 12, he had mastered trigonometry and developed many of his own theorems. Ramanujan’s peers at the time said they rarely understood him and stood in respectful awe of him, but his ideas were too novel for the leading mathematicians in India to be bothered with.

In 1913, when Ramanujan was 25, British mathematician G.H. Hardy became enamored with his theorems and got him into Cambridge University. Ramanujan thrived in Britain and was soon elected to be a member of the London Mathematical Society. In 1918, at the age of 30, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society – one of the youngest persons to ever achieve this esteemed position.

Ramanujan returned to India in 1919 because the food in Britain didn't agree with him. His health continued to deteriorate, and he died in 1920 at the tender age of 32. His achievements in mathematics, however, continue to live on and grow ever larger. His notebooks of unpublished material are a source of new ideas to this day. Of his thousands of theorems, all but a dozen or so have by now been proven correct. A century after his death, researchers are still discovering that mere comments in his writings about "simple properties" and "similar outputs" were themselves profound and subtle number theory results.

It's no wonder that in 2012, former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh declared Ramanujan’s birthday as National Mathematics Day to be celebrated across the country. ☮️ R.I.P., Mr. Ramanujan… Jamiese of Pixoplanet

[divyansh215]

Dr. Pranab Mukherjee

Namashkar. You are listening to a Divyansh Garg podcast. You can now listen to my podcasts on Youtube and Spotify and get them in a blog format on tumblr. Use headphones for a better experience. On 31st August 2020 the Bharat Ratna awardee passed away. The 13th President of Independent India, one of the oldest congress leaders, he was Dr. Pranab Mukherjee. So let’s have a detailed look on his journey.

But before that, it often comes in our mind that why am I talking about this person? Aisa kya contribute kiya hai unhone hmari country ke liye? Why is he so important? The answer to this question is very simple. He was among the last of the Congress leaders to have worked closely with Indira Gandhi. Mukherjee’s death marks the end of an era in the Congress. He has severed our country as foreign, defense, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. Nevertheless Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

So let’s begin with his journey. Pranab da was born into a Bengali family at Mirati, a village in the Bengal Presidency of British India. Unke pitaji, Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee was active in the Indian independence movement and was a member of West Bengal Legislative Council as a representative of the Indian National Congress. Unki ma thi Rajlakshmi Mukherjee. Unke do siblings bhi the: older sister Annapurna and younger brother Piyush.

On growing up he earned an MA degree in Political Science & History and an LL.B. degree; both from University of Calcutta. Unki shadi Suvra Mukherjee se hui. In 1963, he became a lecturer of Political Science at Vidyasagar College and he also worked as a Journalist before entering politics. Being a lecturer and a journalist, unhe koi idea nhi tha ki vo kabhi politics me bhi apne kadam rakhenge. But destiny wanted something else.

Pranab da’s political journey started in West Bengal when he was the election agent for VK Krishna Menon, who won the election as an independent candidate. Later, He became a member of Rajya Sabha in July 1969 on a Bangla Congress ticket. And then there was no turning back. The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, had recognised Mukherjee's talents and recruited him to her party, the Indian National Congress. It was her who brought in the ‘little master’ to the Rajya Sabha as a member of the Bangla Congress. Mukherjee also became a Gandhi loyalist aur unhe Indira Gandhi ji ka "man for all seasons” bhi kaha jane laga.

Mukherjee received his first ministerial assignment with Indira Gandhi in 1973, first as junior minister of industrial development. Within two years, he was elevated as a deputy minister with independent charge of revenue and banking departments. Bombay smuggling underworld don Haji Mastan ke upar kai crackdowns lagwane ki wajah se ve boht hi jald surkhiyo me aane lage the.  

Mukherjee was active in the Indian cabinet during the controversial Internal Emergency of 1975–77. Ruling Congress politicians of the day including Mukherjee ko aksar accuse bhi kiya jata h for using extra-constitutional powers to "wreck established norms and rules of governance." In 1982, shortly after Gandhi returned to power from the post-Emergency oblivion, she appointed Mukherjee as India’s finance minister, replacing R Venkataraman.

As finance minister, Mukherjee had fiery innings. International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan ke $1.1 billion ki instalment vapis pahuchne ke sath hi unhone puri duniya ko surprise kr diya tha. A cautious reformer, he was nevertheless the first to stoke up expenditure without letting inflation get out of hand. He also opened the NRI investment window, which pioneered sweeping changes in India’s image as a destination of foreign funds.

Lekin Indira Gandhi ke assassination ke bad Mukherjee ko congress se side kr diya gya tha. Although Mukherjee was much more experienced in politics than Indira's son, Rajiv Gandhi, it was Rajiv who gained control. Mukherjee lost his position in the cabinet and was sent to manage the regional West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. He was considered to be Indira's likely successor and, siding with those within his party who aligned themselves against Rajiv Gandhi, Mukherjee was sidelined and eventually expelled from the mainstream.

Mukherjee's political career revived following Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 when P. V. Narasimha Rao chose to appoint him as deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission and subsequently as a union cabinet minister. Mukherjee served as External Affairs Minister for the first time from 1995 to 1996 in Rao's cabinet. Mukherjee also played a pivotal role in helping the India-US civil nuclear agreement sail through despite threat of the government being toppled.

Mukherjee became Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha in 2004. Jab 2004 me Sonia Gandhi ne pm bnne se mana kr diya to ye assume kiya gya ki ab Mukherjee hi pm ki kudsi smbhalenge. However, Manmohan Singh was chosen. Though he played many important roles in Manmohan Singh’s government. He served five times as a member of Rajya Sabha and twice as a member of the Lok Sabha. He was conferred Padma Vibhusan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008.

Known for his sharp memory, clarity of thought and grasp over issues, Mukherjee has the rare distinction of serving as foreign, defence, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. And finally, Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

Apne presidential career me unka kabhi kisi bhi political party se clash nhi hua. Such a living legend he was. His story tells us about the true meaning of struggle. Kitni bar unpr saval uthaye gaye aur na jane kitni bar unhe neeche girane ki koshish ki gayi. But his calm and focused attitude was above the world’s obligations. Itna bada life lesson hme vo aaj  deke gaye hai. And 2012 me, he got what he actually deserved. May his soul rest in peace. Dhanyavad.

Namashkar. You are listening to a Divyansh Garg podcast. You can now listen to my podcasts on Youtube and Spotify and get them in a blog format on tumblr. Use headphones for a better experience. On 31st August 2020 the Bharat Ratna awardee passed away. The 13th President of Independent India, one of the oldest congress leaders, he was Dr. Pranab Mukherjee. So let’s have a detailed look on his journey.

But before that, it often comes in our mind that why am I talking about this person? Aisa kya contribute kiya hai unhone hmari country ke liye? Why is he so important? The answer to this question is very simple. He was among the last of the Congress leaders to have worked closely with Indira Gandhi. Mukherjee’s death marks the end of an era in the Congress. He has severed our country as foreign, defense, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. Nevertheless Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

So let’s begin with his journey. Pranab da was born into a Bengali family at Mirati, a village in the Bengal Presidency of British India. Unke pitaji, Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee was active in the Indian independence movement and was a member of West Bengal Legislative Council as a representative of the Indian National Congress. Unki ma thi Rajlakshmi Mukherjee. Unke do siblings bhi the: older sister Annapurna and younger brother Piyush.

On growing up he earned an MA degree in Political Science & History and an LL.B. degree; both from University of Calcutta. Unki shadi Suvra Mukherjee se hui. In 1963, he became a lecturer of Political Science at Vidyasagar College and he also worked as a Journalist before entering politics. Being a lecturer and a journalist, unhe koi idea nhi tha ki vo kabhi politics me bhi apne kadam rakhenge. But destiny wanted something else.

Pranab da’s political journey started in West Bengal when he was the election agent for VK Krishna Menon, who won the election as an independent candidate. Later, He became a member of Rajya Sabha in July 1969 on a Bangla Congress ticket. And then there was no turning back. The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, had recognised Mukherjee's talents and recruited him to her party, the Indian National Congress. It was her who brought in the ‘little master’ to the Rajya Sabha as a member of the Bangla Congress. Mukherjee also became a Gandhi loyalist aur unhe Indira Gandhi ji ka "man for all seasons” bhi kaha jane laga.

Mukherjee received his first ministerial assignment with Indira Gandhi in 1973, first as junior minister of industrial development. Within two years, he was elevated as a deputy minister with independent charge of revenue and banking departments. Bombay smuggling underworld don Haji Mastan ke upar kai crackdowns lagwane ki wajah se ve boht hi jald surkhiyo me aane lage the.  

Mukherjee was active in the Indian cabinet during the controversial Internal Emergency of 1975–77. Ruling Congress politicians of the day including Mukherjee ko aksar accuse bhi kiya jata h for using extra-constitutional powers to "wreck established norms and rules of governance." In 1982, shortly after Gandhi returned to power from the post-Emergency oblivion, she appointed Mukherjee as India’s finance minister, replacing R Venkataraman.

As finance minister, Mukherjee had fiery innings. International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan ke $1.1 billion ki instalment vapis pahuchne ke sath hi unhone puri duniya ko surprise kr diya tha. A cautious reformer, he was nevertheless the first to stoke up expenditure without letting inflation get out of hand. He also opened the NRI investment window, which pioneered sweeping changes in India’s image as a destination of foreign funds.

Lekin Indira Gandhi ke assassination ke bad Mukherjee ko congress se side kr diya gya tha. Although Mukherjee was much more experienced in politics than Indira's son, Rajiv Gandhi, it was Rajiv who gained control. Mukherjee lost his position in the cabinet and was sent to manage the regional West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. He was considered to be Indira's likely successor and, siding with those within his party who aligned themselves against Rajiv Gandhi, Mukherjee was sidelined and eventually expelled from the mainstream.

Mukherjee's political career revived following Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 when P. V. Narasimha Rao chose to appoint him as deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission and subsequently as a union cabinet minister. Mukherjee served as External Affairs Minister for the first time from 1995 to 1996 in Rao's cabinet. Mukherjee also played a pivotal role in helping the India-US civil nuclear agreement sail through despite threat of the government being toppled.

Mukherjee became Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha in 2004. Jab 2004 me Sonia Gandhi ne pm bnne se mana kr diya to ye assume kiya gya ki ab Mukherjee hi pm ki kudsi smbhalenge. However, Manmohan Singh was chosen. Though he played many important roles in Manmohan Singh’s government. He served five times as a member of Rajya Sabha and twice as a member of the Lok Sabha. He was conferred Padma Vibhusan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008.

Known for his sharp memory, clarity of thought and grasp over issues, Mukherjee has the rare distinction of serving as foreign, defence, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. And finally, Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

Apne presidential career me unka kabhi kisi bhi political party se clash nhi hua. Such a living legend he was. His story tells us about the true meaning of struggle. Kitni bar unpr saval uthaye gaye aur na jane kitni bar unhe neeche girane ki koshish ki gayi. But his calm and focused attitude was above the world’s obligations. Itna bada life lesson hme vo aaj  deke gaye hai. And 2012 me, he got what he actually deserved. May his soul rest in peace. Dhanyavad.

[meetdheeraj]

While there are protests going on against CAA, if you are with this govt, you have to ask one simple question. Was CAA necessary to give citizenship to the persecuted? The answer is no. But don't take my word for it. Go and read as much as you can. Do not ignore and look away. Because this isn't a debate about if Rasgulla originated in Bengal or Orissa where it's fine to be anywhere or nowhere. This is about human rights. Remember gas chambers in Germany didn't prop up on day one. If they had, EVERYONE would have protested. People were conditioned to be okay day by day. So much so that, some were even okay with gas chambers in Germany at the end. People were okay with people being killed by gas. Killed for they prayed to different gods. Had different ways of living. To be neutral is to side with the monster now.

When you read, you'll know Manmohan Singh gave citizenship to thousands of persecuted people without CAA. Modi could have too. But instead he had passed an act that for first time lists out religions that India gives priority to. And only "Muslims" are excluded from that list. It is plain and simple religious segregation. Othering out of one community. A certain mass of people. Bit by bit, they are making it okay to hate the Muslims, okay to lynch them on streets, okay to see them as second class citizens. Soon their deaths will even stop registering in our consciousness. That is what you have to fight against. You have to fight and fight to see the human in a Muslim. See through the religious lens your govt is making you wear. Wipe out the word Muslim and replace it with human and then you will see what this govt is saying and making you feel okay with. It is not Hindus that are most persecuted in Pakistan. It is Ahmedis. Pakistan does not identify them as Muslims and hounds them real bad. And India with this law says they are not persecuted. We are turning an blind eye. If we are so large-hearted, since when did we start opening our heart only after checking the gods people prayed to? This govt is turning you into a bigot. That's what you need to see. Are you becoming someone that hates people without reason? Do you see someone with beard and skullcap and start hating them? Or fear them? That's what your govt is making you to be. And that's what protesters on street are fighting against.

This is not a time to be neutral. Don't take part in their bigotry. See through this hate. Don't have this on your conscience. Open your eyes. See for what it is. Read. Don't take my word for anything. Have a question, ask. But please, don't start with abuse. Keep it civil.

[salmankhanholics]

★ Sultan to Bharat: Salman Khan’s mega success features a Delhi University biochemistry grad!

8 June, 2019 

Ali Abbas Zafar is a master at disguising the subtext in the opulent, big-budget spectaculars he has been delivering.

One of Bollywood’s biggest hit-machines is a man who left his home in Dehradun at 16 to study biochemistry at Delhi’s Kirori Mal College, but survived on a diet of Saadat Hasan Manto, Premchand and William Shakespeare. Ali Abbas Zafar has recast Salman Khan’s career with three mega movies, Sultan (2016), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and now Bharat (2019).

He is the Salman Whisperer. Son of a father who moved from the Border Roads Organisation to ONGC and a mother who taught English and Urdu at a government school, Ali Abbas Zafar has single-handedly made back-to-back Rs 300-crore movies.

Zafar, 37, is a master at disguising the subtext in the opulent, sometimes noisy, big-budget spectaculars he has been delivering. His early reading shaped his worldview, gave him his belief in equality, in rational thought, and in India’s democracy. His heroes were Bhagat Singh (in Tiger Zinda Hai, Tiger reads a bedtime story about him to his son) and Mahatma Gandhi, and it is no accident that he believes India’s greatest strength is its diversity.

Also read: Salman Khan’s Eid release Bharat finally has him play a character his age — a 70-year-old

Nelson Mandela inspired me, he says. So did the Dalai Lama. “You listen to him and realise how simply he sees the world. The first instinct of all these great men,” he tells ThePrint, “is and was always humane and emotional.”

It’s a message he hopes will reach every last person in the line buying tickets for Salman Khan’s films; and the star clearly trusts him enough to do what is asked of him, whether it is putting on weight to play an out-of-shape boxer on his way to redemption in Sultan or switching from a motorcycle to a horseback to a battered sedan to escape an ISI militant in a town called Ikrit in Tiger Zinda Hai.

Or, play a character embodying the nation in his new film. “Tujh main poora Bharat hai beta,” says his father to a young Salman in Bharat. He asks him to take care of his family, and Salman does precisely that over 70 years of change in India – watching over events from Jawaharlal Nehru’s death to the liberalisation of the Indian economy and its asli hero, Manmohan Singh, along the way working on an oil rig in the Arabian desert, and fighting Somali pirates on the high seas.

Sitting in the atrium of Yash Raj Studios, which has been his home since 2008, Zafar says: “The nation is one big family and by contributing to it, you are contributing to the nation. To say this with a superstar with a mass mainstream following is challenging”.

And so, he focuses on what is humane – Salman as an oil rig worker fights with the American supervisor over quality of food, or the young orphan in the refugee camp in 1947 who refuses to go to Pakistan though he is a Muslim because his father fought for India’s freedom. “I am not interested in propagating one party’s goodness over another. I am interested in remaining true to my characters, to use their narrative to understand the times we are in,” says Zafar. “And I want to leave everyone with hope,” he adds.

So, if Salman played the classic underdog in Sultan, who was fighting the demons within, in Tiger Zinda Hai, he took on an enemy who was threatening to destroy the world with his evil ideology and who could be fought only by uniting India and Pakistan’s forces.

The idea for Bharat came from Salman, says Zafar, who loved the South Korean film, Ode to my Father (2014), and wanted him to adapt it. “I think what appealed to Salman was the idea of one man looking out for his family,” says Zafar, which is similar to the star’s own life.

Zafar’s worldview was cemented by his three years at the Kirori Mal College, not so much because of the course, but because of his involvement with its much-feted dramatic society, The Players. He staged a play annually in college. From then on, working in films was his only obsession.

He was the runner in Lakshya (2004) for 10 days when the Farhan Akhtar film was shot in Delhi, and then assisted Shonali Bose on her film Amu (2005), based on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “That’s when I realised the power of cinema to effect social change, how it can create tremendous social consciousness and how it can happen at both ends of the spectrum, from Satyajit Ray to Yash Chopra,” he says.

So, he packed his bags and came to Mumbai to work as an assistant director on Shaad Ali’s Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) and has never looked back. Quizmaster Siddhartha Basu, who was cast in Tiger Zinda Hai, says: “Zafar’s sensibility is grounded in the progressive stream of large canvas commercial cinema, and he’s been developing his story-telling abilities to match that. His focus, discipline and patience have helped him juggle the pulls and pressures of handling big-ticket projects with challenging stakeholders while remaining steadfast to the integrity of his vision”. No small feat in the Hindi film industry.

Zafar credits Aditya Chopra, movie director and chairman of Yash Raj Films, for allowing him the freedom to find his own distinct voice, especially in an environment which has become severely critical of everything. After experimenting with his vision in Mere Brother ki Dulhan (2011) and Gunday (2014), he felt he found his artistic ideal in Sultan.

What is unique about Zafar is also his collaboration with Salman. He believes the 53-year-old’s fans want to celebrate when they see his movies. “They see him as an instant energiser, like a bottle of soda who will douse them with his fizz. They don’t want to be disoriented. I believe there is a very beautiful actor under the skin of the superstar,” says Zafar. “His first instinct is always that of an actor and I have often asked him to do things, which reveal his vulnerabilities. As a director, you cannot judge your actor. You have to be like a parent, take care of the actor while he or she is on the set, between action and cut.”

Salman and he communicate silently, says Zafar, “usually through our eyes”. “We talk only when we have to. We are honest with each other and yes, we do have differences of opinion at times. Sometimes I let him prevail, sometimes he lets me prevail,” he says. But the rise and fall of movies should not affect relationships, he adds, perhaps alluding to rumours of a divide between him and Salman on the final cut of Bharat.

Zafar lives quietly amid the hurly-burly of Bollywood. He is single, obsessed with his travel, his reading, watching TV, and playing sports. “I keep my personal and professional life separate. I don’t try to be anyone’s buddy. I was raised in an isolated way and left home when I was very young. When I am part of a filmmaking team of 200 people, I realise I have to be a team player, but once I am done, I am off,” he says.

No doubt, to think about and create the next blockbuster.

The author is a senior journalist. Views are personal.

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Remembering Sunil Dutt on his 13th death anniversary. Sunil Dutt (6 June 1930 – 25 May 2005), born Balraj Dutt, was a movie actor, producer, director and politician. He was the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Manmohan Singh government (2004–2005). His son, Sanjay Dutt, is also an actor, while daughter Priya Dutt, a former Member of Parliament. In 1968, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. In 1984 he joined the Indian National Congress party and was elected to Parliament of India for five terms from the constituency of Mumbai North West. Starting out in radio, Sunil Dutt was hugely popular on the Hindi service of Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. He moved to acting in Hindi films and got introduced to the industry with 1955's Railway Platform. He shot to stardom in the 1957 film Mother India where he co-starred with Nargis, whom he married on 11 March 1958. Dutt played a short-tempered, angry son of Nargis. During the making of this film a fire happened on the sets. It is believed that Dutt braved the raging fire to save Nargis and thereby won her love. He had one son Sanjay Dutt, also a successful film actor and two daughters, Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt. His daughter Namrata married Kumar Gaurav, son of Rajendra Kumar. The two fathers were co-stars in Mother India. Dutt was one of the major stars of Hindi cinema in the late 1950s and 1960s and continued to star in many successful films which included Sadhna (1958), Sujata (1959), Mujhe Jeene Do (1963), Khandan (1965) and Padosan (1967). His collaboration with B.R. Chopra proved to be successful in films such as Gumraah (1963), Waqt (1965) and Hamraaz (1967). One of his favourite writers and friends was Aghajani Kashmeri. Dutt created a record of sorts by directing and starring in the unique film Yaadein (1964) in which he was the only actor. He later turned producer of the 1968 film Man Ka Meet which introduced his brother Som Dutt who was unsuccessful in films. In 1971 he produced, directed and starred in the big-budget period romantic film Reshma Aur Shera (1971) which was a huge failure at the box office. He continued to star in hits that included Heera (1973), Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974), Nagin (1976) andJaani Dushman (1979). He also starred in a series of Punjabi religious movies in the 1970s: Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973), Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974), and Sat Sri Akal (1977). He launched his son Sanjay's career with Rocky in 1981 which was a success. Shortly before the film's release, Dutt's wife died of pancreatic cancer. He founded the Nargis Dutt Foundation in her memory for the cure of cancer patients. He was a sponsor of the India Project, an organisation akin to Operation Smile for the treatment of Indian children with facial deformities. In 1982 he was appointed as the Sheriff of Mumbai, an apolitical titular position bestowed on him by the Maharashtra government for a year. He turned character actor in the 1980s often playing an elderly police officer or patriarch at the centre of family feuds. He retired from the film industry in the early 1990s to turn to politics after his last few releases including Yash Chopra's Parampara (1992) and J.P.Dutta's Kshatriya (1993). His political career was halted for some years in the early 1990s when he worked to free his son from jail after he was arrested for keeping an AK-56, a Pistol and hand grenades that he claimed was for protection of his family after bomb blasts in Mumbai. In 1995 he won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the film industry for four decades. He returned to films shortly before his death in 2003's Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. He shared the screen with son Sanjay for the first time although they had appeared earlier in Rocky (1981) and Kshatriya (1993).

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9 Surprising Mysterious Deaths in Bollywood which is still Unsolved

Bollywood Death mysteries:

There are numerous Bollywood famous people who stunned the whole Nation with their Deaths. Everything, regardless of whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, is examined profoundly them. In this article, there is a rundown of Top 9 famous people that are considered to go through the baffling passing of Bollywood. The things are as yet unanswered in some cases that were a Bollywood entertainer’s homicide or veritable self-destruction. Here are nine Bollywood superstars who passed on in a strange situation.

So here are some of the mysterious deaths in Bollywood:

Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian entertainer who was notable for his economically fruitful Bollywood movies like M.S. Dhoni: the untold story, Kedarnath, Chhichore, and so on. He was brought into the world on 21, January 1986, Patna. He appeared on Forbes India’s celebrity 100 lists twice since 2017. He was also considered as an inspiration for the youth.

He was discovered dead on the 14th of June, 2020, in his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, hanging from the ceiling fan. He died at the youthful age of 34. It is being said that he was experiencing major mental issues and was in sorrow. The world is still in shock about the news. There were a few imprints on his body that showed that he had not been dead ordinary.

He also had some marks on his neck, indicating that he had been coerced and had a rope dragged around his neck. Still, the police declared it a suicide and now the case is still going on but public thinks that it is the mysterious deaths in Bollywood. This is an extremely stunning strange demise in Bollywood. You can also read suicide or murder – star was lost

Sridevi

Sridevi, the recipient of the Filmfare Award, is known for her several hit films like Judaai, Mom, English Vinglish, and plenty of more. She was a great actress born on 13 August 1963, who was known for her acting skills. She was one of the best and most influential actresses within the history of Indian cinema additionally as “First Female Superstar”. Her mysterious death left everyone shocked.

On February 24, 2018, she passed away at the age of 54. The reason for her death was said to be a cardiac arrest. The incident happened in Dubai during a hotel where she slid along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah’s wedding. Sridevi died due to the “accidental drowning” in her hotel bathtub after losing consciousness, according to Dubai police. Her death was considered as to be one of the foremost mysterious deaths in Bollywood.

Jiah Khan

Jiah Khan was a British American 25- years old actress who was well known for her films like Nishabd with Amitabh Bachchan which was her debut film. She also appeared in films like Ghajini and Housefull. She ended her life on June 3, 2013, in Mumbai. She hung herself in her apartment roof fan.

On June 7, 2013, a six-page suicide note was found by her sister where she directly accused actor Suraj Pancholi, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, whom she was dating at that point. On August 1, 2016, the CBI declared the cause of her death as ‘suicide by hanging’.

Her mother alleged that it was a murder and not suicide, but no victims were found or disclosed. The case was closed and buried under the name of murder and still, it’s a question if that was a suicide or not and her death is still considered as one of the most unsolved deaths in Bollywood.

Divya Bharti

Divya Bharti was one of the gorgeous actresses who made her Bollywood debut with the action thriller Vishwathma. She is best known for her films in Shola Aur Shabnam and Deewana. She got married to Sajid Nadiadwala at the early age of 18.

She died in April 1993, after she fell from the fifth floor of the balcony of her Tulsi apartment in Mumbai. There were rumors that she was intoxicated at a party after which she went to her balcony and lost her grip and fell. There were also reports that a fair amount of alcohol was found in her blood. It was believed that the cause of her death was heavy internal bleeding at the back of her head.

There were also rumors that the actress was intoxicated at the party which resulted in her death. There were many speculations that pointed her death towards a murder but the case was closed in 1998 and the final reason was stated as an accidental death but her death is one of the most mysterious deaths in Bollywood.

Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi was considered the most popular actress of Bollywood during the period of 70s and 80s. She was considered a glamorous fashion icon throughout her career. She starred in Blockbusters such as Deewar, Namak Halaal, Amar Akbar Anthony, and so on. She was the first actress to grace the cover of a magazine named Time Magazine in 1976.

She was being rumored to have diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was found hanging at her house in Mumbai in January 2005. Her body was found after three days of death and post-mortem reports suggested she died due to organ failures and diabetes. But people thought that it was the mysterious deaths in Bollywood.

Guru Dutt

Vasanth Kumar Shivshankar Padukone also known as Guru Dutt was a famous Indian actor, producer, and also director who was known for his classic films such as Saheb Biwi Aur Gulam, Pyaasa, Kagaz Ke Phool, and numerous others. There is No talk on Indian cinema, which is complete without the mention of Guru Dutt.

On 10, October 1964, this unbelievable entertainer was discovered dead in his leased apartment at Pedder Road in Mumbai. He passed on at the early age of 39. There were rumors that he had a very turbulent married life due to which he was taking alcohol and sleeping pills together after being separated from his wife. Many speculations were made, whether it was a suicide attempt or an accidental overdose. But his death is still a mysterious deaths in Bollywood.

Nafisa Joseph

Nafisa Joseph was an Indian model and video jockey, beauty queen turned into Bollywood actress. She was the victor of Femina Miss India Universe 1997 and furthermore a finalist in the Miss Universe 1997 pageant in Miami Beach. She hanged herself to death in her Versova apartment on 29th July 2004. She died at the age of 26. It is accepted that she was experiencing sadness furthermore, she took her life not long before her marriage.

She was supposed to get married to automobile businessman Gautam Khanduja but her marriage was called off. Nafisa apparently suffered from depression because of the marriage that made her end her life. Nafisa Deaths is the mysterious deaths in Bollywood. Notwithstanding, her passing stayed at the center of attention whether it was a homicide or self-destruction.

Asif Basra

Asif Basra was an Indian entertainer, most popular to Western crowds for his job in Outsourced. Asif has also appeared in many Bollywood films including Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Jab We Met, and Kai Po Che.

He has starred in many plays in India and abroad, performing in English, Hindi, and Urdu theatre productions. On 12 November 2020, he was found dead. The entertainer supposedly passed on by self-destruction at a private visitor house in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh. His mysterious deaths in Bollywood left the whole Bollywood industry in shock.

Manmohan Desai

Manmohan Desai was an Indian movie maker and chief who was notable for his family-focused, activity routine movies which took into account the inclinations of the Indian masses and through which he made incredible progress. He was born on February 26, 1937, in Mumbai. His blockbusters movie includes Parvarish, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chacha Bhatija, and Dharam Veer.

The master of family entertainer met his tragic end on March 1st, 1994. The man behind the megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s calling in Bollywood tumbled from the gallery of his home and met his death. It still remains unclear if it was an accident or a suicide. There were assumptions that he took his life as he was not able to cope up with failing health and a declining career. His death also remains in the category of the unsolved deaths in Bollywood.

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[ad_1] Manmohan Singh’s Death: 2024’s last Friday begins on a dark note as the nation mourns the passing of the Former Prime Minister. The political legend breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening at the age of 92 after battling with a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition earlier after his health deteriorated. The Architect of India’s Economic Reforms was brought to the emergency department of the hospital, officials said. While the whole nation is in grief for this big loss, several Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities shared their heartfelt tributes on social media.From Chiranjivee to Madhur Bhandarkar, film industry pays tribute to India’s economic pillarTaking to the X handle, Megastar Chiranjivee shared a heartfelt note with a picture of past time, “Deeply anguished by the passing away of one of the greatest statesmen Our country has ever produced, highly educated, most graceful, soft-spoken and humble leader Dr Manmohan Singh Ji! His visionary and game-changing contributions as the Finance Minister and then his highly successful tenure as the 13th Prime Minister of India for two successive terms will remain etched in history. I feel privileged and fortunate to have served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Tourism during the tenure of a stalwart like him. I fondly cherish my interactions with him and the inspiration and wisdom I got from him forever. It is a tremendous loss to our country. My deepest condolences to his family and each of his numerous admirers. Rest In Peace Manmohan Ji !! Om Shanti !!” Border actor Sunny Deol shared a heartfelt message on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic liberalization. His wisdom, integrity & contributions to the nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences." Taking to X(formerly Twitter), actor-comedian Kapil Sharma shared a throwback picture from one of his meetings with Manmohan Singh. "India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope. His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr. Singh. Your contributions will never be forgotten," he wrote in the caption. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar honored Singh’s transformative role in shaping modern India. “The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji marks the end of an era. As the architect of India’s economic reforms, his dedication to public service has shaped modern India. My deepest condolences to his family members & admirers," he shared. Madhuri Dixit also shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on her Instagram Story, along with a note stating, “Dr. Manmohan Singh's journey and service to the nation reflect true wisdom and grace. His leadership reminds us that quiet determination can move mountains. He was a remarkable leader and an even more remarkable human being. My deepest condolences to his family and countless loved ones. Om Shanti.”Madhuri Dixit Instagram StoryDiljit Dosanjh is also one of the social media tributers who shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on his Instagram Stories as well, along with the caption, “Oh Waheguru (folded hands emoji).” Actor Nimrat Kaur also described late Manmohan Singh as a “scholar-statesman" in her sombrely note. “A scholar-statesman, an architect of India’s economic reforms, his peerless wisdom and humility has left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation. Rest in grace and glory Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Satnaam wahe guru," she wrote. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Manmohan Singh’s Death: 2024’s last Friday begins on a dark note as the nation mourns the passing of the Former Prime Minister. The political legend breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening at the age of 92 after battling with a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition earlier after his health deteriorated. The Architect of India’s Economic Reforms was brought to the emergency department of the hospital, officials said. While the whole nation is in grief for this big loss, several Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities shared their heartfelt tributes on social media.From Chiranjivee to Madhur Bhandarkar, film industry pays tribute to India’s economic pillarTaking to the X handle, Megastar Chiranjivee shared a heartfelt note with a picture of past time, “Deeply anguished by the passing away of one of the greatest statesmen Our country has ever produced, highly educated, most graceful, soft-spoken and humble leader Dr Manmohan Singh Ji! His visionary and game-changing contributions as the Finance Minister and then his highly successful tenure as the 13th Prime Minister of India for two successive terms will remain etched in history. I feel privileged and fortunate to have served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Tourism during the tenure of a stalwart like him. I fondly cherish my interactions with him and the inspiration and wisdom I got from him forever. It is a tremendous loss to our country. My deepest condolences to his family and each of his numerous admirers. Rest In Peace Manmohan Ji !! Om Shanti !!” Border actor Sunny Deol shared a heartfelt message on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic liberalization. His wisdom, integrity & contributions to the nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences." Taking to X(formerly Twitter), actor-comedian Kapil Sharma shared a throwback picture from one of his meetings with Manmohan Singh. "India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope. His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr. Singh. Your contributions will never be forgotten," he wrote in the caption. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar honored Singh’s transformative role in shaping modern India. “The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji marks the end of an era. As the architect of India’s economic reforms, his dedication to public service has shaped modern India. My deepest condolences to his family members & admirers," he shared. Madhuri Dixit also shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on her Instagram Story, along with a note stating, “Dr. Manmohan Singh's journey and service to the nation reflect true wisdom and grace. His leadership reminds us that quiet determination can move mountains. He was a remarkable leader and an even more remarkable human being. My deepest condolences to his family and countless loved ones. Om Shanti.”Madhuri Dixit Instagram StoryDiljit Dosanjh is also one of the social media tributers who shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on his Instagram Stories as well, along with the caption, “Oh Waheguru (folded hands emoji).” Actor Nimrat Kaur also described late Manmohan Singh as a “scholar-statesman" in her sombrely note. “A scholar-statesman, an architect of India’s economic reforms, his peerless wisdom and humility has left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation. Rest in grace and glory Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Satnaam wahe guru," she wrote. [ad_2] Source link

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Modi earned his PM stint; no need to over-publicise surgical strikes: Pranab memoir

NEW DELHI: India needs to tackle Pakistan through “deft handling” rather than “romanticising its political approach” and the country gained little by “over-talking” the surgical strikes of 2016, the late Pranab Mukherjee has written in his memoirs that also recall his “very cordial ties” with PM Narendra Modi who he said earned his prime ministership by leading BJP to a historic win. “India must pursue its Pakistan-related policies with utmost care and deft handling, and not through romanticising its political approach. Surgical strikes conducted by Indian forces across the border have been normal military operations in response to Pakistan’s continued aggression. But there is really no need to over-publicise them — something that has been done ever since the Indian military conducted two strikes inside Pakistani territory since 2016. We gained nothing by overtalking on these operations,” Mukherjee wrote. The former President said Modi had earned the prime ministership and referred to his predecessor Manmohan Singh as “essentially an economist” named as PM by Sonia Gandhi. “Modi, on the other hand, became PM through popular choice after leading BJP to a historic victory in 2014. He is a politician to the core and had been named BJP’s prime ministerial candidate as the party went into campaign mode. He was then Gujarat’s CM and had built an image that seemed to click with the masses. He has earned and achieved the prime ministership,” he said. Offering a ring side view of politics and political leaders, Mukherjee said he had come to expect the unexpected from Modi. “It was evident that one could expect the unexpected from Modi, because he had come with no ideological foreign policy baggage. He was to continue with these surprises: he made a sudden and unscheduled stop at Lahore in December 2015 to greet his then Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the latter’s birthday; and he initiated an annual informal summit with the Chinese president — one was held at Wuhan in China in 2018 and the other, more recently, at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu in 2019. I personally feel that PM Modi’s stopover in Lahore was unnecessary and uncalled for, given the conditions that prevailed in India-Pakistan relations,” he said. Mukherjee said every PM had a style of functioning. Lal Bahadur Shastri, he said, took positions that were very different from that of Nehru, despite being from the same party. Nehru, Mukherjee said, dealt with Nepal very diplomatically, and “rejected” an offer to be made an Indian province. “After the Rana rule was replaced by the monarchy in Nepal, he wished for democracy to take root. Interestingly, Nepal’s king, Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, had suggested to Nehru that Nepal be made a province of India. But Nehru rejected the offer on the ground that Nepal was an independent nation and must remain so,” Mukherjee said, noting that Indira Gandhi would have reacted differently. Mukherjee completed his memoir ‘The Presidential Years, 2012-2017’ before his death last year. The book, published by Rupa Publications, was released on Tuesday. “BJP emerged with a simple majority on its own in the Lok Sabha for the first time and was thus able to form the government, though it still did so by co-opting its allies. Only Piyush Goyal… was confident that BJP would get no less than 265 seats, and that the number could go up to 280. I didn’t and still don’t know the reasons for his optimism,” he wrote. Mukherjee acknowledged that Modi maintained the constitutional tradition of keeping the President informed and seeking his advice. “I have had very cordial relations with PM Modi during my tenure. However, I did not hesitate to give my advice on matters of policy during our meetings. There were several occasions when he echoed concerns that I had voiced. I believe he has managed to grasp the nuances of foreign policy quickly,” he wrote.

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