Live
- Vet student 'suicide': Kerala HC dismisses suspended VC's petition challenging action against him
- Credit card data of 17K ICICI Bank users exposed; bank blocks cards, assures compensation
- Eknath Shinde compares Uddhav Thackeray's change in political stance with 'chameleon changing colours'
- Calcutta HC admits plea seeking action against Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-judiciary' remarks
- ‘NWHL provides a platform for our top women's hockey talent to show their skills’, says Bhola Nath Singh
- NCP-SP manifesto biggest fraud in the world, claims Maharashtra BJP chief
- Haryana to send wedding-style invitations to voters
- Wanted posters for missing Cong leader surface in Surat amid rumours of likely defection to BJP
- Delhi: Sharpshooter of Hashim Baba gang nabbed; Rs 50 lakh extortion plan foiled
- EC sends notice to BJP over PM Modi's speech in Banswara
When democratic ethos came under attack, Lok Nayak JP led mass movement: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan on his birth anniversary and said that "when our democratic ethos was under attack, he led a strong mass movement to protect it".
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan on his birth anniversary and said that "when our democratic ethos was under attack, he led a strong mass movement to protect it".
"I bow to Loknayak JP on his Jayanti. He valiantly fought for India's freedom and when our democratic ethos was under attack, he led a strong mass movement to protect it. For him, there was nothing above national interest and people's welfare," Modi issued a series of tweets.
"The great Nanaji Deshmukh was one of Loknayak JP's most devout followers. He worked tirelessly to popularise JP's thoughts and ideals. His own work towards rural development motivates us. Remembering Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his Jayanti."
"India is proud that legends like Loknayak JP and Nanaji Deshmukh were born in this land. Today is a day to rededicate ourselves towards fulfilling their vision for our nation," the Prime Minister said.
