Political News – Newsletter for January 26, 2011

Pageantry, national spirit mark R-Day fete in Karnataka

BANGALORE – Pomp, pageantry and national spirit marked the 62nd Republic Day celebrations Wednesday in Karnataka as Governor H.R. Bhardwaj hoisted the tricolour and inspected the guard of honour at a ceremonial parade here.

Amid tight security on a sunny day with cool breeze wafting over Field Marshal Manekshaw parade ground, the governor unfurled the …. Read the original article  : Pageantry, national spirit mark R-Day fete in Karnataka.

India celebrates 62nd R’Day, military might on show (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day with a grand parade of its military might and cultural diversity in the heart of the capital, with big and small events also held across the length and breadth of the world’s largest democracy.

From Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Assam, … Read more »».

BJP activists, separatists held on peaceful R-Day in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – Three Kashmiri separatist leaders and some Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists were arrested Wednesday when they tried to take out their separate marches to Lal Chowk here in defiance of security restrictions on Republic Day that passed off peacefully.

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front’s (JKLF) Yasin Malik, moderate Hurriyat Conference leaders Bilal Lone …. Source  : BJP activists, separatists held on peaceful R-Day in Kashmir.

March was to defy anti-India elements: Gadkari

NEW DELHI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari Wednesday denied that his party was trying to derive political mileage from the flag-hoisting march to Srinagar as it was a rally to “defy anti-India elements in Kashmir”.

“Some people say there is politics in hoisting the national flag at Lal Chowk (in Srinagar). What …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : March was to defy anti-India elements: Gadkari.

No dearth of talent in northeast India: Tripura governor

AGARTALA/AIZAWL – The success of tennis player Somdev Devvarman, who won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, shows that “there is no dearth of talent in northeast India”, said Tripura Governor D.Y. Patil Wednesday.

“Somdev has become an immense source of motivation for all the sportspersons in India as well as Tripura. The people … Read more >>.

Bengal governor unfurls tricolour at colourful parade

KOLKATA – West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan unfurled the national flag and took the salute at a colourful parade as the state joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the 62nd Republic Day Wednesday.

Military parades, march pasts, cultural programmes and blood donation camps marked the day which was celebrated in cities, towns and …. Source  : Bengal governor unfurls tricolour at colourful parade.

Gadkari accuses Centre, J-K Govt. of playing politics over tricolour row

NEW DELHI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday accused the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir Government of playing politics over the flag hoisting row, and terming the detention of senior party leaders as unfortunate alleged that they were bowing to pressure from separatists.

Gadkari slammed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gadkari accuses Centre, J-K Govt. of playing politics over tricolour row.

Afghan parliament to be inaugurated amid tight security

KABUL – President Hamid Karzai was expected Wednesday to open Afghanistan’s second post-Taliban parliament amid tight security and in the wake of political wrangling between the president and lawmakers that plunged the country deeper into crisis.

Extra police were deployed around the parliament building in western Kabul while more checkpoints were seen throughout the city. …. Read the original article  : Afghan parliament to be inaugurated amid tight security.

Chandigarh celebrates 62nd Republic Day

CHANDIGARH – Chandigarh celebrated Indias 62nd Republic Day Wednesday with enthusiasm and patriotic zeal.

Pardeep Mehra, adviser to the administrator, hoisted the national flag and took the salute at a parade in Sector 17.
The colourful celebrations included a march past, a guard of honour and cultural programmes. They were watched by hundreds, including politicians …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chandigarh celebrates 62nd Republic Day.

Unite to face challenges, says governor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala Governor R.S. Gavai Wednesday urged the people to be united for the sake of the state.

“I suggest that all of you bury your difference of opinion and stand together to face the challenges,” Gavai said after unfurling the national flag here on the Republic Day.
Lauding the efforts of the government, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Unite to face challenges, says governor.

Andhra governor asks people to act maturely

HYDERABAD – Amid the movement for statehood to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan Wednesday used the 62nd Republic Day to urge people to act with maturity and maintain peace.

At a time when protagonists of separate Telangana state are disrupting “Racchaband” – a public interaction programme launched by the government – and preventing ministers … Read more »».

BJP rejects Omar’s invitation to attend Republic Day celebrations

JAMMU – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday turned down Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s invitation to attend the Republic Day celebrations.

Abdullah spoke to senior BJP leader Arun Jailtey last night and invited him along with Sushma Swaraj, Ananth Kumar and other party workers to attend the Republic Day celebrations in Jammu … Read more »»».

Maharashtra celebrates 62nd Republic Day

MUMBAI – Maharashtra celebrated the 62nd Republic Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm Wednesday with Governor K. Sankaranarayanan unfurling the national flag at Shivaji Park here.

Sankaranarayanan took salute from the security forces at an impressive parade in Dadar in central Mumbai, which also saw participation of more than 200 school children.
Schools, colleges … Original article on : Maharashtra celebrates 62nd Republic Day.

Uttar Pradesh celebrates R-Day with patriotic zeal

LUCKNOW – Uttar Pradesh Wednesday celebrated the nation’s 62nd Republic Day with patriotic fervour as the unfurling of the tricolour, cultural programmes and march pasts marked the celebrations in this state capital.

The main function was organised here at the Vidhan Sabha Marg which was attended by Governor B.L. Joshi and Chief Minister Mayawati. Joshi …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mirchpur incident: Jats to call off protest

CHANDIGARH – Jats demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into last year’s Mirchpur caste violence are expected to end their 11-day-old agitation Wednesday, an official said.

Jat representatives spoke about ending the stir after they met state Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda at Kaithal town late Tuesday.
Two rounds of discussions between Jat representatives …. Source  : Mirchpur incident: Jats to call off protest.

Delhi turns into fortress for R’Day

NEW DELHI – The Indian capital turned into a fortress on Republic Day Wednesday with thousands of armed personnel keeping vigil in the city and unmanned aerial vehicles watching from the sky.

On high alert for days, thousands of police and paramilitary personnel as well as National Security Guards (NSG) were spread across Delhi.
…. Read the original article  : Delhi turns into fortress for R’Day.

Defeat fundamentalists, Kashmir says on R’Day

JAMMU – On India’s Republic Day Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday called for the defeat of “fundamentalist and anti-peace approaches”.

Advertisements in newspapers read: Celebrating six decades of sovereign pride, Jammu and Kashmir greets the nation on its 62nd Republic Day.
It added: Let us defeat together all kinds of fundamentalist and anti-peace … Read more >>.

India showcases military might at 62nd R’Day parade

NEW DELHI – The 62nd Republic Day celebrations saw a spectacular showcase of India’s military might here, witnessed by millions on a cold but sunny Wednesday morning, to mark the day when the country’s constitution came into force.

Watching the parade at Rajpath, the grand boulevard in the heart of Delhi, was Indonesian President Susilo …. Original source  : India showcases military might at 62nd R’Day parade.

Republic Day celebrated in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI – The 62nd Republic Day was celebrated across Tamil Nadu Wednesday with patriotic fervour, with Governor Surjit Singh Barnala unfurling the national flag at the Marina beach here.

Barnala also took the salute from the three wings of the armed forces and other security agencies.
Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, ministers and people appeared to …. Read the original article  : here.

India’s 62nd Republic Day parade begins

NEW DELHI – India’s 62nd Republic Day parade began in the heart of the capital Wednesday, marking the day when the country’s constitution came into force.

The parade at Rajpath, a grand celebration of India’s cultural and military might, had Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as chief guest.
He is the second Indonesian chief … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India’s 62nd Republic Day parade begins.