Mahatma Mandir to be centre of inspiration for world peace: Hon'ble CM

Published By : Admin | May 29, 2010 | 19:46 IST

The majestic Mahatma Mandir taking form at the state capital here is set to become a source of inspiration for word peace and global welfare, Gujarat's Chief Minister Shri Narmadabhai Modi said here today.

Addressing the sarpanchs who had assembled here from about 2,000 villages far and near, he said that Mahatma Gandhi belonged to the world, and for all time to come. The project taken up during the state's golden jubilee year is to make the Mahatma's messages and his quest for truth immemorial.

He said the 'abhishek' of the Mandir with the water and soil in 'kalash' brought from all the villages and towns of Gujarat symbolized the willpower and capacity of the people to build a new Gujarat. Today was the sixth day of the 'abhishek'.

Shri Modi exuded confidence that every village and town of the state are in for a facelift, and they would make long strides and break new records in various fields of development.

Speaking on the occasion, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela said Gujaratis living in other states and abroad would also come forward with 'kalash' full of soil and water of respective places, to give it a truly global touch. He gave details of various state government schemes under implementation such as Mahakumbh, Garib Kalyan Mela, Swarnm Gujarat and Krishi Mahotsav, to cover all sections of the society.

Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Shri Narottam Patel said the Mahatma Mandir is not just a state government project, but also represent people's participation. He regretted that some vested interests continue to criticize the state's development despite the state making big leaps.

Prominent among those present at today's 'abhishek' included Ministers of State Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Shri Parbatbhai Patel, Shri Kiritsinh Rana, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee Chairman Shri I.K. Jadeja, besides senior officers.

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Anti-Emergency movement reaffirmed the vitality of preserving our democratic framework: PM

On the solemn occasion marking fifty years since the imposition of the Emergency, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid heartfelt tributes to the countless Indians who stood tall in defence of democracy during one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history.

Recalling the grave assault on constitutional values, the Prime Minister said that June 25th is observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas — a day when fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom extinguished, and countless political leaders, social workers, students, and ordinary citizens were imprisoned.

Shri Modi also reiterated the commitment to strengthen the principles in our Constitution and working together to realise our vision of a Viksit Bharat.

He further remarked that the anti-Emergency movement was a learning experience, which reaffirmed the vitality of preserving our democratic framework.

Shri Modi called upon all those who remember those dark days of the Emergency or those whose families suffered during that time to share their experiences on social media to create awareness among the youth of the shameful time from 1975 to 1977.

In a series of posts on X, he wrote:

“Today marks fifty years since one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history, the imposition of the Emergency. The people of India mark this day as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. On this day, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom was extinguished and several political leaders, social workers, students and ordinary citizens were jailed. It was as if the Congress Government in power at that time placed democracy under arrest! #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”

“No Indian will ever forget the manner in which the spirit of our Constitution was violated, the voice of Parliament muzzled and attempts were made to control the courts. The 42nd Amendment is a prime example of their shenanigans. The poor, marginalised and downtrodden were particularly targeted, including their dignity insulted. #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”

“We salute every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency! These were the people from all over India, from all walks of life, from diverse ideologies who worked closely with each other with one aim: to protect India’s democratic fabric and to preserve the ideals for which our freedom fighters devoted their lives. It was their collective struggle that ensured that the then Congress Government had to restore democracy and call for fresh elections, which they badly lost. #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”

“We also reiterate our commitment to strengthening the principles in our Constitution and working together to realise our vision of a Viksit Bharat. May we scale new heights of progress and fulfil the dreams of the poor and downtrodden. #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”

“When the Emergency was imposed, I was a young RSS Pracharak. The anti-Emergency movement was a learning experience for me. It reaffirmed the vitality of preserving our democratic framework. At the same time, I got to learn so much from people across the political spectrum. I am glad that BlueKraft Digital Foundation has compiled some of those experiences in the form of a book, whose foreword has been penned by Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji, himself a stalwart of the anti-Emergency movement.

@BlueKraft

@H_D_Devegowda

#SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”

“‘The Emergency Diaries’ chronicles my journey during the Emergency years. It brought back many memories from that time.

I call upon all those who remember those dark days of the Emergency or those whose families suffered during that time to share their experiences on social media. It will create awareness among the youth of the shameful time from 1975 to 1977.

#SamvidhanHatyaDiwas”