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Vande Bharat Trains - How PM Modi Gave India Pride on Tracks Read this Article : Once upon a time, Indian trains meant rust, delay, and frustration. Today, they mean pride, speed, and self-respect. What changed? Two words: Vande Bharat. Intro: From ‘dirty bogies’ to world-class comfort If you’re...

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PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji today flagged off 3 Vande Bharat trains from KSR Bengaluru, including the new Bengaluru–Belagavi service. With existing high-speed links to Chennai, Kacheguda, Dharwad, Coimbatore & Kalaburgi, this marks a big boost to regional connectivity around Bengaluru. Under the Modi Ji Govt, Railways has seen a massive transformation with cleaner stations, modern facilities, faster services and truly world-class trains. Vande Bharat has become a symbol of this change, giving passengers speed, comfort and a premium travel experience. Ashwini Vaishnaw V. Somanna #PMModiInKarnataka
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PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji today flagged off 3 Vande Bharat trains from KSR Bengaluru, including the new Bengaluru–Belagavi service. With existing high-speed links to Chennai, Kacheguda, Dharwad, Coimbatore & Kalaburgi, this marks a big boost to regional connectivity around Bengaluru. Under the Modi Ji Govt, Railways has seen a massive transformation with cleaner stations, modern facilities, faster services and truly world-class trains. Vande Bharat has become a symbol of this change, giving passengers speed, comfort and a premium travel experience. Ashwini Vaishnaw V. Somanna #PMModiInKarnataka

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Have you noticed this trend: In the past few years, most new trains introduced by Indian Railways have been either Vande Bharat (premium, short-distance) or Amrit Bharat (non-AC, long-distance for lower fares). But where are the regular long-distance trains? Since COVID, very few new long-distance services have been introduced, and the impact is clearly visible. Getting a confirmed ticket on busy routes has become a nightmare. Instead, we see: • “Special” trains that aren't punctual • Additional halts slowing down existing services • Extensions of current trains instead of introducing new ones This isn’t about opposing Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat, they serve their purpose well. But what about the millions of long-distance passengers? Most long-distance trains today are running over capacity, yet there’s little focus on expanding services, as a rail enthusiast, it’s hard to even recall a significant number of new long-distance trains added in recent years. It’s high time Ministry of Railways prioritizes new long-distance trains on high-demand routes.
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Have you noticed this trend: In the past few years, most new trains introduced by Indian Railways have been either Vande Bharat (premium, short-distance) or Amrit Bharat (non-AC, long-distance for lower fares). But where are the regular long-distance trains? Since COVID, very few new long-distance services have been introduced, and the impact is clearly visible. Getting a confirmed ticket on busy routes has become a nightmare. Instead, we see: • “Special” trains that aren't punctual • Additional halts slowing down existing services • Extensions of current trains instead of introducing new ones This isn’t about opposing Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat, they serve their purpose well. But what about the millions of long-distance passengers? Most long-distance trains today are running over capacity, yet there’s little focus on expanding services, as a rail enthusiast, it’s hard to even recall a significant number of new long-distance trains added in recent years. It’s high time Ministry of Railways prioritizes new long-distance trains on high-demand routes.

Trains of India 🇮🇳

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Welcome to the “New India” of Indian Railways 🚂 Where ministers dream of bullet trains and luxury Vande Bharat photoshoots, but the common man is forced to travel sitting beside filthy train toilets because there’s no space left inside the coaches. This is not “development.” This is humiliation of ordinary passengers. People buy confirmed tickets, pay taxes, stand in endless queues, and still end up suffocating near washrooms like cattle. Overcrowding has become so normal that human dignity no longer matters to the system. Before spending thousands of crores on PR campaigns and VIP projects, fix the basic reality of Indian trains: • Overcrowded coaches • Unsafe travel • Poor sanitation • No accountability A country cannot become “world class” while its citizens are travelling inside toilets. 🚨
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Welcome to the “New India” of Indian Railways 🚂 Where ministers dream of bullet trains and luxury Vande Bharat photoshoots, but the common man is forced to travel sitting beside filthy train toilets because there’s no space left inside the coaches. This is not “development.” This is humiliation of ordinary passengers. People buy confirmed tickets, pay taxes, stand in endless queues, and still end up suffocating near washrooms like cattle. Overcrowding has become so normal that human dignity no longer matters to the system. Before spending thousands of crores on PR campaigns and VIP projects, fix the basic reality of Indian trains: • Overcrowded coaches • Unsafe travel • Poor sanitation • No accountability A country cannot become “world class” while its citizens are travelling inside toilets. 🚨

The Nalanda Index

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Disaster Narrowly Avoided but Disaster Waiting to Happen… In this Video, Burdhaman Local & Vande Bharat on the same Howrah-Burdhaman Chord Line at the same time… Visuals are from Sibaichandi Railway Station on the same line… Approximately 800-1200 passengers were present in both trains… What is happening with Indian Railway? Any comments Reel Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ? How many dead bodies do you need Mr. Narendra Modi before you sack this incompetent minister & drastically reform Indian Railways? Or is it just a ploy to justify complete privatisation of Indian Railways? INDIA needs answers!
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Disaster Narrowly Avoided but Disaster Waiting to Happen… In this Video, Burdhaman Local & Vande Bharat on the same Howrah-Burdhaman Chord Line at the same time… Visuals are from Sibaichandi Railway Station on the same line… Approximately 800-1200 passengers were present in both trains… What is happening with Indian Railway? Any comments Reel Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ? How many dead bodies do you need Mr. Narendra Modi before you sack this incompetent minister & drastically reform Indian Railways? Or is it just a ploy to justify complete privatisation of Indian Railways? INDIA needs answers!

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For years, boarding a train meant being lifted without dignity. This time, it was different. With a simple ramp placed at the door of the Vande Bharat Express, a wheelchair user was able to roll in independently. A small metal ramp. But for someone who uses a wheelchair, it means freedom, independence, and equal access to travel. Accessible ramps, wheelchair boarding support, and inclusive railway design must become the standard across all Indian trains and stations. If one train can make this possible, every train in India should too? Credits : Poorna Chandran G #WheelchairAccessibility #InclusiveTransport #AccessibleTravel #VandeBharat [Wheelchair Accessibility, Vande Bharat, Wheelchair Access]
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For years, boarding a train meant being lifted without dignity. This time, it was different. With a simple ramp placed at the door of the Vande Bharat Express, a wheelchair user was able to roll in independently. A small metal ramp. But for someone who uses a wheelchair, it means freedom, independence, and equal access to travel. Accessible ramps, wheelchair boarding support, and inclusive railway design must become the standard across all Indian trains and stations. If one train can make this possible, every train in India should too? Credits : Poorna Chandran G #WheelchairAccessibility #InclusiveTransport #AccessibleTravel #VandeBharat [Wheelchair Accessibility, Vande Bharat, Wheelchair Access]

The Better India

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The Pride of Being Indian! 🔥 Ever wondered if India has TRULY changed in the last 10-11 years? As Anupam Kher rightly said, the perception of Indians has shifted globally. We are no longer just another country; we are an aspirational nation that the world looks up to! Think about it - we were "Gulam" (enslaved) for 1,000 years, yet we managed to keep our "Hindustaniyat" alive. That is the real strength of our people and our culture. Today, being an Indian comes with a new kind of respect, and that pride is visible on every face. It’s time to celebrate how far we’ve come and keep building the Bharat we all dreamed of!
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The Pride of Being Indian! 🔥 Ever wondered if India has TRULY changed in the last 10-11 years? As Anupam Kher rightly said, the perception of Indians has shifted globally. We are no longer just another country; we are an aspirational nation that the world looks up to! Think about it - we were "Gulam" (enslaved) for 1,000 years, yet we managed to keep our "Hindustaniyat" alive. That is the real strength of our people and our culture. Today, being an Indian comes with a new kind of respect, and that pride is visible on every face. It’s time to celebrate how far we’ve come and keep building the Bharat we all dreamed of!

Arpit

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#WATCH | Delhi: On Vande Bharat Sleeper project, Nishunk Garg, Vande Bharat Project Director, Kinet, says, "Our target is to roll out the first train by next year. One coach has already been constructed, which is a car body that is ready at our factory in Latur for demonstration. Now the ramp-up of production is going to start by the end of this year. But the overall coaches, the total volume is 1920 cars which we need to design, deliver and manufacture to the customer. So, in total, 1920 coaches are 120 trains of 16 cars each. Three depots have been given to us. One is in Jodhpur, which is in quite an advanced stage. Another in Bijwasan, which is near Delhi. And the third one is in southern part of India, which is in Thanisandra. So those three depots are being allocated to us to maintain these trains. So the route obviously is going to be decided by Indian Railways...We are committed to maintaining these trains for the next 35 years..."
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#WATCH | Delhi: On Vande Bharat Sleeper project, Nishunk Garg, Vande Bharat Project Director, Kinet, says, "Our target is to roll out the first train by next year. One coach has already been constructed, which is a car body that is ready at our factory in Latur for demonstration. Now the ramp-up of production is going to start by the end of this year. But the overall coaches, the total volume is 1920 cars which we need to design, deliver and manufacture to the customer. So, in total, 1920 coaches are 120 trains of 16 cars each. Three depots have been given to us. One is in Jodhpur, which is in quite an advanced stage. Another in Bijwasan, which is near Delhi. And the third one is in southern part of India, which is in Thanisandra. So those three depots are being allocated to us to maintain these trains. So the route obviously is going to be decided by Indian Railways...We are committed to maintaining these trains for the next 35 years..."

ANI

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Many people often question why only Gujarat is getting a bullet train and not the rest of India. Let’s take a moment to understand the broader perspective: • Mumbai–Ahmedabad is the first High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor, but definitely not the only one planned. • It’s one of the busiest rail and air routes in the country, with an average of 80 flights daily in both directions. • The region has a higher per capita income, making it more viable for such large-scale infrastructure. • Despite already having 2 Vande Bharat trains, 1 Shatabdi, 1 Tejas, 1 Double Decker, and several other dedicated trains, demand still exceeds capacity. Importantly, this corridor is just the beginning,the line will be extended to New Delhi, another major air corridor. Future plans also include extending the HSR to Howrah via Varanasi and Patna, connecting several key cities in Bihar. Let’s remember: when the first train ran between Mumbai CSMT and Thane on April 16, 1853, it didn’t mean that was the only railway line India would ever have. Similarly, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train is just the first step. Over time, high-speed rail will expand across the country. #IndianRailways
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Many people often question why only Gujarat is getting a bullet train and not the rest of India. Let’s take a moment to understand the broader perspective: • Mumbai–Ahmedabad is the first High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor, but definitely not the only one planned. • It’s one of the busiest rail and air routes in the country, with an average of 80 flights daily in both directions. • The region has a higher per capita income, making it more viable for such large-scale infrastructure. • Despite already having 2 Vande Bharat trains, 1 Shatabdi, 1 Tejas, 1 Double Decker, and several other dedicated trains, demand still exceeds capacity. Importantly, this corridor is just the beginning,the line will be extended to New Delhi, another major air corridor. Future plans also include extending the HSR to Howrah via Varanasi and Patna, connecting several key cities in Bihar. Let’s remember: when the first train ran between Mumbai CSMT and Thane on April 16, 1853, it didn’t mean that was the only railway line India would ever have. Similarly, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train is just the first step. Over time, high-speed rail will expand across the country. #IndianRailways

Trains of India 🇮🇳

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To every Bharatiya whose heart beats for Bharat Mata. As the Modi government issues fresh guidelines mandating the full rendition of Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s immortal and soul-stirring composition, Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, at designated official functions, I, as a proud citizen of Bharat, extend my deepest respect, sincere affection, and heartfelt greetings to my fellow citizens who identify themselves as Bharatiya above everything else. Vande Mataram is not just our National Song but the very pulse of Bharat. It is not merely an artefact of the past but the foundation of Bharat’s glorious future. Just as Maa Durga’s fury against adharma manifested as Maa Kali and annihilated Raktabeej’s oppression, Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s anger against the British, after being insulted and attacked in Berhampore despite serving as Deputy Collector because he was a Bharatiya with dignity, became the mother-seed of Vande Mataram. Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s stay at Lalgola Palace, amid the sylvan beauty of Bengal, became a cloistered monastery for his meditation on nation, nationhood, and nationalism. From that meditation was born the hymn to Bharat Mata that reawakened Bharat Shakti and triggered the realisation of our nation’s civilisational identity. From its first publication in Bangadarshan, the literary journal Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay edited, on 7 November 1875; to its inclusion in Anandamath, published in 1882; to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s rendition of the hymn at the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1896; to the prabhat pheris that marked the uprising against Banga Bhanga, the partition of Bengal in 1905; to Bhikaji Cama’s incorporation of the two magical words in the 1907 version of the Tricolour—Vande Mataram became what Sri Aurobindo described as the “Mantra of Bharat.” For countless freedom fighters of Bengal, from revolutionaries like Khudiram Bose and Kanailal Dutta to the moderates, Vande Mataram represented a shared obeisance to Bharat Mata. It was the power that fuelled the surge of nationalism and pride; it was the roar of the famous trio Lal-Bal-Pal, who used these two words to mobilise the masses. Matangini Hazra, who became the face of the rising tide of nationalist fervour, faced death at the hands of the British colonial police chanting the two immortal words—Vande Mataram. During the freedom movement, newspapers flew flags on their mastheads emblazoned with these sacred words, which remind us of our loyalty to our nation and our duty towards Bharat Mata, who has nurtured us and given us our identity as a civilisational nation. Let us not reduce this song to an annual hashtag or a ceremonial chorus. Vande Mataram runs through the veins of every Bharatiya. It is our inspiration, our motivation, the core of our identity. It is the soul of Bharat Mata, the land we bow to. Vande Mataram.
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To every Bharatiya whose heart beats for Bharat Mata. As the Modi government issues fresh guidelines mandating the full rendition of Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s immortal and soul-stirring composition, Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, at designated official functions, I, as a proud citizen of Bharat, extend my deepest respect, sincere affection, and heartfelt greetings to my fellow citizens who identify themselves as Bharatiya above everything else. Vande Mataram is not just our National Song but the very pulse of Bharat. It is not merely an artefact of the past but the foundation of Bharat’s glorious future. Just as Maa Durga’s fury against adharma manifested as Maa Kali and annihilated Raktabeej’s oppression, Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s anger against the British, after being insulted and attacked in Berhampore despite serving as Deputy Collector because he was a Bharatiya with dignity, became the mother-seed of Vande Mataram. Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s stay at Lalgola Palace, amid the sylvan beauty of Bengal, became a cloistered monastery for his meditation on nation, nationhood, and nationalism. From that meditation was born the hymn to Bharat Mata that reawakened Bharat Shakti and triggered the realisation of our nation’s civilisational identity. From its first publication in Bangadarshan, the literary journal Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay edited, on 7 November 1875; to its inclusion in Anandamath, published in 1882; to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s rendition of the hymn at the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1896; to the prabhat pheris that marked the uprising against Banga Bhanga, the partition of Bengal in 1905; to Bhikaji Cama’s incorporation of the two magical words in the 1907 version of the Tricolour—Vande Mataram became what Sri Aurobindo described as the “Mantra of Bharat.” For countless freedom fighters of Bengal, from revolutionaries like Khudiram Bose and Kanailal Dutta to the moderates, Vande Mataram represented a shared obeisance to Bharat Mata. It was the power that fuelled the surge of nationalism and pride; it was the roar of the famous trio Lal-Bal-Pal, who used these two words to mobilise the masses. Matangini Hazra, who became the face of the rising tide of nationalist fervour, faced death at the hands of the British colonial police chanting the two immortal words—Vande Mataram. During the freedom movement, newspapers flew flags on their mastheads emblazoned with these sacred words, which remind us of our loyalty to our nation and our duty towards Bharat Mata, who has nurtured us and given us our identity as a civilisational nation. Let us not reduce this song to an annual hashtag or a ceremonial chorus. Vande Mataram runs through the veins of every Bharatiya. It is our inspiration, our motivation, the core of our identity. It is the soul of Bharat Mata, the land we bow to. Vande Mataram.

Amit Malviya

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Remember when Zoho’s Arratai was mocked by left-liberals as a “Sanghi app”? And then look at this moment. Here is PM Modi Narendra Modi, almost shining with pride, speaking about the buzz around a swadeshi, Made-in-India app like Zoho in France where people are curious and excited to know what makes it so special. He even takes the moment to congratulate its founder, Sridhar Vembu Sridhar Vembu. That is what “Nation First” looks like. At a time when a section of the Opposition ecosystem is busy nitpicking every Indian success story, or worse, portraying India’s progress in a bad light globally, here is the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy proudly championing an Indian product on the global stage. No hesitation. No inferiority complex. Just pride in India, and pride in Indian innovation.
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Remember when Zoho’s Arratai was mocked by left-liberals as a “Sanghi app”? And then look at this moment. Here is PM Modi Narendra Modi, almost shining with pride, speaking about the buzz around a swadeshi, Made-in-India app like Zoho in France where people are curious and excited to know what makes it so special. He even takes the moment to congratulate its founder, Sridhar Vembu Sridhar Vembu. That is what “Nation First” looks like. At a time when a section of the Opposition ecosystem is busy nitpicking every Indian success story, or worse, portraying India’s progress in a bad light globally, here is the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy proudly championing an Indian product on the global stage. No hesitation. No inferiority complex. Just pride in India, and pride in Indian innovation.

Shreya Arora

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Driving Maharashtra’s Progress Through Enhanced Rail Connectivity! Delighted to witness the 'flagging off ceremony of the Nagpur to Pune Vande Bharat Express' by Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji (online), with our leader Hon Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ji. This marks an important milestone in strengthening the connection between Vidarbha region and Pune, bringing faster and more comfortable travel to thousands of people. Nagpur to Pune is a heavily travelled route, yet many passengers have to travel by private vehicles by paying expensive fares. Following a request from the State government and the positive support of Hon Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, this new Vande Bharat service was introduced. This train covers the longest route among all Vande Bharat Express trains in the country. The train will run from Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune, stopping at key stations like Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, and Daund via the Daund chord line. This enhanced connectivity will reduce travel time, boost tourism, trade, and employment, making journeys smoother and more convenient. This development is part of a larger vision to enhance links between Western Maharashtra and Vidarbha, and to provide better access to important religious destinations. It reflects a commitment to modernising transport infrastructure to support growth across the region. MLA Mohan Mate, MLA Krishna Khopde, MLA Pravin Datke, along with railway officials, students, passengers and a large number of citizens were present. Narendra Modi Nitin Gadkari Mohan Mate Krishna Khopde Pravin Datke Ministry of Railways #Maharashtra #VandeBharatExpress #Nagpur
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Driving Maharashtra’s Progress Through Enhanced Rail Connectivity! Delighted to witness the 'flagging off ceremony of the Nagpur to Pune Vande Bharat Express' by Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji (online), with our leader Hon Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ji. This marks an important milestone in strengthening the connection between Vidarbha region and Pune, bringing faster and more comfortable travel to thousands of people. Nagpur to Pune is a heavily travelled route, yet many passengers have to travel by private vehicles by paying expensive fares. Following a request from the State government and the positive support of Hon Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, this new Vande Bharat service was introduced. This train covers the longest route among all Vande Bharat Express trains in the country. The train will run from Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune, stopping at key stations like Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, and Daund via the Daund chord line. This enhanced connectivity will reduce travel time, boost tourism, trade, and employment, making journeys smoother and more convenient. This development is part of a larger vision to enhance links between Western Maharashtra and Vidarbha, and to provide better access to important religious destinations. It reflects a commitment to modernising transport infrastructure to support growth across the region. MLA Mohan Mate, MLA Krishna Khopde, MLA Pravin Datke, along with railway officials, students, passengers and a large number of citizens were present. Narendra Modi Nitin Gadkari Mohan Mate Krishna Khopde Pravin Datke Ministry of Railways #Maharashtra #VandeBharatExpress #Nagpur

Devendra Fadnavis

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The attempt to portray Vande Mataram as exclusionary or unconstitutional is intellectually dishonest and historically selective. First, legally and constitutionally, Vande Mataram enjoys an honoured place in India’s national life. The Constituent Assembly did not reject it. On 24 January 1950, the Assembly adopted Jana Gana Mana as the National Anthem while explicitly according Vande Mataram equal respect and status as the National Song because of its historic role in India’s freedom struggle. To suggest that India’s constitutional founders “rejected” Vande Mataram is factually incorrect. Second, the argument that Vande Mataram is merely an ode to a goddess deliberately ignores the civilisational context of Bharat. Across Indian traditions, the motherland has long been personified as “Bharat Mata”, not as a sectarian deity, but as a cultural and emotional expression of devotion to the nation. Nations across the world employ symbolism, allegory, and personification. Britannia represents Britain, Marianne represents France, Mother Russia represents Russia. India’s cultural symbolism cannot be selectively delegitimised simply because it emerges from Indic civilisation. Third, reducing Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to caricatures about his alleged views while ignoring the historical role of Vande Mataram is an exercise in ideological revisionism. The song became the rallying cry of India’s anti-colonial movement. Countless freedom fighters marched to the gallows chanting Vande Mataram. Revolutionaries, reformers, and patriots across regions embraced it as a symbol of resistance against British rule. Its emotional power in the national movement cannot be erased by retrospective ideological filters. Fourth, invoking the Preamble and Article 1 to deny the legitimacy of civilisational nationalism misunderstands India itself. The Constitution begins with “We, the People” because sovereignty resides in the people, not because India must become culturally rootless or severed from its ancient civilisational identity. The phrase “India, that is Bharat” itself acknowledges continuity between the modern republic and an older civilisational consciousness. Constitutional nationalism and civilisational identity are complementary, not contradictory. Fifth, the rejection of amendments invoking God or goddess in the Constituent Assembly affirmed that the Indian State would not establish an official religion. It did not require India to abandon its civilisational ethos, cultural memory, or spiritual vocabulary. Secularism in India was never meant to mean hostility toward indigenous traditions or the erasure of majority cultural symbols from public life. Finally, the claim that “religion ≠ nation” is a false binary in the Indian context. India is not a theocratic state, nor does nationalism here depend on adherence to any one faith. But India is undeniably a civilisation shaped by millennia of Indic thought, traditions, symbols, and philosophies. Respecting Vande Mataram does not make India less constitutional, less democratic, or less inclusive. It simply acknowledges the cultural soul that animated the freedom struggle and continues to inspire millions. India belongs equally to all its citizens. But India’s civilisational heritage also belongs equally to all its citizens and Vande Mataram is an inseparable part of that heritage.
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The attempt to portray Vande Mataram as exclusionary or unconstitutional is intellectually dishonest and historically selective. First, legally and constitutionally, Vande Mataram enjoys an honoured place in India’s national life. The Constituent Assembly did not reject it. On 24 January 1950, the Assembly adopted Jana Gana Mana as the National Anthem while explicitly according Vande Mataram equal respect and status as the National Song because of its historic role in India’s freedom struggle. To suggest that India’s constitutional founders “rejected” Vande Mataram is factually incorrect. Second, the argument that Vande Mataram is merely an ode to a goddess deliberately ignores the civilisational context of Bharat. Across Indian traditions, the motherland has long been personified as “Bharat Mata”, not as a sectarian deity, but as a cultural and emotional expression of devotion to the nation. Nations across the world employ symbolism, allegory, and personification. Britannia represents Britain, Marianne represents France, Mother Russia represents Russia. India’s cultural symbolism cannot be selectively delegitimised simply because it emerges from Indic civilisation. Third, reducing Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to caricatures about his alleged views while ignoring the historical role of Vande Mataram is an exercise in ideological revisionism. The song became the rallying cry of India’s anti-colonial movement. Countless freedom fighters marched to the gallows chanting Vande Mataram. Revolutionaries, reformers, and patriots across regions embraced it as a symbol of resistance against British rule. Its emotional power in the national movement cannot be erased by retrospective ideological filters. Fourth, invoking the Preamble and Article 1 to deny the legitimacy of civilisational nationalism misunderstands India itself. The Constitution begins with “We, the People” because sovereignty resides in the people, not because India must become culturally rootless or severed from its ancient civilisational identity. The phrase “India, that is Bharat” itself acknowledges continuity between the modern republic and an older civilisational consciousness. Constitutional nationalism and civilisational identity are complementary, not contradictory. Fifth, the rejection of amendments invoking God or goddess in the Constituent Assembly affirmed that the Indian State would not establish an official religion. It did not require India to abandon its civilisational ethos, cultural memory, or spiritual vocabulary. Secularism in India was never meant to mean hostility toward indigenous traditions or the erasure of majority cultural symbols from public life. Finally, the claim that “religion ≠ nation” is a false binary in the Indian context. India is not a theocratic state, nor does nationalism here depend on adherence to any one faith. But India is undeniably a civilisation shaped by millennia of Indic thought, traditions, symbols, and philosophies. Respecting Vande Mataram does not make India less constitutional, less democratic, or less inclusive. It simply acknowledges the cultural soul that animated the freedom struggle and continues to inspire millions. India belongs equally to all its citizens. But India’s civilisational heritage also belongs equally to all its citizens and Vande Mataram is an inseparable part of that heritage.

Amit Malviya

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Why Bharat Jodo Yatra? All avenues of communication in India were shut. Every single one. No matter what we did, everything was blocked. We spoke in Parliament, but it wasn't televised. We went to the media, but they didn’t pick up what we said. We even presented documents to the legal system, but nothing happened. So, all the avenues were closed, and for a long time, we couldn’t understand how to communicate. Then suddenly, we hit upon the idea: if the media isn't reaching the masses and institutions aren't connecting us with the people, go directly to them. The best way to do that was to literally walk across the country. And so, that’s what we did. It fundamentally changed the way I think about my work. I would say it completely changed how I view politics, how I view our people, how I communicate with them, and how I listen to them. It wasn’t just me—many people were involved in the Yatra. For all of us, the most powerful thing that happened organically, something we didn’t even plan, was the introduction of the idea of love in politics. This is strange because if you look at political discourse in most countries, you’ll never find the word love. It simply doesn’t exist in that context. You’ll find hatred, anger, unfairness, corruption—all these words—but rarely the word 'love.' The Bharat Jodo Yatra actually introduced that idea into the Indian political system, and I’ve been amazed at how well that idea has worked. Rahul Gandhi 📍 University of Texas
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Why Bharat Jodo Yatra? All avenues of communication in India were shut. Every single one. No matter what we did, everything was blocked. We spoke in Parliament, but it wasn't televised. We went to the media, but they didn’t pick up what we said. We even presented documents to the legal system, but nothing happened. So, all the avenues were closed, and for a long time, we couldn’t understand how to communicate. Then suddenly, we hit upon the idea: if the media isn't reaching the masses and institutions aren't connecting us with the people, go directly to them. The best way to do that was to literally walk across the country. And so, that’s what we did. It fundamentally changed the way I think about my work. I would say it completely changed how I view politics, how I view our people, how I communicate with them, and how I listen to them. It wasn’t just me—many people were involved in the Yatra. For all of us, the most powerful thing that happened organically, something we didn’t even plan, was the introduction of the idea of love in politics. This is strange because if you look at political discourse in most countries, you’ll never find the word love. It simply doesn’t exist in that context. You’ll find hatred, anger, unfairness, corruption—all these words—but rarely the word 'love.' The Bharat Jodo Yatra actually introduced that idea into the Indian political system, and I’ve been amazed at how well that idea has worked. Rahul Gandhi 📍 University of Texas

Supriya Shrinate

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q: there are photos everywhere of you and the bee costume. can you talk about the bees becoming part of your indian wells story? carlitos: “it’s a funny story. what happened here in indian wells was the first time i saw something like that on a tennis court. after that a lot of people started coming to the tournament wearing bee costumes. it’s funny to see them in the stands supporting with those costumes. the other day i spent a little time with them after the match, and today they brought me a bee costume and kept saying ‘wear it, wear it.’ so i had to do it for them. they were cheering from the first point until the last one, so i felt like i had to. but yeah, it’s funny.”
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q: there are photos everywhere of you and the bee costume. can you talk about the bees becoming part of your indian wells story? carlitos: “it’s a funny story. what happened here in indian wells was the first time i saw something like that on a tennis court. after that a lot of people started coming to the tournament wearing bee costumes. it’s funny to see them in the stands supporting with those costumes. the other day i spent a little time with them after the match, and today they brought me a bee costume and kept saying ‘wear it, wear it.’ so i had to do it for them. they were cheering from the first point until the last one, so i felt like i had to. but yeah, it’s funny.”

f #7inMelbourne

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As the tricolor flag soars proudly across the skies of India, we celebrate a historic, democratic milestone in the journey of a great Nation. Today, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, what a deserving recognition. Your steadfast leadership, enduring commitment to the progress, unity, and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, alongside your unwavering vision for a stronger Bharat has helped shape an era of transformation. From your humble roots in Gujarat, to Governor, and now Prime Minister, you are a true testament of the Indian dream - a symbol of perseverance, courage, and faith in the nation’s destiny. Furthermore, I honor your leadership in advancing the US India relationship. You have outlasted consecutive US Presidents, some with whom you had great relationship and others you have had great grace towards, yet you never wavered in exercising clear diplomacy that upheld the interests of the Indian people coupled with the health of our two countries. Now, as India’s longest serving Prime Minister, you have inspired generations to dream bigger, strive harder, and contribute to the glory of the motherland. India and the Indian people around the world stand tall with pride thanks to you. India’s global standing is attributed to you. And the world is a better place, simply because of you. The Holy scriptures teach us to look to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. May faith always keep your heart postured to the divine calling you have governing India and submitted to God’s power at work through you. You remain in my prayers as you continue to serve the people of India. May this next chapter of service, sacrifice, and spirit of nation-building continue to illuminate India’s path toward greatness and further cement India’s geopolitical value. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram! To God be the glory, for the great things He has done, through you! 🇺🇸🇮🇳
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As the tricolor flag soars proudly across the skies of India, we celebrate a historic, democratic milestone in the journey of a great Nation. Today, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, what a deserving recognition. Your steadfast leadership, enduring commitment to the progress, unity, and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, alongside your unwavering vision for a stronger Bharat has helped shape an era of transformation. From your humble roots in Gujarat, to Governor, and now Prime Minister, you are a true testament of the Indian dream - a symbol of perseverance, courage, and faith in the nation’s destiny. Furthermore, I honor your leadership in advancing the US India relationship. You have outlasted consecutive US Presidents, some with whom you had great relationship and others you have had great grace towards, yet you never wavered in exercising clear diplomacy that upheld the interests of the Indian people coupled with the health of our two countries. Now, as India’s longest serving Prime Minister, you have inspired generations to dream bigger, strive harder, and contribute to the glory of the motherland. India and the Indian people around the world stand tall with pride thanks to you. India’s global standing is attributed to you. And the world is a better place, simply because of you. The Holy scriptures teach us to look to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. May faith always keep your heart postured to the divine calling you have governing India and submitted to God’s power at work through you. You remain in my prayers as you continue to serve the people of India. May this next chapter of service, sacrifice, and spirit of nation-building continue to illuminate India’s path toward greatness and further cement India’s geopolitical value. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram! To God be the glory, for the great things He has done, through you! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

Mary Millben

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#WATCH | Delhi: The grand premiere of Netflix's highly anticipated military drama, Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story Of The Kargil War, was held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the occasion, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...I would like to first thank Netflix for such a wonderful series that they have conceived and put together. I think the first episode itself tells us what is going to come in the remaining ones. My personal take on this is I think this is very close to reality what you saw. Yes, there will be a little bit of dramatics in cinema but the way it has been portrayed, the pre-war days at least, they come out quite realistic and took us back to... our old days in the squadron and how things went... indeed, Kargil was a turning point for not only just the Indian Air Force, but the air forces around the world when never before had we done such a thing... to make a series like this, I think this is what is going to make it reach the common man. And I'm sure not only just in India, but around the world, the entire Indian community, whenever they watch this, they'll be very proud of the Indian Air Force and the Indian defense forces..."
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#WATCH | Delhi: The grand premiere of Netflix's highly anticipated military drama, Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story Of The Kargil War, was held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the occasion, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...I would like to first thank Netflix for such a wonderful series that they have conceived and put together. I think the first episode itself tells us what is going to come in the remaining ones. My personal take on this is I think this is very close to reality what you saw. Yes, there will be a little bit of dramatics in cinema but the way it has been portrayed, the pre-war days at least, they come out quite realistic and took us back to... our old days in the squadron and how things went... indeed, Kargil was a turning point for not only just the Indian Air Force, but the air forces around the world when never before had we done such a thing... to make a series like this, I think this is what is going to make it reach the common man. And I'm sure not only just in India, but around the world, the entire Indian community, whenever they watch this, they'll be very proud of the Indian Air Force and the Indian defense forces..."

ANI

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On April 6, the Okha–Guwahati Express reported a fire in its pantry car near Etawah, reportedly caused by a hot axle. The train was brought to a halt, and staff rushed to control the blaze using fire extinguishers. However, while the fire was being extinguished, another train was approaching on the adjacent track at full speed. Due to the dense powder released from the fire extinguishers, visibility was severely reduced, creating a fog-like effect. While some individuals reacted promptly and moved to safety, others were unaware of the oncoming train and remained on the tracks. This led to at least one fatality so far, along with several injuries. This is not the first such incident in Indian Railways. In January 2025, 13 people lost their lives while travelling on the Pushpak Express. Following a rumour of a fire, passengers jumped onto the tracks, where the Karnataka Express was approaching at high speed, resulting in multiple runovers. Indian Railways should formulate clear protocols for handling such emergency situations, particularly defining how approaching trains must respond. Otherwise, such lapses could one day lead to a major catastrophe.
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On April 6, the Okha–Guwahati Express reported a fire in its pantry car near Etawah, reportedly caused by a hot axle. The train was brought to a halt, and staff rushed to control the blaze using fire extinguishers. However, while the fire was being extinguished, another train was approaching on the adjacent track at full speed. Due to the dense powder released from the fire extinguishers, visibility was severely reduced, creating a fog-like effect. While some individuals reacted promptly and moved to safety, others were unaware of the oncoming train and remained on the tracks. This led to at least one fatality so far, along with several injuries. This is not the first such incident in Indian Railways. In January 2025, 13 people lost their lives while travelling on the Pushpak Express. Following a rumour of a fire, passengers jumped onto the tracks, where the Karnataka Express was approaching at high speed, resulting in multiple runovers. Indian Railways should formulate clear protocols for handling such emergency situations, particularly defining how approaching trains must respond. Otherwise, such lapses could one day lead to a major catastrophe.

Trains of India 🇮🇳

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#WATCH | London, UK | Members of the Indian community staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, condemning the #PahalgamTerroristAttack. A member of the Indian diaspora says, "We are here to support the Indians. I'm Indian Jewish, and we have a big Jewish community over here, which always supports India because we have the same enemies; Islamic radicalisation is there all over the world. Israel faced on October 7th (2023), and when I saw that it happened in India, it reminded me of that. Terrorists came and killed innocent people, and this terrorism is fed by the Pakistani Islamic regime, and we will be here and will support India all the time. PM Modi is doing great work, and I hope he does something to stop this terrorism. I was caught in a bomb blast in Bombay in the 90s. I escaped, but I know from personal experience how a bomb or a terrorist activity could affect people. We are here and we will always be together."
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#WATCH | London, UK | Members of the Indian community staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, condemning the #PahalgamTerroristAttack. A member of the Indian diaspora says, "We are here to support the Indians. I'm Indian Jewish, and we have a big Jewish community over here, which always supports India because we have the same enemies; Islamic radicalisation is there all over the world. Israel faced on October 7th (2023), and when I saw that it happened in India, it reminded me of that. Terrorists came and killed innocent people, and this terrorism is fed by the Pakistani Islamic regime, and we will be here and will support India all the time. PM Modi is doing great work, and I hope he does something to stop this terrorism. I was caught in a bomb blast in Bombay in the 90s. I escaped, but I know from personal experience how a bomb or a terrorist activity could affect people. We are here and we will always be together."

ANI

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#WATCH | Surat, Gujarat: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The first section of Bullet Train project that will become operational is Surat to Bilimora. I inspected the work of the station and track laying; this is really good progress. Several new technologies have been introduced into the work on tracks. These new technologies are unique for bullet train project. We will benefit from this in several other project in the country. If you look at the station, there is a speciality there, too. All trains will halt at Surat Station, there are two tracks at the side and two in the centre, there are two platforms here - one in Mumbai's direction and another in Ahmedabad's direction. There is a huge concourse in the centre...High-speed rail turnouts are very specially designed because when trains run at speeds of 320, 330, 340 km/hr and when two tracks are connecting, there should be no gap. So, I saw several new things...The first section of Surat to Bilimora will become operational in 2027."
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#WATCH | Surat, Gujarat: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The first section of Bullet Train project that will become operational is Surat to Bilimora. I inspected the work of the station and track laying; this is really good progress. Several new technologies have been introduced into the work on tracks. These new technologies are unique for bullet train project. We will benefit from this in several other project in the country. If you look at the station, there is a speciality there, too. All trains will halt at Surat Station, there are two tracks at the side and two in the centre, there are two platforms here - one in Mumbai's direction and another in Ahmedabad's direction. There is a huge concourse in the centre...High-speed rail turnouts are very specially designed because when trains run at speeds of 320, 330, 340 km/hr and when two tracks are connecting, there should be no gap. So, I saw several new things...The first section of Surat to Bilimora will become operational in 2027."

ANI

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