Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress workers led by state unit president Govind Singh Dotasara held a protest outside the party’s headquarters here on Thursday in solidarity with party leader Rahul Gandhi.
A court in Surat sentenced Gandhi on Thursday to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his “Modi surname” remark.
Addressing the Congress workers, Dotasara said Gandhi fearlessly puts forth his views while fighting the battle of truth. He said Gandhi was firm on his views and instead of apologising like Savarkar, he accepted the action being taken against him.
“Gandhi is fighting the battle of truth. The verdict of the court will be challenged under the judicial process,” he said.
SRINAGAR: Ahead of formal inauguration of third edition of Khelo India 2023, a series of events were organized here at Highland Park, Gulmarg to mark the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza from tomorrow.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Night Ski Demonstration in LED Suits at Highland Park Gulmarg
On the occasion, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated Night Ski Demonstration in LED suits by skiers.
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Dr Sehrish Asgar and Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul besides large number of sports lovers were present on the occasion.
Other events that lit the ambience of Snow Capped Gulmarg were Mashaal show by skiers besides LED dance group and Fire Cracker shows.
Addressing on the occasion, Union Minister said Khelo India is one of the major sports events initiated by the government which has received overwhelming response and participation from across the country. He informed that 1500 players from across India are taking part in this 3rd edition of Khelo India to compete for different sports.
“This will be a historical event which will give a unique and memorable experience to the participants,” Union Minister maintained.
While sharing his first time experience of playing Snow Cricket at Tangmarg, Union Minister said, “I have played multiple games and Cricket but it was really great to play this pleasant sport which has given me a unique feeling”.
He lauded the UT administration for launching this innovative game in J&K saying that efforts would be initiated to introduce this sport in other states having the similar climate.
He complimented Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, led government for transforming sports profile of the UT and taking the fit India movement to every nook and corner of J&K.
