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Nelson Mandela’s Inspiring Journey: From Activist to President in 5 Key Milestones, a Legacy of Equality and Hope

Introduction: Nelson Mandela: Inspiring Life of a Heroic Leader | Biography and Legacy
Celebrating Nelson Mandela: Honoring the Inspiring Life of a Heroic Leader on His Birth Anniversary, 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day.
In this article, we delve into the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, a renowned global icon born on 18 July 1918, Mvezo South Africa. From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his unwavering fight against apartheid and subsequent presidency, Mandela’s story is a testament to the triumph of justice, equality, and human rights. Join us as we explore the key milestones and significant contributions of this remarkable leader, whose unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation continues to inspire millions around the world.
Early Life and Education of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in the village of Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa. Coming from the Xhosa tribe, Mandela grew up in a society deeply affected by racial inequality and oppression. Despite the challenging circumstances, he showed remarkable academic promise and eventually attended the University of Fort Hare, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Activism Against Apartheid
Mandela’s journey as an activist against apartheid began in the 1940s. He joined the African National Congress (ANC), a political party that fought for the rights of black South Africans, and became increasingly involved in advocating for racial equality. Recognizing the power of nonviolent resistance, Mandela played a pivotal role in organizing peaceful protests, boycotts, and strikes.
However, as the apartheid regime intensified its oppressive measures, Mandela realized that more robust action was necessary. He co-founded the ANC’s armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), in 1961, leading a campaign of sabotage against government institutions. These actions ultimately resulted in his arrest and subsequent imprisonment.
Imprisonment and Robben Island
On June 12, 1964, Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment for charges of sabotage and conspiracy against the state. He was incarcerated on Robben Island, a remote prison off the coast of Cape Town. Mandela’s imprisonment lasted for 27 years, during which he endured numerous hardships but remained resilient in his pursuit of justice.
While imprisoned, Mandela became a symbol of resistance against apartheid. His unwavering determination, coupled with international pressure, eventually led to his release on February 11, 1990, marking a pivotal moment in South African history.
Negotiations and Presidency
Following his release, Mandela dedicated himself to achieving a peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa. He led negotiations with then-President F.W. de Klerk, resulting in the dismantling of apartheid and the country’s first multiracial elections. In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa, a historic milestone that symbolized the triumph over racial injustice.
Legacy and Impact
Nelson Mandela’s impact extended far beyond his presidency. His leadership and vision laid the foundation for a new South Africa built on principles of equality, justice, and reconciliation. Mandela worked tirelessly to promote social harmony and healing, establishing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address the atrocities committed during apartheid.

His commitment to peace and human rights earned him international acclaim, leading to numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Mandela’s unwavering dedication to freedom and equality serves as an inspiration not only to South Africans but to people worldwide.
Conclusion : Inspiring the World
Nelson Mandela’s life exemplifies the transformative power of perseverance and forgiveness. From his early activism to his presidency, his unwavering commitment to justice and equality continues to inspire a better future for all.
Nelson Mandela’s life journey embodies the indomitable spirit of a true hero. From his early activism to his remarkable presidency, he tirelessly fought for justice, equality, and human rights. Mandela’s legacy continues to inspire individuals and nations alike, reminding us of the transformative power of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the pursuit of a better world for all.

July 18, 2023
The Honble Chief Minister of Karnataka Bangalaru

Dear Chief Minister,
I am writing to you in connection with Abdul Nassir Maadhany, a religious cleric of Kerala, who is facing trial in the Bangalore bomb blast case of 2010.
He was falsely implicated in the Coimbatore bomb blast case for which he was imprisoned from 1998 to 2007, but was then found innocent by the Court and acquitted in 2007. Subsequently he was arrested in 2010 in connection with the Bangalore bomb blast case, and his trial in that case is still going on. He was in jail in Bangalore in connection with that case for many years, and presently he is under house arrest, and prohibited to go to his home state Kerala.
Without going into the merits of the case, by this letter I am appealing to you on humanitarian grounds to recommend to H.E. the Governor of Karnataka to pardon him in excercise of his power under Article 161 of the Constitution, for the following reasons :
1. He has already undergone almost 22 years in jail ( of which the 9 years in connection with the
Coimbatore bomb blast case was clearly illegal as the Court found him innocent in 2007 ).
2. He is physically handicapped as he lost one leg in 1992, and he can move about only on a wheel chair.
3. Both his kidneys have failed, and he will be shortly on dialysis.
4. He is partially blind, and has been undergoing treatment.

5. He suffers from severe diabetes, which has affected many of his organs, and was probably the cause of his partial blindness.
6. His father is paralyzed and bed ridden.
Even if it is assumed he is guilty, surely he has been punished enough.
In this connection I would like to refer to Portia’s famous speech in Shakespeare’s play Merchant of Venice, in which she said that justice should be tempered with mercy.
I may also quote a sher ( couplet ) of the famous Urdu poet Faiz :
“ Qafas udaas hai yaaron saba se kuch to kaho
Kaheen to beher-e-khuda aaj zikr-e-yaar chale “.
Justice Markandey Katju, former Judge, Supreme Court of India
31.5.2023
91-9821181334

May 31, 2023
Telangana: Workers union demands compensation, justice for Swiggy rider’s kin

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Hyderabad: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) have demanded justice for the Swiggy delivery boy who lost his life in a tragic road accident on May 5.
Raju, 31, a resident of the Gandhi colony met with a fatal road accident while delivering food in Alwal of Hyderabad following which he was rushed to the nearby hospital. However, he soon succumbed to his injuries.
Being the only earning member of his family, Raju was survived by an old and ailing mother, a wife, and two small children.

Additionally, Raju was also paying for his wife, Soni Rasapuram’s education who is studying first year of B.Ed.
Soon after the accident, the family tried to contact the management at Swiggy. However, they ended up receiving a computer-generated response with none from the company reaching out to the family so far.
TGPWU’s founder and president, Shaik Salauddin who visited the bereaved family on Monday said, “Raju’s death stands completely ignored by the company. The family was left distressed.”
TGPWU members visit Swiggy delivery boy’s kin
The union has promised the family to step in and negotiate with Swiggy while they demand Rs 25 lakh as compensation in case of death under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (which is to compensate workers who have encountered injuries due to an accident during their employment).
TGPWU has further demanded that police should file an FIR against the person who had hit Raju in the accident and also facilitate compensation from the accused to Raju’s family.

Accident on May 5
The incident reportedly occurred at night when a speeding car from Kanaji Guda hit a person, and then continued to run until a high-tension pole made it stop.
The incident caused injuries to three people, including Raju who was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.
Police identified the driver as a software employee who accelerated her car by mistake, while she was supposed to hit the brake to avoid hitting a man who came in front of the car, ending up in a major accident.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
Chief justice must implement strong ethics code, Sen. Dick Durbin says

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“I keep calling on Chief Justice Roberts to make a move and say something and solve this problem,” Durbin told host Jake Tapper. “He has the power to do it for the Roberts Court. But other justices can speak out as well.”
Durbin also said “everything is on the table” but didn’t offer any solutions that Congress could undertake on its own to impose policies on ethics for the nation’s highest court. But he said a strong policy is definitely needed to rebuild the court’s credibility.
“We need to change the image of this court. At this point it is at the lowest ebb in history,” Durbin said.
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

May 7, 2023
Republicans get Justice in West Virginia Senate race

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Manchin has said he will not decide whether he will run for reelection until the end of the year. He has also left the door open to a presidential bid.
“I am laser focused on doing the job West Virginians elected me to do — lowering healthcare costs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, shoring up American energy security and getting our fiscal house in order,” Manchin said in a statement released Thursday. “But make no mistake, I will win any race I enter.”
The National Republican Senatorial Committee played an active role in recruiting Justice. With a 64 percent approval rating, Justice is the fifth-most popular governor in the country, according to a survey conducted last year by Morning Consult.
Before taking on Manchin, Justice must face GOP Rep. Alex Mooney in the Republican primary. The conservative group Club for Growth has vowed to spend at least $10 million on the race, and has already reported spending from its super PAC this week.
The congressman is launching an TV ad on Thursday that bashes Justice as a “liberal.” Justice was previously registered as a Democrat and switched parties in 2017.
Both candidates would benefit greatly from Trump’s endorsement and are angling for that support. Mooney flew down to Florida for a congressional fundraiser on Friday — and also chatted up Trump at the event. Mooney’s campaign wants Trump to at least stay neutral if he won’t endorse the conservative congressman, according to a person briefed on the event.
POLITICO previously reported that Justice planned to launch his campaign on Thursday.
Burgess Everett, Ally Mutnick and Meridith McGraw contributed to this report.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 27, 2023
Proud Boys leader, awaiting Jan. 6 sedition verdict, assails Justice Department

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“I’m the next stepping stone,” Tarrio said in the call, which was broadcast to a freewheeling Twitter Space organized by the Gateway Pundit, a far-right media outlet known for promoting conspiracy theories about Jan. 6 and the government.
Tarrio’s attorneys used their closing arguments in court Tuesday morning to lay blame for the Jan. 6 Capitol attack at the feet of Donald Trump, who they say bore the ultimate responsibility for riling up supporters and aiming them at Congress. Tarrio praised his legal team but declined to elaborate on their contention.
But his lawyers’ claim stands at odds with many of Tarrio’s far-right supporters who have, with no evidence, characterized Jan. 6 as a government setup fueled by undercover agents, or the result of left-wing agitators.
Tarrio also used the call to praise congressional Republicans — including House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan by name — for pursuing investigations about the “weaponization” of government. He said Jordan should call some Jan. 6 defendants to testify about their experiences.
Tarrio’s decision to speak publicly came two weeks after he opted against taking the stand in the trial. He elaborated on that decision in Tuesday’s call, saying he wanted to avoid a grilling from prosecutors about statements he’s made over the years.
“What’s happening is, in these cross examinations, they’re bringing things in from years past — things from 2015, 2016, 2017 is fair game,” Tarrio said. “It has nothing to do with January 6th. We were afraid they were going to use old statements, muddy up the waters.”
Prosecutors have charged Tarrio and four allies with acting as the “tip of the spear” of the mob that overran the Capitol, assembling a group of hundreds of Proud Boys to form a “fighting force” on Jan. 6. Those men surged across police barricades and stoked the crowd’s anger at decisive moments in the melee. One of them — Dominic Pezzola — ignited the breach of the Capitol itself when he smashed a Senate window with a riot shield.
Tarrio wasn’t present on Jan. 6 — he had been ordered to stay away from Washington due to an arrest for a separate charge two days earlier — but prosecutors say he stayed in contact with other Proud Boys leaders from a hotel in Baltimore and later celebrated their role in the attack.

Tarrio spoke to supporters and journalists for more than an hour Tuesday, calling into the Twitter broadcast from the cell phone of a friend, Bobby Pickles. He claimed he’s treated as a greater security risk in the Alexandria jail than the Lockerbie bomber, who is housed in the same facility, and he lamented being held in his cell for 23 hours a day.
Although two of Tarrio’s codefendants — Pezzola and Zachary Rehl — took the stand last week, Tarrio opted against testifying. But in Tuesday’s call, he echoed the arguments defense lawyers made about the Proud Boys, describing their often violent or vulgar language in group chats as “locker room” banter.
“It’s simple fun,” he said.
Tarrio also insisted that he never opened or saw a document titled “1776 Returns” that prosecutors featured in the case. The document, sent to Tarrio by a girlfriend a week before Jan. 6, outlines a plan to storm government buildings in order to protest the election results. Defense attorneys in the case argued that there was no evidence Tarrio ever opened the document, though an FBI agent called by prosecutors noted that Tarrio’s Google searches at that time referenced “The Winter Palace,” an analogy to the Russian Revolution that was referenced in 1776 Returns. Tarrio also referred to “The Winter Palace” on the night of Jan. 6 in text messages with Proud Boy Jeremy Bertino.
Tarrio also used the call to emphasize that he believes the jury in his case can be “fair.” Although many of his allies have been sharply critical of the judge in his case, Tim Kelly, Tarrio described any conflicts with him as simple disagreements over legal issues and said he respects the court’s decisions.
Tarrio also said he and his codefendants “are in a good place.”
“We’re very positive,” he said. “We haven’t given up on each other.”
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 26, 2023
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to appear at Senate judiciary hearing

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John Roberts, the US supreme court chief justice, has declined to testify at a forthcoming hearing before the Senate judiciary committee that is expected to focus on judicial ethics.
The committee’s Democratic chairman, Dick Durbin, had asked the chief justice to appear before the panel to address potential reforms to ethical rules governing the justices. The senator cited “a steady stream of revelations regarding justices falling short of the ethical standards”.
Roberts’ brief response, issued by a supreme court spokesperson, said he would “respectfully decline” the invitation. In a letter to Durbin, Roberts said such appearances by chief justices were exceedingly rare given concerns about the separation of powers between the branches of US government and the “importance of preserving judicial independence”.
Durbin had earlier asked Roberts to investigate ties between Justice Clarence Thomas and a wealthy Republican donor.
Thomas, the longest-serving of the court’s nine justices, has been under pressure after published reports by the news outlet ProPublica detailing his relationship with Harlan Crow, including real estate purchases and luxury travel paid for by the billionaire Dallas businessman.
In a statement on Tuesday, Durbin said: “I am surprised that the chief justice’s recounting of existing legal standards of ethics suggests current law is adequate and ignores the obvious. The actions of one justice, including trips on yachts and private jets, were not reported to the public. That same justice failed to disclose the sale of properties he partly owned to a party with interests before the supreme court.”
The Senate judiciary committee would proceed with a 2 May hearing as planned, according to Durbin.
“It is time for Congress to accept its responsibility to establish an enforceable code of ethics for the supreme court, the only agency of our government without it,” Durbin said.

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( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

April 26, 2023
Jim Justice plans Senate launch for next week

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Still, Justice is known to change plans suddenly. While the event is set for Thursday, he could still punt a decision to later.
In the primary, he will first have to face GOP Rep. Alex Mooney, for whom the anti-tax Club for Growth has already pledged to spend at least $10 million. But Justice, who is worth hundreds of millions, could invest some of his own funds into the race.
Mooney is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and would likely try to run to the right of Justice, who was elected as a Democrat before switching parties. Justice allies have signaled that they will use Mooney’s Maryland roots against him. He was a state senator there before moving across state lines ahead of his 2014 run for Congress.
Both Mooney and Justice are seeking Trump’s support.
Manchin, meanwhile, has not said whether he will run for reelection and does not expect to make a decision until the end of the year. He faces a tough road in a state that Trump carried by 39 points, and he has also left the door open on a run for president.
Burgess Everett contributed to this report.
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 22, 2023
Poonch attack: Families of soldiers from Punjab inconsolable, ask for justice

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Chandigarh: Grief and anger echoed through the villages of four soldiers from Punjab who were among the five killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, with their family members demanding that the Army give a befitting reply to the “cowardly act”.
The soldiers’ families were inconsolable as they waited for them to come home one last time.
Havildar Mandeep Singh, Lance Naik Kulwant Singh, Sepoy Harkrishan Singh and Sepoy Sewak Singh, all from Punjab, were killed after their vehicle was attacked by unidentified terrorists and caught fire because of likely use of grenades.

The fifth soldier killed in the attack hailed from Odisha.
The bodies of the four soldiers from Punjab are being sent to their native places by road, according to officials.
In Moga district’s Charik village, Kulwant’s brother said on Friday that the government and the Army should give a befitting reply to the attack.
Holding Kulwant’s four-month-old son in his arms, he said his brother loved his family and had asked him to ensure timely vaccination of his son.
Kulwant, who had recently visited his family, also leaves behind a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter and his wife.

Villagers said Kulwant’s father was also in the armed forces and was killed in the Kargil war when he was about two years old.
“His father was martyred in the Kargil war. The entire village is in a state of shock,” a villager said.
Former village head Bakshish Singh said the entire village is pained by the loss of their brave son but at the same time, is proud of the supreme sacrifice he has made for the country.
In Bagha village in Bathinda, Sepoy Sewak Singh’s elder sister’s tears won’t stop.
A villager, who was among the mourners, demanded that the Army give a befitting reply to the “cowardly act” of terrorists.
At Sepoy Harkrishan Singh’s house in Talwandi Barth village in Batala, villagers hailed his supreme sacrifice for the motherland.
Harkrishan had recently visited his family. Hours before he was killed, he spoke to his wife and two-year-old daughter on a video call, the villagers said.
Havildar Mandeep Singh belonged to Ludhiana district.
Speaking to reporters in Moga district, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex gratia of Rs 1 crore each and a government job to the kin of the four soldiers.
“We received the very sad news of five soldiers being martyred in the incident (terrorist attack), out of which four were from Punjab,” he said.
These heroes displayed the utmost dedication in defending the country’s unity and their sacrifice will inspire their fellow soldiers to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment, he added.
During the country’s freedom struggle, Mann said, Punjabis contributed 90 per cent.
“To keep this freedom intact, our brave jawans are guarding the borders,” he said.
Governor Banwarilal Purohit said he was deeply saddened to hear the news about the loss of lives of the soldiers. He said their sacrifice for their motherland will not go in vain and they will always be remembered and revered by the people of the country.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 21, 2023
SC collegium recalls recommendation to transfer Justice Muralidhar to Madras HC

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recalled its earlier recommendation to transfer Orissa High Court Chief Justice S. Muralidhar to Madras High Court.
The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, in a statement uploaded on apex court’s website, said: “The collegium resolved on 28 September 2022 to transfer Dr Justice S Muralidhar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa to the Madras High Court. The recommendation has remained pending with the Government of India since then without any response. Dr Justice Muralidhar now demits office on 7 August 2023 leaving less than 4 months’ time.”
“In view of this delay, the resolution recommending the transfer of Dr Justice S. Muralidhar is recalled to facilitate the appointment of a permanent Chief Justice in the Madras High Court by the appointment of Justice S.V. Gangapurwala as its Chief Justice, as the High Court has remained without a permanent Chief Justice for more than 6 months.”

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 19, 2023