Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

The slogan has been a central theme in political campaigns. The slogan helped connect with masses, emphasising commitment to national security and rural development. It became a powerful tool for mobilising support and rallying voters. Farmers and the army in India are interconnected in multiple ways, reflecting a symbiotic relationship that underscores their mutual importance […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

The slogan has been a central theme in political campaigns. The slogan helped connect with masses, emphasising commitment to national security and rural development. It became a powerful tool for mobilising support and rallying voters. Farmers and the army in India are interconnected in multiple ways, reflecting a symbiotic relationship that underscores their mutual importance […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

India has unfortunately witnessed several tragic incidents occurred in the holy congregations which resulted in deaths of hundreds of devotees over the years. Many stampedes happen during religious festivals or events that attract massive crowds. The sheer number of people in confined spaces can lead to chaotic situations. Inadequate infrastructure such as narrow pathways, temporary […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

Apart from being a celebrated poet, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was well known for his rhetoric and oratory skills and this craft of his was well reflected in his speeches which acted as milestones in history of Indian politics. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is widely regarded as one of India’s most […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

There are some instances in the history of Indian politics that highlight the dynamic nature of our democracy, where the Prime Minister and key leaders in the opposition play pivotal roles in shaping legislative debates and influencing public opinion. The confrontations often reflect the diverse political ideologies and agendas within the Indian Parliament. The confrontations […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

There are some instances in the history of Indian politics that highlight the dynamic nature of our democracy, where the Prime Minister and key leaders in the opposition play pivotal roles in shaping legislative debates and influencing public opinion. The confrontations often reflect the diverse political ideologies and agendas within the Indian Parliament. The confrontations […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

Indira Gandhi’s Left leanings were more radical than that of her father Nehru. Indira favoured a more aggressive brand of socialism and greatly admired the Soviet model of political centralisation. Her justification for nationalisation was to provide bank financing for the country’s marginalised classes, particularly the agrarian class as farmer distress was as prevalent then […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

The Lok Sabha did not officially recognize a Leader of the Opposition until 1969. The position was vacant between 1970 and 1977, between 1980 and 1989 and between 2014 to 2024. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, filling a post that had been empty for […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

The Lok Sabha did not officially recognize a Leader of the Opposition until 1969. The position was vacant between 1970 and 1977, between 1980 and 1989 and between 2014 to 2024. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, filling a post that had been empty for […]

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

On June 25, 1975, India was thrust into a dark chapter of its history with the declaration of Emergency by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. For the next 19 months, until March 21, 1977, the country witnessed an unprecedented clampdown on civil liberties, freedom of speech, and political dissent. Political opponents and activists were arrested […]