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Kisan Trust confers Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi

Kisan Trust confers Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi

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The second edition of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025, organised by the Kisan Trust in New Delhi on Saturday, brought together senior ministers, farmers, and representatives from agriculture, journalism and rural development to honour contributions to rural India and commemorate former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh. The awards ceremony was presided over by Dr Yashveer Singh, President of the Kisan Trust, with Trustee Smt Charu Singh also present. “For villages, the poor and farmers, Chaudhary Saheb was a symbol of hope, and he left no stone unturned in working for their upliftment,” said Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressing the ceremony as Chief Guest. He said Chaudhary Charan Singh had made farmers the owners of land and consistently worked to safeguard their dignity and interests. The awards ceremony was presided over by Dr Yashveer Singh, President of the Kisan Trust, with Trustee Smt Charu Singh also present. The event recognised individuals and institutions for their contributions to agriculture, service, journalism and rural development, …

Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation

Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation

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New Delhi, The newly launched Chaudhary Charan Singh Centre for Agribusiness and Rural Entrepreneurship at Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi on Thursday held a two-day National Rural Conclave titled ‘The Rising Rural: Mapping the Trajectories towards Viksit Bharat.’ Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation Drawing on the legacy of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, the conclave seeks to examine the meaning of rural transformation in India as a process grounded in equity, sustainability and grassroots empowerment, an official statement said. As India envisions Viksit Bharat 2047, the discussions aim to bring together policymakers, academics and development practitioners to reflect on the future of rural livelihoods, agrarian change, entrepreneurship and social inclusion. The inaugural session was attended by Prof Anu Singh Lather, Dr B R Ambedkar University Vice-Chancellor; Dr Abha Rani Singh, IRS and Chairperson of National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation; Dr Archana Verma, IAS, National Water Mission; Dr Santosh K Singh, Director of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Centre for Agribusiness and Rural Entrepreneurship; and Col Omkar Singh. …

An architect of social justice: How Charan Singh’s legacy can help address political issues today

An architect of social justice: How Charan Singh’s legacy can help address political issues today

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As issues of farmers and social justice dominate our nation’s politics, it is worth remembering the enduring legacy of the late former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902–1987) on his birth anniversary. During his lifetime, Charan Singh championed the cause of peasants, small producers, and backward castes, empowering their voices and institutionalising their presence in politics and public services long before the Mandal Commission put things on paper. Remembered for his unwavering support for farmers and land reforms, Charan Singh also shaped the politics of social justice in post-colonial India. The present-day demand for a caste census has renewed the debate on reservation, and the charge by the opposition parties that the current BJP-led government might alter the Constitution to weaken reservation has acquired a political heat. Charan Singh’s life and views might offer a way out of this political quagmire. Farmers’ rights as a path to social justice Born in a peasant family in UP in 1902, Charan Singh grew up witnessing the exploitative effects of the zamindari system. As he grew up, he …

The Jayant factor: What’s in the big shift for RLD, BJP | Political Pulse News

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It has been almost a week since Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Singh Chaudhary announced his decision to leave the Samajwadi Party (SP) camp and cross over to the NDA. So far, his ‘friend’ and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has not criticised him or made any direct attack on him. Jayant, too, has not made any comment on the SP or Akhilesh. This, sources in both the SP and RLD say, is a sign of not just the camaraderie the two UP politicians shared, but an acknowledgment that the move to the NDA may be the most pragmatic way forward for a party and leader whose hold over Western UP has been steadily shrinking. Speaking about his party chief and his crossover to the NDA fold, an RLD leader said, “Woh kam bolte hain lekin jab aur jahan jawab dena hota hai toh sakhti se dete hain (He doesn’t speak much but when he needs to, he does so firmly).” It’s this part of his personality, this leader insists, that came into play when …

Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Others Celebrate Bharat Ratna To PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh

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Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher and others hail the PM Modi’s decision to confer Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao. Bharat Ratna was instituted in the year 1954 and is awarded to people for their exceptional public service and performance of the highest order in any field like literature, science and art. On February 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X (formerly Twitter) that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, would be awarded the Bharat Ratna. The big announcement came shortly after the government honoured veteran BJP leader LK Advani and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. This is the highest number of Bharat Ratna announced in a year, with five, one more than the four announced in 1999. After the announcement, several Bollywood actors like Anil Kapoor, Randeep Hooda and Anupam Kher have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conferring Bharat Ratna to these three towering personalities. Anil Kapoor took to his X(formerly Twitter) handle and wrote, “The government & …

Chaudhary Charan Singh, Champion Of Farmers, To Get Bharat Ratna

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Chaudhary Charan Singh played a pivotal role in passing the Debt Redemption Bill of 1939. The Government of India has announced the posthumous bestowal of the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in the country, upon former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. “It is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the country Chaudhary Charan Singh is being honoured with Bharat Ratna,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.  Prime Minister Modi also highlighted that Mr Singh’s life has been dedicated to advocating for the farmers’ rights and wellbeing. He is often referred as the “Champion of Farmers.” “Be it the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh or the Home Minister of the country and even as an MLA, he always gave impetus to nation-building. He also stood firm against the Emergency. His dedication to our farmer brothers and sisters and his commitment to democracy during the Emergency is inspiring to the entire nation.” said Prime Minister Modi in a tweet. हमारी सरकार का यह सौभाग्य है कि देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण …

Farmers First, Statesmanship, South Connect: Significance of Modi Govt’s Latest Bharat Ratna Picks

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Commitment to the agriculture sector and farmers, display of statesmanship cutting across political divides and honouring the contributions of southern India to nation-building are the major themes reflected in the awarding of the prestigious Bharat Ratna to former prime ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and Narasimha Rao and architect of the Green Revolution MS Swaminathan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his government’s decision to bestow India’s highest civilian honour on Charan Singh, Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan on Friday. “Narasimha Rao steered India through critical transformations and also enriched its cultural and intellectual heritage,” the PM said on X. “Rao’s visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced and laid a solid foundation for its prosperity, growth.” Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Garu, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. As a distinguished scholar and statesman, Narasimha Rao Garu served India extensively in various capacities. He is equally remembered for the work he did as… pic.twitter.com/lihdk2BzDU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024 “Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh …

Eye On Jat Votes, Yogi Adityanath Unveils Chaudhary Charan Singh’s Statue

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The 51-foot statue was unveiled in West UP’s Moradabad. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of Jat leader and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on Saturday, in a move to win over the state’s Jat community ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The 51-foot statue was unveiled in West UP’s Moradabad, an area with a strong Jat community presence. With just months to go before the big polls, the BJP is seeking the support of the community, which has in the past, sided with the Samajwadi Party and its alliance with the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) Alliance — a party headed by Chaudhary Charan Singh’s grandson. The belt has always posed a challenge for the Bhartiya Janta Party because of its high Jat and Muslim voter composition. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Polls, BJP lost 16 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, seven seats were lost from western UP, all seats in the Moradabad division. The party has since tried to influence the Jat voters but …

Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Facebook and WhatsApp Greetings to Share on Kisan Diwas

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NATIONAL FARMERS’ DAY 2022 WISHES QUOTES, STATUS, MESSAGES: December 23 is observed as Farmers’ Day or Kisan Diwas across India. Farmers are the backbone of our economy and to honour their hardship, this day was coined by the government of India in 2001. This day also marks the birth anniversary of the ‘Champion of Indian Peasants’ and the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh. The political leader was a farmer before he earned his seat in the government. The day aims to spread awareness of the contributions of farmers to the socioeconomic development of the nation. It also recognises the efforts of the former Prime Minister who helped in uplifting the farmers in the country, introduced Debt Redemption Bill and Land Holding Act. On National Farmers’ Day this year, take a look at some quotes and wishes that you can share with your loved ones. National Farmers’ Day 2022: Quotes 1. “If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right in the country” – MS Swaminathan 2. “Agriculture is …