Former President makes observation in final volume of his autobiography The Presidential Years 2012-2017
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, as External Affairs Minister, regarded Tamil politics as a factor of great influence on the India-Sri Lanka relationship.
In the final volume of his autobiography
The Presidential Years 2012-2017, Mukherjee has stated that bilateral ties had been “greatly influenced by Tamil politics in India, particularly with the emergence of a strong Dravidian party in Tamil Nadu since the mid-60s.”
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By the term “Dravidian party,” he meant the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which came to power in 1967.
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Former Gujarat Chief Minister Madhav Singh Solanki passes away
Madhav Singh Solanki, a veteran Congress leader who served as Chief Minister of Gujarat four times, passed away on Saturday at the age of 93. He was also former External Affairs Minister of India in the 1991-92. The death of Madhavsinh Solanki has brought extreme grief. May God give peace to his soul. He had made place in the hearts of people by his actions and deeds, Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda, who is also a relative of Solanki, tweeted.
PM Modi condoled the death of the leader and tweeted, Shri Madhavsinh Solanki Ji was a formidable leader, playing a key role in Gujarat politics for decades. He will be remembered for his rich service to society. Saddened by his demise. Spoke to his son, Bharat Solanki Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.
Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 06:18 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention with President of Suriname as the chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PTI
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention today with President of Suriname as the chief guest.
The event will be held in a virtual format with the theme Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat .
Ahead of the inauguration, the PM on Friday said that event will be a great opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora. At 10:30 am tomorrow, 9th January will address the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. This is a great opportunity to interact with our vibrant diaspora, he tweeted.
Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 10:47 IST
Solanki, a veteran Congress leader who had also been External Affairs Minister, died in Gandhinagar early Saturday morning. He was 93. Ex-Gujarat CM Madhavsinh Solanki I @INCIndia
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday condoled the demise of former Gujarat chief minister Madhavsinh Solanki and said he was a formidable leader who played a key role in the state s politics for decades.
Solanki, a veteran Congress leader who had also been External Affairs Minister, died in Gandhinagar early Saturday morning. He was 93. Shri Madhavsinh Solanki Ji was a formidable leader, playing a key role in Gujarat politics for decades. He will be remembered for his rich service to society, Modi said in a tweet.
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention on Saturday at 10:30 am via video conferencing.