Former Union minister Girija Vyas passes away at 79
Udaipur (Rajasthan), May 1 (PTI): Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Girija Vyas, who suffered burn injuries on March 31 while performing aarti at her home here, has died at a hospital in Ahmedabad, her family said on Thursday. She was 79.
Vyas's brother Gopal Sharma said that she succumbed to burn injuries at the Ahmedabad hospital on Thursday evening.
The Congress leader was performing aarti during which her dupatta caught fire from a burning lamp and suffered critical burn injuries. She was rushed to a private hospital in Udaipur where she was referred to Ahmedabad.
Her funeral will be conducted in Udaipur on Friday, Sharma said.
Vyas was a prominent Congress leader who served as a minister in both the state and central governments. She was also the PCC chief.
She also served as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.
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PM Modi hails armed forces after Operation Sindoor, says nation has given fitting reply to terror
New Delhi, May 12: In his first address to the nation after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the valour and patience of the armed forces and declared that the country has shown its strength and resolve in the face of terrorism.
Speaking to the nation on Thursday, the Prime Minister said, “We all have seen the capability and patience of the country in the last few days. I salute the armed forces, the military, the intelligence agencies, and our scientists.”
He dedicated the bravery of the Indian forces to the women of the country, stating, “Today, I dedicate this valour, bravery and courage to every mother, every sister and every daughter of the country.”
The Prime Minister referred to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, calling it an act of barbarism that shook the entire nation. “In Pahalgam, terrorists showed brutal cruelty. Innocent people enjoying their holidays were killed in front of their families after being asked about their religion. That incident shook not just India but the world.”
He emphasized that the Indian Army had been given a free hand to act against terrorists. “Every terrorist and terror organisation now understands the consequences of trying to harm our sisters and daughters,” he said, adding that Operation Sindoor is a symbol of national emotion and a firm commitment to justice.
Referring to the military strikes, he said, “The Indian armed forces carried out attacks on terrorist bases inside Pakistan. These terrorists never imagined India would take such a bold step. When Indian missiles and drones struck those sites, it wasn’t just buildings that were destroyed, their courage was crushed too.”
Describing Operation Sindoor as more than just a military campaign, Modi said it represented the collective feelings of the Indian people. “Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. The late night of May 6 and the early hours of May 7 showed the world that this resolve is not just in words but in action.”
In a strong message to Pakistan, he stated, “Pakistan had prepared to strike on the borders, but India struck at their heart.”
He also hinted that India’s military action could resume, saying, “We have only paused our attacks on terrorist and military sites in Pakistan.”
The address comes days after India launched strikes on terror infrastructure across the border under the name Operation Sindoor, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed several civilians. The operation has been widely seen as a decisive response from India’s security forces.
Address to the nation. https://t.co/iKjEJvlciR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2025
