PM Modi gets history wrong again, this time in Maghar
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has his critics. And they have taken potshots at some of his policy decisions and his penchant for getting historical facts wrong.
In Maghar this morning there was a sense of déjà vu.
Modi reached Maghar, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of the 620th anniversary of Kabir. He first paid his obeisances to Kabir and on his mausoleum offered a chadar (a ceremonial cloth).
Modi addressed a public meeting in the presence of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders.
Mahatma Kabir's reflection upon equanimity and harmony has given direction to the society for centuries. I once again salute him who hailed from this land of nirvana. It is said that here, Saint Kabir, Guru Nankadeva and Baba Gorakhnath sat together and discussed spirituality.
- Said Modi addressing Maghar rally
Modi critics were quick to pounce upon the Prime Minister for getting his facts wrong, again. The three belonged to different eras and maybe PM Modi got his history slightly mixed up.
PM MODI MAKES HISTORY
Baba Gorakhnath's belongs to an earlier era than Kabir and Guru Nanak. Baba Gorakhnath was born in the 11th century while Kabir, who lived for 120 years, was born at the end of the 14th century (1398 to 1518).
Guru Nanak lived between the 15th century and the 16th century (1469-1539).
Guru Nanak bumping into Kabir has an element of probability but they both pondering over spirituality is stretching things a bit too much.
NOT THE FIRST TIME PM MODI HAS MADE HISTORY
This is not the first time that Modi has made such a mistake of mashing-up facts when it comes to history.
Back in 2013, Narendra Modi at a rally in Patna, talking about "power of Bihar" mentioned emperor Ashok, Pataliputra, Nalanda, along with Takshshila; except for the minor issue of Takshila was in Punjab (now in Pakistan) and not Bihar.
At a speech in the US, PM Modi spoke of the Sun Temple of Konark being 2,000 years old; the fact: the famous temple is only 700 years old.
Modi once said that when we talk of the Gupta empire, it reminds us of Chandragupta's politics. But if he was referring to politics did he mean Chandragupta who belonged to the Mauryan empire. Chandragupta II was lived during the Gupta empire.
courtesy : indiatoday.in
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Bearys Institute of Technology Celebrates Constitution Day
(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.
This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.
