PM Modi, other BJP leaders change display picture of social media accounts to 'Tricolour'
New Delhi(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday put 'tiranga' as the display picture of his social media accounts and urged people to do the same as part of a collective movement to celebrate the Tricolour.
Other senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president J P Nadda followed suit.
In his Mann ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday, Modi had said the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is turning into a mass movement and urged people to put 'Tiranga' as the profile picture of their social media accounts between August 2 and 15.
"It is a special 2nd August today! At a time when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our nation is all set for Har Ghar Tiranga, a collective movement to celebrate our Tricolour. I have changed the DP on my social media pages and urge you all to do the same," he said in a tweet this morning.
Modi also paid homage to the Pingali Venkayya, who had designed the flag, on his birth anniversary.
"Our nation will forever be indebted to him for his efforts of giving us the Tricolour, which we are very proud of. Taking strength and inspiration from the Tricolour, may we keep working for national progress," he said.
The BJP government has envisaged the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative, urging people to unfurl the national flag at their homes between August 13-15.
It is a special 2nd August today! At a time when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our nation is all set for #HarGharTiranga, a collective movement to celebrate our Tricolour. I have changed the DP on my social media pages and urge you all to do the same. pic.twitter.com/y9ljGmtZMk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2022
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'One Nation, One Poll' bill tabled in Lok Sabha; Opposition calls for withdrawal
New Delhi: The government introduced two constitutional amendment bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday to pave the way for implementing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. The bills, aimed at synchronising Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, were tabled by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Following the introduction, sources indicated that the legislation might be referred to a joint parliamentary committee for further consultation. As the single largest party, the BJP is expected to chair the committee and hold the majority of seats.
The move triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties, who criticised the proposal as anti-democratic. Congress leader Manish Tewari described the bill as "beyond the legislative competence of the House" and demanded its immediate withdrawal. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav warned that it marked "a path to dictatorship," while Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee accused the government of undermining the independence of state legislatures.
Defending the proposal, the government argued that frequent elections disrupt governance, create policy paralysis, and lead to financial and administrative burdens. It asserted that synchronised elections would streamline the electoral process and foster stability in governance. The proposal stems from the recommendations of a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which submitted its report in September.
The bills propose linking the tenure of state Assemblies to the Lok Sabha, ensuring that state elections align with parliamentary polls. Assemblies elected after 2029 will see their terms end with that of the Lok Sabha, facilitating synchronised elections from 2034 onwards. Provisions related to Union Territories, including Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir, are also part of the amendments.
Despite the government’s justifications, opposition parties remain firm in their resistance. The Congress and Trinamool Congress labelled the initiative as an “anti-federal” move, alleging it threatens India’s democratic structure.
