Belagavi: CM Siddaramaiah calls for reversing BJP’s imposition of RSS ideology on Indians
Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressing after inaugurating the historic ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim and Jai Samvidhan,’campaign called on to reverse the Bharatiya Janata Party’s imposition of the RSS ideology among Indians, which is hostile to the Constitution. He presided over the inauguration program of the historic event at Belagavi on Monday, January 21.
Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of systematically creating divisions in society, weakening the country by creating communal and social rifts. "Gandhi and Ambedkar are our guiding lights," he declared, asserting that the teachings of these leaders must be upheld to defeat such divisive forces.
He furthermore claimed that, “when the Constitution was implemented, the BJP and family burned Ambedkar's portrait and the Constitution. This country, the people of this country will never forgive or forget this.”
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“Different languages, castes, religions are the strength of India. The BJP and family hates Gandhi and Ambedkar. We will carry forward their ideals and expand them across generations,” he added.
He reminded people that safeguarding the Constitution is essential, as it, in turn, will protect the rights and dignity of all citizens.
The Chief Minister emphasized that ideological victories matter more than electoral wins. He pointed to his government’s policies designed to fulfill the values of Gandhi and Ambedkar, noting, "We have injected over ₹52,000 crore directly into people's accounts, strengthening the financial foundation of the state’s citizens."
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Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee passes away
Mumbai, Mar 14 (PTI): Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, passed away due to prolonged illness on Friday morning at his residence in suburban Mumbai. He was 83.
“We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr. Debu Mukherjee, an actor and driving force of the North Bombay Durga Puja. He left us this morning,” a statement issued by his representative said.
His last rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu in suburban Mumbai.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Mukherjee appeared in supporting roles in films like “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi”, “Abhinetri”, “Do Aankhen”, “Baton Baton Mein”, “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander”, “King Uncle”, and “Kaminey”. He also directed and produced the 1983 movie "Karate", starring Mithun Chakraborty, Kaajal Kiran, and Yogeeta Bali.
Mukherjee was part of the famous Samarth-Mukherjee family. He was the father-in-law of Ashutosh Gowariker and uncle of Bollywood actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
His mother, Satidevi, was the only sister of Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar. His brothers were popular actor and filmmaker Joy Mukherjee and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, who married Bollywood actor Tanuja (mother of Kajol).
Mukherjee was married twice; his daughter Sunita from his first marriage is married to director Gowariker, and Ayan is his son from his second marriage.
Several family members and close friends, including Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Jaya Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and others, paid their last respects.
