” A great monastic establishment flourished at Sarnath at the time of Hsuan-tsang’s visit in c. AD 637…It was described by Hsuan-tsang, ‘in eight divisions all enclosed within one wall’, that is, a monastery of the Mahavihara type – ,’with tiers of balconies and rows of, halls, extremely artistic, inhabited …

“…For you are placed over thousands of souls with the object of getting to the people’s affection. All men are as my children. As, on behalf of my own children, I desire that they may be provided with complete welfare and happiness both in this world and the next, the …

“…With two hundred horsemen only, Muhammed-bin-Bakhtiar was able to capture the capital. He destroyed the famous monastery of Nalanda, and the image of the the goddess Tara, which was considered to possess great magic power, was broken and thrown down, and the great library was burnt and destroyed. The same …

A supremely historic occasion, a profoundly inspiring commemoration – took part in the #VandeMataram150 commemoration at Lalgola, Murshidabad, in the very precincts hallowed by Rishi Bankim who stayed here in end January 1874…Ma Kali’s image here inspired his vision of Bharat Mata! Gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for …

Was happy to meet Shri Sujeet Kumar, BJP Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), from Odisha. He is active on a wide range of subjects spanning from AI to grassroots governance, emerging technologies, India’s geopolitical engagements. Had an interesting and educative interaction on various issues.

In Siliguri, called on Shri Khagen Murumu, MP, Uttar Malda and Dr Shankar Ghosh, MLA, Siliguri who were brutally attacked and assaulted in a pre-planned manner by the TMC’s armed-lumpen goon brigade. They were obstructed from distributing relief and carrying out their duties. The attack could have been fatal. We …

Participated in the #EkBharatShreshthaBharat workshop in Kolkata. BJP National General Secretary, Shri Tarun Chugh ji, addressed the gathering, among others.

Was happy participate and offer obeisance at the Sarvajanik Ganesh Mahotsav organised by the Gowd Saraswath Samaj, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi. This is the 50th year of the Mahotsav. Was wonderful to meet elders among the organisers and others who are involved in seva work. #GaneshChaturthi2025

A long awaited evening of unalloyed joy and inspiration. Ever since my early twenties, when in the northeast, I have had the privilege of coming in touch with Pracharaks, from various parts of India, who have dedicated their lives for Sangh work in the region, completely integrating, assimilating and absorbing …