Offered obeisance at the 300 years old #KaliPuja at Janabari, Howrah, observed by Pandit Ramaprasad Bhattacharyya (Rama da), BJP karyakarta & activist, academic & a dear friend. It was a quintessential atmosphere that radiates the Hindu essence of Bengal! #JaiMaaKali

Spent a long & inspiring evening in Belur Math with Swami Suvirananda Ji, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission. Discussed a wide array of issues & also released a few rare monographs on Swami Vivekananda & Sri Ramakrishna. Was fortunate to receive his ashirvada & encouragement.  

Was happy to join from Kolkata, Sankara Institute of Philosophy & Culture, the live telecast of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s historic speech & his unveiling of the restored Samadhi of Poojya #AdiShankaracharya. To witness the irreversible rise of “Vishal Bharat” is deeply fulfilling.

Always a very happy feeling to participate in Puja at the home of our karyakartas…Participated in Puja in one such Puja in Bhowanipore, South Kolkata #KaliPuja

Met High Commissioner of Bangladesh in India H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Imran. Discussed the current situation & issues faced by the Hindu community in Bangladesh and a number of other issues as well. Was a fruitful discussion, I look forward to a continuing interaction

A spirit continues to thrive within India’s political factions, which appears to oppose everything that is Indian and favours Pakistan In cyclical regularity, over the last seven decades and more, Jinnah’s ghost in India has made apparitions through select mediums and conduits. The latest appearance was seen in the exultant …

Addressed a session on “How the World sees India” for BJP Tamil Nadu ’s statewide orientation meet being held in Trichy. PM Modi has indicated direction on a number of issues:global healthcare challenges,globalisation before others did. Well organised,enthusiastic participation.

Was happy to present a copy of: “Modi 2.0: A Resolve to Secure India” to Sh Balaji Srivastava, Director General Bureau of Police Research & Development, former CP, Delhi, former DGP, Puducherry & a distinguished police officer with a deep insight on security issues, governance reforms & policy research

Written by Bhavyata Kagrana Countering Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chief Mamata Banerjee’s campaign at Goa, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Dr. Anirban Ganguly used the term ‘Bahiragoto’ (outsider) to describe the West Bengal CM. The statement from the BJP came after TMC had first used the term during West Bengal Assembly Elections describing the saffron party …

Was a fruitful interaction, Agnimitra Paul and the dynamic group of BJP MLAs from West Bengal. A number of outreach & initiatives are needed to salvage the situation in the state & save its original founding idea as articulated by its founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee

It is symbolic and significant that the seventieth anniversary of the first general election and the seventieth year of the founding of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, predecessor of Bharatiya Janata Party, are being observed this year. The Jana Sangh’s first biographer, Craig Baxter, spoke of the party as having, “a unique …

J&K administration has undergone a transformational shift with an Indianised approach, which successfully denounces the trends dictated by ‘spokespersons of Pakistan’ Like he has always done in the past, and done for decades, Farooq Abdullah acted as Pakistan’s spokesperson and not as an Indian leader during Union Home Minister Amit …

Presented a copy of “Modi 2.0: A Resolve to Secure India” to my friend, veteran journalist, popular columnist, deconstructor of Communism & prolific author Sh Anant Vijay. Brainstorming with him throws up interesting ideas & projects!

Visited Shree Shree Anandamayee Sangha at Kankhal, Haridwar. Offered obeisance at Anandamayee Ma’s Samadhi. Among the greatest Rishi Ma of modern India who inspired countless to reconnect to their Bharatiya core,Anandamayee Ma began her fascinating spiritual journey from #Bengal