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Operation Blue Star

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My Dear Indians, June 5-6 is the anniversary of "Operation Blue Star" What was "Operation Blue Star" ? “Operation Blue Star” was a product of Mrs Indira Gandhi’s lust for power. For the Indian Army it was an operation that had to be executed on the orders of the Govt and it was executed successfully. But the situation requiring “Operation Blue Star” could have been avoided had Indira Gandhi not been hungry for power, at every cost. Indira Gandhi did NOT learn her lessons in 1975 when she imposed Emergency and suspended Democracy in India.   What led to “Operation Blue Star” in June 1984 ? What happened before and after “Operation Blue Star” ? This book is written by Lieutenant General Kuldip Singh Brar, Vir Chakra. He is the Indian Army Officer who planned and executed "Operation Blue Star" .   Lt Gen Kuldip Singh Brar is a Sikh. Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was a Sikh. Maj Gen Shahbeg Singh was a Sikh. Capt (later Colonel) Jasbir Singh Raina is a Sikh S

Merger of Sikkim with India 16 May 1975

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My Dear Young Indians, Today is 16 of May 2022. 47 years back on 16 May 1975, the Kingdom of Sikkim had merged with the Union of India. On the western side of Sikkim is Nepal, on the eastern side is Bhutan and on the northern side is Tibet. Sikkim has three main communities- the Lepchas, the Bhutias and the Nepalis. The history of the kingdom of Sikkim dates back to centuries. This is a story of struggle for power, existence and a ‘curse’. Centuries back Sikkim was inhabited by the Lepchas. In the 17 th century immigrants from Tibet (called Bhutias) stated settling in Sikkim. The Bhuddist Bhutias wanted to convert this region into a Buddhist Kingdom. In 1641 CE, Phutsong Namgyal became the first King or ‘Chogyal’. The Namgyal Kingdom was Buddhist and Tibet was considered as the religious authority. The name Sikkim is derived from ‘Su Khyim’ ‘Su’ means ‘New’ ‘Khyim’ means ‘Palace’ or ‘House’ The new palace of the Chogyal Phutsong Namgyal was referred to as ‘Su Khyim’.

Vikram Samvat 2079 - This is how we celebrated the Hindu New Year

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  Jai Hind, my dear Indians ! This is how we celebrated The Indian New Year Vikram Samvat 2079 ….. On 3rd April 2022….. Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ) (Haldwani ) marched on the market streets of Haldwani. We marched in 9 contingents (groups). Each contingent had 150 Swayamsewaks each. Drums & Trumpets were played by Swayamsewaks This is called पथ संचलन   General public had lined up on either sides of the road and were showering flower petals on the contingents. ....                                                                                  This is ME भारतीय विक्रम संवत 2079 की शुभकामनाएं भारत सदा विजयी हो भारत माता की जय   Jai Hind ! Gaurav Negi    

Vikram Samvat 2079 - Happy Hindu New Year !

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My Dear Indians, Today is the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2079 This Indian New ear has begun today. It is being celebrated across INDIA. भारतीय विक्रम संवत is followed by all Hindus in India and across the world. All Hindu festivals are celebrated as भारतीय विक्रम संवत Following are the name of Vikram Samvat Month (Corresponding month of Gregorian Year) चैत्र (मार्च-अप्रैल) वैशाख (अप्रैल -मई ) ज्येष्ठ (मई -जून ) आषाढ़ (जून-जुलाई) श्रावण (जुलाई-अगस्त) भाद्रपद (अगस्त-सितम्बर) आश्विन (सितम्बर-अक्टूबर) कार्तिक (अक्टूबर-नवम्बर) मार्गशीर्ष (नवंबर दिसंबर) पौष (दिसंबर जनवरी) माघ (जनवरी फरवरी) फाल्गुन (फरवरी मार्च) Presently we are in the चैत्र (मार्च-अप्रैल) month Month- चैत्र Fortnight- शुक्ल Day (तिथि)- First (प्रतिपदा) This is celebrated as the beginning of Indian New Year. Wish you all a very Happy Indian New Year, my Dear Indians ! 🇮🇳   Jai Hind ! Gaurav Negi