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        </image><item><title>Kanyakumari: India&amp;#8217;s First Glass Sea Bridge Opens, Things To Explore in the Coastal City</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/kanyakumari-indias-first-glass-sea-bridge-opens-things-to-explore-in-the-coastal-city/</link><pubDate>January 3, 2025, 2:46 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Indias-First-Glass-Sea-Bridge-Open-1.webp</image><category>India</category><excerpt>India’s first glass bridge in Kanyakumari connects Vivekananda Memorial and Thiruvalluvar statue, offering stunning ocean views. Visitors can also explore the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thanumalayan Temple, and Cape Comorin Lighthouse. The city is a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;On 30 Dec 2024, Tamil Nadu&amp;#8217;s Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the unveiling of India&amp;#8217;s very first glass bridge at Kanyakumari, where a 77 meters long glass bridge, along with 10 meters in breadth, connects one side of Vivekananda Memorial, leading to an unparallel walk above ocean waves. Based on its locational advantage to the southern point of India, it has shortly emerged as another important tourist landmark of this glorious city.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#8217;re planning a trip to Kanyakumari for the New Year, here are five activities you shouldn’t miss:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visiting Vivekananda Rock Memorial&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located on an island of rock in the sea and can easily be reached by a short boat ride. This monument was created to commemorate Swami Vivekananda, who in 1892 came to this rock to meditate and attain the state of spiritual enlightenment. It houses a statue of Vivekananda, an auditorium, a meditation hall, and offers a magnificent view of the ocean.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunrise and Sunset at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kanyakumari Beach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kanyakumari is the place where the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal meet. It&amp;#8217;s a very beautiful view when the sun rises from the ocean side in the morning and sets on the horizon in the evening. It is its unique drama that was brought about by the three seas with the landscape.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visiting Thanumalayan Temple&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Thanumalayan Temple is located in Suchindram near Kanyakumari and is dedicated to the three deities—Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The temple is famous for its grand architecture, with intricate carvings, massive pillars, and a serene sanctum that highlights the historical and religious significance of the temple.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cape Comorin Lighthouse Trek&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tourists will enjoy a treks adventure and a thrilling panoramic view of the surrounding coastline with the Cape Comorin Lighthouse, one of India&amp;#8217;s oldest lighthouses, located at the southern tip of the country.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kanyakumari Archaeological Museum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For history buffs, it&amp;#8217;s a gold mine as the Kanyakumari Archaeological Museum stores ancient artifacts, sculptures, and relics that the museum has gathered over time, depicting the Sangam period and much more to know about Kanyakumari&amp;#8217;s relationship with Tamil culture and Hinduism and maritime history.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi&amp;#8217;s 33-Year-Old Photo Resurfaces Amid 45-Hour-Long &amp;#8220;Dhyan&amp;#8221; At Vivekananda Rock Memorial</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/viral-news/pm-modis-33-year-old-photo-resurfaces-amid-45-hour-long-dhyan-at-vivekananda-rock-memorial/</link><pubDate>May 31, 2024, 12:30 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-36-1-4-300x169.jpg</image><category>Viral News</category><excerpt>A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 33 years ago has resurfaced and gone viral during his 45-hour-long &amp;#8220;dhyan&amp;#8221; at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. The throwback image shows a young PM Modi standing before a statue of Swami Vivekananda. The image was shared by an X handle called Modi Archive, which describes [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 33 years ago has resurfaced and gone viral during his 45-hour-long &amp;#8220;dhyan&amp;#8221; at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. The throwback image shows a young PM Modi standing before a statue of Swami Vivekananda.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The image was shared by an X handle called Modi Archive, which describes itself as dedicated to chronicling “the life journey of PM Narendra Modi through archival pictures, videos, audio recordings, letters, newspaper clips and such other material.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The caption accompanying the photo reads, “Thirty-three years ago, the massive nationwide Ekta Yatra commenced from the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, stretching all the way to Kashmir. All the Ekta Yatris, including Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi and Narendra Modi circumambulated the statue of Swami Vivekananda to pay their respects. 11th December 1991, Tamil Nadu.”&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot; lang=&quot;en&quot;&gt;Thirty-three years ago, the massive nationwide Ekta Yatra commenced from the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, stretching all the way to Kashmir. All the Ekta Yatris including Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi and &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@narendramodi&lt;/a&gt; circumambulated the statue of Swami Vivekananda… &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/bMQ6qjjIuQ&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/bMQ6qjjIuQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;— Modi Archive (@modiarchive) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/modiarchive/status/1796066086380617897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;May 30, 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;
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According to NDTV, the picture was taken in 1991 during the Ekta Yatra, which started in Kanyakumari and concluded in Kashmir.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since its sharing, the post has garnered over 74,000 likes and nearly 3,800 shares.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the lead-up to the final phase of Lok Sabha elections on June 1, PM Modi has begun a 45-hour meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, which will continue until the voting day. He arrived in Kanyakumari on May 30, where he first offered prayers at the Bhagavathy Amman Temple before proceeding to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi Starts 45-Hour Meditation At Kanyakumari&amp;#8217;s Vivekananda Rock Memorial</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/pm-modi-starts-45-hour-meditation-at-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-rock-memorial/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 10:35 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PM-Modi-visits-300x169.jpg</image><category>India</category><excerpt>With the end of campaigning for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a 45-hour meditation session on Thursday at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. Upon arriving in the city in the evening, the Prime Minister first visited the Bhagavathy Amman Temple to offer prayers before proceeding [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;With the end of campaigning for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a 45-hour meditation session on Thursday at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Upon &lt;a href=&quot;https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/pm-modi-arrives-in-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-memorial-for-meditation-session/&quot;&gt;arriving in the city&lt;/a&gt; in the evening, the Prime Minister first visited the Bhagavathy Amman Temple to offer prayers before proceeding to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From Thursday evening to the evening of June 1, Modi will meditate at Dhyan Mandapam, the site where the esteemed Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda is believed to have experienced a divine vision of &amp;#8216;Bharat Mata&amp;#8217;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot; lang=&quot;en&quot;&gt;Tamil Nadu | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He will meditate from 30th May evening to 1st June evening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PM Modi will meditate day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekanand did meditation, at the Dhyan Mandapam. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/s3oX46ChZG&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/s3oX46ChZG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;— ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1796189209104941072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;May 30, 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Security measures have been intensified due to Modi&amp;#8217;s visit, with 2,000 police officers deployed during his stay. The Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy are also maintaining strict surveillance. Follow comprehensive coverage of the Lok Sabha elections.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to PTI, the beach is off-limits to tourists from Thursday to Saturday, and private boats are prohibited from operating.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Modi had taken similar breaks at the conclusion of the election campaigns in 2014, when he visited Pratapgarh, the site of a historic battle between the Maratha forces led by Shivaji and the Bijapur troops under General Afzal Khan, and in 2019, when he became the first person to meditate in a special cave in Kedarnath.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/congress-objects-to-modis-kanyakumari-meditation-lodges-complaint-to-eci/&quot;&gt;Congress&lt;/a&gt; has opposed PM Modi&amp;#8217;s visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, alleging that he is attempting to &amp;#8220;circumvent&amp;#8221; the restrictions of the silence period with his 48-hour meditation trip in Kanyakumari. They have urged the Election Commission to ensure that the visit is not broadcasted by the media, claiming it violates the model code of conduct, and have filed a formal complaint with the poll body.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, following a meeting of a Congress delegation with ECI officials, stated that Modi’s meditation is a direct violation of the model code of conduct.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“…You are either campaigning this way or publicising yourself through new channels and print media,” Singhvi said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Campaigning for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections has concluded&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Campaigning for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, covering 57 seats across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, concluded on Thursday evening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Polling is set for June 1 in all 13 seats in Punjab and four in Himachal Pradesh, as well as 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha, and three seats in Jharkhand, in addition to Chandigarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term from Varanasi.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since the Lok Sabha poll schedule was announced on March 16, Modi has completed 206 public outreach events, including rallies and roadshows, PTI reported.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The prime minister significantly exceeded his nearly 145 public engagements from the 2019 elections. This campaign period lasted 76 days, compared to the 68 days in the elections held five years ago.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi&amp;#8217;s 33-Year-Old Photo Surfaces as He Visits Kanyakumari to Meditate</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/pm-modis-33-year-old-photo-surfaces-as-he-visits-kanyakumari-to-meditate/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 8:43 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/04cm3gpg_narendra-modi-photo-at-vivekananda-rock-memorial-from-1991_625x300_30_May_24-e1717081784264-300x176.webp</image><category>India</category><excerpt>Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his intense election campaign and arrived in Kanyakumari today for a two-day meditation at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Interestingly, on Thursday, old pictures of PM Modi from the same spot emerged on social media, dating back to December 11, 1991. These images are from the Ekta Yatra, which commenced [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his intense election campaign and arrived in Kanyakumari today for a two-day meditation at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Interestingly, on Thursday, old pictures of PM Modi from the same spot emerged on social media, dating back to December 11, 1991.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These images are from the Ekta Yatra, which commenced from the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and extended all the way to Kashmir. In the viral photos, PM Modi, along with party veteran Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and other participants of the Ekta Yatra, can be seen paying homage at the statue of Swami Vivekananda.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Ekta Yatra, also known as the Unity March, was launched in December 1991 from Kanyakumari and concluded on January 26, 1992, with the hoisting of the national flag in Srinagar. Led by veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, PM Modi, then a BJP worker, played a pivotal role in organizing the march.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The goal of the Ekta Yatra was to showcase India&amp;#8217;s unity and resolve against terrorism. Passing through 14 states, the journey resonated deeply with the people, reaffirming the nation&amp;#8217;s commitment to unity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PM Modi&amp;#8217;s current visit to Kanyakumari includes a 48-hour meditation at the Dhyan Mandapam, where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892. The Rock Memorial stands as a tribute to the Hindu philosopher-saint, symbolizing India&amp;#8217;s aspirations for development.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Legend has it that Swami Vivekananda meditated at this spot for three days, receiving a vision for a prosperous India. This spiritual journey mirrors PM Modi&amp;#8217;s previous post-election retreat in 2019 when he visited Uttarakhand and meditated inside a cave near the Kedarnath shrine, drawing global attention.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi Arrives in Kanyakumari&amp;#8217;s Vivekananda Memorial for Meditation Session</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/pm-modi-arrives-in-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-memorial-for-meditation-session/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 8:28 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240530135834_1-300x186.webp</image><category>India</category><excerpt>Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a spiritual journey, arriving at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, the southernmost tip of mainland India. This visit marks the culmination of his election campaign for the Lok Sabha election. Scheduled from the evening of May 30 to the evening of June 1, PM Modi [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a spiritual journey, arriving at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, the southernmost tip of mainland India. This visit marks the culmination of his election campaign for the Lok Sabha election. Scheduled from the evening of May 30 to the evening of June 1, PM Modi will engage in a meditation session lasting approximately 45 hours at the Dhyan Mandapam, where Swami Vivekananda meditated 131 years ago.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Upon his arrival, PM Modi proceeded directly to the Bhagavathi Amman temple to offer prayers. Draped in a dhoti and a white shawl, he performed circumambulations around the sanctum sanctorum and received special blessings from the priests. Aarti was conducted, and PM Modi received temple prasad, including a shawl and a framed photograph of the deity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PM Modi&amp;#8217;s spiritual retreat follows a tradition of undertaking such journeys at the conclusion of election campaigns. Previously, in 2019, he visited Kedarnath, and in 2014, he visited Shivaji’s Pratapgarh.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election, held in seven phases starting from April 19 and with results scheduled for June 4, PM Modi and the BJP aim for electoral success surpassing their 2019 performance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enhanced security measures are in place for PM Modi&amp;#8217;s visit, with 2,000 police personnel deployed to ensure his safety. The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy also maintain vigilant surveillance during his stay.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>With Over 200 Public Events, 80 Interviews, PM Modi Wraps a Hectic Lok Sabha Election Campaign</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/with-over-200-public-events-80-interviews-pm-modi-wraps-a-hectic-lok-sabha-election-campaign/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 7:08 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ANI-20240530095157-300x225.jpg</image><category>India</category><excerpt>Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his election campaign in Punjab&amp;#8217;s Hoshiarpur ahead of the final phase of general elections set for Saturday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for its third term in office, with PM Modi extensively campaigning across the country. Following the wrap-up of his Lok Sabha election campaign, PM Modi is [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his election campaign in Punjab&amp;#8217;s Hoshiarpur ahead of the final phase of general elections set for Saturday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for its third term in office, with PM Modi extensively campaigning across the country.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Following the wrap-up of his Lok Sabha election campaign, PM Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu&amp;#8217;s Kanyakumari from May 30 to June 1, where he plans to visit the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial. He intends to meditate at the Dhyan Mandapam, the spot where Swami Vivekananda once meditated, from May 30 evening to June 1 evening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This location signifies the southernmost tip of India, where the country&amp;#8217;s eastern and western coastlines converge, along with the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea. PM Modi&amp;#8217;s visit to Kanyakumari symbolizes national unity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Known for undertaking spiritual journeys at the conclusion of election campaigns, PM Modi visited Kedarnath in 2019 and Shivaji&amp;#8217;s Pratapgarh in 2014. He commenced his poll campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha election in Kanniyakumari on March 16 this year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Throughout the campaign, PM Modi held over 200 election events, including rallies and roadshows, spanning 75 days. He campaigned extensively in various constituencies across states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Odisha.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PM Modi also gave numerous interviews to media outlets, highlighting the development work undertaken by the BJP-led government at the Centre while criticizing the opposition on various issues like reservations based on religion, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi expressed confidence in his party&amp;#8217;s performance in West Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, asserting that the BJP will achieve significant success in the state.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PM Modi slammed the Congress and the Gandhi family over constitutional amendments during their tenures, affirming his commitment to safeguarding the Constitution&amp;#8217;s basic tenets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He reiterated the BJP&amp;#8217;s commitment to implementing &amp;#8216;One nation, One election&amp;#8217;, emphasizing the positive and innovative suggestions received by the committee formed under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The ongoing Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases, will culminate on June 4, with voters from 57 constituencies exercising their franchise across eight states and Union Territories in the seventh and final phase.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>Congress Objects to Modi&amp;#8217;s Kanyakumari Meditation; Lodges Complaint To ECI</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/congress-objects-to-modis-kanyakumari-meditation-lodges-complaint-to-eci/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 2:56 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2024-05-30T141455.697-300x169.jpg</image><category>India</category><excerpt>The Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#8217;s planned two-day meditation retreat in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from Thursday to Saturday will breach the 48-hour silence period before the final phase of Lok Sabha polling. Modi&amp;#8217;s office announced on Tuesday that he will meditate at [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;The Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#8217;s planned two-day meditation retreat in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from Thursday to Saturday will breach the 48-hour silence period before the final phase of Lok Sabha polling. Modi&amp;#8217;s office announced on Tuesday that he will meditate at Kanyakumari’s Rock Memorial, coinciding with the seventh phase of the elections on Saturday. Modi had similar meditation breaks at the end of the 2014 and 2019 election campaigns.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;We have no problem if any leader keeps a fast of silence or campaigns, but during the silence period, there should be no campaigning,&amp;#8221; stated Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi after a Congress delegation met with ECI officials on Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The delegation submitted 28 complaints of alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders, including Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Singhvi noted that the silence period before the polling starts on May 30 and lasts until June 1, arguing that Modi&amp;#8217;s meditation violates the MCC. &amp;#8220;&amp;#8230;you are either campaigning this way or publicizing yourself through news channels and print media,&amp;#8221; Singhvi asserted.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There was no immediate response from the ECI on whether the BJP has sought permission for Modi’s meditation during the silence period.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Singhvi suggested that Modi could begin his meditation on Saturday evening. If Modi insists on starting on Thursday evening, Singhvi proposed that the ECI should prohibit all media coverage of it. &amp;#8220;He is a candidate himself in the last phase. About 55 constituencies are going to polls in the last phase. Such publicity should not be allowed,&amp;#8221; Singhvi emphasized.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Congress also accused the BJP of spreading &amp;#8220;false, misleading, and divisive&amp;#8221; posts on X (formerly Twitter) to push a narrative about wealth redistribution favoring a religious minority. They pointed to doctored videos of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s speech circulated on May 10 to mislead voters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Congress&amp;#8217;s X account in Jharkhand was blocked, and party members in Telangana were arrested over a doctored video involving Shah.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Six of the 28 complaints involved Modi’s &amp;#8220;derogatory&amp;#8221; and &amp;#8220;communal&amp;#8221; remarks, accusing him of falsely claiming that Congress seeks to redistribute wealth among Muslims, referred to pejoratively as &amp;#8220;those who do Vote Jihad.&amp;#8221; They also cited Modi&amp;#8217;s interviews with India Today and Aaj Tak aired on May 13, during the fourth phase of polling, as violations of the MCC and the Representation of People Act (RPA).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In three complaints against Adityanath, the Congress alleged that he accused the party of historically supporting &amp;#8220;terrorism,&amp;#8221; violating the MCC, RPA, and the Indian Penal Code. Two complaints were filed against Shah&amp;#8217;s speeches.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Congress also claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged people on May 22 to vote based on religion while falsely portraying Congress as communal. They added that voters in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana received calls from the US to vote for the BJP, violating the MCC and RPA.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi&amp;#8217;s Kanyakumari Meditation: 2,000 Officers Deployed for Security</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/pm-modis-kanyakumari-meditation-2000-officers-deployed-for-security/</link><pubDate>May 30, 2024, 2:40 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pm-modi-300x169.jpg</image><category>Others</category><excerpt>All preparations, including heightened security measures, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#8217;s 45-hour visit to the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial, situated mid-sea. During his stay, he will engage in meditation at the site dedicated to the revered Hindu saint. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has petitioned the district collector to deny permission for [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;All preparations, including heightened security measures, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#8217;s 45-hour visit to the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial, situated mid-sea. During his stay, he will engage in &lt;a href=&quot;https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/pm-modis-to-meditate-at-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-memorial-rock/&quot;&gt;meditation&lt;/a&gt; at the site dedicated to the revered Hindu saint.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The DMK in Tamil Nadu has petitioned the district collector to deny permission for the PM&amp;#8217;s spiritual retreat, citing the ongoing election model code of conduct and the current tourism season, which attracts a significant number of domestic and international tourists.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The beach will be off-limits to tourists from Thursday to Saturday, and private boats will be prohibited from operating.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The district, located at India&amp;#8217;s southernmost point, will have a substantial security presence, with 2,000 police officers and various security agencies maintaining strict vigilance during the PM&amp;#8217;s event. This mirrors a similar meditation exercise he undertook in a Kedarnath cave following the 2019 election campaign.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>PM Modi To Visit Kanyakumari; Will Meditate At Vivekanand Rock Memorial</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/pm-modi-to-visit-kanyakumari-will-meditate-at-vivekanand-rock-memorial/</link><pubDate>May 28, 2024, 5:20 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PM-Modi-2-1-1-300x169.jpg</image><category>India</category><excerpt>At the end of his Lok Sabha election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu from May 30 to June 1. Where he will meditate at the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial. In the Vivekanand rock memorial, prime minister Narendra Modi will meditate throughout day and night at same place, where swami [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;At the end of his Lok Sabha election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu from May 30 to June 1. Where he will meditate at the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the Vivekanand rock memorial, prime minister Narendra Modi will meditate throughout day and night at same place, where swami Vivekanand did his meditation at Dhyan Mandapam from May 30 to June 1 in the evening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Kanyakumari&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This southernmost tip of India is the place, where swami Vivekanand saw the vision of Bharat Mata.  According to people, just like sarnath, this place was also special for Gautam Buddha.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The rock also held a special place throughout the life of swami Vivekanand. It was in this place, where he arrived, after wandering the whole country and meditated for 3 days. It is said, he saw the vision of developed India.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also, it is said, that Goddess Parvati meditated on one foot for Lord Shiva. Geographically, in Kanyakumari only, both India&amp;#8217;s western and eastern coastlines meet.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And also, it is meeting point of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thus, by going to &lt;a href=&quot;https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/pm-modis-to-meditate-at-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-memorial-rock/&quot;&gt;Kanyakumari,&lt;/a&gt; PM Modi, attempts to send a message of national unity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the previous election also, he undertook spiritual journey after the conclusion of election.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In 2019, He made a visit to Kedarnath and previously in 2014, he visited Shivaji&amp;#8217;s Pratapgarh.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content></item><item><title>PM Modi To Meditate At Kanyakumari&amp;#8217;s Vivekananda Memorial Rock</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/pm-modis-to-meditate-at-kanyakumaris-vivekananda-memorial-rock/</link><pubDate>May 28, 2024, 3:00 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-13-1-10-300x169.jpg</image><category>India</category><excerpt>On May 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make a significant visit to Kanyakumari, located in Tamil Nadu. This visit holds particular importance as it precedes the declaration of India&amp;#8217;s Lok Sabha poll results on June 4. It is reported that he will spend two days there, engaging in meditation at the esteemed [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;On May 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make a significant visit to Kanyakumari, located in Tamil Nadu. This visit holds particular importance as it precedes the declaration of India&amp;#8217;s Lok Sabha poll results on June 4.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is reported that he will spend two days there, engaging in meditation at the esteemed Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a site dedicated to honoring the legacy of Swami Vivekananda.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Even before, he engaged in meditation at locations such as Kedarnath in preparation for the 2019 &lt;a href=&quot;https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/vote-bank-politics-pm-modi-highlights-why-reservation-is-a-crucial-issue-for-2024-elections/&quot;&gt;Lok Sabha election results&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Significance Of This Location&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is widely believed that Swami Vivekananda, before departing for his momentous speech at the Parliament of the World&amp;#8217;s Religions in Chicago in 1893, engaged in deep meditation on this rock. This act, attributed to him, led to the naming of this location in his honor as the Vivekananda Memorial Rock.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a creation of the celebrated architect Eknath Ranade, stands majestically on an island rock in the midst of the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean, representing the unity of the three oceans and the harmony of diverse cultures and religions in India.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The memorial also houses a statue of Vivekananda and the Vivekananda Kendra, which promotes spiritual and cultural education, making it a center for learning and introspection.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is a major tourist attraction drawing visitors from across the world to experience its serene ambiance, panoramic views of the ocean, and the memorial dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. The area also has a functioning lighthouse, frequented by tourists.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For many, the rock symbolizes courage, introspection, and the pursuit of knowledge, serving as an inspiration for individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How To Reach The Island?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visitors can access the memorial by embarking on a brief boat journey, which is facilitated by the local authorities. This service is operational from the early hours of the morning until late afternoon, providing ample time for exploration.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An intriguing aspect is that the ticket for the boat ride encompasses not only the transportation but also grants entry to the memorial itself and other adjacent tourist attractions, offering a comprehensive and convenient experience for visitors.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>Indian politicians&amp;#8217; assertions of reclaiming Katchatheevu island are baseless : Sri Lanka</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/europe/indian-politicians-assertions-of-reclaiming-katchatheevu-island-are-baseless-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>April 5, 2024, 2:38 pm</pubDate><image>wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-design-2-7-300x169.jpg</image><category>Europe</category><excerpt>Indian politicians&amp;#8217; assertions of reclaiming the Katchatheevu island are baseless, as stated by Sri Lanka&amp;#8217;s Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda. Devananda&amp;#8217;s comments come amidst a political dispute in India preceding the upcoming general elections. The ruling BJP, vying for a third consecutive term, has accused its rival, the Congress, of relinquishing Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka. [&amp;hellip;]
</excerpt><content>&lt;p&gt;Indian politicians&amp;#8217; assertions of reclaiming the Katchatheevu island are baseless, as stated by Sri Lanka&amp;#8217;s Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Devananda&amp;#8217;s comments come amidst a political dispute in India preceding the upcoming general elections. The ruling BJP, vying for a third consecutive term, has accused its rival, the Congress, of relinquishing Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In response to the controversy, Devananda, the Sri Lankan minister, attributed the uproar to India&amp;#8217;s Lok Sabha polls, scheduled to commence on April 19. &amp;#8220;It is election time there. So, it is not unusual to hear such noises of claims and counter-claims about Katchatheevu. The statements on &amp;#8216;reclaiming&amp;#8217; Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka have no ground,&amp;#8221; he remarked.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Devananda suggested that New Delhi seeks to the island to restrict Sri Lankan fishermen&amp;#8217;s access to the area and ensure that Colombo does not assert any rights in that resourceful region.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He also referenced the &amp;#8220;West Bank,&amp;#8221; a substantially larger area than Katchatheevu, located below Kanyakumari. &amp;#8220;There claims to be a place called West Bank, which is located below Kanyakumari. It is a much bigger area with extensive sea resources. It is 80 times bigger than Katchatheevu…India secured it at the 1976 review agreement,&amp;#8221; he explained.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kanyakumari, situated in Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state governed by Congress ally DMK, has drawn accusations from the BJP of negligence towards Katchatheevu. Conversely, both parties have accused the Narendra Modi government of &amp;#8220;misleading&amp;#8221; the public and questioned its silence on the matter despite being in power for a decade.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Regarding the 1974 pact signed by the Congress-led government under Indira Gandhi with Sri Lanka, which permitted Indian fishermen to access Katchatheevu without travel documents, India&amp;#8217;s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, recently noted at a press conference that an additional agreement in 1976 revoked this right.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>Thank you for inviting me to Bharat Jodo Yatra: Akhilesh Yadav</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/thank-you-for-inviting-me-to-bharat-jodo-yatra-says-akhilesh-yadav/</link><pubDate>January 2, 2023, 6:18 pm</pubDate><image></image><category>India</category><excerpt>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for inviting him to the &amp;#8216;Bharat Jodo Yatra&amp;#8217; and also congratulated Rahul Gandhi for the success of the yatra. &amp;#8220;Thank you for inviting me to &amp;#8216;Bharat Jodo Yatra&amp;#8217;, and congratulations on the success of the movement. India is not just a geographical entity, but it [&amp;hellip;]
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&lt;p&gt;Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for inviting him to the &amp;#8216;Bharat Jodo Yatra&amp;#8217; and also congratulated Rahul Gandhi for the success of the yatra.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;Thank you for inviting me to &amp;#8216;Bharat Jodo Yatra&amp;#8217;, and congratulations on the success of the movement. India is not just a geographical entity, but it is also about love, non-violence, sympathy, cooperation, and harmony which keeps it together. I hope the yatra, launched to protect our national ethos and identity, will achieve the objective,&amp;#8221; SP chief Yadav tweeted.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Earlier on 24 December &amp;#8216;Bharat Jodo Yatra&amp;#8217; rolled into Delhi. So far Bharat Jodo Yatra has covered 10 states and currently, it is on a nine-day winter break and from 3 January the yatra will begin from Uttar Pradesh. On 20 January the yatra will reach Jammu and Kashmir.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, on 7 September 3,250-km-long yatra was started from Kanyakumari and so far, the yatra has covered Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, as per Congress Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra is the longest foot march which is undertaken by a politician in Indian political history.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>&amp;#8216;Congress doesn&amp;#8217;t want to win&amp;#8217; says former Congress leader Chavda</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/congress-doesnt-want-to-win-says-former-congress-leader-chavda/</link><pubDate>November 26, 2022, 5:42 pm</pubDate><image></image><category>India</category><excerpt>Ahead of Gujarat Assembly polls Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Manavadar assembly seat, Jawahar Chavda slammed Aam Aadmi Party and Congress and said both the parties do not offer any competition and BJP will win. &amp;#8220;Bharat Jodo? I think it is useless. After the scrapping of Article 370, the entire India became one. [&amp;hellip;]
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&lt;p&gt;Ahead of Gujarat Assembly polls Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Manavadar assembly seat, Jawahar Chavda slammed Aam Aadmi Party and Congress and said both the parties do not offer any competition and BJP will win.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;Bharat Jodo? I think it is useless. After the scrapping of Article 370, the entire India became one. Congress doesn&amp;#8217;t want to win, that&amp;#8217;s what I felt while staying in the party,&amp;#8221; Chavda said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, in the Ahir community, Chavda is one of the most influential leaders. Earlier in 2019 Jawahar Chavda resigned from Congress and joined BJP.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After joining BJP Chavda was given the responsibility and was made the Cabinet minister of Tourism and Fisheries in the state government.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;For the last 32 years, I&amp;#8217;m here and won around five polls. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is nowhere in the picture. Congress is trying its level best,&amp;#8221; Chavda said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover in the Gujarat assembly elections, the BJP leader is hopeful to win the election from the Manavadar seat of Junagadh.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;It&amp;#8217;s easier for me to win this time as I proved what power can do and how I can help people,&amp;#8221; Chavda said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Bharat Jodo Yatra began on September 7 from Kanyakumari, and currently, it has covered Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra and is in Madhya Pradesh. In the history of India, this is the longest march foot done by any Indian politician.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, the elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on 1 December and 5 December. The counting of the votes will take place on 8 December.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>Rahul Gandhi calls tribals “Asli malik of India&amp;#8221;</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/rahul-gandhi-calls-tribals-asli-malik-of-india/</link><pubDate>November 21, 2022, 5:43 pm</pubDate><image></image><category>India</category><excerpt>Firing a fresh salvo on BJP in Gujarat Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the BJP party wants tribals to live in forests. Meanwhile, in Surat, the former Congress president lashed BJP and said the saffron side does not want the tribals to live in the city or don&amp;#8217;t want their children to become engineers. The [&amp;hellip;]
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&lt;p&gt;Firing a fresh salvo on BJP in Gujarat Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the BJP party wants tribals to live in forests.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, in Surat, the former Congress president lashed BJP and said the saffron side does not want the tribals to live in the city or don&amp;#8217;t want their children to become engineers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The former Congress president called the tribals “Asli malik (real owner)” of India. “They want you to live in the jungle, but do not stop there. After that, they start taking the jungle from you. If it continues like this, then in another 5-10 years, all the jungles will be in the hands of two-three industrialists, and you will have no place to live, and won&amp;#8217;t get an education, health, and jobs,” Rahul Gandhi said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nowadays, Congress leaders are on Bharat Jodo Yatra, which began on 7 September from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Talking about Bharat Jodo Yatra Rahul said, &amp;#8220;Those who participated in the yatra suffered blisters in their feet, and two of them sadly their lives as well. However, the march did not stop,”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, Rahul Gandhi along with all the party MPs, leaders, and workers are staying in containers in which ACs, toilets, and sleeping beds are also installed. Keeping in view the intense heat and humidity with the change of places the container has been made.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, in some past polls, Congress suffered a debacle and this Yatra is to increase the party rank for the upcoming electoral battles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, the assembly elections in Gujarat will take place on 1 December and 5 December and the counting of the votes will take place on 8 December.&lt;/p&gt;
</content></item><item><title>Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over P Ganesan</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/rahul-gandhi-expresses-condolences-over-p-ganesan/</link><pubDate>November 11, 2022, 3:31 pm</pubDate><image></image><category>India</category><excerpt>Over the death of an old party worker P Ganesan Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief on Friday. Taking to Facebook Rahul Gandhi shared a post and wrote, &amp;#8220;Deeply saddened by the demise of our fellow Yatri, Shri P Ganesan Ji. He was a committed worker of the Congress, who had participated in every [&amp;hellip;]
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&lt;p&gt;Over the death of an old party worker P Ganesan Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Taking to Facebook Rahul Gandhi shared a post and wrote, &amp;#8220;Deeply saddened by the demise of our fellow Yatri, Shri P Ganesan Ji. He was a committed worker of the Congress, who had participated in every Yatra and campaign of the party over the past 3 decades. In him, we have lost a true soldier of the party and a beloved companion on the Bharat Jodo Yatra.&amp;#8221;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;I express my deepest condolences to his family and well-wishers. His dedication to the country and the Congress party will serve as an inspiration to all of us in our endeavor to unite our country,&amp;#8221; Rahul Gandhi further stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nowadays, Congress leaders are on Bharat Jodo Yatra, which began on 7 September from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, Bharat Jodo Yatra is in Maharashtra which has already covered Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, from various political parties, the Yatra is getting support, and day by day the response is also increasing.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the Yatra NCP and Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) showed their support for Yatra.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, Rahul Gandhi along with all the party MPs, leaders, and workers are staying in containers in which ACs, toilets, and sleeping beds are also installed. Keeping in view the intense heat and humidity with the change of places the container has been made.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, in some past polls, Congress suffered a debacle and this Yatra is to increase the party rank for the upcoming electoral battles.&lt;/p&gt;
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