Tens of thousands of women formed a human chain across a southern Indian state on Tuesday, in support of a court order overturning a partial ban on women entering one of Hinduism's holiest temples, witnesses said. The 'Women's Wall' rally was backed by the communist government in Kerala state AFP/- The 'Women's Wall' rally was backed by the communist government in Kerala state where the court order on Sabarimala temple has triggered weeks of protests by opponents and supporters of the ban. Media reports and supporters of the initiative claimed hundreds of thousands of women formed a human chain across the 620-kilometre (380-mile) length of the state. Government employees took part in the demonstration, while schools were given a half day and university exams delayed so that students could join the protest, the Press Trust of India news agency reported. A government statement issued before the event predicted five million women would participate in the protest. Kerala has … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands protest in India over flashpoint temple
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Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East policy
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau (R) presents credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. At the reception hosted by President Nath Kovind, Ambassador Chau extended best wishes of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President Nguyen Phu Trong to the Indian President, affirming that Vietnam is ready to welcome his visit to the country from November 18 to 20. He also expressed his delight to be accredited as Ambassador to India, a powerful country in South Asia with long-standing civilization and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Showing his happiness to present the first credentials signed by President Nguyen Phu Trong after taking office on October 23, Chau vowed to fulfill his duty of contributing to boosting the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership, tapping all potentials and meeting aspiration of leaders of the two countries. For his part, President Kovind expressed his delight to be one of the first … [Read more...] about Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East policy
More condolences over former Party General Secretary’s death
The vehicles carry the coffin of former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Do Muoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More messages of condolence over the death of former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Do Muoi have been sent to leaders of the CPV, the State and people of Vietnam and the family of the deceased. President of the Indian National Congress Rahul Gandhi extended his condolences in a letter addressed to General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) sent a message of sympathy to the CPV, the Vietnamese people and Do Muoi’s family. President of the India-Vietnam Solidarity Committee Geetesh Sharma and General Secretary of the committee Kussum Jain also sent a message of condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam and the former Party chief’s family. Do Muoi, who served as General … [Read more...] about More condolences over former Party General Secretary’s death
Condolences continue to pour in over passing of President Tran Dai Quang
On September 24, the Special Envoy of Cambodia King Norodom Sihamoni visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh to convey the King’s letter of condolences to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. In the letter, the King affirmed that the passing of President Tran Dai Quang is “a loss of a prominent and valuable leader of the Vietnamese nation and people, who had made positive contributions to the construction and development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. “The Queen Mother, Cambodian people and I would like to extend our sympathy to the family of the President and the fraternal Vietnamese nation and people,” he wrote. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sent his condolences to Acting President Dang Thi Thinh on the passing away of President Tran Dai Quang. In his message, President Widodo sent his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam. In his letter, he expressed his regret not to be … [Read more...] about Condolences continue to pour in over passing of President Tran Dai Quang
Congratulations sent to leader of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has sent congratulations to Sitaram Yechury on his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Sitaram Yechury was re-elected to the post for a second term at the 22nd congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Hyderabad city, India, in April.-VNA … [Read more...] about Congratulations sent to leader of Communist Party of India (Marxist)