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Indian Horizon National English Daily [email protected] www.indianhorizon.org RNI NO:DELENG/2013/51507 In memory of Dr Asima Kemal and Prof. Dr. Salim W Kemal [email protected] Volume Issue No: 213 Published from New Delhi & Hyderabad Pages 12 + 4 pull out (P16) No: 7 NNewew DDelhi,elhi, TThursday,hursday, AAugustugust 66,, 22020020 Price: 3.00 PUNJAB CABINET APPROVES UN CHIEF SENDS CRIED LIKE ACHILD AFTER RS 501 CR SPENT TO FIGHT CONDOLENCES TO BEIRUT FAULKNER HITME FOR 30 COVID SO FAR BLASTS VICTIMS’ FAMILIES RUNS, SAYS ISHANT P-5 P-8 P-11 At least 100 killed, 4,000 injured in massive PM laid foundation stone of Hindu Rashtra: Asaduddin Owaisi explosions devastating Beirut Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the INITIAL INVESTIGATIONS POINT TO NEGLIGENCE AS CAUSE OF BEIRUT foundation stone of a Hindu Rash- tra by placing the fi rst brick for the Beirut, Aug 5 (IANS) As many as construction of the Ram temple at 100 people were killed and nearly PM Modi expresses shock Ayodhya, said AIMIM president 4,000 injured in two huge explo- Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday. sions that rocked downtown Bei- over explosions in Beirut The Hyderabad MP termed August rut, the Lebanese Red Cross said 5 as the day of Hindutva’s victory on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and secularism’s defeat. The blasts took place on Tues- on Wednesday expressed Addressing a news conference “The Prime Minister in his speech day evening (around 6.10 p.m. shock over massive explosions here on Wednesday, he slammed said he is emotional. Owaisi is also local time), shaking buildings all in Lebanon's capital city Beirut Modi for participating in the emotional because I believe in co- over the city while also causing that killed at least 50 people, “Bhoomi Pujan” of the temple at existence and equality of citizen- severe damage and casualties, Xi- and prayed for the bereaved the site where the Babri Masjid ship and the foundation stone of a nhua reported. President Michel families and the injured. was demolished on December 6, temple was laid on the place where Aoun said that 2,750 tonnes of Office of the Prime Min- 1992. Stating that India as a secu- the mosque stood for 450 years and ammonium nitrate, used in fertil- ister tweeted, "Shocked and lar country has no religion, Owaisi it was demolished by your party isers and bombs, had been stored he estimated would lead to losses Lebanon after the huge blasts saddened by the large explo- said Modi violated the oath he and your ideological organizations for six years at the port without in the billions of dollars.“This caused massive casualties and sion in Beirut city leading to ning (around 6.10 p.m. -- lo- took as the Prime Minister and like the RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal and safety measures. He said that was is a catastrophe for Beirut and damage in Beirut.“Our thoughts loss of life and property. Our cal time), shaking buildings all also violated the basic structure the so-called secular parties. I am “unacceptable”. Offi cials did not Lebanon.”Many countries in the and prayers are with the great and thoughts and prayers are with over the city while also causing of the Constitution which is secu- also emotional because there are say what caused the blaze that set region expressed solidarity and resilient people of Lebanon,” Zarif the bereaved families and the severe damages and casualties, lar. “Today is the day of victory of graves of Muslims around the site,” off the blast. A security source and sympathy with Lebanon over the tweeted. “As always, Iran is fully injured." Over 50 people have Xinhua news agency reported. Hindutva and majoritarianism and he said. The All India Majlis-e-Itte- media said it was caused by weld- explosions that have dealt a fur- prepared to render assistance in been killed and around 2,500 Hassan was quoted by al- defeat of democracy and secular- hadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) presi- ing work being carried out on a ther blow to the country already any way necessary,” he said. wounded in two huge explo- Jadeed TV as saying that more ism,” he said. Owaisi took strong dent slammed Modi for equating hole in the warehouse. plagued by the Covid-19 pan- “Stay strong, Lebanon,” he sions that rocked Lebanese than 50 people were killed and exception to Modi calling the tem- August 5 with August 15 and said he “It’s like a war zone. I’m speech- demic and an economic crisis. added.Turkey on Tuesday ex- capital Beirut, Health Minister 2,500 others were injured in the ple a symbol of India. “A temple insulted the freedom fi ghters of the less,” Beirut’s Mayor Jamal Itani Iranian Foreign Minister Moham- pressed sorrow over the huge Hamad Hassan said. The blasts blasts.The number of casual- or a mosque can’t be a symbol of country. “How can a temple move- told the media while inspecting mad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday number of casualties and dam- took place on Tuesday eve- ties was expected to rise. India. No place of worship can be ment be equated with the country’s the damage on Wednesday that that Iran is ready to offer help to age caused by the explosions. a symbol of this country,” he said. freedom,” he asked. Legacy of India’s unity PM lays foundation for Ram temple in Ayodhya is in its diversity, must IUML 'displeased' over Priyanka DESPITE EFFORTS TO ERADICATE RAM’S EXISTENCE, HE LIVES IN OUR HEARTS: MODI be upheld: Mamata Gandhi's Ayodhya stand Ayodhya/New Delhi, Aug of Valmiki, Lord Ram was 5 (IANS) Ram Lalla and ‘Vi- guiding ancient India, in the Kozhikode (Kerala), Aug 5 Modi performed the Bhu- kas’ were brought together in Middle Ages, Ram was push- (IANS) The Indian Union mi Pujan in Ayodhya and a fine interpretation of Lord ing India through Tulsi, Kabir Muslim League (IUML) laid the first brick for the Ram in the speech by Prime and Nanak, the same Ram was - the second-biggest con- Ram temple. Minister Narendra Modi, on present in Bapu’s hymns as stituent of the Congress- The IUML had earlier Wednesday after the ‘Bhumi a force of non-violence and led UDF in Kerala - on conveyed its dissatisfac- Pujan’ ceremony in Ayodhya. satyagraha during the freedom Wednesday "expressed tion to state Congress “Ram is for everyone, Ram struggle,” said the Prime Min- its displeasure" over Con- leaders over its top lead- is within everyone,” he said, ister, while sending out a pow- Kolkata, Aug 5 (IANS) On the day gress General Secretary ers, including Gandhi, and while addressing the seers Covid-19 pandemic by wear- the Prime Minister. The event erful message. It was a speech, when the nation is celebrating Priyanka Gandhi welcom- our displeasure on the former Madhya Pradesh after the ‘Bhumi Pujan’ of ing masks and maintaining so- sets the ball rolling for the con- however, not without a subtle the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony of ing the Bhumi Pujan in statement of Gandhi on Chief Minister Kamal the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. cial distancing. “Ram speaks, struction of a grand Ram Tem- dig. He said, “Ram is carved the grand Ram Temple in Ayod- Ayodha to start construc- the construction of the Nath, among others, sup- Beginning his speech with thinks, according to time, ple, a key electoral promise of in our mind, mixed with us. hya, West Bengal Chief Minister tion of the Ram temple. Af- Ayodhya temple as it was porting the ceremony. “Jai Siya Ram” chants, Modi place and circumstances. Ram the ruling party. You see the amazing power Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday ter an emergency meeting out of place," he said. Soon after this, Congress went on to link Lord Ram with teaches us to grow with time. However, the message the of Lord Ram -- buildings were said that the nation has always of its top brass, called in Priyanka Gandhi, in her General Secretary K.C. modern times and said, “Lord Ram is in favor of change, Ram Prime Minister tried to drive destroyed, every attempt was upheld its legacy of unity in diver- wake of several Congress statement, said that "this Venugopal called up Kun- Ram has shown us the path is in favor of modernity,” said home was larger. “This day made to eradicate his exis- sity. “Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isaai, leaders, including Pri- programme, with bless- halikutty and said that of realisation and research.” the Prime Minister. He said is proof of the truth of the re- tence. But he still remains in Aapas mein hain Bhai Bhai! Mera yanka Gandhi, supporting ings of Lord Ram and his they are open for a discus- He referred to the epitome of that a grand temple will now solve of crores of devotees. our mind.” But, at the end, the Bharat Mahaan, Mahaan Hamara the Ayodhya programme, teachings, should become sion to sort out the issue. morals & dharma “Maryada be built for the Ram Lalla de- This day is a unique gift of a Prime Minister sent a larger Hindustan (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh senior IUML leader and a symbol of national unity, Of Kerala's 3.34 crore peo- Purushottam Ram” to stress ity who had been living under just, fair India to truth, non- message that Lord Ram stands and Isaai are our brothers. India is MP P.K.Kunhalikutty brotherhood and cultural ple, Muslims account for on the observation of similar a temporary tent for many violence, faith and sacrifice,” for modernity, development great.