Anything that Is Hindu, Bharatiya you object: Venkaiah backs Sri Sri event

March 10, 2016 18:14

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has offered a strong defense of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's mega-festival that opens in Delhi on Friday amid environmental concerns.

"Anything that is Hindu, India, Bharatiya, you object," Naidu said in response to the opposition Congress which has alleged that the government has defaulted on its environmental responsibility by sanctioning the banks of the River Yamuna as the venue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed he will attend the opening of the "World Culture Festival", though President Pranab Mukherjee dropped out earlier this week.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said when an accused appears before a court in pursuance of a summons, the agency will have to apply to the court concerned to get his custody.

Mamata's ploy to...: Cong's Adhir on INDIA olive branch

Chowdhury termed Banerjee as an "opportunist politician" who altered her stance after realising the changing political landscape.

11 killed in lightning strikes in Bengal's Malda

The district administration has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased, he said.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Rain in Hyderabad spices up IPL playoffs race

Thanks to a rain-washed match against Gujarat Titans, SRH climbs to 15 points in 13 games.