"My relationship with Christian community is not new," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a function specially marked to celebrate Christmas in his official residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
"......मेरा संबंध कोई नया नहीं है, बहुत पुराना, बहुत आत्मीय नाता रहा है, और बड़े warm relations रहे हैं। गुजरात का सीएम रहने के दौरान मैं ईसाई समुदाय और उनके लीडर्स के साथ अक्सर मेरा मिलना-जुलना रहता था और मैं मणिनगर जहां से चुनाव लड़ता था वहां बहुत बड़ी मात्रा में आबादी भी है और इसके कारण मेरा स्वाभाविक नाता रहता था".
The prime minister said and noted that the Upanishads, considered the fount of Hindi philosophy, also focused on realising the absolute truth like the Bible.
A few leading Christian community members also spoke on the occasion and praised different initiatives of the Modi government.
In his remarks, Modi said people can focus on their shared values and heritage to move forward, and the spirit of cooperation and coordination, coupled with the spirit of 'sabka prayas', can take the country to a new height. The Pope, he said, had sought Jesus Christ's blessings for those working to end poverty.
The Pope's words reflect the same spirit that is visible in the BJP-led government's development mantra of 'sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayas', he said.
People can focus on their shared values and heritage to move forward, and the spirit of cooperation and coordination, coupled with the spirit of "sabka prayas", can take the country to a new height, PM Modi said.
Former athlete Anju George said, "....I see lot of changes (under Modi Govt)"; and hastened to add, "When I got India's first global medal 20 years back even my department was not willing to give me promotion....But after Neeraj Chopra got a medal, I have seen the changes sir".
"....I was in the wrong era", said Ms Anju Bobby George.
In fact became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Championships in Athletics jumping 6.70 metres (22.0 ft). She also went on to win the gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Final.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias also spoke. Archbishop Anil Couto said PM Modi has been able to give a new and unique leadership to the country in the comity of nationa.
Unnerved establishment : Army orders probe "involving Brigadier-level officer" to Poonch civilian deaths
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| Army chief Gen Manoj Pande visits Poonch sector |
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| snap: 'India Today' |
"The Indian Army has attached the Brigade Commander of the 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles in a formal inquiry related to the death of three civilians…".
The probe order comes against the backdrop of intensive anti-terror operations in the region following an ambush attack by terrorists on an Army convoy that claimed the lives of four soldiers last week.
Army Chief General Manoj Pande visited the Poonch sector on Monday and exhorted the commanders to conduct the operations in the "most professional manner". The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) also asked them to remain resolute and steadfast against all challenges.
On December 21, heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles at a blind curve near Dhatyar Morh in the Poonch district, killing four jawans and injuring two others. A day later, three civilians were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Poonch's Baffliaz area.
The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), reportedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, had claimed responsibility for the attack on soldiers.
The terrorists shared pictures from the attack site on social media, which showed sophisticated US-made M4 carbine assault rifles. Army has also initiated disciplinary action against some officers and carried out transfer and postings of others in the wake of the civilian deaths in the region amid allegations of custodial torture by the families of the deceased.
The investigation will address among other things the 'recurring incidents of casualties amongst Army personnel' in terrorist attacks within the officer's area of responsibility.
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** The inquiry is being conducted by the Army to investigate the death of three civilians who were in Army custody after the Dera ki Gali attack in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Local police have also registered a case under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal code (IPC) against unidentified accused army personnel.
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Terrorists ambushed two Army vehicle on December 21 in Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch. Four soldiers were reportedly killed in the attacks.
Three civilians, aged between 27 and 42, were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning following the attack. They were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch.
In a post on X on December 23, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army said, "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of 21 Dec 23. Reports have been received regarding three civilian deaths in the area. The matter is under investigation.
Indian Army stands committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of investigations."
## Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector on Monday to review the security situation in the area even as a Brigadier has been attached for a Staff Court of Inquiry.
"General Manoj Pande visited the Poonch sector and was given an update on the prevalent security situation. He interacted with commanders on the ground, exhorted them to conduct the operations in the most professional manner and remain resolute and steadfast against all challenges," Indian Army said on Dec 25, Monday.
Around two to three major attacks have taken place in the 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles area in recent times and a change of command is not ruled out.
The Poonch-Rajouri sectors are the responsibility of the 16 Corps, which is going to see a routine change in command as the incumbent Lt Gen Sandeep Jain is handing over command to Lt Gen Naveen Sachdev.
In the light of the terror attacks, the Army is likely to take action and give charge to officers who have dealt with situations in areas where multiple attacks on troops have taken place in this sector.
The Indian Army is also further strengthening its preparedness on the Line of Control and the International Border from where these terrorists have been trying to infiltrate into the Indian side from across, the report said.
"General Manoj Pande #COAS and All Ranks of #IndianArmy salute the bravery & supreme sacrifice of four #Bravehearts, Naik Birender Singh, Naik Karan Kumar, Rifleman Gautam Kumar and Rifleman Chandan Kumar who laid down their lives during the counter-terrorist operation, in #Surankote, Jammu & Kashmir.
#IndianArmy stands firm in support of the bereaved families," the army wrote on X.
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