PM Narendra Modi Hails Gita Press Days After Congress Criticism, Says 'It’s No Less Than A Temple'
The Prime Minister said an institution like Gita Press is not only associated with religion and work but also has a "national character".
Jul 07, 2023, 18:33 PM IST
Geeta Press will get Gandhi Award
The Congress criticized the Modi government for conferring the Gandhi Peace Prize on Gita Press, saying the decision was ridiculous and tantamount to awarding Savarkar and Godse.
Jun 20, 2023, 11:12 AM IST
What Is The Controversy Surrounding Gita Press, The World's Largest Publisher Of Hindu Religious Texts?
The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press has declined to accept the Rs 1 crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row over its selection for the prestigious honour.
Jun 20, 2023, 08:32 AM IST
Gandhi Peace Award Matter Of Great Honour, Says Gita Press; Refuses To Accept Cash Prize
The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the government in 1995, on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
Jun 19, 2023, 15:31 PM IST
PM makes indirect reference to air strikes at Gandhi Peace Prize event
The event at the Rashtrapati Bhawan was to begin at 11.00 am, but started a little late.
Feb 26, 2019, 13:43 PM IST
PM Modi congratulates winners of Gandhi Peace Prize
In a series of tweets, he congratulated philanthropist Yohei Sasakawa for winning the prize for the year 2018.
Jan 17, 2019, 00:41 AM IST
