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Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakshi Lekhi is Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture in the Narendra Modi government.

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The soft power of yoga

In a conflicting world, yoga is a uniting force

By Meenakshi Lekhi March 26, 2023

How India is uniting the global south

The global south has shown the world the middle path

By Meenakshi Lekhi January 29, 2023

Leo Varadkar becomes Irish PM; why Indians make the best leaders

Indians have work ethics, dutifulness, genetic smartness and a little bit of sass

By Meenakshi Lekhi January 01, 2023

'Don't politicise lotus'

Congress has forgotten Indira Gandhi used lotus as symbol for non-aligned movement

By Meenakshi Lekhi November 27, 2022

Modi's India is rising, says Meenakshi Lekhi

Earlier, our armed forces had little option

By Meenakshi Lekhi November 06, 2022

Modi's charisma and the Sewa Pakhwada celebrations

Modi continues to wage a resolute battle against corruption, says Lekhi

By Meenakshi Lekhi October 02, 2022

Western social scientists are divided over India’s present strength

A nation full of potential is now commanding its power

By Meenakshi Lekhi September 04, 2022

Meenakshi Lekhi on NDA govt’s contributions towards tribals

Modi govt increased budget provision for tribal welfare to Rs 78,000 crore

By Meenakshi Lekhi August 07, 2022

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav will showcase our hidden heritage: Meenakshi Lekhi

Delhi has a rich pre-Mughal history, which has been shrouded in secrecy

By Meenakshi Lekhi June 12, 2022

Meenakshi Lekhi on PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi

This is first time in history a government is moving to empower street vendors

By Meenakshi Lekhi May 15, 2022

Meenakshi Lekhi on merging Delhi corporations

The unification will alleviate the issue of paucity of funds

By Meenakshi Lekhi April 17, 2022

Separate party politics and the prime minister: Meenakshi Lekhi

The case of a security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab

By Meenakshi Lekhi January 23, 2022

Farm laws or no farm laws, Modi will continue to work for farming community: Meenakshi Lekhi

Deh siva bar mohe eh-hey subh karman te kabhu na taro… (Dear God, grant my

By Meenakshi Lekhi December 26, 2021

Break the shackles of ignorance; celebrate our proud past: Meenakshi Lekhi

India is a contender for a place on the World Heritage Committee of the United

By Meenakshi Lekhi November 28, 2021

Air India deal will boost sentiments in the capital markets: Meenakshi Lekhi

In 2017, the government had tried to disinvest Air India, as the airline had a mere

By Meenakshi Lekhi October 31, 2021
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