A spelling error on an official government plaque in the national capital has brought attention back to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Panch Pran' (Five Pledges) initiative, even as it highlighted a clerical oversight.
Plaque at Shastri Bhawan Carries Incorrect Hindi Spelling
The Department of Legal Affairs, located within Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi, installed a plaque referencing the Prime Minister's vision. However, the Hindi text on the plaque erroneously spells 'Panch Pran' as 'Panch Praan', which translates to 'five lives' instead of the intended 'five pledges'.
Prime Minister Modi first announced the 'Panch Pran' as a roadmap for a developed India during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2022. The five pledges encompass themes of national development, eradicating colonial mindset, taking pride in heritage, unity, and citizen duty.
RJD Plans Major Organisational Restructuring
In other political developments, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by Tejashwi Yadav, is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its party structure. This decision comes in the wake of the party's disappointing performance in the recent Bihar Assembly elections.
According to insider sources, Tejashwi Yadav is scheduled to hold a series of crucial meetings with key party leaders in the coming days. The anticipated organisational changes, likely to be announced after January 15, 2026, may include:
- Replacement of several district-level presidents.
- Appointment of new spokespersons to bolster the party's communication strategy.
- A comprehensive review of the state-level organisational framework.
This restructuring is seen as a direct response to the electoral setback and an attempt to revitalise the party's grassroots machinery.
A Light-Hearted Moment in the Supreme Court
A separate incident provided a moment of levity in the solemn halls of the Supreme Court of India. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Vikram Nath, was hearing a matter concerning the management of stray dogs.
The proceedings saw submissions from various stakeholders, including animal rights activists, victims of dog bites, and subject experts. During one such submission, a woman expressing her views thanked the judges for their intervention but addressed the bench colloquially as "you guys".
She was promptly, and quietly, corrected by some lawyers in the courtroom who whispered to her about the formal protocol to be followed. The lady immediately apologised, stating she was unaware of the convention. Justice Nath gracefully reassured her that it was alright, and the court proceeded with the hearing.
These disparate events—a spelling error on an official plaque, a major political party's introspection, and a human moment in the highest court—paint a picture of the ongoing narratives in India's governance, politics, and public life.
