A spelling error on an official government plaque related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship vision, plans for a major political party overhaul, and a moment of levity in the Supreme Court marked the recent news cycle in the national capital.
Panch Pran or Panch Praan? A Spelling Gaffe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) for a developed India, announced from the Red Fort during his Independence Day address in 2022, have found themselves at the centre of an inadvertent error. A plaque installed by the Department of Legal Affairs at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi features a misspelling of the key phrase in Hindi.
Instead of the correct 'Panch Pran', the inscription reads 'Panch Praan', which translates to 'five lives'. This linguistic discrepancy on an official government installation has drawn attention, highlighting a simple yet noticeable oversight in the presentation of the Prime Minister's outlined vision for the nation's progress.
RJD Plans Major Organisational Restructuring
Following a significant defeat in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, the Tejashwi Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is gearing up for a comprehensive organisational revamp. Party sources indicate that a series of crucial meetings will be convened by leader Tejashwi Yadav with key figures in the coming days.
The anticipated changes, expected to be formalised after January 15, 2026, are likely to impact both the state and district-level structures of the party. The overhaul may include the replacement of several district presidents and the appointment of new spokespersons, as the party seeks to regroup and re-strategise after its electoral setback.
'You Guys' in Court: A Moment of Informal Address
The Supreme Court, while hearing a significant matter concerning stray dogs, witnessed a brief, informal exchange that broke courtroom protocol. A three-judge bench, presided over by Justice Vikram Nath, was receiving views from various stakeholders, including animal lovers, victims, and subject experts.
During her submission, one of the individuals expressed gratitude to the judges for their intervention, addressing the bench colloquially as 'you guys'. This prompted nearby lawyers to quickly whisper to her about the formal protocol observed in the courtroom. The woman promptly apologised, clarifying she was unaware of the convention. Justice Nath gracefully reassured her, stating it was alright, before the court proceeded with the hearing.
These incidents, though varied in nature, reflect the ongoing political, administrative, and judicial narratives unfolding in Delhi, from symbolic errors and political recalibrations to the human moments within the hallowed halls of justice.
