NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mentioned the atmosphere was now conducive globally and nationally for India’s progress and referred to as upon the youth to attract inspiration from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose‘s life journey and focus on building a united and developed India.
Highlighting Netaji’s emphasis on unity, and the necessity to maintain it to attain greatness as a nation, he warned towards efforts to divide the nation on the idea of caste, language and area, and requested all to “remain vigilant” towards forces attempting to weaken the nation & its unity.
Addressing the nation on Netaji’s start anniversary, celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas‘, Modi urged people to follow Bose’s instance of sacrifice whereas stepping out of consolation zones and aiming for world excellence. “Netaji did not confine himself to his comfort zone… In the same way, we must step out of ours to build a developed India. We must aim for global excellence, focus on efficiency, and choose greatness,” he added.
The PM mentioned Parakram Diwas celebration this yr was being held in Cuttack, Netaji’s birthplace, and featured an exhibition showcasing artefacts, books and artworks devoted to his life.
Highlighting Netaji’s emphasis on unity, Modi mentioned, “Netaji formed the Indian National Army for the country’s freedom, bringing together brave men and women from all regions and communities of the country. Despite their linguistic differences, their sentiments were united. This unity for freedom offers a great lesson for achieving a developed India today. Back then, we needed to unite for self-rule; today, we must stay united for a developed India.”
Earlier, Modi interacted with college students in Central Corridor of Parliament and mentioned India’s objectives for 2047 with them. Requested what the nation’s goal must be, a pupil replied, “To make India a developed nation.” One other pupil highlighted the importance of 2047 because the centenary of India’s Independence. Yet one more quoted Netaji’s iconic phrases, “give me blood and I promise you freedom”, and linked his management to her personal objective of decreasing India’s carbon footprint by initiatives like electrical automobiles.
