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The power

of unity in a

diverse country

Unity in diversity is the specialty of India.
We pride ourselves on diversity. Unity
in diversity is not just a slogan but a
storehouse of our immense strength. India's
diversity is such a strength that is not found
anywhere else in the world. In an India full
of diversity, we have to move forward with
the strength of unity…

The way various G-20 events and
programs have been organized
in every corner of India since the
past year, they have showcased
n For the coming 25 years, we should follow only
the abilities of common people
one mantra which should be the pinnacle of our
to the world. These events have
national character. We should move forward
with the message of living the unity of India and introduced the diversity of India.
refrain from any language or step which will cause
any harm to the unity of India. Every moment, I
will continue my efforts to ensure the unity of the
country. India's unity gives us strength.
n There is strength in unity in a country full of
diversity. If we want to see our country as a India is a mother of
developed India by 2047, we must live by the democracy; India is also a
mantra of ‘Shreshtha Bharat’ and characterize it.
model of diversity. There
n If any part of my Mother India, or even a section of
are several languages,
the society remains weak, then we cannot consider
several dialects, various
my Mother India as healthy and capable. And
that's why we need to address regional aspirations costumes, and diversity.
and that's why we want to move forward in the We have to move forward
direction of all-round development of the society,
on the basis of all. When
all-round development of every region and to
copies of Guru Granth Sahib
ensure that every region gets an opportunity to
reach its potential. are brought back from
n When I talk about unity, and an incident happens Afghanistan, the whole
in Manipur, the pain is felt in Maharashtra; if floods country feels proud.
grip Assam, Kerala becomes restless. If anything
unpleasant happens in any part of India, we feel
the pain akin to organ donation.
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