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78th Independence Day
Cover Story
we will soon see these communities catch up with
us, thereby strengthening our collective power. We
must approach this task with great sensitivity and
seize the significant opportunity that lies ahead.
n Even before the 1857 freedom struggle, a tribal
youth in our country stood firm against the British.
At the age of 20-22, he challenged them fiercely,
and today, he is revered as Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
As we approach the 150th birth anniversary of
Bhagwan Birsa Munda, let us draw inspiration from
his legacy.
n When I think of the Corona period, if there is any
country that has swiftly improved its economy
amidst the global pandemic, it is Bharat. This
reassures me that we are on the right path. When
the Tricolour is proudly fluttered at every house,
transcending caste and creed, it affirms that the
country is moving in the right direction.
n A Viksit Bharat of 2047 must also be a healthy
Bharat. To ensure this, we must focus on the
nutrition of children starting today as they are the
first generation of a developed Bharat. That is why
we have launched a nutrition campaign paying
special attention to their well-being. We have
initiated the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN
Who could serve as a greater
Abhiyaan), prioritizing nutrition..
inspiration than Bhagwan Birsa
n When we lift 25 crore people out of poverty, it
Munda, exemplifying how even reinforces our belief that we have maintained our
momentum, and our dreams will soon be fulfilled.
an individual of modest means
n When more than 100 aspiring districts are
can exhibit profound patriotism?
competing with the best districts in their
As we celebrate Bhagwan Birsa respective states, we feel that both our direction
and momentum of growth are certainly strong.
Munda's 150th birth anniversary, Our tribal population is small but dispersed in
really small groups across the country in remote
let our sensitivity and
locations and the government is concerned about
compassion for society deepen. their well-being and development.
Let us commit to including every n After 60 years, we have been chosen to serve the
nation for the third consecutive time. In response
member of our community—the to the blessings that 140 crore countrymen have
given to me, I have only one message: We are
poor, the Dalits, the backward,
here to serve each of you, every family and every
the tribals—and advance region. With this power of your blessings, we
aspire to achieve new heights of development.
together with this resolution.
n To pursue the dream of a developed India, from the
ramparts of the Red Fort today, I bow my head in
gratitude and thank the crores of countrymen for
blessing us and choosing us to serve the nation.
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