new Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the elixir of India’s independence gives us an opportunity to work towards a strong, developed and inclusive India.
He made this statement when he inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Malayalam daily ‘Mathrubhumi’.
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He said, “During the freedom struggle for Swarajya we did not get the opportunity to sacrifice our lives. However, this Amrit Kaal gives us an opportunity to work towards a strong, developed and inclusive India.”
Emphasizing on the ‘Atmanirbhar’ campaign, PM Modi said, “Driven by India’s brightest youth, our country is moving towards Atmanirbharta or self-reliance. At the core of this principle is to make India an economic superpower that can meet domestic and global needs. completes.”
Talking about Malayalam daily ‘Matrubhumi’, the Prime Minister said: “Inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Motherland was born to strengthen India’s freedom struggle. Motherland is the home of newspapers and magazines established across the country. An important part of the glorious tradition. The people of our country are against colonial rule.”
Appreciating the positive role played by the media in various campaigns, PM Modi said, “I have seen the positive impact played by the media. The example of Swachh Bharat Mission is well known. Every media house took this mission with great sincerity. Similarly, the media has played a very encouraging role in popularizing yoga, fitness and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.”
“These are topics outside the domain of politics and political parties. They are about building a better nation in the years to come,” he said.
The Prime Minister also emphasized that the world has many expectations from India. “When the COVID-19 pandemic knocked on our shores, it was speculated that India would not be able to manage things well. The people of India proved these critics wrong,” he said with the coronavirus pandemic Recalling the country’s fight, he said.
Talking about technology, PM Modi said that “India today is the world leader in the field of technology advancement.” “In just 4 years, the number of UPI transactions has exceeded 70 times. This reflects the eagerness of our people to embrace positive changes,” he added.