Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that said the
festival of 75 years of independence should be one such festival, in
which the spirit of freedom struggle, tribute to the martyrs and their
pledge to create India, could be experienced. Chairing the first meeting
of the National Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence,
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav virtually today, Mr Modi said, this festival
should embody the glimpse of the glory of Sanatan Bharat and also the
glow of modern India.
He said that this festival should reflect the light of the spirituality
of the sages and also the talent and strength of our scientists. The
Prime Minister said this event will also showcase our achievements of
these 75 years to the world and also give a framework for resolution to
us for the next 25 years. He said that no sankalp is successful without
celebration. Mr Modi said, when a sankalp takes the form of celebration,
pledges and energy of million is added.
The Prime Minister said that the celebration of 75 years is to be done
with the participation of 130 crore Indians and this people’s
participation is at the core of this celebration. He said, this
participation involves the feelings, suggestions and dreams of 130 crore
countrymen. Mr Modi informed that 5 pillars have been decided for the
celebration of the 75 years. These are Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75,
Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolve at 75. All these should
include the ideas and feelings of the 130 crore indians.
He also emphasized the need to honour and take the stories of lesser
known freedom fighters to people. The Prime Minister said every nook and
corner of the country is replete with the sacrifice of sons and
daughters of the country and their stories will be an eternal source of
inspiration for the nation. He said we have to bring the contribution of
every section to the fore. He said, there are people who are performing
some great work for the country for generations, their contribution,
thinking and ideas need to be integrated with the national efforts.
The Prime Minister said this historical festival is about fulfilling the
dreams of the freedom fighters, an attempt to elevate India to the
height which they had wished. He asserted that the country is achieving
things which were unthinkable a few years ago. He added that the
celebration will be in accordance with the historical glory of India.
The Prime Minister said, the country will celebrate the occasion of 75
years of Independence with grandeur and enthusiasm befitting the
historic nature, glory and importance of the occasion. He lauded the new
ideas and diverse thoughts coming from the members of the committee. Mr
Modi dedicated the Mahotsav of 75 year of Independence for the people
of India.
Various members of the National Committee attended the meeting including
Governors, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, political leaders,
scientists, officials, media personalities, spiritual Leaders, artists
and film personalities, sports personalities, and eminent persons from
other walks of life.
The Members of the National Committee who gave inputs and suggestions to
the meeting included Former President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, Former
Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, Naveen Patnaik, Mallikarjun Kharge,
Meira Kumar, Sumitra Mahajan, J. P. Nadda and Maulana Wahiduddin Khan.
The members of the committee thanked the
Prime Minister for the planning and organization of the Azadi ka Amrut
Mahotsav. They gave their suggestions and inputs to further expand the
scope of the Mahotsav. The Union Home Minister said that there will be
more such meetings in the future and suggestions and inputs received
today will be considered.
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