{ NARENDRA MODI } PM
Just like Bapu led the ‘Bharat Chhoro Andolan’, every Indian must lead the ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan’
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on Indians to follow the ‘Nation First, Always First’ mantra and lead a “Bharat Jodo Andolan” (Unite India Movement) in the same manner Mahatma Gandhi led the “Bharat Chhoro Andolan” (Quit India Movement) in 1942.
“Just like Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi) led the ‘Bharat Chhoro Andolan’ (Quit India movement), every Indian must lead the ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan (Unite India Movement)’. It is our responsibility that we do our work in such a manner that it helps in uniting our country which is full of diversities,” Modi said in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast.
The PM also reiterated the Centre’s plan to celebrate “Amrit Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence in a befitting manner through several programmes, and highlighted the culture ministry’s initiative to have a record number of Indians sing the national anthem together.
“It’s an effort on [the] part of the ministry of culture to have a maximum number of Indians
sing the national anthem together… I hope you connect yourselves with this novel initiative.”
During the address, Modi wished the Indian contingent participating in the Tokyo Olympics and called on people to support the team on social media by joining the ‘Victory Punch Campaign’. “You also share your victory punch along with your team and cheer for India,” he said.
PM Modi also spoke about the Kargil Diwas on Monday, observed in honour of the those killed during the 1999 war.
The PM further highlighted the importance of adhering to Covid-appropriate protocols ahead of the upcoming festivals. “You must remember that Corona has not yet gone from amongst us. You must not forget the protocols related to Corona.”