Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday expressed grief over the violence on Republic Day in the country's capital. PM Modi said that in Delhi, on 26 January, the country was very sad to see the insult of the tricolor. We have to fill the future with new hope and newness. We showed exceptional restraint and courage last year. This year too, we have to prove our resolve by working hard.
In Delhi, on 26 January, the country was very sad to see the insult of the tricolor. We have to fill the future with new hope and newness. We showed exceptional restraint and courage last year. This year too, we have to prove our resolve by working hard: PM in Mann Ki Baat program
President Kovind also expressed sorrow
President Ram Nath Kovind said in the speech in Parliament on Friday about the violence on Republic Day that the insult of the tricolor and the holy day like Republic Day is very unfortunate. The Constitution which gives us the right to freedom of expression, the same constitution teaches us that law and rule should be followed equally seriously.
Said, those working at the ground level got respect
Referring to the awards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Padma Awards have been announced. This year too, the awardees include those who have done excellent work in different fields, changed one's life with their works, have taken the country forward. The Prime Minister said that the nation honored people doing extraordinary work for their achievements and their contribution towards humanity. That is, the tradition of awarding the Padma Samman to the anonymous hero working at the grassroots level has been upheld this time too.
Modi said that this month, the cricket pitch also received very good news. Our cricket team made a resounding comeback after their initial woes and won the series in Australia. The hard work and teamwork of our players are motivating. After this, Modi expressed grief over the violence in Delhi.