Republic Day Live: President Pranab Mukherjee addresses the nation
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President calls for safety of women and children
Calling for the safety of the women and children of the nation, President Pranab Mukherjee said that “We have to work harder to provide safety and security to our women and children.”
We have to work hard to keep at bay the dark forces of terrorism. We have to work harder to ensure well-being of our soldiers and we have to work harder because we are all equal children of our motherland.
We must not counter intolerance, says Pranab Mukherjee
Calling for a more united India, the president said, “We have a noisy democracy, but we need more of democracy not less. Democracy sparkles in our elections. Yet our legislators lose when Parliament does not function. We should accept that our systems are not perfect. The time is also rife for a constructive debate.
Pranab Mukherjee talks about government schemes
Lauding government initiative for the welfare of the country, he said, “The quest for happiness is closely tied to sustainable development. Many flagship initiatives have been designed to promote the welfare of the society. Increased spending on MGNREGA is enhancing job opportunity for rural people.”
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Pranab Mukherjee quotes Mahatma Gandhi
He said, “The highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of discipline and humility. Freedom that comes from discipline and humility cannot be denied; unbridled license is a sign of vulgarity injurious alike to self and one’s neighbours.”
Presidnent Pranab Mukherjee lauds India’s development in the field of technology
He said, “Poverty ratio has been declared by two thirds and life expectancy has doubled. We are one of the fastest growing democracy. We are the sixth member in the nuclear club and the sixth member in the race to space.
What has brought us this far will take us ahead. We have to adjust to winds of change. Inclusive innovation will have to become a way of life. Our education system has to join hands with innovation.
Our economy is functioning well despite world-wide economic turmoil.
Demonetisation while fighting corruption may have led to slow-down of economic activity. As more transactions become cash-less it will pick up again.”
President Pranab Mukherjee addresses the nation ahead of Republic Day celebrations
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