New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday addressed to the Nation on the eve of country’s 74th Independence Day.
Remembering the freedom fighters and martyrs in his speech, the President said, “The ethos of our freedom struggle forms the foundation of modern India. Our visionary leaders brought together a diversity of world views to forge a common national spirit. They were committed to the cause of liberating Bharat Mata from oppressive foreign rule and securing the future of her children. Their thoughts and actions shaped the identity of India as a modern nation”.
“We are fortunate that Mahatma Gandhi became the guiding light of our freedom movement. As much a saint as a political leader, he was a phenomenon that could have happened only in India. Troubled by social strife, economic problems, and climate change, the world seeks relief in Gandhiji’s teachings. His quest for equality and justice is the mantra for our Republic. I am glad to see the younger generations re-discover Gandhiji”, he said.
The President also hailed the efforts of the Centre, State and Union Territories in effective management of the COVID-19.
He said, for a country so vast and diverse with high population density, effective management and containment of the corona virus required super-human efforts.