'India's strength lies in its social diversity', says PM Modi in pre-Republic Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Republic Day parade review spoke about diversity and or specialities of Indian peninsula. He also gave an important mess of “Several states,one country. Several societies,one India,” during his address. Furrmore, he praised NCC and NSS members for ir contribution to sports and disaster relief. 

PM Modi’s important mess 

Speaking about diversity in India, PM Modi said, “Whenever we talk about India, we always think about ideals and values. Our geographical and social diversity is ar feature of our greatness. Several states, one country. Several societies, one India. We must work and take country ahead with this thought. entire world witnesses this ability of India as well. Indian tourism and youth exchange program derives strength from this as well”. 

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“When we talk of one India, best India, n we also have to remember that India is what really? Is India only home of 130 crore people within borders? Your mind will say , India is a living tradition along with a nation, a thought. Ar strength of India's superiority lies in its geographical and social diversity,” he added. 

PM Modi furr said, “Our country is a kind of flower garland, where colourful flowers are threaded with thread of Indianness. With your performance on Rajpath, whole world also sees this power of India. This year, NCC and NSS members have played a big role ranging from sports to disaster relief”. 

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PM Modi hails NCC, NSS members 

Talking about contribution of NCC and NSS members, PM Modi said, “Crores of youth of country are inspired and encourd by seeing rich tradition of discipline and service showcased by NCC and NSS on Rajpath. Tribal brors and sisters bring an amazing legacy to country through ir performance. India is a life force made up of several ideals and values”.  

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“NCC cadets have done commendable work by taking out 8,000 km cleanliness drive across country on Gandhi Ji's 150th birth anniversary. new India is moving towards, same aspirations, towards  dreams we have to fulfil. We have to ensure that person in India, region is left behind. We all have to associate ourselves with collective resolutions of nation,” he added. 

PM Modi also praised  review show and said, “I wish you all best for Republic Day and for Republic Day Parade. Through this show, you represent a mini India, a new India. What is India really? Our country and whole world will see, kw and try to understand it through you”. 

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