President Ram Nath Kovind is addressing the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day.
New Delhi:
President Ram Nath Kovind is addressing the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day.
The address will be broadcast on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and over all Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement Thursday. The broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan, the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has made special arrangements for the 74th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort tomorrow with special emphasis on the COVID-19 protocols. The Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Red Fort is being organised maintaining the balance between the sanctity and dignity of the National function while factoring in precautions related to the COVID-19 scenario, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release issued today.
Here are the highlights of President Ram Nath Kovind’s address:
- On this occasion, we remember with gratitude the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Due to their sacrifice, all of us are residents of a free country today.
- We are fortunate that Mahatma Gandhi was the guide of our freedom movement. The coordination between a saint and a politician reflected in his personality was possible only in the soil of India.
- This year, the Independence Day festivities will not take place as usual. The reason for this is obvious. The whole world is grappling with a deadly virus that has caused massive damage to life and hindered all kinds of activities.
- It is very reassuring that in order to meet this challenge, the central government preempted the situation and took effective steps on time.
