New Delhi:
President Ram Nath Kovind is addressing the nation on the eve of the country’s 74th Independence Day. He will first deliver his address in Hindi and then in English. This year’s Independence Day is celebrated amid the coronavirus pandemic and it is likely that it will feature in his address.
Here are the top quotes 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 that reflected in his personality was possible only in 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.
- On the strength of these extraordinary efforts, our vast country, with dense population and diverse circumstances, faced the challenge. State governments acted according to local circumstances. The public gave full support. With these efforts, we gained control over the magnitude of the global epidemic and have succeeded in protecting a large number of people’s lives. This was exemplary for the entire nation.
