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Today’s Bharat, as a global
ally, is busy connecting the
entire world
NARENDRA MODI Today, Bharat Parv is also com-
mencing from the ramparts of the
nglish rendering of the Indian Red Fort on Parakram Diwas. Over
Prime Minister’s address at the next nine days, the country’s di-
Ethe Parakram Diwas celebra- versity will be showcased through
tions at Red Fort in New Delhi on Republic Day tableaux and cultur-
January 23, 2024 al programmes in this Bharat Parv.
Congratulations to all of you on Bharat Parv reflects the ideals of
the birth anniversary of Netaji Sub- Subhas Chandra Bose. This is a fes-
has Chandra, officially recognized tival to adopt ‘Vocal for Local’. This
as Parakram Diwas. The Red Fort, festival is meant to promote tourism.
which witnessed the strength of the It is a celebration of respect for diver-
Azad Hind Fauj revolutionaries, is sity and aims to elevate ‘Ek Bharat
once again brimming with renewed Shrestha Bharat’ to new heights. I
energy today. The initial years of appeal to everyone to celebrate the
Amritkaal, the nationwide enthusi- country’s diversity by participating in
asm of ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi,’ and this this festival.
particular moment are truly unprec-
edented. Just yesterday, the entire I will never forget the day when
world witnessed a historic milestone
in Bharat’s cultural consciousness. I had the honour of raising the
The entire world and humanity ex- tricolour at the Red Fort on the
perienced the energy and emotions
associated with the ‘Pran Pratistha’ 75th anniversary of Azad Hind
of the grand Ram temple. And to- Fauj. Netaji’s life symbolizes not
day, we are celebrating the birth
anniversary of the great leader Shri only hard work but also brav-
Subhas Chandra Bose. Over the last ery. He sacrificed his dreams
few years, since 23rd January was
declared as Parakram Diwas, the sig- and aspirations for Bharat’s
nificant festival of Republic Day now independence. He could have
begins from 23rd January and con-
tinues until 30th January, the death chosen an easier life for him-
anniversary of Bapu. Now, the grand self, but he aligned his dreams
spiritual festival of 22nd January has
also been added to this celebration with Bharat’s resolve.
of Republic Day. These last few days
of January are becoming highly in- Netaji was one of those great
spiring for our spiritual and cultural sons of the country who not only op-
consciousness, as well as our democ- posed foreign rule but also provided
racy and patriotism. I extend my best a fitting reply to those who ques-
wishes! tioned Indian civilization. He boldly
Today, there is an exhibition presented Bharat’s identity as the
portraying the life of Netaji. Artists Mother of Democracy to the world.
have captured the life of Netaji on At a time when some doubted de-
one vast canvas. I commend all the mocracy in Bharat, Netaji reminded
artists involved in this effort. A short Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a programme marking Parakram Diwas celebrations at them of Bharat’s democratic heri-
while ago, I also had a conversation tage and history. Netaji used to as-
with my young friends who were hon- the Red Fort in New Delhi (ANI Photo) sert that democracy is a human insti-
oured with the Rashtriya Bal Puras- tution, which has been prevalent for
kar. Their courage, talent, and skills meet the youth of Bharat, my be- Bose is a great role model for this hundreds of years in various parts of
at such a young age are astonishing. lief in a developed Bharat becomes capable ‘Amrit’ generation of the Bharat. Today, as Bharat takes pride
Every time I get an opportunity to stronger. Netaji Subhas Chandra country. Continued on next page... >>
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