GIRD LOINS FOR MISSION-2047

IN HIS INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY, PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI EXHORTED PEOPLE TO DEDICATE THEIR LIVES FOR MAKING BHARAT A DEVELOPED NATION AND WORK FOR THE HUMANITY. HE CALLED UPON PEOPLE TO REMOVE SIGNS OF SERVILITY, TAKE PRIDE IN HERITAGE, UNITY AND FULFILLING OUR DUTIES. FOLLOWING IS THE EXCERPT FROM THE PM'S SPEECH ON AUGUST 15, 2022

- NARENDRA MODI

The world was not cognisant that India has an inherent potential of strong culture and values, abond of thoughts deeply embedded in mind and soul; and that is - India is Mother of democracy. I believe we must focus our attention on the Panch Pran for the coming 25 years. You have to concentrate on your resolve and strength. And we must take up the responsibility of fulfilling all the dreams of the freedom fighters by embracing those 'Panch Pran' by 2047 when the country celebrates 100 years of independence.

Speaking of Panch Pran, the first vow is for the country to move ahead with a big resolve. And that big resolution is of a developed India; and now we should not settle for anything less than that. Big resolution! The second Pran is that in no part of our existence, not even in the deepest corners of our mind or habits should there be any ounce of slavery. It should be nipped there itself. Now, 100 per cent this slavery of hundreds of years has kept us bound, has forced us to keep our emotions tied up, have developed distorted thinking in us. We have to liberate ourselves from the slavery mind set which is visible in innumerable things within and around us. This is our second Pran Shakti.

The thirdPran is that we should feel proud of our heritage and legacy. Since it is this same legacy which had given India its golden period in the past. And it is this legacy that has an innate capability of transforming itself with time. It is this rich heritage that transcends tests of tide and times. It embraces the new. And hence we should be proud of this heritage.