The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar urged the citizens to be alert with regard to "sinister forces with pernicious designs whose only motto is to destabilise Bharat and impede our progress."
Addressing citizens prior to flagging off the Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally from Bharat Mandapam today, the Vice-President said, “Some people are unable to digest the rapid pace of our development. They want to create obstacles, to bring instability.”
Recognising the symbolic significance of the tricolour, he urged citizens to draw inspiration from it to unite against adversarial forces and appealed to all fellow citizens to keep the interest of the nation paramount in all situations.
Underscoring the significance of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, launched in 2021, Shri Dhankhar expressed that the initiative is aimed at awakening a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among all Indians, fostering a spirit of unity. He also made note of the evolution of the campaign into a ‘jan andolan’ today.
Illuminating the profound significance of the Indian tricolour, the Vice-President stressed that the tricolour is more than just a flag- it is a symbol of our sovereignty and collective identity.
Emphasizing that Indian identity is in our blood, the Vice President affirmed that challenging our Indian identity is akin to challenging our existence. He exhorted the masses to always uphold the honour, respect, and pride of the tricolour.
Underlining the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in our struggle for independence, Shri Dhankhar highlighted Netaji’s act of hoisting the Indian flag on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on December 30, 1943, marking a historic defiance against British rule. He expressed that Netaji’s legacy continues to be celebrated annually on Parakram Diwas and is immortalised by the statue at Kartavya Path.
Shri Dhankhar lauded the nation’s efforts to honour the heroes of India’s freedom struggle during the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. “We remember every personality, who contributed to our freedom struggle, and every corner of the country has recognized and honoured them, including prominent figures like Birsa Munda Ji, who made significant sacrifices at a young age for the nation,” he said.
Highlighting India's transformative journey on the global stage and its unwavering commitment to peace and progress, Shri Dhankhar noted that foreign institutions now view India as a shining example, demonstrating the nation's rapid economic growth and global influence. He emphasized that India is no longer just a country with potential and possibilities but a nation on the rise as never before. “Our rise is unstoppable, and our rise will make us a developed nation by 2047,” he said.
Waving off the Rally, Shri Dhankhar asserted, “The wave of my green flag is not just a signal to set in motion this Tiranga bike rally. It signals the start of an integral facet of our marathon march towards the vision of Viksit Bharat at the centenary of our independence”!
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism & Culture; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports; Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
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