Many used the occasion to praise Britain, overlooking the financial exploitation of India’s resources and the role it played in exacerbating the Hindu-Muslim divide.
In his Independence Day speech, the Congress president alleged that the government is claiming credit for schemes of previous governments just by changing their names.
The Bombay Chronicle newspaper noted how Indians and Congress party welcomed 'Purna Swaraj' in 1930. The celebration of Independence Day on 26 January quickly became customary.
Published by HarperCollins, ‘The War Diary of Asha-San’ by Lt Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Choudhry, translated by Tanvi Srivastava, will be released on 8 November on ThePrint’s Softcover.
The PM identified nepotism and corruption as key issues. He also urged the youth of the country to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to developing the country.
Addressing the people of Punjab on 75th Independence Day, Singh also pledged to continue fighting with the farmers for the repeal of the Centre’s farm laws.
Modi says specifics of Gati Shakti infra plan will be announced soon. It remains unclear though if this will be part of Rs 111 lakh-crore national infrastructure pipeline announced in 2019.
In his Independence Day speech at Red Fort, PM Modi says Ladakh is progressing towards development and Sindhu Central University will make it a centre of higher education.
Around 5,000 security personnel will also be deployed. Earlier this month, Delhi Police erected a huge wall of shipping containers at the main gate of the Red Fort for the first time.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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