The flag waved high in the air, showering flowers on all the persons below as I relished the taste of Eclairs in my mouth, hoping that these good times never end.
In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this year, the word 'power' found 30 mentions, 'youth' 25 mentions, 'technology' 11 mentions & 'farmers' 5 mentions.
In 2014, Modi was positive & warm towards political rivals who he had defeated barely three months ago. This year, he exhorted people to 'get rid' of his adversaries.
Speaking from ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi also listed the outcome of his govt's schemes including Mudra Yojana, PM SVANidhi, Ayushman Bharat & PM Awas Yojana.
Alluding to monsoon session when his mic was 'switched off', Congress president Kharge said in Independence Day speech that voice of Opposition was suppressed in Parliament.
In his speech on the 77th Independence Day, Modi says Jan Aushadhi Kendras — the government’s stores for affordable generic medicines — have given ‘a new power’ to people.
The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.
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