Before Independence, salt was a symbol of `aatmanirbharta’:PM
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Follow us It was the commemoration of the historic Salt Satyagraha, and also the occasion to launch India’s Amrit Mahotsav –celebrating 75 years of India’s independence next year – on Friday. PM NarendraModi in his speech at Ahmedabad termed salt as a symbol of honesty, faith and loyalty. PM Narendra Modi It was the commemoration of the historic Salt Satyagraha, and also the occasion to launch India’s Amrit Mahotsav –celebrating 75 years of India’s independence next year – on Friday. PM Narendra Modi in his speech at Ahmedabad termed salt as a symbol of honesty, faith and loyalty.“Salt was never measured by its price in the country… ‘Hum aaj bhi kehte hain, humne desh ka namak khaya hai’ (we use salt as a symbol of loyalty).We say this not because salt is a costly commodity, but because it symbolizes work and equality. Before Independence, salt was a symbol of atmanirbharta,”the PM said, adding, “That one yatra joined every person in the country against the British.”Modi did not hold back words in showering praise on all leaders who shaped India since independence. He mentioned the contribution of Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, Maulana Azad, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, Veer Savarkar and others. “India derives inspiration from the contribution of all these leaders as we resolve to move forward with higher goals in mind,” he said.The PM said that there are numerous other instances, where people valiantly fought against the British rule, and the contribution of poets and religious reformers also has been immense. “Five pillars - FreedomStruggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75 - are the guiding force for moving forward,” Modi said.“Many ideas will emerge from this 75-week programme. Why should schools and colleges not have competitions on events from our freedom struggle. Law schools can document legal cases leading to Independence.Those in the field of arts can contribute as well,” he said.Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning and drove to Sabarmati Ashram, where he paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Modi wrote in the visitors’ book that the Mahotsav is a tribute to our freedom fighters and freedom struggle.“By coming to the Sabarmati Ashram and with the inspiration of Bapu, my determination for nation building is strengthened,” the Prime Minister wrote.“Mahatma Gandhi gave the message of atma-nirbharta (self-reliance) and atma-vishwas (self-confidence) from here," Modi wrote.End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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PM Narendra Modi It was the commemoration of the historic Salt Satyagraha, and also the occasion to launch India’s Amrit Mahotsav –celebrating 75 years of India’s independence next year – on Friday. PM Narendra Modi in his speech at Ahmedabad termed salt as a symbol of honesty, faith and loyalty.“Salt was never measured by its price in the country… ‘Hum aaj bhi kehte hain, humne desh ka namak khaya hai’ (we use salt as a symbol of loyalty).
We say this not because salt is a costly commodity, but because it symbolizes work and equality. Before Independence, salt was a symbol of atmanirbharta,”the PM said, adding, “That one yatra joined every person in the country against the British.”Modi did not hold back words in showering praise on all leaders who shaped India since independence. He mentioned the contribution of Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, Maulana Azad, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, Veer Savarkar and others. “India derives inspiration from the contribution of all these leaders as we resolve to move forward with higher goals in mind,” he said.The PM said that there are numerous other instances, where people valiantly fought against the British rule, and the contribution of poets and religious reformers also has been immense. “Five pillars - FreedomStruggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75 - are the guiding force for moving forward,” Modi said.“Many ideas will emerge from this 75-week programme. Why should schools and colleges not have competitions on events from our freedom struggle. Law schools can document legal cases leading to Independence.Those in the field of arts can contribute as well,” he said.Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning and drove to Sabarmati Ashram, where he paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Modi wrote in the visitors’ book that the Mahotsav is a tribute to our freedom fighters and freedom struggle.“By coming to the Sabarmati Ashram and with the inspiration of Bapu, my determination for nation building is strengthened,” the Prime Minister wrote.“Mahatma Gandhi gave the message of atma-nirbharta (self-reliance) and atma-vishwas (self-confidence) from here," Modi wrote.End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
