Prime Minister Modi said that our country faces many challenges and problems (File)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a letter to the nation one year after his second term, said the nation had made historic decisions and progressed quickly over the past year, but conceded that migrant workers, workers and others “suffered tremendously” during the coronavirus crisis. . He also predicted that India would set an example in economic recovery and surprise the world as it did in its fight against the pandemic.
“In a crisis of this magnitude, it certainly cannot be said that no one has suffered any inconvenience or discomfort. Our workers, migrant workers, artisans and craftspeople in small industries, hawkers and other compatriots have suffered tremendous suffering, “said Prime Minister Modi. said in his letter to “Indian compatriots”.
“However, we must ensure that the disadvantages we face do not turn into disasters.” Tens of thousands of migrants driven to despair by the loss of jobs and walking, cycling or driving in trucks for thousands of kilometers have become a defining image of the coronavirus shutdown implemented in late March.
The Prime Minister said he knew there was still a lot to do. “Our country faces many challenges and problems. I work day and night. There could be gaps in me but there is nothing missing in our country. So, I believe in you, in your strength and your abilities even more than I. believe in me, “he said, reiterating his mantra of autonomous India.
“Because of the global pandemic, it is certainly a time of crisis, but for us Indians it is also a time of firm resolution. We must always remember that the present and the future of 130 crores will never be dictated by adversity. “
Prime Minister Modi said a “golden chapter” had started in Indian democracy this day last year, when he came to power for a second consecutive term. It is after several decades that the country voted against a full-time government with a full majority.
“Normally, I would have been among you. However, current circumstances do not allow it. That is why, I seek your blessings through this letter.”
Over the past five years, the administrative apparatus “has freed itself from the status quo and the swamp of corruption and bad governance”, writes the Prime Minister.
The stature of India has increased considerably, he said, and the dignity of the poor has been enhanced. He listed the measures taken by his government and also recalled the 2016 surgical strike on the Line of Control terrorist camps and the 2019 air strike to bomb a terrorist training site in the heart of Pakistan.
“In 2019, the Indian people voted not only for continuity but also with the dream of taking India to new heights,” he said.
Last year, wrote Prime Minister Modi, some decisions of his government have been widely discussed and remain etched in public discourse.
He referred to the removal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, saying it “promotes the spirit of national unity and integration”. He also mentioned the Ayodhya verdict of the Supreme Court.
Regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, which has seen nationwide protests, the Prime Minister said that “it was the expression of India’s compassion and inclusive spirit “.
Thanks to the policies and decisions of his government, the gap between rural and urban areas is narrowing, said the Prime Minister. “The list of these historic actions and decisions taken in the national interest would be too long to be detailed in this letter. But I must say that every day of this year, my government has worked 24 hours a day with all its vigor to take and implement those decisions. “
Speaking of the pandemic, Prime Minister Modi said, “Many feared that India would become a problem for the world when the crown struck India. But today you have transformed the way the world looks at us. You have proven that the collective strength and potential of the Indians is incomparable even compared to the powerful and prosperous countries of the world. Whether it is to applaud and light a lamp to honor the Corona warriors by the Indian armed forces, the Janta curfew or by faithfully following the rules during the national lockdown, on every occasion that you have shown that Ek Bharat is the guarantee of Shrestha Bharat. “
