NEW DELHI:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on July 31, remembered U Tirot Sing Syiem on his death anniversary, and also showered praise on Meghalayans for participating in the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, during the monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.
“I am very happy to see that the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is taking the form of a mass movement. People from all walks of life and from every section of the society are participating in different programmes connected with it. One such event took place in Meghalaya earlier this month. People remembered the brave warrior of Meghalaya U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary. Tirot Sing ji fiercely opposed the British conspiracy to control the Khasi Hills and destroy the culture there,” PM Modi said during the 91st episode.
He also said that many artists gave beautiful performances during the programme. “They made history come alive. A carnival was also organized as part of the event, in which the great culture of Meghalaya was depicted in a beautiful manner,” Modi said.
The PM further said, “A few weeks ago, in Karnataka, a unique campaign named Amrita Bharathi Kannadarthi was also launched. In this, grand programmes related to the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav were organized at 75 places in the state. In these, along with remembering the great freedom fighters of Karnataka, efforts were also made to bring to the fore the local literary achievements.”
He also said that this time ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is very special. “The reason for this is Independence Day, when India will complete 75 years of her independence. We are all going to be witness to a splendid and historic moment,” he said.
He said that today we started our discussion on 75 years of Independence, with a visit across the country. “The next time we meet, the journey of our next 25 years will have already begun,” said Modi.