Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the people of Meghalaya for always remembering the brave warrior U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary.
In his 91st episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said that earlier he talked about so many things and shared views on myriad topics, but, this time ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is very special.
“The reason for this is Independence Day this time, when India will complete 75 years of her Independence,” he said.
“Friends, 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 programs connected with it. One such event took place in Meghalaya earlier this month. People remembered the brave warrior of Meghalaya, Tirot Sing on his death anniversary. Tirot Sing ji fiercely opposed the British conspiracy to control the Khasi Hills and destroy the culture there. Many artists gave beautiful performances in this program. They made history come alive. A carnival was also organised as part of the event, in which the great culture of Meghalaya was depicted in a beautiful manner,” Modi said.
He also mentioned that under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, from August 13 to 15, a special movement – ‘Har Ghar Tiranga- Har Ghar Tiranga’ is being organised where the national flag would be adorned at every home in the country.
“By becoming a part of this movement, from August 13 to 15, you must hoist the tricolour at your home, or adorn your home with it. The tricolour connects us, inspires us to do something for the country. I also have a suggestion that from the 2nd of August to the 15th of August, all of us can place the tricolour in our social media profile pictures. By the way, do you know, 2nd of August also has a special connection with our tricolour. This day is the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkaiah ji who designed our national flag. I pay my respectful homage to him. Talking about our national flag, I will also remember the great revolutionary Madam Cama. Her role in shaping the tricolour has been very important,” Modi said.
“Friends, the biggest message that emerges from all these events being organised in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is that all of us countrymen should follow our duty with full devotion. Only then will we be able to fulfill the dream of those countless freedom fighters… and to build the India of their dreams. That is why this Amrit Kaal of our next 25 years is Kartavyakaal, a period of duty for every countryman. To liberate the country, our brave fighters had given us this responsibility, and we have to fulfill it fully,” he added.
