Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up waste from Kartavya Path during the 76th Republic Day celebration, setting an inspiring example for the nation by advocating for plogging and the ‘Swachh Bharat’ (Clean India) initiative. This simple yet impactful gesture emphasized the importance of cleanliness and community participation in maintaining public spaces.
PM Modi noticed waste on Kartavya Path and picked it up while receiving Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Prime Minister has consistently emphasized the need to engage in cleanliness efforts to ensure a ‘Swachh Bharat.’
This act was particularly significant, given PM Modi’s previous focus on plogging and community-led initiatives aimed at achieving a cleaner India. In November of last year, he hailed a plogging group in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for their efforts in cleaning the Ganga ghats in Kanpur. In December of the same year, the Ministry of Defence organized a massive plogging program at more than 400 locations across the country as part of the Swachhta Pakhwada activities.
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path, followed by the national anthem and a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto joined the celebrations as the chief guest of this year.
This year’s Republic Day marks 75 years since the enactment of the Constitution and emphasizes “Jan Bhagidari” (people’s participation). PM Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, located at India Gate, and paid tribute to the brave hearts who laid down their lives for the country. Following this, President Murmu unfurled the national flag, assisted by Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lieutenant Yogita Saini.
Around 10,000 special guests were invited to witness the parade, in line with the government’s objective to increase ‘Jan Bhagidari’ in events of national importance. These special guests from different walks of life were the architects of ‘Swarnim Bharat.’ They included top performers in various fields and individuals who have made the best use of government schemes.
Tableaux from 16 state governments and Union Territories, as well as 10 ministries and departments of the Central Government, highlighting ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,’ participated in this year’s parade.
(ANI)
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