Addressing the nation for the ninth time from the historic ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'change in the mentality' towards the woman.
PM Modi said the respect for women is an important pillar of India's growth and stressed the need to extend support to 'Nari Shakti' and appealed to change the mentality towards women in everyday life.
"I have one request for every Indian. Can we change the mentality towards our women in everyday life. Pride of Nari Shakti will play a vital role in fulfilling the dreams of India. Respect for women is an important pillar for India's growth. We need to support our Nari Shakti", said PM Modi.
He added, "A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women. Can we take a pledge to get rid of this in our behaviour." PM Modi urged the people to take a pledge to get rid of everything that humiliates women in everyday life.
"It is important that in speech and conduct, we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women", said PM Modi in his speech.
Modi said, "The more opportunities we give to women and to our daughters, the more we will reap the benefits from their contribution."
Lauding the women of the country for coming at the forefront in varied sectors from sports to the military, PM Modi said, "In the coming 25 years, I see a large contribution of the women of the country. I urge everyone to ensure the further empowerment of women".
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"Be it education or science, women of the country are at top...Be it sports or battlefield, India's women are stepping forward with a new capability and confidence. I see immense contribution by women in 25 years to come, much more than that in the 75-yr journey.
Wait for 5G is over, India's 'Techade' is here: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the country's wait for the 5G technology is over and the benefits of 'Digital India' will reach every village soon.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 75th Independence Day, Modi said that India's 'Techade' is here with 5G and local thrust on semiconductor and mobile phone manufacturing.
"We are bringing revolution through 'Digital India' to the grassroots levels and soon, every village will be connected digitally as we usher in the 5G era," Modi said during his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
The Prime Minister is likely to officially launch the 5G network during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) on September 29.
"From digital payments to mobile and semiconductor manufacturing, we are in a time of change that happens in an era. The digital age is changing around us. It has redefined politics, economy and society," he emphasised.
"India is an aspirational society where changes are being powered by a collective spirit," said Modi.
After a successful 5G spectrum auction, the country is likely to witness the roll out of the much awaited high speed 5G mobile services in about a month's time.
Netaji's daughter demands: Bring Netaji home!
Professor Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has said that 75 years after India was able to throw off the shackles of colonial rule, the three states that were established on the Indian subcontinent celebrate the anniversary of that event.One of the most prominent heroes of the independence struggle, Subhas Chandra Bose, however, has not returned to his motherland as yet, Pfaff said in a statement.
Netaji, as his comrades-in-arms from the Indian National Army (INA) fondly and respectfully called him, fought for independence throughout his life, within the country and from abroad. He sacrificed so much for this struggle, including his peace-of-mind, a family life, his career and, ultimately, his life!
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His countrymen and countrywomen thanked him for his dedication and his sacrifice. They erected numerous physical and spiritual monuments for him, thus keeping his memory alive to this day, in admiration, in gratitude and even in love. Another imposing monument has been erected and is being unveiled in a very prominent location in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1 2022, the 75th anniversary of India's independence, Pfaff said.
Motivated by their admiration and love for Netaji, some men and women in India not only remember Netaji. But they have continued to hope that he had not died on 18th August 1945 as the consequence of a plane crash and that he would eventually be able to return to his independent motherland.
"But today we have access to the originally classified inquiries of 1945 and 1946. They show that Netaji died in a foreign country on that day. Japan has provided a �temporary' home to his remains at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo, cared for in devotion by three generations of priests, and honoured by the Japanese people. Many Indians, including most of her Prime Ministers, have paid homage to Netaji and the INA there, as well", Pfaff said.
Modern technology now offers the means for sophisticated DNA-testing, provided DNA can be extracted from the remains.
"To those who still doubt that Netaji died on August 18, 1945, it offers a chance to obtain scientific proof that the remains kept at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo are his. The priest of Renkoji Temple and the Japanese government agreed to a such a test, as the documents in the annexures of the last governmental Indian investigation into Netaji's death (the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry) show. So let us finally prepare to bring him home," Pfaff said.
Netaji's daughter said nothing in his life was more important to Netaji than his country's independence. There was nothing that he longed for more than living in an India, free of foreign rule! Since he did not live to experience the joy of freedom, it is time that at least his remains can return to Indian soil.
"As Netaji's only child I feel obliged to ensure that his dearest wish, to return to his country in freedom, will at last be fulfilled in this form and that the appropriate ceremonies to honour him will be performed.
"All Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, who can now live in freedom, constitute Netaji's family! I salute you all as my brothers and my sisters! And I invite you to support my efforts to bring Netaji home," Pfaff added.
