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Don’t reduce security against Covid: President Kovind

New Delhi | Addressing the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind said that the coronavirus is still here, not gone and no one should slack off on security measures. Noting that the vaccine is the best possible protection, he said, “We are yet to come out of the devastating effects of its recurrence this year. Last year, with everyone’s extraordinary efforts, we were able to bring the spread of the infection under control.” Our scientists have succeeded in developing vaccines in a very short time.”

He also said that earlier this year the largest vaccination exercise in the history of the world was launched, urging people to get vaccinated.

Referring to the second wave of COVID-19, the President said, efforts were made on a war footing to bridge the gap, while the leadership rose to the challenge and the government’s efforts were coordinated by states, private sector health facilities, civil society initiatives. was supplemented by.

He said, “In this extraordinary mission, foreign nations generously shared essentials, such as India reached many countries with medicine, equipment and vaccines. I am grateful to the global fraternity who came forward to help.”

Talking about the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, he mentioned the great performance of Indian players. In 121 years of participating in the Olympics, India has won the most medals.

He said, “Our daughters have overcome many adversities to achieve world class excellence in sports arenas. Along with sports, women’s participation and success in all walks of life is undergoing an epoch-making change. Higher Education From institutions to armed forces, from laboratories to playgrounds, our daughters are making their mark. In this success of my daughters, I see a glimpse of the developed India of the future.”

Kovind said, “Independence Day is a festival of freedom for us. It was made possible by generations of freedom fighters, some known, many unknown. They made great sacrifices. Today, you and I under free skies for their heroic deeds. Let’s breathe. I bow. Respect for the sacred memory of those brave martyrs.”

He also said that our nationalist movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi was based on the principles of truth and non-violence. Kovind said that he and all other national heroes provided us with an invaluable blueprint not only to free the nation from colonial rule but also to rebuild it and that their struggle was for the return of Indian ethos and human dignity.

He said, “We have adopted the system of parliamentary democracy. Hence, our Parliament is the temple of our democracy which provides us the highest platform, where we discuss, debate and decide on issues for the betterment of our people. All Indians It is a matter of great pride for us that our Parliament will soon be in a new building. This would be an apt statement of our vision: it will honor our heritage while keeping pace with the contemporary world. It is symbolic. More than that the new building will be inaugurated in the year of the 75th anniversary of independence.”

Referring to the Gaganyaan mission, he said that the pilots of the Indian Air Force are getting training abroad. When they fly into space, India will become the fourth country in the world to carry out a manned space mission.

Kovind concluded, “I greet you all on the eve of India’s 75th Independence Day. Celebrating this anniversary, I cannot stop my mind from imagining a mighty, prosperous and peaceful India of 2047 When we complete 100 years of our independence.

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