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Prime Minister said India has not bowed to any global pressure
On Wednesday, 06 April 2022, Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that India’s strong independent stance has allowed it to prioritize her national interests, without bowing to any global pressure.
Alluding to the Russia-Ukraine war, he said: “At a time when the world is divided into two blocs, India can take an independent stance for humanity. India has kept its national interests at the forefront."
“This year's foundation day has become very important due to three reasons. First, we are celebrating 75 years of independence; this is a major occasion for inspiration.
Second, in a rapidly changing global situation, new opportunities are coming up for India continuously,” PM Modi said on BJP's 42nd foundation day.
“This is the amrutkal of India’s 75th year of Independence. That’s why we need to take local [products] to the global [scale] and ensure social justice. Working in this direction, the BJP is constantly strengthening its motto of ‘ek Bharat, shresth Bharat (one India, best India)’,” PM Modi said.
He said that India recently fulfilled its export target of USD 400 billion. "This achievement amid the pandemic shows India's superior capabilities," PM Modi said.
He further said that India is providing free rations to 80 crore people from the impoverished section of the society amid the biggest global threat in 100 years. "The Centre is spending around 3.5 lakh crore to ensure that no Indian sleeps hungry," he said.
PM Modi further reiterated the BJP-led government's mantra of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas'.
“There was a time when people had resigned themselves to the belief that India cannot progress irrespective of the government in power. But today, every Indian proudly says that India is progressing at a rapid pace,” he said.
PM Narendra Modi said: "For decades, some parties practiced vote bank politics. They would promise welfare for a few and keep the majority in need. Discrimination and corruption were the results of vote-bank politics. But the BJP has successfully countered such politics with its clear and pure intentions."
He added, "The BJP is constantly working for the welfare of the poor, the Dalits, and the women of the nation."
Speaking on the occasion, BJP’s national president JP Nadda said: “BJP has established itself not just as a political party but also as a social welfare organization. Our opponents agree that we were the only party working to provide relief to the poor during the pandemic.”
On its foundation day, the BJP launched a micro-donation campaign, whereby people can contribute as little as Rs5.
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