For the first time in my life time I sat glued to my couch and watched the entire speech delivered by a Prime Minister on the occasion of India's Independence Day. It was NaMo's first address to the nation as a PM and what a speech it was. It was grounded, passionate, full of hope, rousing and more importantly it was about each of us - young and old, rich, middle class and poor - It was about a Billion Indians.
He spoke about the importance of building a positive national character, skill building and making youth employable, he emphasized on cleanliness and vision of Swacch Bharat by 2019 (to celebrate 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) with toilets built in all schools, stressed on empowering the common man and on e-governance with focus on making a Digital India which would benefit the the smallest of towns with information and services, he spoke about launching a financial inclusion scheme to provide Rs. 1 lakh insurance to poor families. Through his speech, he inspired us to believe in a grand vision, “Come and Make in India”- inviting manufacturers from across the world to invest in India, and help boost India’s industrial growth. Also, called our attention to the importance of Zero Defect (product) and Zero effect (on environment) while doing so. Thus, making 'Made in India' a synonym of excellence. Indeed a grand vision which can only be expected of a man who's already established himself as pro investment and pro development during his reign as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
His rousing speech was not only about building a grand but realistic vision for India but he also took a moment to touch upon the various sensitive issues the citizens, more so women were facing in current times. He expressed his dismay on the recent rapes incidents frequently occurring around the country. He called on the parents to check and keep a tab on what their sons are up to rather than questioning their daughters. A sensitive point well made to a patriarchal society. Never before a PM has been upfront and addressed the nation on such delicate issues and that too so immaculately.
His speech was nowhere close to the empty rhetoric nor the monotonous fact presenting or humdrum report which we had grown accustomed to in previous years. In fact, many political veterans were quoted saying that it was the finest speech ever made by an Indian Prime Minister in a long time and also had many unique aspects. It was not only an awakening extempore speech but also it ran for over an hour, a longest speech probably only after the times of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Another first was that the PM spoke from the ramparts of the Red Fort without the customary protection of a bullet proof glass, bringing him even more close to the largest audience which has ever attended a Indian PM's address on Indy Day. And last but not the least at the beginning of his speech he once again drove attention to the point that he was not addressing the people of India as “Pradhan Mantri” but as “Pradhan Sewak” – the first servant.
It was truly a fantastic speech by the leader of our country and if I have to go only by the weight of words then I can safely say we are in good hands. As an Indian, I felt truly proud and
also secure about the future of billion Indians.
Now, keenly looking for the man to walk the talk! Hope springs eternal!
For those who would like to hear his speech. Click this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o1cxHe9TeD8
He spoke about the importance of building a positive national character, skill building and making youth employable, he emphasized on cleanliness and vision of Swacch Bharat by 2019 (to celebrate 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) with toilets built in all schools, stressed on empowering the common man and on e-governance with focus on making a Digital India which would benefit the the smallest of towns with information and services, he spoke about launching a financial inclusion scheme to provide Rs. 1 lakh insurance to poor families. Through his speech, he inspired us to believe in a grand vision, “Come and Make in India”- inviting manufacturers from across the world to invest in India, and help boost India’s industrial growth. Also, called our attention to the importance of Zero Defect (product) and Zero effect (on environment) while doing so. Thus, making 'Made in India' a synonym of excellence. Indeed a grand vision which can only be expected of a man who's already established himself as pro investment and pro development during his reign as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
His rousing speech was not only about building a grand but realistic vision for India but he also took a moment to touch upon the various sensitive issues the citizens, more so women were facing in current times. He expressed his dismay on the recent rapes incidents frequently occurring around the country. He called on the parents to check and keep a tab on what their sons are up to rather than questioning their daughters. A sensitive point well made to a patriarchal society. Never before a PM has been upfront and addressed the nation on such delicate issues and that too so immaculately.
His speech was nowhere close to the empty rhetoric nor the monotonous fact presenting or humdrum report which we had grown accustomed to in previous years. In fact, many political veterans were quoted saying that it was the finest speech ever made by an Indian Prime Minister in a long time and also had many unique aspects. It was not only an awakening extempore speech but also it ran for over an hour, a longest speech probably only after the times of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Another first was that the PM spoke from the ramparts of the Red Fort without the customary protection of a bullet proof glass, bringing him even more close to the largest audience which has ever attended a Indian PM's address on Indy Day. And last but not the least at the beginning of his speech he once again drove attention to the point that he was not addressing the people of India as “Pradhan Mantri” but as “Pradhan Sewak” – the first servant.
It was truly a fantastic speech by the leader of our country and if I have to go only by the weight of words then I can safely say we are in good hands. As an Indian, I felt truly proud and
also secure about the future of billion Indians.
Now, keenly looking for the man to walk the talk! Hope springs eternal!
For those who would like to hear his speech. Click this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o1cxHe9TeD8
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