Call for constitutional values echoed across the country on the 77th Republic Day (Photo Reuters)
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Governors, Chief Ministers and party unit heads hoisted the national flag and called for upholding constitutional values at parades and programs organized on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day in various states of the country.
While these programs highlighted the achievements of the state governments, some leaders took aim at the ruling BJP at the Centre, saying that constitutional institutions are under serious threat under the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congratulating the people of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on Twitter - 'The patriotism, devotion to duty and dedication of all of us towards development strengthens our democracy. Let us remember our immortal fighters and be inspired by the ideals of the Constitution and resolve to build a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India. Jai Hind.'
Yogi especially called upon the youth of the state to play an active role in building a new Uttar Pradesh by imbibing the ideals of the Constitution.
What did the Punjab CM say?
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the state still has to struggle for its rights. He targeted the central government regarding MNREGA and pending rural development funds. Speaking at a program organized after unfurling the tricolor on the occasion of Republic Day in Hoshiarpur, Mann said that his government will make every possible effort to make Chandigarh the capital of Punjab only.
Mann said that Punjab is known as the provider of food to the country. We paid the price of our natural resources for the progress of the country. Our ground water level dropped and the water of our rivers also got polluted. He alleged that despite making maximum sacrifices, Punjab has been continuously treated with injustice and arbitrariness.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini said- 'Republic Day is a symbol of our unwavering faith in constitutional values, resolve for social equality and strong commitment towards democratic ideals. On this auspicious occasion, I salute the brave freedom fighters who fought for the independence of the country and the makers of the Constitution, who laid the foundation of a strong republic. He called for taking a pledge to actively participate in building a developed and self-reliant India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that Naxalism is going to be eliminated from the state by March. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that the priority of the state government is to provide one crore government jobs by the year 2030.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar said the state will play a leading role in creating a 'developed India' by 2047. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat said that the state has been a leader in attracting FDI. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Bhai Patel mentioned increasing the budget for the agriculture sector. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde called for 'Developed India-Developed Rajasthan'.
Addressing the function in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured the people that the government will thoroughly investigate every case related to terrorism and the culprits will be given the harshest punishment. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was the chief guest of the function.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called for celebrating Republic Day as a united India. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stressed the need to maintain the autonomy of constitutional institutions. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the spirit of the Constitution and democratic values are facing unprecedented challenges. He called for unity to protect secularism and federalism.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for commitment to the core constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked people whether they want vote bank politics or want to pursue the journey of development. (With inputs from news agency PTI)
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