Intolerance debate: PM Modi says we should look for reasons to be united
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian society was tied to the Constitution and to the country’s great values and tradition.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Modi said, “Our society should take up the responsibility of reforming itself and discarding incorrect practices of past.”
He also reiterated his programme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtra Bharat', adding that there were many reasons to be divided, but Indians should look for reasons to be united.
PM Modi also quoted Dr Radhakrishnan, Jawaharlal Nehru.
“Pandit Nehru said to make our Constitution effective like any democracy there should be a mutual cooperation between both the Houses. People involved in drafting the Constitution were affiliated to the Congress, we should see this in a positive manner,” he said.
Dr Radhakrishnan, said on August 14, from tomorrow we cannot blame Britishers, whatever we do we will be responsible, said Modi.
“We have to introspect, look at the vision of our founding fathers and raise our level far more,” said Modi.
The prime minister said Constitution should be a celebration and the message of the Constitution must reach the future generations.
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Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Modi said, “Our society should take up the responsibility of reforming itself and discarding incorrect practices of past.”
He also reiterated his programme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtra Bharat', adding that there were many reasons to be divided, but Indians should look for reasons to be united.
PM Modi also quoted Dr Radhakrishnan, Jawaharlal Nehru.
“Pandit Nehru said to make our Constitution effective like any democracy there should be a mutual cooperation between both the Houses. People involved in drafting the Constitution were affiliated to the Congress, we should see this in a positive manner,” he said.
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“We have to introspect, look at the vision of our founding fathers and raise our level far more,” said Modi.
The prime minister said Constitution should be a celebration and the message of the Constitution must reach the future generations.
(Image: reuters)
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