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Vol 46 | Issue 16
INDIA IS ABOUT SHANTI, EKTA AND SADBHAVANA: PM MODI TM
19th August to 25th August 2017
Let noble thoughts come to us from every side
India celebrated 70 years of independence from British Raj, and Prime Minister Modi, who unfurled the tricolor for the fourth time at the Red Fort in the Capital, called for a new dawn. He called for a nation that is healthy and clean that fulfils swarajya's dream
“Na gaal, na goli se, parivartan hoga gale lagane se,” (Neither with abuses, nor bullets, change will come from embracing each other), said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion of India's 71sr Independence Day, Modi kept his speech short as promised. He, however, unfailingly hit all the right notes. In his fourth speech, dressed in his signature half-sleeves kurta, churidar pajama, and a Rajasthani headgear, Modi appealed to the people to put their heart and sinew in building a “new India”. He said Indians today need to replicate the kind of effort invested by preceding
generations in the five-year period between 1942- launch of the Quit India Movement, and 1947- when the country achieved independence. He said that the message was 'Bharat Chodo' in 1942, now, it should be 'Bharat Jodo'. Vying for a better India, Modi said, “If each one of us, irrespective of where he belongs to, strives with a new resolve, a new energy, a new strength, we can change the face of the country with our combined strength in the 75th year of our independence in 2022. It will be the New India – a secure, prosperous and strong nation. A New India where there is equal opportunity for all; where modern science and technology play an important role in bringing glory for the nation in the global
arena.” The Red Fort, which saw the presence of senior ministers, top bureaucrats, foreign dignitaries, and the customary massive turnout during Modi's address, was guarded by thousands of security personnel, including 9,100 personnel from the Delhi Police who were deployed in and around the infrastructure. Two dozen Parakram Vans manned by quick reaction teams of NSG-trained commandos had been stationed in areas with high footfall to thwart any attempt by terror groups to disrupt peace. As many as 11 such vans were deployed in the area around the Red Fort. At the Red Fort, a special team of NSG snipers and commandos formed Continued on page 14
Short-listed candidates announced for the 17th Asian Achievers Awards Friday 22nd September will witness another history in the making. Asian Business Publications Limited (ABPL) will host its 17th annual Asian Achievers Awards at the prestigious Grosvenor House. The event will be attended by over 800 guests, including business tycoons, entrepreneurs, company directors, senior professionals, members of Parliament and the uniformed services. Last year the total networth of the guests who attended were over £40 billion.
Please see page 6 to read about this year's short-listed candidates.