‘Those who consider corruption a birthright…’: in 1997 Independence Day speech, PM Gujral’s appeal
As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Hindustan Times continues its special series revisiting some of the most iconic Independence Day speeches delivered by the country’s Prime Ministers. In the eleventh episode, we revisit Prime Minister I. K. Gujral’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort in 1997. ‘Those who consider corruption…’: PM Gujral’s appeal in 1997 I-Day Speech Delivered during India’s 50th year of freedom, Gujral’s speech reflected on India’s democratic journey while focusing on national unity, economic development, social justice and the fight against corruption. He paid tribute to the freedom fighters and stressed that the true meaning of independence lay in improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link









