Lucknow, August 14 (Represntative) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, while giving stress on ‘Nation First, Always First’ mantra said that as the country celebrates ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, we must work together to build an India of our dreams by the time we would be celebrating a century of Independence 25 years from now. Participating in the ‘Tiranga’ rally organised by the Home Guard Department as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Yogi said, “Under PM Modi’s leadership, the country is celebrating 75 years of Indian independence with great enthusiasm. The dedication and the spirit of every Indian have turned the celebrations into a national festival. We must work with the ‘Nation First, Always First’ mantra to build an India we dream of, keeping the goal of 25 years set by the PM in mind.”
He said, “Being the most populous state of the country UP has the responsibility of celebrating the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ in a grand manner and it is overwhelming to see every section of the state participating in the independence week celebrations with immense enthusiasm, gaiety and pride.” Appreciating the contribution of the Home Guards in taking out the Tiranga rally from the development block to the state level and creating massive awareness across the state, the CM said, “Our Home Guard jawans have played an important role in instilling the sense of nationalism in the people of the state.” He said that every citizen is responsible for the development of the country. “We have our identity and existence because of the country. We are safe and happy because our country is safe and is progressing rapidly on the path of prosperity under the guidance of PM Modi,” he said. The CM said that after controlling several waves of the Covid pandemic and succeeding in saving lives and livelihood the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated today, which depicts the prosperous and bright future of the country.
Yogi said, “The Partition Day today, will be commemorated by taking out a silent march in all the 75 districts of the state from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.” Addressing the Home Guards, the CM said that his government has always been sensitive about their needs. “Without discriminating, the government has worked to address all the needs of the Home Guards with utmost sincerity while giving respect to their work,” he said. The CM said that the Home Guards are getting allowance in the state in the same way as police personnel are getting. “Besides, the Home Guards are also being provided with an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh by the government in case of any unfortunate accident,” he said. He said that the families of more than 800 home guards have received insurance assistance. “Whether it is to provide insurance cover within the state or providing services to the Home Guards the government has kept their interests safe,” he said.