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the lives of countless people. I saw power not as a position
heartily commend all those who but as a service. His conduct,
have undertaken such noble self-restraint, and independent
deeds. thinking in public life inspire us
My dear countrymen, during even today. Unfortunately, even
the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, I after independence, statues
spoke of the ‘Panch-Pran’ from of British administrators were
the Red Fort. One of them is allowed to remain in Rashtrapati
freedom from the mentality of Bhavan, but those of the nation's
slavery. Today, the country is greatest sons were denied space.
leaving behind the symbols of A statue of British architect
slavery and has begun to value Edwin Lutyens also stood in
symbols related to Indian culture. Rashtrapati Bhavan. Now, this
Our Rashtrapati Bhavan has statue will be replaced by a
also taken an important step in statue of Rajaji. An exhibition on
this direction. Tomorrow, i.e. the Rajagopalachari ji will also be
23rd of February, 'Rajaji Utsav' held during the Rajaji Utsav. This
will be celebrated at Rashtrapati exhibition will be on from the 24th
Bhavan. On this occasion, a of February to the 1st of March. Do
statue of C. Rajagopalachari ji pay a visit there, to have a look,
will be unveiled in the Central whenever possible.
Courtyard of Rashtrapati My dear countrymen, in
Bhavan. He was the first 'Mann ki Baat', I have spoken
Indian Governor General of to you at length about Digital
Independent India. Arrest. After this, a lot of
He was among those who awareness was generated in our

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