Attacks on weaker sections need to be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day message
August 14, 2016  19:21
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On the eve of 70th Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the nation.

Here are highlights from his speech:

>> As we celebrate our 70th Independence day I respectfully bow to the heroes who sacrificed their lives to win freedom for us

>> Our democracy built on pillars of justice, liberty, equality & fraternity has grown from strength to strength

>> I have seen the ruling and opposition parties come together to discuss issues of national security and development of nation

>> The safety and security that we provide to our women and children, determines well being of state and society

>> We cannot call ourselves a civilised society if we fail to protect our women and children

>> Attacks on weaker sections that militate against our national ethos are aberrations that need to be dealt with firmly

>> Disruptions, obstructionism & unmindful pursuit of divisive political agenda lead to institutional travesty

>> Polarizing debates only deepen the fault lines in public discourse

>> Passage of GST constitutional amendment bill is reason enough to celebrate our democratic maturity

>> World has witnessed a spate of terror activities having their roots in radicalization of people on the basis of religion

>> The world will have to fight them unconditionally & in one voice
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