Be alert to threats to the country, society: Kharge

The MP expressed his happiness on serving the country for more than 50 years, and the progress of the country allowed it to happen

The MP expressed his happiness on serving the country for more than 50 years, and the progress of the country allowed it to happen

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that as India celebrates 75th anniversary of its independence, it is indeed a momentous occasion for every Indian.

Mr Kharge said, “As we celebrate 75 years of independence, we see India emerge as one of the strongest democracies in the world and one of the largest economies in the world.” In the last 15 years, India has managed to lift 27 crore people out of poverty and strengthen our rural economy.

He said that his social background and personal experiences have always concerned him that the country’s freedom, political and social freedom and the rights of every citizen of the country can be lost very quickly if people are alert about our dangers. not ready to live. Country and Society.

“Young generation who have not faced discrimination or loss of liberty cannot share my apprehensions. However, I am sure that they will always defend the Constitution, the rights of every citizen and the unity and integrity of our country. Will stand whenever needed,” Mr Kharge said.

He said that freedom became possible due to the long and hard struggle of crores of freedom fighters under the leadership of many great leaders. “It is their sacrifice, and their blood, sweat and tears have laid the foundation of a modern and independent India,” he said.

Shri Kharge said that he has got the privilege of serving the country and its people for the last 50 years. “The strength of Indian democracy and our Constitution can be gauged from the fact that a person like me who comes from the oppressed section of the society gets an opportunity to serve the people as an elected representative for five decades. . I am also one of the few people in Parliament today who were born before India’s independence.