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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India yet to fulfil freedom fighters' dream, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The country is yet to achieve the dreams of the freedom fighters, who envisioned an India free from caste discrimination, communalism, poverty and child labour, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his Independence Day message. 'While we are proud of the achievements that the country has made in various fields, we must never forget India's social reality,' the chief minister said at the flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Central Stadium here on Friday. Stressing the need to uphold the constitutional values of democracy, secularism and socialism, Pinarayi stated that India's biggest achievement in the last decades is how the country has adhered to democracy throughout the years. He also highlighted how Kerala should contribute towards the development of the country in the coming years. 'Efforts are on to eradicate extreme poverty in the state. We are on a mission to build a new Kerala,' he added. After hoisting the national flag, the chief minister received the guard of honour from the armed forces during the parade led by Nedumangad sub-division assistant superintendent and parade commander Achyuth Ashok, and second-in-command Kerala Armed Police assistant commandant Sumesh A S. The parade featured officers from the Thiruvananthapuram City police, Tamil Nadu police, Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, Motor Vehicle Department, NCC, Scouts, Aswarooda Sena, among others. Pinarayi also presented the President's Medals for Distinguished Service to officers from the Police, Fire, and Correctional departments. The ceremony was also attended by Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil, legislators Kadakampally Surendran, Antony Raju and V K Prasanth, and District Collector Anu Kumari, among others.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Never forget India's social reality': Kerala CM Pinarayi in Independence Day message
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Highlighting that freedom fighters dreamt of an India without caste discrimination, communalism, poverty, and child labour, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the country is yet to achieve these dreams, in his Independence Day message. 'While we are proud of the achievements India has made in various fields, we must never forget India's social reality,' the Chief Minister said at the Central Stadium here. Citing that citizens should uphold the constitutional values of democracy, secularism, and socialism, the CM also emphasised that India's biggest achievement in the last decades was how the country preserved democracy through this period. He also highlighted how Kerala should move forward in the coming years to contribute towards the country. 'On one side, we have extreme poverty eradication, and on the other side, the building of a new Kerala,' he said. After hoisting the national flag, the Chief Minister received the guard of honour from different armed forces during the parade led by Nedumangad sub-division assistant superintendent and Parade Commander Achyuth Ashok, and second-in-command Kerala Armed Police assistant commandant Sumesh AS.
