
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted citizens on Independence Day and described freedom as a responsibility, not merely a gift from freedom fighters. In a post on X, he urged people to follow…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted citizens on Independence Day and described freedom as a responsibility, not merely a gift from freedom fighters. In a post on X, he urged people to follow truth and non-violence, uphold the Constitution’s values and keep the tricolour in their hearts.
Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also called on citizens to safeguard democracy under all circumstances. Telangana Today reports that he expressed particular pride in young people who are united in protecting these values. India is observing its 80th Independence Day on Saturday.
Such messages often become a contest over who owns patriotism, with some treating constitutional language as political branding and others dismissing every national appeal as empty ceremony. Both readings are too easy. Truth, non-violence and democratic safeguards can be judged through conduct, not slogans. The useful test is whether public figures defend these principles when criticism targets their own side.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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