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“The past year was a time of adversity, and it came from many fronts. We faced an expansionist move on our borders, but our valiant soldiers foiled it. To achieve this objective, 20 of them had to lay down their lives. The nation shall remain grateful to those brave soldiers,” President Kovind said, referring to the Galwan Valley clash with Chinese forces in June 2020.
“Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces — Army, Air Force and Navy — are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India’s firm and principled stand,” the President said in his address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day.
He also made a reference to the recent agitation against the farm laws and pointed to “misapprehensions” around the issue.
“Economic reforms have continued apace and have been supplemented by long-pending reforms in the areas of labour and agriculture through legislation. The path to reform at the initial stages may cause misapprehensions. However, the government remains devoted to farmers’ welfare,” the President said.
The Presidential address focused considerably on the pandemic and how all Indian institutions — from the scientific community and hospitals to educational institutes and the Election Commission of India — braved the adversity and performed their duties and functions in an exceptional manner.
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