This is the time to expel fascist nationalism: CM

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Independence Day celebrations should be rich in ideas necessary to mark India as an independent sovereign nation where socialism, secularism and democracy as envisioned in our Constitution exist. He made this clear in his Independence Day message.

It is time to reclaim our nationalism, which was rich in visions of liberation, anti-imperialism and equality, and to expel the fascist nationalism that is sectarian, communal, inhuman and religious. Let us pledge today that we will move forward with the willpower to do so. The word freedom can be made meaningful. Let us make our country the richest and most peaceful model in history. Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all, he said.

Prostration before the memories of the Covid front fighters; Financial Crisis Temporary: President

At the same time, President Ramnath Kovind said that the economic crisis in the country following Covid was temporary. He was addressing the nation on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. He reminded that the Independence Day celebrations should be held in compliance with the Covid norms.

Covid survived the second wave because of the front line fighters. We pay our respects to the memory of all the fighters who died in the battle against Covid. He thanked world leaders for their help in providing emergency medical care.