PMINDIA
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Jagran Forum, organized in New Delhi by Jagran Prakashan Limited.
The Prime Minister used the quote “Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty,” to emphasize the importance of awareness in democracy. He said a vibrant democracy requires Jan Bhaagidaari – the participation of the people. The Prime Minister recalled how Mahatma Gandhi had turned the freedom struggle into a people’s movement. He said this model of “Jan-Andolan” should be applied to the country’s development process as well.
The Prime Minister said laws made before independence were based on the premise that people should not be trusted. However, this approach should now change.
In this context, the Prime Minister gave examples of self-certification of documents, the people’s participation in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the Give-it-up campaign for LPG subsidy.
The Prime Minister explained how the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, and the “Start Up India – Stand Up India” initiatives were creating a positive impact.
The Prime Minister also explained the approach of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” and said archaic laws were being weeded out.
Our definition of democracy can't be restricted to elections & governments only. Democracy is strengthened by Jan Bhagidari: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015Mahatma Gandhi brought a big change in the freedom struggle. He made it a 'Jan Andolan': PM @narendramodi at Jagran Forum @JagranNews
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015Want to make India's development journey a 'Jan Andolan'; everyone must feel he or she is working for India's progress: PM at Jagran Forum
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015The first thing is to have faith in the people and their strengths. This becomes Lok Shakti: PM at Jagran Forum @JagranNews
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015Two ills that are a cause of worry are 'Mantantra' and 'Moneytantra': PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015Merely restricting ourselves to private and public sector will limit our development. The personal sector is a source of great strength: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015People only talk about GST & Parliament but there are also several other measures for the poor that pending in Parliament: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015Making development a mass movement and integrating every Indian in India's development journey. pic.twitter.com/w4ji2hXyRR
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015My speech at Jagran Forum, on Jan Bhagidari, 'Start Up India', 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' & more. https://t.co/5BKRC5XCcf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2015लोकतंत्रकेसामने2 खतरेहैं- मनतंत्रऔरमनीतंत्र। देशमनतंत्रसेनहींजनतंत्रसेचलताहै।
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— NarendraModi(@narendramodi) December 10, 2015On the importance of Parliament & debate in a democracy.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2015