Good morning one and all, fellow citizens of the Republic!

Today, we all have gathered here to celebrate the 74 th Republic Day of India. On this day, 74 years
ago, India adopted its constitution and declared itself a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and
Republic.

The Constitution of India is a living document. It is a set of rules and regulations which help in
governing our country. It is an embodiment of the ideals, principles, and values of our nation. It
defines the rights of citizens and lays down the framework for the formation of our government.

The Constitution defines the Fundamental Rights of every individual, which include the right to
equality, right to freedom of speech and expression, right to life and liberty, right to religion, and so
on. It also lays down the Directive Principles which are aimed at uplifting the socio-economic
conditions of the citizens.

The Constitution of India has been amended several times to keep up with the changing times. It has
been modified to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected, regardless of their caste, creed,
and gender.

Let us sworn/take a pledge on this special day to uphold the spirit of the Constitution and to always
keep its values in our hearts.

However, there is still much work to be done. We must remember that democracy is a continuous
process and that we must strive to uphold its values and principles. We must continue to work towards
a better future for our nation and to make it more brighter.
I am confident that India will continue to develop and progress, and will become a strong, prosperous
and unified nation.

We will also remember and honour the leaders who worked hard to give us the Constitution that we
enjoy today.

Thank you all for giving this opportunity to speak Infront of you on this auspicious day.

On 15th August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag to honour the historical
event of India’s Independence. On Republic Day, the President of India unfurls the flag on Rajpath
before presiding over a parade.

The positioning of the flag matters a lot! One can spot the difference in unfurling and hoisting in the
positioning of the flag. When the national flag hoists, it is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. It is
the Prime Minister who raises the national flag up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical
event of the day. Whereas, when the flag is unfurled on Republic Day, it is closed and tied at the top
of the pole. The President unfurls it without pulling the flag up as it takes place on Independence Day
We have made tremendous progress in fields such as education, healthcare, technology and
infrastructure.