Despite COVID-19, India displays tremendous resilience, capability: Kerala Guv
Deccan ChronicleThiruvananthapuram: Leading the 73rd Republic Day celebrations in Kerala, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said as the largest democracy in the world, India's voyage has been steered by modern ideas of governance, the urge to ensure equality and justice and firm resolve to defend against all forms of aggression. In his customary address after hoisting the National Flag and inspecting the ceremonial parade at the Central Stadium here, Khan also wished that the actions of citizens be sincere expression of deep commitment to uphold the constitutional values, to ensure the welfare of fellow-beings by creating equal opportunities for all and to enable the nation to attain greater levels of self reliance and progress. "Our centenary dreams include a new India with modern infrastructure through the Gati Shakti Master-plan, a nation with better and more transparent governance and an energy independent India through the National Hydrogen Mission," he said. On this Republic Day, let our thoughts be on making our beloved State of Kerala a paradise of intellectual pursuits and the preferred destination for higher education and research in India," Khan added.