Hyderabad: Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu urged citizens to strengthen national unity and work towards building a developed India by 2047. Extending Alai Balai and Vijayadashami greetings to the people, he called for a society free from hunger, thirst, corruption and atrocities.
Naidu said every citizen had a role in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. He stressed that economic progress must go hand in hand with human values and social responsibility. He also called for efforts to build a country where people live with dignity and mutual respect.
Recalling the colonial period, Naidu said British rulers had exploited divisions among Indians to maintain their control. He noted that colonial rule had also damaged Indian culture and traditions. Therefore, he emphasised the need for unity, mutual respect and brotherhood among people.
Developed India by 2047 requires cultural preservation and social harmony
Naidu described Alai Balai as an important platform for spreading affection and strengthening personal relationships. He said such gatherings helped people share bonds of friendship and promote humanity. In addition, he urged citizens to support initiatives that bring communities closer.
The former Vice-President identified unity as essential for the country and society. He called on Indians to respect diversity and remain united despite their differences. He also encouraged people to live in harmony with nature.
Furthermore, Naidu stressed the responsibility of citizens to protect Indian culture, traditions and languages while pursuing national development. He gave particular importance to preserving Telugu, the mother tongue of many people in the region.
He compared the mother tongue to eyesight and warned against neglecting it. According to him, people must protect their native language and pass it on to future generations. He also said festivals and cultural events should strengthen social bonds and showcase the richness of Indian traditions.
Naidu urged people to avoid conflicts and instead promote love, affection and humanity. He said these values were essential to achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047.