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PM Modi addresses the inaugural event of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi

Published By : Admin | February 13, 2026 | 18:30 IST
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural event of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister remarked that today all are witnessing the making of a new history. He highlighted that on Vikram Samvat 2082, during Phalgun Krishna Paksha, on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Ekadashi, on Magh 24, and on Shaka Samvat 1947, which in the present calendar is 13 February 2026, the day has become a witness to a new beginning in India’s development journey. He emphasized that in the scriptures, Vijaya Ekadashi has held great significance, as the resolve taken on this day always leads to victory. Shri Modi stated that today, with the resolve of a developed India, all are entering the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan. He underlined that the divine blessings for victory in this goal are with them. He extended congratulations to everyone, including the PMO team, the Cabinet Secretariat, and employees of various departments, on Seva Teerth and the new buildings. He expressed gratitude to all engineers and worker colleagues associated with their construction.

Highlighting that after Independence, many important decisions and policies for the nation were made from buildings such as South Block and North Block, the Prime Minister remarked that these structures, however, were built as symbols of the British Empire, intended to keep India chained in slavery for centuries.

Shri Modi recalled that Kolkata once served as the capital of the country, but during the 1905 Bengal Partition, it had become a strong center of anti-British movements. Therefore, in 1911, the British shifted the capital from Kolkata to Delhi. He noted that subsequently, keeping in mind the needs and mindset of colonial rule, the construction of North Block and South Block began. The Prime Minister pointed out that when the buildings on Raisina Hills were inaugurated, the then Viceroy had said that the new structures were built in accordance with the wishes of the British monarch, meaning they were a medium to impose the thinking of Britain’s king on the soil of enslaved India. He emphasized that Raisina Hills was chosen so that these buildings would stand above all others, allowing none to be equal. Shri Modi contrasted this with the new Seva Teerth complex, which is not on a hill but more connected to the ground. Underlining that while South Block and North Block were constructed to implement the colonial mindset, the Prime Minister exclaimed that today, Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan have been built to fulfill the aspirations of the people of India. He stressed that the decisions taken here will not reflect the thinking of any monarch but will serve as the foundation to advance the expectations of 140 crore citizens. With this spirit, the Prime Minister dedicated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan to the people of India.

The Prime Minister remarked that the first quarter of the 21st century has now been completed, and it is essential that the vision of a developed India is reflected not only in policies and schemes but also in workplaces and buildings. He emphasized that the places from where the nation is governed must be effective and inspiring, impressive and motivating. He highlighted that with new technologies rapidly emerging, the old buildings were proving inadequate for expanding facilities and adopting new tools. Shri Modi pointed out that South Block and North Block faced space constraints and limited amenities, and being nearly a hundred years old, they were deteriorating from within, along with several other challenges. The Prime Minister stated that it is important to continuously inform the nation about these challenges, noting that even decades after Independence, numerous ministries of the Government of India were functioning from more than 50 different locations in Delhi. He underlined that every year, ₹1,500 crore was being spent on rent for these ministry buildings, while daily logistics costs were incurred for 8,000 to 10,000 employees moving between offices. He stressed that with the construction of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, these expenses will reduce and employees’ time will be saved.

Shri Modi acknowledged that amidst this change, memories of years spent in the old buildings will remain, as many important decisions were taken there, giving new direction to the nation and initiating reforms. He affirmed that those premises are an immortal part of India’s history. Therefore, Prime Minister announced the decision to dedicate the old building as a museum for the nation, making it part of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum. He underlined that the building will serve as a center of inspiration for future generations, and when young people visit, the historical legacy will guide them.

The Prime Minister emphasized that in the journey of a developed India, it is vital to move forward free from the colonial mindset. He remarked that unfortunately, even after Independence, symbols of colonial rule continued to be carried. He pointed out that the Prime Minister’s residence was once called Race Course Road, the Vice President had no designated residence, and the road leading to Rashtrapati Bhavan was called Rajpath in a democracy. He highlighted that independent India had no memorial for soldiers who sacrificed their lives, nor for police personnel who laid down their lives. Shri Modi underlined that the capital of a free nation remained deeply entangled in colonial mentality, with Delhi’s buildings, public places, and historical sites filled with such symbols. The Prime Minister stated that time never remains the same, and in 2014 the country resolved that the colonial mindset would no longer continue. He noted that a campaign was launched to change this mindset, leading to the creation of the National War Memorial in honor of martyrs, and the Police Memorial to recognize police bravery. He recalled that Race Course Road was renamed Lok Kalyan Marg, which was not merely a change of name but an effort to transform the attitude of power into a spirit of service.

The Prime Minister stressed that behind these decisions lay a deep sentiment and vision, connecting India’s present, past, and future with national pride. He explained that the place once known as Rajpath lacked adequate facilities and arrangements for common citizens, and was redeveloped as Kartavya Path, which today has become a vibrant public space for families, children, and citizens. He highlighted that in this very complex, a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has been installed, ensuring that the capital now honors great heroes and inspires the new generation. Shri Modi added that changes were also made in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, with Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan. He remarked that when the new Parliament building was constructed, the old building was not forgotten but given a new identity as ‘Samvidhan Sadan.’ He noted that when ministries were brought together in one complex, the buildings were named ‘Kartavya Bhavan.’ He underlined that these initiatives of renaming are not mere changes of words, but reflect a consistent ideological thread—an independent India with its own identity, free from colonial imprints.

The Prime Minister remarked that the new Prime Minister’s Office has been named Seva Teerth, underscoring that the spirit of service is the soul of India and its true identity. He recalled the words of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhans Ji, who said that serving humanity with the knowledge of Shiva is not merely a spiritual thought but a philosophy of nation-building. He emphasized that this building will constantly remind everyone that governance means service and responsibility means dedication. Highlighting the scriptural teaching, “Seva Paramo Dharmah,” meaning service is the highest duty, Shri Modi affirmed that this is the vision of the Prime Minister’s Office and the government. He stated that Seva Teerth is not just a name but a resolve—a sacred place through service to citizens, a site to carry the pledge of service to fulfillment. He explained that the meaning of Teerth as one which has the capacity to liberate and help achieve goals, and today India too has the goals of becoming a developed nation, achieving self-reliance, freeing millions from poverty, and liberating the country from the colonial mindset, all of which will be accomplished through the power of service.

The Prime Minister highlighted that as India rides the Reform Express, writing a new chapter in international relations, opening new doors through trade agreements, and moving rapidly towards saturation targets, the new pace of work and renewed confidence in Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavans will play a major role in achieving national goals.

Underlining that Indian culture teaches that before every auspicious work there must be a resolve for welfare, guided by noble thoughts flowing from all directions, Shri Modi stressed that this should be the soul of the building, as in India’s great democracy, the thoughts of the people are the true strength, their dreams the real capital, their expectations the priority, and their aspirations the guiding light. He stated that there must be no wall and no distance between these sentiments and the building, as policies become alive only when the dreams of the people are understood, and decisions become effective only when their aspirations are felt.

The Prime Minister noted that in the past eleven years, a new model of governance has emerged, where the citizen is at the center of decision-making. He emphasized that “Nagrik Devo Bhava” is not just a phrase but the working culture, which must be embraced as officials enter these new buildings. Shri Modi declared that every decision taken in Seva Teerth, every file moved, and every moment spent must be dedicated to improving the lives of 140 crore citizens. He urged every officer, employee, and karmayogi to pause whenever they step into the building and ask themselves whether their work that day will make the lives of millions of citizens easier, stressing that this self-reflection will become the greatest strength of this place.

Emphasising that we have come not to display authority but to fulfill responsibility, Shri Modi said when governance is driven by the spirit of service, the results are extraordinary. He highlighted that this is how 25 crore people have risen out of poverty and how the economy has gained new momentum.

The Prime Minister underlined that Developed India 2047 is not merely a goal but India’s pledge before the world, and therefore every policy and decision made here must be inspired by the continuous spirit of service. He remarked that one day, when officials retire or move on from this building, they will look back and recall their days here, finding solace in knowing that every moment in Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan was dedicated to serving citizens and every decision was taken in the national interest, which will be their greatest achievement and personal capital, filling their lives with pride.

Recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that the foundation of duty builds the grand edifice of rights, the Prime Minister remarked that when duty is performed, even the greatest challenges can be confronted and resolved. He stressed that this is why the framers of the Constitution placed strong emphasis on duty, reminding that the dreams of crores of citizens rest on this foundation. Shri Modi elaborated that duty is the beginning, the lifeblood of a living nation, bound by compassion and diligence, the hope of resolutions, the pinnacle of effort, the solution to every problem, the trust of a developed India. He declared that duty is equality, duty is affection, duty is universal and all-encompassing, woven into the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” He described duty as the sentiment of dedication to the nation, the willpower that lights every life, the joy of self-reliant India, the guarantee of a bright future for coming generations, the flagbearer of Mother India’s energy, and the awakened path of “Nagrik Devo Bhava.” He urged that with this supreme spirit of duty, all must enter Seva Teerth and the newly built complexes.

Emphasising that India is advancing rapidly towards new heights and a new era, Shri Modi remarked that in the coming years, the nation’s identity will not be defined only by its economy but by the quality of governance, the clarity of policies, and the dedication of karmayogis. He stressed that every decision taken in Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan will not be just a file’s approval but will shape the direction of Developed India 2047. He reminded that 2047 is not just a date but the timeline of 140 crore dreams, where every institution, every officer, every employee, and every karmayogi is significant. The Prime Minister expressed his vision that Seva Teerth should become a symbol of sensitive governance and a role model of citizen-centric administration, a place where service is visible instead of power, commitment instead of position, responsibility instead of authority. He affirmed his confidence that this resolve will write history and the collective effort will guide generations. He recalled his words from the Red Fort that “this is the time, the right time,” urging everyone to use every moment in the spirit of Nation First, so that future centuries will say this was the time when India redefined its destiny and took the first step towards a thousand years of bright future. With this conviction, he concluded by extending his best wishes once again to all.

Union Ministers, Parliamentarians and officials of the Government of India were present among other dignitaries at the event.

Background

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier in the day unveiled the name of the building complex Seva Teerth. He, thereafter formally inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2.

The inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister’s commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.

For decades, several key government offices and ministries functioned from fragmented and ageing infrastructure spread across multiple locations in the Central Vista area. This dispersion led to operational inefficiencies, coordination challenges, escalating maintenance costs and sub-optimal working environments. The new building complexes address these issues by consolidating administrative functions within modern, future-ready facilities.

Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, the Cabinet Secretariat, all of which were previously located across different locations.

Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 accommodate several key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Law & Justice, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Both building complexes feature digitally integrated offices, structured public interface zones and centralized reception facilities. These features will foster collaboration, efficiency, seamless governance, improved citizen engagement and enhanced employee well-being. Designed in accordance with 4-Star GRIHA standards, the complexes incorporate renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, waste management solutions and high-performance building envelopes. These measures significantly reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. The building complexes also include comprehensive safety and security frameworks, such as smart access control systems, surveillance networks and advanced emergency response infrastructure, ensuring a secure and accessible environment for officials and visitors.

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Amid numerous disruptions, this decade has been one of unprecedented development for India, marked by strong delivery and by efforts that have strengthened our democracy: PM
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We have made the Budget not only outlay-focused but also outcome-centric: PM
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You are all welcome to this Global Business Summit; I extend my greetings to each one of you. We are here to discuss the theme “A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change.” After listening to Vineet ji’s speech, I feel my task has become much easier. But let me make a small request-since you know so much, it should sometimes also be reflected in ET.

Friends,

The past decade of the 21st century has been one of unprecedented disruption. The world has witnessed a global pandemic, tensions and wars in different regions, and supply chain breakdowns that shook the global balance, all within a single decade. But friends, it is said that the true strength of a nation is revealed in times of crisis, and I take great pride in the fact that amid so many disruptions, this decade has been one of unprecedented development for India, marked by remarkable delivery and the strengthening of democracy. When the previous decade began, India was the eleventh-largest economy. Amid such turbulence, there were strong apprehensions that India might slip further down. But today, India is moving rapidly toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy. And the “Century of Change” that you speak of will, I say with great responsibility, rest significantly on India. Today, India contributes more than 16 percent to global growth, and I am confident that in every coming year of this century, our contribution will keep increasing steadily. I have not come here like an astrologer making predictions. India will drive global growth; it will emerge as the new engine of the world economy.

Friends,

After the Second World War, a new global order took shape. But after seven decades, that system is breaking down. The world is moving toward a new world order. Why is this happening? It happened because the foundation of the earlier system was based on a “One Size Fits All” approach. It was believed that the world economy would be centered in the core and that supply chains would become strong and dependable. Nations were seen merely as contributors within that framework. But today, this model is being challenged and is losing its relevance. Every country now realizes that it must build its own resilience.

Friends,

What the world is discussing today, India made part of its policy as early as 2015, ten years ago. When NITI Aayog was established, its founding document clearly articulated India’s vision: India would not import a single development model from any other country. We would pursue an Indian approach to India’s development. This policy gave India the confidence to make decisions according to its own requirements and in its own national interest. That is a key reason why, even during a decade of disruption, India’s economy did not weaken but continued to grow stronger.

Friends,

In this decade of the 21st century, India is riding on a Reform Express. The greatest feature of this Reform Express is that we are accelerating it not out of compulsion but with conviction, and with a commitment to reform. Many distinguished experts and stalwarts of the economic world are present here. You have seen the period before 2014. Reforms were undertaken only when circumstances forced them, when crises struck, when no other option remained. The reforms of 1991 happened when the country faced the danger of bankruptcy and had to pledge its gold. That was the approach of earlier governments-they undertook reforms only out of compulsion. After the 26/11 terrorist attack, when the Congress government’s weaknesses were exposed, the NIA was formed. When the power sector collapsed and grids began to fail, only then did reforms in the power sector occur out of necessity.

Friends,

There is a long list of examples reminding us that when reforms are made under compulsion, neither the correct results nor the desired national outcomes are achieved.

Friends,

I am proud that in the last eleven years, we have carried out reforms with complete conviction-reforms in policy, in process, in delivery, and even in mindset. Because if policy changes but processes remain the same, if the mindset remains unchanged, and if delivery does not improve, reforms remain merely pieces of paper. Therefore, we have made sincere efforts to transform the entire system.

Friends,

Let me speak about processes. A simple yet crucial process is that of Cabinet notes. Many here would know that earlier, it would take months just to prepare a Cabinet note. How could a nation develop at that speed? So we changed this process. We made decision-making time-bound and technology-driven. We ensured that a Cabinet note would not remain on any officer’s desk beyond a fixed number of hours-either reject it or take a decision. The nation is witnessing the results today.

Friends,

Let me also give the example of approvals for railway overbridges. Earlier, it would take several years to get a single design approved. Multiple clearances were required, and letters had to be written at various levels-and I am speaking not about the private sector, but about the government. We changed this as well. Today, see the pace at which road and railway infrastructure is being built. Vineet ji elaborated on this extensively.

Friends,

Another interesting example is border infrastructure, which is directly linked to national security. There was a time when even constructing a simple road in border areas required permissions from Delhi. At the district level, there was practically no authority empowered to make decisions; there were wall upon walls, and no one could take responsibility. That is why, even decades later, border infrastructure remained in poor condition. After 2014, we reformed this process, empowered local administration, and today we are witnessing rapid development in border infrastructure.

Friends,

One reform in the past decade that has created a stir worldwide is UPI, India’s digital payment system. It is not merely an app; it represents an extraordinary convergence of policy, process, and delivery. Those who could never even imagine accessing banking and financial services are now being served by UPI. Digital India, the digital payment system, the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile trinity-these reforms were not born of compulsion but of conviction. Our conviction was to ensure the inclusion of citizens whom previous governments had never reached. Those who were never cared for, Modi honors and empowers. That is why these reforms were undertaken, and our government continues to move forward with this same spirit.

Friends,

This new mindset of India is also reflected in our Budget. Earlier, when the Budget was discussed, the focus was only on outlay-how much money was allocated, what became cheaper or costlier. On television, budget discussions would revolve almost entirely around whether income tax had increased or decreased, as if nothing beyond that existed in the country. The number of new trains announced would dominate headlines, and later no one would ask what happened to those announcements. Therefore, we transformed the Budget from being merely outlay-centric to being outcome-centric.

Friends,

Another significant change in the Budget discourse is this: before 2014, there was extensive discussion about off-budget borrowing. Now, there is the discussion about off-budget reforms. Beyond the Budget framework, we implemented next-generation GST reforms, replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog, removed Article 370, enacted legislation against triple talaq, and passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.

Friends,

Whether announced within the Budget or beyond it, the Reform Express continues to gather speed. In just the past year, we have carried out reforms in the ports and maritime sector, taken numerous initiatives for the shipbuilding industry, advanced reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, enacted the Shanti Act for energy security, implemented labor law reforms, introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, reformed the Waqf law, and introduced a new GRAM G Act to promote rural employment. Numerous such reforms have been undertaken throughout the year.

Friends,

This year’s Budget has propelled the Reform Express even further. While the Budget has many dimensions, I will speak about two important factors-Capex and Technology. As in previous years, infrastructure spending has been increased to nearly ₹17 lakh crore in this Budget as well. You are aware of the significant multiplier effect of capex; it enhances the nation’s capacity and productivity and generates large-scale employment across numerous sectors. The construction of five university townships, the creation of city economic regions in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and seven new high-speed rail corridors, such Budget announcements are, in the truest sense, investments in our youth and in the nation’s future.

Friends,

Over the past decade, we have regarded technology and innovation as core drivers of growth. With this vision, we promoted a start-up culture and a hackathon culture across the country. Today, India has more than two lakh registered start-ups operating across diverse sectors. We encouraged our youth and fostered a spirit that rewards risk-taking. The results are evident before us. This year’s Budget further strengthens this priority. Significant announcements have been made, particularly for sectors such as biopharma, semiconductors, and AI.

Friends,

As the country’s economic strength has grown, we have also empowered the States proportionately. Let me share another figure. Between 2004 and 2014, over ten years, the States received around ₹18 lakh crore as tax devolution. In contrast, from 2014 to 2025, States have been given ₹84 lakh crore. If I add the approximately ₹14 lakh crore proposed in this year’s Budget, the total tax devolution to States under our government will reach nearly ₹100 lakh crore. This amount has been transferred by the Union Government to various State governments to advance development initiatives in their respective regions.

Friends,

These days, there is considerable discussion about India’s FTAs-Free Trade Agreements. As I entered here, the conversations had already begun, and analyses are taking place across the world. Today, however, let me present another interesting perspective-perhaps not the angle the media seeks, but one that may be useful. I firmly believe that what I am about to say may not have crossed your minds either. Have you ever wondered why such extensive free trade deals with developed nations did not materialize before 2014? The country was the same, the youthful energy was the same, the government system was the same-so what changed? The change came in the government’s vision, in its policy and intent, and in India’s capabilities.

Friends,

Reflect for a moment-when India was labeled among the “Fragile Five” economies, who would have engaged with us? In a village, would a wealthy family agree to marry their daughter into an impoverished household? They would look down upon it. That was our situation in the world. When the country was gripped by policy paralysis, surrounded by scams and corruption, who could have placed their trust in India? Before 2014, India’s manufacturing base was extremely weak. Earlier governments were hesitant; hardly anyone approached India, and even if efforts were made, they feared that deals with developed nations would result in those countries flooding our markets and capturing them. In that atmosphere of despair, before 2014, the UPA government managed comprehensive trade agreements with only four countries. In contrast, the trade deals concluded by India over the past decade cover 38 countries across different regions of the world. Today, we are entering trade agreements because India is confident. Today’s India is prepared to compete globally. Over the past eleven years, India has built a robust manufacturing ecosystem. Therefore, India today is capable and empowered, and that is why the world trusts us. This transformation forms the foundation of the paradigm shift in our trade policy, and this paradigm shift has become an essential pillar in our journey toward a Developed India.

Friends,

Our government is working with full sensitivity to ensure that every citizen participates in development. Those left behind in the race for progress are being prioritized. Previous governments only made announcements for persons with disabilities; we too could have continued that path. But sensitivity defines governance. The example I am about to give may seem small to some of you. Just as our country has linguistic diversity, sign language too was fragmented-one form in Tamil Nadu, another in Uttar Pradesh, a third in Gujarat, a fourth in Assam. If a differently-abled person from one state travelled to another, communication became difficult. This may not appear to be a major task, but a sensitive government does not consider such matters trivial. For the first time, India has institutionalized and standardized Indian Sign Language. Similarly, the transgender community had long struggled for their rights; we enacted legislation granting them dignity and protection. In the past decade, millions of women were freed from the regressive practice of triple talaq, and reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was ensured.

Friends,

The mindset within the government machinery has also transformed, becoming more sensitive. This difference in thinking is visible even in schemes like providing free food grains to the needy. Some in the opposition mock us; certain newspapers amplify such mockery. They ask why free rations are given when 250 million people have supposedly risen out of poverty. It is a peculiar question. When a patient is discharged from a hospital, does the doctor not still advise precautions for several days? Yes, the person has come out of poverty, but that does not mean support should immediately cease. Those with narrow thinking fail to understand that lifting someone out of poverty is not sufficient; we must ensure that those who have entered the neo-middle class do not slip back into poverty. That is why continued support in the form of free food grains remains necessary. Over the past years, the Central Government has spent lakhs of crores on this scheme, providing immense support to the poor and the neo-middle class.

Friends,

We also observe a difference in thinking in another context. Some people question why I speak of 2047. They ask whether a Developed India will truly materialize by then, and whether it matters if we ourselves are not present at that time. This, too, is a prevalent mindset.

Friends,

Those who fought for India’s independence endured lathi charges, imprisonment in Cellular Jail, and even mounted the gallows. Had they thought that independence might not come in their lifetime and questioned why they should suffer for it, would India ever have attained freedom? When the nation comes first, when national interest is paramount, every decision and every policy is shaped for the country. Our vision is clear-we must continue working tirelessly to build a Developed India. Whether we are present in 2047 or not, the nation will endure, and future generations will live on. Therefore, we must dedicate our present so that their tomorrow is secure and bright. I sow today so that the generations of tomorrow may reap the harvest.

Friends,

The world must now prepare to live with disruption. Its nature may evolve over time, but rapid change in systems is inevitable. You can already witness the disruption brought by AI. In the coming years, AI will usher in even more revolutionary transformations, and India is prepared. In a few days, India will host the Global AI Impact Summit. Nations and technology leaders from across the world will gather here. Together with all of them, we will continue striving to build a better world. With this confidence, I once again extend my best wishes to all of you for this Summit.

Thank you very much.

Vande Mataram.