मेरे साथ आप लोग बोलेंगे, मैं कहूंगा सरदार पटेल आप लोग कहेंगे अमर रहे, अमर रहे,… सरदार पटेल, (अमर रहे) सरदार पटेल, (अमर रहे) सरदार पटेल (अमर रहे)।

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आज सरदार वल्‍लभ भाई पटेल की जन्‍म जयंती का प्रेरक पर्व है। जो देश इतिहास को भूला देता है, वह देश कभी भी इतिहास का निर्माण नहीं कर सकता है। और इसलिए एक जीवंत राष्‍ट्र के लिए, एक आशा-आकांक्षाओं के साथ भरे हुए राष्‍ट्र के लिए सपनों को सजा कर बैठी युवा पीढ़ी के लिए अपने ऐतिहासिक धरोहर सदा-सर्वदा प्रेरणा देती है और हमारे देश ने इस बात को भी कभी भी भूलना नहीं होगा कि हम इतिहास को विरासतों को अपने वैचारिक दायरे में न बांटे। इतिहास पुरूष, राष्‍ट्र पुरूष इतिहास की वो धरोहर हाते हैं जो आने वाली पीढि़यों के लिए नया उमंग और नया उत्‍साह भरते हैं।

आज श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी जी की भी पुण्‍य तिथि है। सरदार साहब का जीवन देश की एकता के लिए आहूत हो गया। बैरिस्‍टर के नाते, सफल बैरिस्‍टर गांधी के चरणों में समर्पित हो गए, और हिंदुस्‍तान के किसानों को आजादी के आंदोलन में जोड़कर के उन्‍होंने अंग्रेज सल्‍तनत को हिला दिया था। अंग्रेज सल्‍तनत ने भांप लिया था अगर देश का गांव, देश का किसान आजादी के आंदोलन का हिस्‍सा बन गया तो अंग्रेज सल्‍तनत की कोई ताकत नहीं है कि वो आजादी के दीवानों के खिलाफ लड़ाई लड़ सके।

कभी-कभी जब हम रामकृष्‍ण परमहंस को देखते हैं तो लगता है कि स्‍वामी विवेकानंद के बिना रामकृष्‍ण परमहंस अधूरे लगते हैं। वैसे ही जब महात्‍मा गांधी को देखते हैं तो लगता है कि सरदार साहब के बिना गांधी भी अधूरे लगते थे। यह एक अटूट नाता था। यह अटूट जोड़ी थी। जिस दांडी यात्रा ने हिंदुस्‍तान की आजादी को एक नया मोड़ दिया था। पूरे विश्‍व को सबसे पहले ताकतवर मैसेज देने का अवसर दांडी यात्रा में से पैदा हुआ था। उस दांडी यात्रा में एक सफल संगठक के रूप में, एक कार्यकर्ता के रूप में सरदार साहब की जो भूमिका थी, वो बेजोड़ थी। और महात्‍मा गांधी ने दांडी यात्रा की पूरी योजना सरदार साहब के हवाले की थी। हम कल्‍पना कर सकते थे कि देश की आजादी आंदोलन के अलग-अलग पढ़ाव में, महात्‍मा गांधी के साथ रहकर के सरदार साहब की कितनी अहम भूमिका रही थी और आजादी के बाद सरदार साहब का लाभ देश को बहुत कम मिला। बहुत कम समय तक हमारे बीच रहे। लेकिन इतने कम समय में सरदार साहब ने अंग्रेजों के सारे सपनों को धूल में मिला दिया था, चूर-चूर कर दिया था। अपनी दूर दृष्टि के द्वारा, अपने कूटनीति सामर्थ्‍य के द्वारा, अपनी राष्‍ट्र भक्ति के द्वारा। अंग्रेज चाहते थे कि देश आजाद होने के बाद सैकड़ों टुकड़ों में बिखर जाए। आपस में लड़ते रहे, मर मिटते रहे, यह अंग्रेजों का इरादा था, लेकिन सरदार साहब ने अपनी कूटनीति के द्वारा, अपनी दीर्घ दृष्टि के द्वारा, अपने लोखंडित मनोबल के द्वारा साढ़े पांच सौ से भी अधिक रियासतों को एक सूत्र में बांध दिया। जिसे सम्‍मान देने की जरूरत थी, उसे सम्‍मान दिया। जिसको पुचकारने की जरूरत थी, उसको पुचकारा और जिसको आंख दिखाने की जरूरत थी उसको आंख दिखाने में भी सरदार पटेल ने कभी हिचक नहीं की, संकोच नहीं किया। उस सामर्थ्‍य का परिचय दिया था। और उसी महापुरूष ने, एक प्रकार से आज जब हिंदुस्‍तान देख रहे हैं वो एक भारत का सफलदृष्‍टा उसके नियंता सरदार पटेल को देश कभी भूल नहीं सकता है।

शताब्दियों पहले इतिहास में चाणक्‍य का उल्‍लेख इस बात के लिए आता है कि उन्‍होंने अनेक राजे-रजवाड़ों को एक करके, एक सपना लेकर के, राष्‍ट्र के पुनरूद्धार का सपना देकर के सफल प्रयास किया था। चाणक्‍य के बाद उस महान काम को करने वाले एक महापुरूष हैं, जिनका आज हम जन्‍म जयंती पर्व मना रहे हैं, वो सरदार वल्‍लभ भाई पटेल हैं। लेकिन यह कैसा दुर्भाग्‍य है, जिस व्‍यक्ति ने देश की एकता के लिए अपने आप को खपा दिया था, आलोचनाएं झेली थी, विरोध झेले थे। अपने राजनीतिक यात्रा में रूकावटें महसूस की थी। लेकिन उस लक्ष्‍य की पूर्ति के मार्ग से कभी विचलित नहीं हुए थे, और वो लक्ष्‍य था भारत की एकता। उसी देश में, उसी महापुरूष की जन्‍म जयंती पर, 30 साल पहले भारत की एकता को गहरी चोट पहुंचाने वाली एक भयंकर घटना ने आकार लिया। हमारे ही अपने लोगों को मौत के घाट उतार दिया गया। और वो घटना किसी सम्‍प्रदाय के लोगों के सीने पर लगे घाव की नहीं थी, वो घटना भारत के हजारों साल के महान व्यवस्था के सीने पर लगा हुआा एक छूरा था, एक खंजर था, भयंकर आपत्तिजनक था। लेकिन दुर्भाग्‍य रहा इतिहास का कि उसे महापुरूष के जयंती के दिन यह हो गया। और तब जाकर के देश की एकता के लिए, हम लोगों ने अधिक जागरूकता के साथ, अधिक जिम्‍मेवारी के साथ। सरदार साहब ने हमें एक भारत दिया, श्रेष्‍ठ भारत बनाना हमारी जिम्‍मेवारी है। ‘एक भारत श्रेष्‍ठ भारत’ इस सपने को पूरा करने के लिए भारत की जो महान विरासत है वो विरासतें विविधता में एकता की है। उस विविधता में एकता की विरासत को लेकर के, जातिवाद से परे उठकर के, भाषावाद से परे उठकर के, सम्‍प्रदायवाद से परे उठकर के एक भारत समृद्ध भारत, ऊंच-नीच के भेदभाव से मुक्‍त भारत यह सपने को साकार करने के लिए आज से उत्‍तम पर्व नहीं हो सकता, जो हमें आने वाले दिनों के लिए प्रेरणा देता रहे।

और युवा पीढ़ी आज इस राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस पर पूरे हिंदुस्‍तान में Run for Unity के लिए दौड़ रही है। मैं समझता हूं यह हमारा प्रयास एकता के मंत्र को निरंतर जगाए रखना चाहिए। और हमारे शास्‍त्रों में कहा है राष्‍ट्रयाम जाग्रयम वयम.. हर पल हमें जागते रहना चाहिए अपने सपनों को लेकर के, सोचते रहना चाहिए, उसके अनुरूप काम करते रहना चाहिए तभी संभव होता है। भारत विविधताओं से भरा हुआ देश है। अनेक विविधताओं से भरा हुआ देश है। विविधता में एकता यही हमारी विशेषता है। हम कभी एकरूपता के पक्षकार नहीं रहे। हम विविधताओं से भरे हुए रहते हैं। एक ही प्रकार के फूलों से बना गुलदस्‍ता और रंग-बिरंगे फूलों से बने गुलदस्‍ते में कितना फर्क होता है। भारत उन विशेषताओं से भरा हुआ देश है, उन विशेषताओं को बनाते हुए एकता के सूत्र को जीवंत रखना, एकता के सूत्र को बलवंत बनाना यही हम लोगों का प्रयास है और यही एकता का संदेश है। राज्‍य अनेक राष्‍ट्र एक, पंथ अनेक लक्ष्‍य एक, बोली अनेक स्‍वर एक, भाषा अनेक भाव एक, रंग अनेक तिरंगा एक, समाज अनेक भारत एक, रिवाज अनेक संस्‍कार एक, कार्य अनेक संकल्‍प एक, राह अनेक मंजिल एक, चेहरे अनेक मुस्‍कान एक, इसी एकता के मंत्र को लेकर के यह देश आगे बढ़े।

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Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Hari’s abode is Haryana, and here, everyone greets each other with a heartfelt 'Ram Ram'.

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya Ji, the dynamic and popular Chief Minister of this state, Shri Nayab Singh Ji, my esteemed colleague in the Union Cabinet, Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, and the son of this land, Member of Parliament and former Chief Minister, as well as my colleague in the government, Shri Manohar Lal Ji; Shri Krishna Pal Ji, Ministers of the Haryana Government; Shruti Ji, Aarti Ji, MPs, MLAs, and all colleagues associated with various LIC centres across the country, and my dear brothers and sisters.

Today, Bharat is making yet another significant stride towards women empowerment. This day holds special significance for several other reasons as well. Today is the 9th- a number that holds immense auspiciousness in our scriptures. The number 9 is linked to the nine powers of Nav Durga, and during Navratri, we dedicate nine days to the worship of Shakti. This day, too, is dedicated to honouring women.

Friends,

On this very day, 9th December, the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held. As the nation celebrates 75 years of the Constitution, this date serves as a reminder to uphold the principles of equality and inclusive development.

Friends,

It is indeed a privilege to be here on this revered land that imparted the knowledge of ethics and religion to the world. The International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav is also taking place in Kurukshetra right now. I bow to this sacred land of the Gita and greet the entire state of Haryana and its patriotic people with a warm Ram Ram. The way Haryana embraced the mantra, 'Ek hai to Safe Hai' (If we are together, we are safe) has set a remarkable example for the entire nation.

Friends,

My bond with Haryana and my affection for this land are no secret. Your immense support and blessings have led to the BJP forming the government here for the third consecutive term. For this, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to every family in Haryana. The new government under Saini Ji has been in office for only a few weeks, yet it is being lauded across the nation. The entire country has witnessed how thousands of young people secured permanent jobs immediately after the formation of this government, without incurring any expenses or requiring any recommendations. The double-engine government here is now working at double the speed.

Friends,

During the elections, the women of Haryana raised the slogan, "Mhara Haryana, Non-Stop Haryana." We have adopted this slogan as our resolution. It is with this commitment that I am here today to connect with all of you. Looking around, I see an overwhelming presence of mothers and sisters, which is truly heartening.

Friends,

The Bima Sakhi scheme has just been launched here to create employment opportunities for the women and daughters of the nation. Certificates under the Bima Sakhi initiative have been distributed to daughters here today. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the women across the country.

Friends,

A few years ago, I had the honour of launching the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign from Panipat. Its positive impact has been felt not only in Haryana but across the entire country. In Haryana alone, thousands of daughters’ lives have been saved over the past decade. Now, 10 years later, the Bima Sakhi Yojana for our sisters and daughters has been inaugurated from this same land of Panipat. In many ways, Panipat has become a symbol of women empowerment.

Friends,

Bharat is now advancing with the resolve to become a developed nation by 2047. Since 1947, the collective energy of every community and every region has brought Bharat to its current heights. However, to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, we must tap into many new sources of energy. One such source is Eastern India, including the North East. Another critical source of energy is the Nari Shakti—the women power—of our nation. To build a developed Bharat, we require the additional strength of our countless mothers and sisters, whose contributions will be our greatest source of inspiration. Today, women-led self-help groups, Bima Sakhi, Bank Sakhi, and Krishi Sakhi are emerging as vital pillars of a developed Bharat.

Friends,

To empower women, it is crucial to ensure they have ample opportunities to progress and that every obstacle is removed from their path. When women are given opportunities to advance, they, in turn, unlock new opportunities for the nation. For years, there were many professions in our country where women were barred from working. Our BJP government resolved to eliminate every barrier hindering our daughters. Today, you can see that women are being deployed on the front lines of the army. Our daughters are also becoming fighter pilots in significant numbers. Many women are now joining the police force. Moreover, our daughters are leading prominent companies. Across the country, there are 1,200 producer associations or cooperative societies of farmers and cattle rearers that are being led by women. Whether in sports or education, our daughters are excelling in every field. Additionally, lakhs of women have benefited from the extension of maternity leave to 26 weeks.

Friends,

Often, when we see a sportsperson proudly displaying a medal or triumphantly walking with the tricolour atop Mount Everest, we fail to realise the years of dedication and relentless effort that went into achieving that success. The foundation of the Bima Sakhi programme, launched here today, is similarly built upon years of perseverance and tireless effort. Even after 60–65 years of independence, most women in Bharat did not have their personal bank accounts. This meant that women were largely excluded from the formal banking system. Recognising this gap, our government prioritised opening Jan Dhan bank accounts for mothers and sisters. Today, I am proud to say that more than 30 crore women and daughters now have Jan Dhan accounts. Imagine what the situation would have been like without these Jan Dhan accounts. Without them, gas subsidy amounts would not have been directly deposited into your accounts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, financial assistance could not have been provided to you. The funds from the Kisan Kalyan Nidhi would not have reached the accounts of women, nor would daughters have benefitted from the higher interest offered under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. Money for building homes would not have been directly transferred to women’s accounts. Moreover, sisters establishing small businesses would not have been able to access banks, and it would have been nearly impossible for crores of women to secure collateral-free loans under the Mudra Yojana. Because women now have their personal bank accounts, they are able to avail themselves of Mudra loans and, for the first time, start businesses and ventures of their choosing.

Friends,

Our sisters have played a pivotal role in expanding banking services to every village. It is remarkable to see women who once lacked bank accounts themselves now connecting others to the banking system as Bank Sakhis. These mothers and sisters are teaching people how to save money, how to take loans, and how to utilise banking facilities effectively. Today, lakhs of Bank Sakhis are providing essential services in rural areas.

Friends,

Just as women were once excluded from banking, they were also not part of the insurance ecosystem. Today, a campaign has been launched to make lakhs of women insurance agents, or Bima Sakhis. This initiative enables women, who were once denied access to insurance services, to become key players in connecting others to these services. In doing so, they will also lead the expansion of the insurance sector. Under the Bima Sakhi Yojana, we aim to provide employment opportunities to 2 lakh women. Sisters and daughters who have passed the 10th standard will receive specialised training, financial assistance for three years, and allowances. According to industry data, an LIC agent earns an average monthly income of Rs 15,000. This means that our Bima Sakhis can expect to earn more than Rs 1.75 lakh annually. This income will provide much-needed financial support to their families.

Friends,

The significance of the work being undertaken by Bima Sakhis extends beyond their monthly earnings. Their role will be instrumental in achieving our nation’s goal of 'Insurance for All'. This mission is vital for enhancing social security and eradicating poverty at its roots. The role that you are playing today as Bima Sakhi will strengthen the mission of Insurance for All.

Friends,

We have seen clear examples of how insurance empowers individuals and transforms lives. The government has launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana' and the 'Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana', which provide insurance coverage of up to Rs 2 lakh each at highly affordable premiums. Over 20 crore people in the country, many of whom had never imagined having insurance, are now insured under these schemes. To date, approximately Rs 20,000 crore in claim settlements has been provided. Just imagine the impact—if someone suffered an accident or lost a loved one, how crucial that Rs 2 lakh would be during such a challenging time. This means the Bima Sakhis are not just offering insurance; they are providing a vital social security net to countless families and performing a deeply virtuous service.

Friends,

The revolutionary policies and decisions implemented over the last 10 years for rural women in Bharat deserve recognition and study. Names like Bima Sakhi, Bank Sakhi, Krishi Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi, Drone Didi, and Lakhpati Didi may seem simple and ordinary, but these women are reshaping the destiny of India. The Self-Help Group (SHG) movement, in particular, is a remarkable story of women’s empowerment that will be celebrated in history. We have transformed SHGs into powerful tools for revolutionising the rural economy. Today, 10 crore women across the country are associated with SHGs, earning livelihoods through their efforts. In the past decade, the government has provided financial assistance exceeding RS 8 lakh crore to SHGs, significantly boosting their contributions.

Friends,

To all the women associated with SHGs nationwide, I want to emphasise how extraordinary your role is and how immense your contribution is. You are driving Bharat towards becoming the world’s third-largest economic power. Women from all sections of society, every class, and every family are part of this movement, ensuring inclusivity for everyone. This movement of SHGs is not only uplifting rural economies but also fostering social harmony and justice. It is often said in our country that when one daughter is educated, two families benefit. Similarly, SHGs not only increase the income of one woman but also boost the confidence of her entire family and village. Your work is immense and invaluable.

Friends,

From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I also announced the goal of creating 3 crore Lakhpati Didis. So far, more than 1 crore 15 lakh Lakhpati Didis have emerged across the country, with each earning over Rs 1 lakh annually. The Lakhpati Didi initiative is further bolstered by the government’s NaMo Drone Didi scheme, which is receiving widespread acclaim in Haryana. During the Haryana elections, I came across interviews with some sisters. One sister shared her journey of becoming a trained drone pilot, how her group acquired a drone, and how she secured work spraying crops during the last Kharif season. She sprayed pesticides over approximately 800 acres of farmland using the drone. Do you know how much she earned? She made Rs 3 lakh in just one season. This initiative is not only transforming agriculture but also revolutionising the lives of women, enabling them to achieve financial independence and prosperity.

Friends,

Today, thousands of Krishi Sakhis are being trained to raise awareness about modern farming practices, natural farming, and sustainable agricultural methods across the country. So far, nearly 70,000 Krishi Sakhis have received their certifications. These Krishi Sakhis also have the potential to earn over Rs 60,000 annually. Similarly, more than 1.25 lakh Pashu Sakhis are actively participating in awareness campaigns on animal husbandry. The roles of Krishi Sakhis and Pashu Sakhis extend far beyond employment; they are providing invaluable service to humanity. Just as nurses play a crucial role in saving lives and providing care, Krishi Sakhis are safeguarding Mother Earth for future generations. By promoting organic farming, they are serving the soil, our farmers, and the planet itself. Likewise, Pashu Sakhis are contributing significantly by caring for animals, thereby performing an equally noble service to humanity.

Friends,

There are those who view everything through the lens of politics and vote banks, and they are visibly perplexed and troubled these days. They cannot comprehend why the blessings of mothers, sisters, and daughters continue to grow in Modi’s favour, election after election. Those who treated women merely as a vote bank and indulged in token announcements during election seasons cannot grasp this deep and genuine bond.

To understand the immense love and affection I receive from mothers and sisters, one must look back at the last 10 years. A decade ago, crores of women lacked access to basic sanitation. Today, more than 12 crore toilets have been built across the country. Ten years ago, crores of women did not have gas connections. Through the Ujjwala Yojana, free connections were provided, and cylinder prices were made more affordable. Many homes lacked water taps; we have initiated the provision of tap water to every household. In the past, women rarely owned property. Now, crores of women are proud owners of pucca houses. For decades, women have demanded 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. With your blessings, we had the privilege of fulfilling this long-standing demand. When sincere efforts are made with pure intentions, they earn the heartfelt blessings of mothers and sisters.

Friends,

Our double-engine government is working with full sincerity for the welfare of farmers. During the first two terms, Haryana’s farmers received more than Rs 1.25 lakh crore as Minimum Support Price (MSP). In this third term, Rs 14,000 crore has already been provided as MSP to paddy, millet, and moong farmers. Additionally, over Rs 800 crore has been allocated to assist farmers affected by drought. We all recognise the pivotal role played by Chaudhary Charan Singh University in establishing Haryana as a leader of the Green Revolution. Now, in the 21st century, Maharana Pratap Horticulture University will play a key role in making Haryana a leader in fruit and vegetable production. Today, the foundation stone for the new campus of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University has been laid, which will provide modern facilities for the youth pursuing studies in this field.

Friends,

Today, I once again assure all of you, especially the sisters of Haryana, that the state will witness rapid development. The double-engine government, in its third term, will work with triple the speed. The role of women empowerment in this progress will continue to expand and flourish. May your love and blessings remain with us always. With this hope, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to everyone once again.

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Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Thank you very much!