The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave away the "Times Now" Amazing Indians Awards 2016. The awards were given in recognition of great achievements in the face of adversity.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said the awardees were people whose life journey had been like a diamond, that passes through great travails before being recognized and acknowledged by the world at large.
The Prime Minister regretted that in India, most of the narrative has been built around the lives of those in power, or the ruling class. Those who have struggled and achieved noble objectives, or served society, despite severe obstacles and adversity, are rarely recognized and celebrated, he added. The Prime Minister said that today in India, a teacher who might have inspired hundreds of young children to become responsible members of society, often remains unnoticed and unheard, while even a relatively junior political functionary is feted.
The Prime Minister said that the world over, most of the great achievers have been those, who overcame personal hardships, or difficult circumstances, and yet contributed to society. Reflecting on Indian history and mythology, the Prime Minister gave several illustrations from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and recalled the Panj Pyaaras, and the brave Maratha warriors who were part of Chhatrapati Shivaji's army.
The Prime Minister complimented Times Now for discovering and presenting to the world at large, the awardees for the day, and said their work would inspire many others. He complimented the awardees for their achievements.
It is a misfortune that a lot of things that were written were only about royalty, rulers, their styles: PM @narendramodi @TimesNow
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 14, 2016
Those society considers inferior, they have a major contribution to society & their contribution can't be forgotten: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 14, 2016
It is the 'small' people who shape history and bring a change in society: PM @narendramodi at Amazing Indians Awards @TimesNow
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 14, 2016
Why is it that a teacher who shaped many lives has no road or 'chowk' after him or her whereas a corporator does: PM @narendramodi @TimesNow
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 14, 2016
After this programme people will get to know about those who have been awarded and the work they have done: PM @narendramodi @TimesNow
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 14, 2016
दुनिया में जिन्होंने कुछ किया है, उन्होंने काफी कष्ट भी झेले हैंः प्रधानमंत्री
— DD न्यूज़ (@DDNewsHindi) January 14, 2016
