PM releases the book "Timeless Laxman"

Published By : Admin | December 18, 2018 | 11:45 IST
Studying RK Laxman's work through the decades is a nice way to understand sociology, and the socio-economic milieu of the times: PM Modi
RK Laxman's 'Common Man' was timeless and pan-India: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released the coffee table book "Timeless Laxman", based on the famous cartoonist RK Laxman.

Speaking on the occasion, he said he is happy to be a part of this timeless journey. He expressed happiness that an insight into the vast treasure of Laxman's work is now available in this way.

He remarked that studying Laxman's work through the decades is a nice way to understand sociology, and the socio-economic milieu of the times.

This effort is not just for Laxman, or his memory, the Prime Minister said, adding that a small part of Laxman, lives within crores of people.

The Prime Minister said that Laxman's common man was timeless and pan-Indian. All Indians, and all generations of people could identify with him, he added.

The Prime Minister mentioned how the process of Padma awards has been changed to bring into focus the common man.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today stated that the past 12 years of the government have been dedicated to trust, development, and public welfare. The Prime Minister noted that with the blessings of 140 crore countrymen and the spirit of Nation First, no stone has been left unturned in empowering the youth, women, and farmer brothers and sisters.

Shri Modi observed that it is the result of relentless efforts that today the country has gained a new identity across the world, from infrastructure to the digital revolution. To realize the resolution of a Viksit Bharat, the Prime Minister affirmed that the government will continue to move forward on this path of service, good governance, and prosperity.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"हमारी सरकार के बीते 12 वर्ष विश्वास, विकास और जनकल्याण को समर्पित रहे हैं। 140 करोड़ देशवासियों के आशीर्वाद और राष्ट्र प्रथम की भावना से हमने युवाओं, महिलाओं और अपने किसान भाई-बहनों को सशक्त बनाने में कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ी है। यह हमारे अथक प्रयासों का ही परिणाम है कि इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से लेकर डिजिटल क्रांति तक आज देश को दुनियाभर में एक नई पहचान मिली है। विकसित भारत के संकल्प को साकार करने के लिए हम सेवा, सुशासन और समृद्धि के इसी पथ पर निरंतर आगे बढ़ते रहेंगे।

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