POI 13

On the occasion of let us pray that the supreme sacrifice of Lord Jesus strengthens our soul and guides our path. May we always have the strength to get through our struggles & hardships.

On the occasion of ,let us rededicate ourselves to the true ideals of Babasaheb's Equal & Independent India. As we celebrate the world's largest exercise of democracy,we must remember,"Democracy is essentially an attitude of respect & reverence towards fellow men"

Wishing all a happy Baisakhi,Vishu,Mesadi,Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha,Vaisakhadi & Puthandu Pirappu.May these festivals of harvest symbolising life & growth bring peace & prosperity to all. Named differently they represent a common spirit, truly bringing out our unity in diversity.

Congratulations to for successful testing of the Anti-Satellite (A-Sat) Missile. 's brilliant run continues. The success of is a proud moment for all Indians, an achievement that further strengthens our strategic capabilities.
Jai Hind!

Deeply saddened and shocked at the passing away of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa. He fought valiantly against his disease and I always hoped that he will beat it. Despite his deteriorating health, he put nation first and was working for it till his last breath. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Words fail me to condemn such an act of mindless cowardice. Extremely pained at the loss of the brave Jawans in . It is unnerving to learn about such a heinous unwarranted act. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the martyrs who lost their precious life today.

Inaugurated the Kolkata Literature Festival 2019 along with Literary legends Shri Shankha Ghosh & Shri Samares Majumdar at the International Kolkata Book Fair today.

My respectful tributes to on . His non-violent activism & his leadership has transcended time & geography. He taught us -"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." May he continue to be our guiding force.

Pained at the demise of long time friend in opposition & colleague in Parliament, Shri . A committed socialist, activist for the deprived & an inspiring leader, he was my predecessor as Defence Minister in 2004. My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

My humble tributes to 'Punjab Kesari' on his Birth Anniversary. A great scholar, the 'Lal' of the trinity with 'Bal' & 'Pal', his fierce patriotism & activism, brought us closer to Independence. Let us together salute him.

As the Indian republic turns 70 years old, I wish each & every citizen in India & abroad a very . The foundation of this Great Democratic Republic was laid down by our Founding Fathers in our Indian Constitution. Our Founding Fathers have guided us this far, let us go farther with greater vigour & spirit to create an India of our dreams. On this , let us strengthen our resolve to live up to the ideals of our Constitution. The dynamism of our Constitution exemplified in the ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity sets the tone of our development. We must strive to protect and preserve these foundational ethics.