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President Obama echoes words of the first Indian PM
In his message, Obama echoed words of the first Indian
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's historic speech "tryst with
destiny," mentioned 1857 war of independence, the freedom
movement under Mahatma Gandhi and the country's all-round
development after independence, be it economy, science or
polity.
The President said, "Indian politics have given voice
to women and countless minorities, and have demonstrated that
Indians stand unifies in their commitment to human dignity."
Obama said he was also impressed by the country's
entertainment industry as its members were marking their
presence globally.
"Bollywood and Hollywood, Indians contribute to films
that captivate audiences in every corner of the world," he
said adding that millions were being lifted out of poverty and
were carrying the hope for a bright future as the Indian
economy continued along a promising road.
"Marking Indian Independence Day, the United States and
its people celebrate the realisation of the vision of Prime
Minister Nehru described and the bright future it continues to
portend for the people of India," Obama said.
The message sent to the Indian Government starts with
reference to Pandit Nehru. "As Indians stood ready to claim
their own fate on August 15, 1947, Prime Minister Nehru
declared that a 'tryst with destiny,' forged years ago, would
finally be fulfilled."
Noting that these words recalled a history of struggle
and future filled with hope, Obama said: "Today, sixty-two
years since this appraisal, his words still exemplify India's
ongoing journey as it strives to reach new heights."
Referring to India's struggle for independence, Obama
said the decade-long fight culminated in the civil
disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and the cause of
independence achieved its goal when British rule ended
peacefully.
"Praising Gandhi's leadership of this movement, Dr
Martin Luther King Jr remarked, 'if this age is to survive, it
must follow the way of love and non-violence that he so nobly
illustrated in his life.'" Obama said. PTI
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's historic speech "tryst with
destiny," mentioned 1857 war of independence, the freedom
movement under Mahatma Gandhi and the country's all-round
development after independence, be it economy, science or
polity.
The President said, "Indian politics have given voice
to women and countless minorities, and have demonstrated that
Indians stand unifies in their commitment to human dignity."
Obama said he was also impressed by the country's
entertainment industry as its members were marking their
presence globally.
"Bollywood and Hollywood, Indians contribute to films
that captivate audiences in every corner of the world," he
said adding that millions were being lifted out of poverty and
were carrying the hope for a bright future as the Indian
economy continued along a promising road.
"Marking Indian Independence Day, the United States and
its people celebrate the realisation of the vision of Prime
Minister Nehru described and the bright future it continues to
portend for the people of India," Obama said.
The message sent to the Indian Government starts with
reference to Pandit Nehru. "As Indians stood ready to claim
their own fate on August 15, 1947, Prime Minister Nehru
declared that a 'tryst with destiny,' forged years ago, would
finally be fulfilled."
Noting that these words recalled a history of struggle
and future filled with hope, Obama said: "Today, sixty-two
years since this appraisal, his words still exemplify India's
ongoing journey as it strives to reach new heights."
Referring to India's struggle for independence, Obama
said the decade-long fight culminated in the civil
disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and the cause of
independence achieved its goal when British rule ended
peacefully.
"Praising Gandhi's leadership of this movement, Dr
Martin Luther King Jr remarked, 'if this age is to survive, it
must follow the way of love and non-violence that he so nobly
illustrated in his life.'" Obama said. PTI
