Speaking on the country’s 70th Independence Day, senior BJP leader lK Advani Monday sought the need “to transform Independence into self-governance” saying being independent is not enough.
The veteran leader said a lot needs to be done to enhance India’s prestige the world over.
“I am very happy that India is celebrating its 70th Independence Day. I was present along with the countrymen at Red Fort today at the Independence Day celebrations. But a lot still need to be done in independent India and India has to enhance its prestige the world over”, he said.
“Mere independence is not enough for Indian patriots, but an important task before it is to transform independence into self governance. The entire country is dedicated to this task today and I am confident that India will earn a good name the world over as a self-governed and best ruled country,” said former Deputy-Prime Minister after unfurling the national flag at his residence.
Asked about Kashmir issue, the BP leader said it is for the new Government which is ruling the country “to ensure that independence becomes self governance.”
On POK and Gilgit, he said, “These days the big crisis before countries is terrorism. I hope India will not lag behind in overcoming this crisis. We are fighting this menace and I am fully confident that we will win over it.” Advani expressed confidence that India will fight and win over the menace of terrorism.