Maintaining that the ongoing campaign against black money was the second phase of the “Safai Andolan” undertaken by his Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India would build a “Swachh Bharat”, free of all filth within one generation.
“Having expanded the scope of cleanliness drive in cities, town and villages through “Swachh Bharat”, we recently carried out ‘safai’ of terrorists across the border. We are now doing ‘safai’ of black money hidden in safes….This is the second phase of ‘Safai Andolan’. We are getting valuable co-operation from people for our drive against black money,’ Modi said.
Modi was addressing a large gathering of people through a live video-audio conference from New Delhi ahead of the for the Coldplay concert organized at the BKC grounds as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai on Saturday night.
“On the whole, I am convinced that we can, and we will build a Swachh Bharat, free of all forms of filth within one generation. I also know that we will surely do so, the moment you decide to do so,” Modi said.
“Hence, I am deeply grateful for your walking shoulder to shoulder with me in this Cleanliness drive, and look forward to your continuing to do the same,” the Prime Minister said.
“I know that I stand between you and Cold Play and so will make this brief. Back in 2014, I had enjoyed attending the Global Citizen Festival in the beautiful Central Park of New York,”he said.
“However, this time around, my schedule did not permit me to come in person. But then, I just could not miss out on the first time this was happening in India. So here I am on Video-conferencing. Many of you have already connected with me over my Mobile App.I look forward to your feedback and suggestions in the future as well,” he
“You bring an Energy and Idealism that is unparalleled. I can feel it now, even when I am hundreds of kilometres away from you. This is a welcome break from my usual routine of old files and cold Delhi. I congratulate Hugh Evans, Shiv Khemka, Gauri Easwaran, Poonam Mahajan and the many others who have worked hard to put this together. To make public policy Cool, is no mean
In a tongue-in-cheek remark, Modi said: “Thank you guys for having me over. You have been smart in asking me to only address the gathering, and not sing. Else, I am pretty sure your audience would Else, I am pretty sure your audience would be asking you for their money back. And that too in 100 rupee
Speaking briefly on music, Modi said: “As I leave you to enjoy Cold Play, let me end on a musical note. Artists have often inspired a generation. I have had my own set of idols. But, you will perhaps be more familiar with Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, Chris Martin and A.R.
The Prime Minister went onto quote from one of Dylan’s transformative anthems which holds as much meaning today as it did when it was first sung in the