Every PM of India has contributed to fulfilment of goals of constitutional democracy: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 15: PM Narendra Modi reiterated his appreciation of the contribution of all the governments since independence. He said, "Every government formed in independent India has contributed to taking the country to the height it is at today."

 

 

PM Modi inaugurated the 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya' (the prime ministers' museum). In his address, the Prime Minister said that the museum has also become a living reflection of the shared heritage of each government”. He proudly noted that said every PM of the country has contributed immensely to fulfilling the goals of constitutional democracy.

 

He expressed pride in the fact that many of the Prime Ministers came from ordinary families. Fact of such leaders coming from extremely poor, farmer families reaching the position of the Prime Minister strengthens the faith in Indian democracy and its traditions, he said. He added, "Coming from a remote countryside, coming from a very poor family, reaching the post of Prime Minister even after coming from a farmer family strengthens the faith in the great traditions of Indian democracy."

 

 

Noting India’s status as mother of democracy, he, “The great feature of India's democracy is that it has been continuously changing with the passage of time. In every era, in every generation, there has been a continuous effort to make democracy more modern and empowered.” He said, "This museum will serve as a gateway of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the generations to come. The information they will get by coming here, the facts with which they will be familiar, will help them in making future decisions."

 

 

The Prime Minister said that when the country is celebrating 75 years of its independence, the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, then this museum has come as a great inspiration. "The country has seen many proud moments in these 75 years. The importance of these moments in the window of history is incomparable," he added.