New
Delhi
January 26, 2000
The
Golden Jubilee of our Republic is a major milestone in the nation's
journey along the path of democracy which the nation adopted on January
26, 1950.
At
this defining moment, India looks at her past with pride and to her future
with confidence. In the last 50 years, India has achieved many successes,
but there are many unfinished tasks ahead of us. Together, we should
strive to make India a prosperous nation, free from poverty, hunger,
disease and illiteracy. Above all, we have to remain ever-vigilant against
threats to our country's unity and integrity.
Let
the glorious legacy of our freedom struggle continue to guide us in the
new century. Let our commitment towards the principles of secularism,
social justice, egalitarianism and non-violence remain firm as ever.
On
this day, let us rededicate ourselves to the noble principles of justice,
liberty, equality and fraternity on which the Republic of India was
founded.
Jai
Hind.