Ramnath Goenka Lecture Live Updates: We win elections because we are committed to development and welfare 24/7, says PM Modi

"Which country criticises its own languages? Japan, China, Korea, they adopted many global ideas but never compromised on language. This is why our National Education Policy emphasises learning in local languages. We do not oppose English -- we support Indian languages. Macaulay’s crime in 1835 will complete 200 years in 2035, ten years from now. So today, through this platform, I urge the nation: Let the next 10 years be our resolve to free ourselves from this colonial mindset. These ten years are crucial."

"Friends, lakhs of BJP workers have nurtured the party with their sweat, and in many states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir, even with their blood. For such a party, winning elections is not the only goal, serving people and winning their hearts is equally important," said PM Modi.

“Ramnath Goenka ji bravely stood up to British rule. In one of his editorials, he wrote that he would rather shut down his newspaper than follow the ideals of the British. Similarly, when the country was pushed into the darkness of Emergency, he rose to resist that attempt to enslave the nation. This year also marks 50 years since the Emergency was lifted. And The Indian Express showed even then that a blank editorial can challenge a mindset that seeks to silence and subdue the people, said PM Modi.

“For the past five decades, almost every region in India had been affected by Maoists. But unfortunately, the Congress chose to nurture those who do not believe in the Indian Constitution. Congress went on to embed ‘urban naxals’ within major institutions. The urban naxal–Maoist ecosystem that had taken root in the Congress 10–15 years ago has now transformed into the ‘Muslim League Maowadi Congress (MMC)’. And today, I say with full responsibility that the MMC has sidelined national interest for its own political gain,” says PM Modi.

"Our GDP is growing at near 7 per cent despite global instabilities; India is not just an emerging market but an emerging model too," says PM Modi.

Referring to the states ruled by the Left, Right, and the Centre, PM Modi said the Bihar election results have taught us a lesson about the sort of government that we are running. Such an impact will be reflected in the upcoming elections as well, said PM Modi.

India is not just an emerging market, but an emerging model, says PM Modi.

"Although the past four to five years have brought significant global challenges, India has nevertheless sustained a high growth rate," says PM Modi

"In 75th year, we are reminded that democracy survives through daily acts of courage by leaders who listen, journalists who persist and readers who care, " says Viveck Goenka, Chairman, Express Group. Goenka is delivering the welcome speech.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the sixth Ramnath Goenka lecture shortly and in a post on X, he wrote that he is glad to see this Lecture become a significant forum for ideas that shape our national discourse.

Modi's post read, "At around 8:15 PM this evening, will be delivering the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture in Delhi. This platform celebrates the life and work of one of India’s most respected media pioneers. Shri Ramnath Goenka Ji stood for courage and integrity in public life. Glad to see this Lecture become a significant forum for ideas that shape our national discourse."

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the Sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture shortly. The lecture, named after the founder of the Express Group, invites speakers who have shaped change and inspired critical thought on the most pressing contemporary challenges and issues.