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TN Governor Ravi Urges 'Nation First' Resolve for Self-Reliant India by 2047

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi, in his Republic Day message, urged citizens to adopt a 'nation first' approach to achieve a self-reliant and developed India by 2047. He reflected on the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the vision of the Constituent Assembly that gave India its resilient Constitution. The Governor highlighted Tamil Nadu's benefits from central projects like railway modernization and celebrated the growing national interest in Tamil language and culture. He called upon all sections of society, especially the youth, to unlock their entrepreneurial potential for the nation's progress.

Key Points: TN Governor Calls for 'Nation First' Resolve on Republic Day

  • Reaffirm 'nation first' principle
  • Build self-reliant Bharat by 2047
  • Celebrate India's democratic heritage
  • Highlight Tamil Nadu's infrastructure development
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TN Governor calls for 'nation first' resolve, self-reliant Bharat by 2047

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi calls for a 'nation first' commitment to build a self-reliant, developed India by 2047 in his Republic Day message.

"place the nation first - Governor R. N. Ravi"

Chennai, Jan 26

On the occasion of Republic Day, R. N. Ravi, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, called upon citizens to reaffirm collective commitment to the principle of "nation first" and work together towards building a self-reliant, developed Bharat by the year 2047.

In his message, the Governor said Republic Day is not merely a ceremonial milestone, but a moment to reflect on India's journey as a sovereign democratic republic and renew responsibility towards its future.

Extending greetings to the people, the Governor recalled the immense sacrifices made by freedom fighters who endured hardship and laid down their lives for the country's Independence.

He said the day also served as a reminder of the historic role played by the members of the Constituent Assembly, whose vision resulted in a strong, inclusive and resilient Constitution that continues to guide the nation and uphold the rights and dignity of its citizens.

Highlighting India's democratic traditions, Governor Ravi said the country had every reason to be proud of its robust democratic framework, describing democracy as a "living heritage" deeply embedded in the civilisational ethos of Bharat.

He pointed out that democratic practices in India were not new or borrowed, but had existed in various forms for centuries, citing the Uttaramerur inscriptions as a remarkable example of advanced systems of local self-governance in ancient Tamil society.

Referring to development initiatives, the Governor said Tamil Nadu has been a major beneficiary of several Central government projects. He noted that the current railway budget allocation of Rs 6,626 crore aims at modernising over 80 stations and improving regional connectivity through Vande Bharat trains.

According to him, such multi-modal infrastructure projects are enhancing mobility, facilitating trade, generating employment and improving access to opportunities, thereby strengthening the state's economy and quality of life.

The Governor also spoke about the renewed national interest in the Tamil language and culture, observing that Tamil was gaining new learners and admirers across India, with students in universities outside the state increasingly opting to study the language.

He said India's linguistic and cultural diversity fostered unity, mutual respect and harmony.

Calling Tamil Nadu's people its greatest strength, Ravi urged the youth, women, farmers, fishermen, weavers, artisans and all sections of society to place the nation first. He appealed to them to unlock their entrepreneurial potential and collective energy to help realise the vision of a self-reliant and developed Bharat by 2047.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good speech, but actions speak louder than words. While "nation first" is a noble ideal, we need to see more tangible, on-ground development that reaches the common man in TN. The railway projects are welcome, but what about addressing local issues like water scarcity and industrial pollution? The vision for 2047 must be rooted in solving today's problems.
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Arun Y
Proud to hear the Governor highlight our ancient democratic roots with the Uttaramerur inscription. We are not new to self-governance. Let's harness that spirit. As a small business owner in Coimbatore, I fully support the push for entrepreneurship. Aatmanirbhar Bharat starts with each of us.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about the focus on Tamil language and culture. As someone who has recently started learning Tamil, it's a beautiful and ancient language. India's diversity is indeed its strength. The goal of a developed Bharat by 2047 is ambitious and will require everyone's participation.
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Karthik V
The Governor is right to call out our fishermen, weavers, and artisans. These are the backbone of our rural economy. True self-reliance means empowering these traditional sectors with modern technology and market access, not just building new railways. Hope the policies follow the speech.
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Meera T
"Nation first" should also mean "citizen's welfare first." Development projects are good, but they must not displace people or harm the environment. Let's build a developed Bharat that is also sustainable and just for all sections of society, especially women and farmers mentioned by the Governor.

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