RS chairman administers oath to 3 newly-elected AAP MPs
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs A V Muraleedharan, Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody and other senior officers of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat were present.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs A V Muraleedharan, Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody and other senior officers of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat were present.
The Vice-President in his message said, "I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Holi – the festival of colours. Celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm throughout the country, Holi is a time for family and friends to come together and rejoice in the spirit of spontaneous, joyful celebration of life. The lighting of the bonfire on the eve of Holi symbolizes the triumph of virtue over evil."
The Vice-President deplored the disinformation and misinformation campaign by sections of international media against Indian democracy as certain powers were unable to digest the progress and emergence of India as a powerful nation.
Naidu was participating in the diamond jubilee celebrations of Sri Patibandla Seetharamaiah High School, Guntur.
The Vice President said, "Schools must include community service in their curriculum so that children develop an attitude of giving back to society at a young age."
He cautioned that with the flattening of Covid pandemic curve, people should not lower their guard and continue with the practice of washing hands frequently.
Vice-President Naidu said the countrymen felt fully secure because of the bravery of the Indian Army.
Expressing his deep concern on the effect of climate change and global warming on the small islands, the Vice President said that it is unfair that small islands whose percentage of overall emissions is minimal, pay the price for the negligence of big nations.
The Indian shipbuilding industry has come a long way since the 1960s with the IAC Vikrant being the hallmark of India’s indigenous industrial capability.
He called for a people's movement for continuing the high cleanliness standards of the islands under the 'Swachh Lakshadweep' program.
