New Delhi, Nov 19 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the third volume of the Selected Speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind titled ‘The Republican Ethic’ and “Loktantra ke Swar” in Hindi here in the presence of the Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that this compilation of speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind presents a comprehensive picture of his work, personality and values and in these speeches, the preferences of a sensitive and idealistic public servant, a fair person living life based on morality can be seen.
Mr Singh said that the President considers public service the ultimate religion which is evident in his many speeches and he also underlined the importance of Indian values in his addresses which have a greater impact because these values are part of his personal life.
Speaking about his persona, the Defence Minister said there was no gap between the words and deeds of the President which is a mark of great personalities. “In conversations, he often leaves deep impact on the listener. His speeches flow out naturally and in a simple way reflecting the core values of humility, service to the poor, empathy, and compassion to all living beings”, he added.
Describing his long association with the President Kovind, Mr Singh further said that taking a glance to the President’s speeches depicts his concern towards issues such as girls education, empowerment of women, welfare of the weaker sections which reflects his elevated mind.
Referring to President’s desire to visit the forward posts including the highest battlefield Siachen, the Defence Minister said that this shows his resolve towards uplifting the spirits of soldiers fighting on our borders.
On the occasion, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar released the e-version of the book on the President’s speeches. He said this compilation of President’s speeches reflects the confidence of the nation. This book will be of reference value to all those who would like to study India in these times and could be a valuable addition to libraries of Institutions as well as individuals.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora, Senior officials of President’s Secretariat and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting were present on the occasion.
‘The Republican Ethic’ and the “Loktantra ke swar” in Hindi, published by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, are series of books of collection of selected speeches of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind in English and Hindi respectively. The third volume, released today, contains 57 selected speeches of the President delivered during the third year of his presidency, an official release said.
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