Collective Efforts Are Essential to Achieve Viksit Bharat - Venkaiah Naidu

Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu extended Alai Balai and Vijayadashami greetings to the people of the country, calling on everyone to work towards building a developed India by 2047. He expressed his vision of creating a society free from hunger, deprivation, corruption and atrocities. Emphasising the importance of unity, mutual respect and brotherhood, he recalled how British rulers exploited divisions among Indians to strengthen their control over the country and undermined its culture and traditions. He said Alai Balai serves as an important platform for bringing people together, spreading love and strengthening personal bonds.

Venkaiah Naidu stressed that national unity is essential for the country’s progress and urged citizens to respect India’s diversity while remaining united. He also highlighted the need to protect Indian culture, traditions and languages while embracing a lifestyle that respects nature. Calling for special attention to the preservation of Telugu, he described the mother tongue as being as important as eyesight and said it must be passed on to future generations. He added that festivals and cultural programmes should promote harmony and showcase the richness of Indian traditions. According to him, building a developed India requires people to move beyond conflicts and work together with love, affection and humanity.