Independence Day does not mean just hoisting tricolour for one day: RJD leader Manoj Jha
Aug 15, 2024
New Delhi [India], August 15 : Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha on Thursday extended his heartiest greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of 78th Independence Day.
Meanwhile, the RJD leader also attacked PM Modi and stated that he still hasn't understood the difference between the election speech and the speech on the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Speaking with ANI, RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha said, "Heartiest greetings of Independence Day to all the countrymen. The important thing is that Independence Day does not mean just hoisting the tricolour for one day. The values for which we got independence, whether it is respect or justice, are still many miles away. The Prime Minister talked about the concept of developed India and this made me very happy but it is sad that even for the 11th time the Prime Minister could not understand the difference between the election speech and the speech on the ramparts of the Red Fort. This difference has to be understood. He has to make his heart bigger, as, he is Prime Minister of all and not only of the people who chose him."
In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi said a large section of people feel that the current Civil Code resembles a Communal Civil Code and it is discriminatory.
He said laws that divide the country based on religion and foster discrimination have no place in modern society and after 75 years, it is crucial to move towards a "secular civil code".
"In our country, the Supreme Court has held discussions regarding the Uniform Civil Code and has given orders several times. A large section of the country believes, and there is truth in this that the civil code that we are living with is actually a communal civil code in a way, a discriminatory civil code," the Prime Minister said.
"I believe that there should be a discussion on this serious issue across the country...Everyone should come forward with their suggestions. I would say that it is the need of the hour that there be a Secular Civil Code in the country...We have spent 75 years in the communal civil code. Now we will have to move towards the secular code. Only then would we be free of discrimination on the basis of religion," he added.
