Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she wants to build a nation where no one goes hungry, where no woman feels unsafe and where no oppressive forces divide the people.
In a series of tweets on Independence Day, Banerjee said Indians must uphold the dignity of the country’s democratic values.
“I have a dream for India! For the people, I want to build a nation where no one goes hungry, where no woman feels unsafe, where every child sees the light of education, where all are treated equally, where no oppressive forces divide the people & harmony defines the day,” she tweeted.
“It is my promise to the people of this great nation that I shall strive everyday for our dream India,” she said, asking the people about their dreams for the country.
Also Read BJP trying to break non-NDA govts in states: Mamata On the completion of 75 years of Independence, India must awaken to the real essence of Independence, Banerjee said.
“We, the people of India, must preserve their sacred legacy and uphold the dignity of our democratic values and people’s rights,” she said.
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