Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he was saddened by the violence on this year’s Republic Day and insult to India’s national flag. He, however, said that Team India’s series win against Australia was ‘inspirational.’
Speaking during his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, “…the country was saddened by the insult to the Tricolor on the 26th of January in Delhi. We have to infuse times to come with new hope and novelty. Last year, we displayed exemplary patience and courage. This year too, we have to work hard to attain our resolves. We have to take our country forward at a faster pace.”
This was the first time the prime minister was reacti9ng to Republic Day violence that saw the death of a farmer. The Delhi Police had said that the farmer died after his tractor overturned. Home Minister Amit Shah had come under criticism since the Delhi Police report to him.
Showering praises on the Indian cricket team for the series win against Australia, Modi said, “This month, there has been very good news from the cricket pitch too. Our cricket team, after initial setbacks made a grand comeback, winning the series in Australia. The hard work and teamwork of our players is inspirational.”
The Indian cricket team won the series against Australia 2-1 even though many of their senior players were not playing due to injuries.