RJD Leader Manoj Jha Criticizes PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech
New Delhi [India], August 15: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha extended his heartiest greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. However, he also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that PM Modi still hasn’t understood the difference between an election speech and a speech given from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Speaking on the occasion, Manoj 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 addressed the issue of the Civil Code, stating that a large section of people feel that the current Civil Code resembles a Communal Civil Code and is discriminatory. He emphasized that laws dividing the country based on religion have no place in modern society and called for a move towards a Secular Civil Code.
PM Modi said, “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. 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.”
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RJD -: RJD stands for Rashtriya Janata Dal, which is a political party in India. It is mainly based in the state of Bihar.
Manoj Jha -: Manoj Jha is a leader and spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He is also a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of India’s Parliament.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He has been in office since 2014.
Independence Day -: Independence Day in India is celebrated on August 15th every year. It marks the day in 1947 when India became independent from British rule.
Red Fort -: The Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi, India. Every year on Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag and gives a speech from there.
Secular Civil Code -: A Secular Civil Code means a set of laws that apply equally to all citizens, regardless of their religion. It aims to ensure that everyone is treated the same under the law.
Civil Code -: A Civil Code is a collection of laws that deal with private matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance. In India, different religions have their own civil codes.
discriminatory -: Discriminatory means treating people unfairly or unequally based on certain characteristics like religion, race, or gender.
communal -: Communal refers to something related to a community or group, often used in the context of religious communities in India. It can also mean tensions or conflicts between different religious groups.