Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Nitin Gadkari urges children to transform 'swarajya' to 'surajya'
A very important person in the Indian government, called a minister, is Mr. Nitin Gadkari.
He talked to children at a special patriotic event in a city called Nagpur.
At the event, everyone recited a famous patriotic song called 'Vande Mataram'.
Mr. Gadkari told the children that India became free a long time ago through the sacrifices of many people.
He said children should grow up to be good and responsible citizens.
If they do, he said, the country can become even better and have good governance.
He said we should use our freedom to make things fair and good for everyone.
He also shared exciting news about the big Independence Day celebration on August 15.
This year, for the very first time, people will recite 'Vande Mataram' at the Red Fort before singing the National Anthem.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said children should become good, patriotic and responsible citizens who will transform 'swarajya' (independence) into 'surajya' (good governance).
He was addressing a gathering, including several students, at a 'Samuhik Vande Mataram' recitation programme in Nagpur on Friday, August 14.
Gadkari said India got freedom through the sacrifices of many people and that it is a collective resolve to use that freedom to establish good governance.
He said such events aim to rekindle the spirit of patriotism and inspire children to become cultured citizens.
For the first time, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of Independence on August 15, followed by the National Anthem.
- Who
- Union minister Nitin Gadkari, addressing a gathering that included several students.
- What
- Gadkari urged children to become good, patriotic and responsible citizens to transform 'swarajya' (independence) into 'surajya' (good governance); he also noted that 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered at the Red Fort complex for the first time on August 15.
- When
- Friday, August 14 for the Nagpur programme and remarks; August 15, the 79th anniversary of Independence, for the Red Fort 'Vande Mataram' recitation.
- Where
- Nagpur, at the 'Samuhik Vande Mataram' recitation programme; the Red Fort complex for the August 15 Independence Day event.
- Why
- To rekindle the spirit of patriotism among students and citizens and to use the freedom won through sacrifices to establish good governance.
- Speaker
- Union minister Nitin Gadkari
- Occasion
- 'Samuhik Vande Mataram' recitation programme
- Location
- Nagpur
- Date
- Friday, August 14
- Key message
- Transform 'swarajya' (independence) into 'surajya' (good governance)
- Red Fort plan
- First-ever 'Vande Mataram' recitation at the Red Fort complex on August 15, followed by the National Anthem
- Anniversary
- 79th anniversary of Independence
- News source
- PTI