India@70: When Modi invoked Krishna-Arjun in his Independence Day speech

When Modi began his speech, he noticed children dressed up as Bal Gopal or young Krishna were sitting in the audience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address invoked both Krishna and Arjun. He drew a parallel between Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi during his address.

From that Mohan with the Sudarshan chakra to the other Mohan (Mohandas
Gandhi) with the charkha, everybody has been a part of our culture, Modi said.

Modi also narrated an instance from Lord Krishna's life. Krishna lifted the Govardhan hills. This shows how tough challenges can be met," he said.

Modi said 2017 was a special year because it encompassed many momentous occasions, including the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, 100th anniversary of the Champaran Satyagraha and 125th anniversary of the Ganesh Utsav. "This is a special year for Independent India," he added.

While citing the battle of Kurkshethra, he said Krishna told Arjun that nothing can stop him if his faith is strong. Similarly, nothing can stop the people of this country if their faith is strong, he also added.

When Modi began his speech, he noticed children dressed up as Bal Gopal or young Krishna were sitting in the audience. He later interacted with the children and took selfies as his security personnel had a tough time to keep in check the Prime Minister's admirers.

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