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Propelled by freedom of faith, gender equality and economic justice for all, India will become a modern nation. Minor blemishes cannot cloak the fact that India is becoming such a modern nation: no faith is in danger in our country, and the continuing commitment to gender equality is one of the great narratives of our times.
Pranab Mukherjee
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What this quote means

The quote emphasizes India's progress towards modernity through freedom of faith, gender equality, and economic justice.

Pranab Mukherjee highlights that India's journey towards becoming a modern nation is driven by fundamental values such as freedom of faith, the pursuit of gender equality, and economic justice. While acknowledging that there are still minor issues to address, he asserts that these core principles are paving the way for a brighter, inclusive future, and that the country's commitment to these ideals is key to its evolution in the modern world.

Themes

FreedomGender EqualityEconomic JusticeModern NationProgress

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Example use cases

During a speech on national development, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of inclusive progress.

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