Those dividing nation on religious terms are not its well-wishers: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Aug 15: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged people to love and respect fellow Indians for the nation's development, saying those dividing the country on religious grounds are not its well-wishers.
"People are made to fight in the name of religion. One religion is instigated against another. The nation is our mother and we are its children irrespective of the religion or caste. A house where people living together are fighting will not progress," Kejriwal said in his speech on the 72nd Independence Day.
He said those who instigated one religion against the other were not the well-wishers of the country.
The Aam Aadmi Party leader also asked the people to recall the dreams of freedom fighters as the nation completes 71 years of freedom.
"A number of people lost their lives to give freedom to the nation with a vision for the country and the people. Can we say that we have fulfilled those dreams and visions?"
He said a number of countries got independence after India but had surged past India in growth.
"India is still counted among backward countries. We are considered a developing nation and not developed," he said.
Counting the issues faced by the people, he said a large number of people were illiterate, poor and lacked basic facilities like electricity, water and health.
Speaking about the achievements of his government in the last three years, he said it had proved that things can be improved. "All we need is a clear intention."
He urged people to work on the education sector on war footing so that no one is left uneducated.
"If we only dedicate one year to improving education, no can stop us from being number one in the world. No nation can develop without education," he said.
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Mock drill conducted as part of ‘Operation Abhyas’ in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 7 (PTI): Authorities on Wednesday carried out a large scale civil defence mock drill at various locations in the city under ‘Operation Abhyas’ (Operation Exercise) in line with the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The drill was part of a nationwide preparedness exercise ordered by the MHA.
According to officials, soon after the siren blew at 3.48 pm in various locations, the civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services personnel swung into action.
The drill included rescue operations in the event of fire, removing people from beneath the debris, evacuation of people from high rises and medical emergency services.
The drill went on for about half-an-hour.
As per the direction of MHA to conduct Civil Defence Exercise called "Operation Abhyaas" first mock drill was conducted at premises of Director General, Civil Defence at 4 pm.
Similar exercises were conducted in some parts of Karnataka including Raichur.
VIDEO | Karnataka: Mock drill being conducted at Ulsoor Lake in Bengaluru.#mockdrills #CivilDefenceMockDrill
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 7, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/KFs0opHHCy
#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: A comprehensive mock drill is being conducted at Halsuru lake.
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025
MHA has ordered a nationwide mock drill today. pic.twitter.com/1uBNgRQ5CR
