What happened (current event): Independence Day appeal for “Swarna Andhra” by 2047
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged citizens in Amaravati to make a collective resolve to transform Andhra Pradesh into “Swarna Andhra” by 2047. Naidu linked the state vision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat” during Independence Day celebrations.
During the Independence Day event in Amaravati, Naidu hoisted the national flag and asked citizens to adopt an “I am” mindset. The “I am” mindset was framed as a focus on what citizens can contribute rather than only asserting rights.
Naidu’s Independence Day address also framed responsibilities for different groups: students pursuing innovation, farmers adopting nature-friendly agriculture, employees performing their duties, and women taking opportunities for empowerment.
Background and earlier position: freedom-fighter and civic-duty references
Naidu’s Independence Day address recalled freedom fighters including Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and B.R. Ambedkar. The address also mentioned Telugu leaders Alluri Sitarama Raju and Pingali Venkayya.
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