Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also participate in these programmes apart from his customary address to the nation. We appeal all other political parties to take part in the way they would like to and make it a success,” Mr. Naidu said Patriotic films and songs would be broadcast on Doordarshan and All India Radio, with Mr. Naidu making a similar appeal to private television channels. “Each Minister will travel to at least two of these places in different States,” Mr. Naidu said. Around 150 places connected to the freedom movement have been identified and 75 Union Ministers will travel there during this period.

Source: The Hindu August 02, 2016 21:10 UTC