more-inNew Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, delivering his first Republic Day-eve address to the nation on Thursday, called for a “civic-minded” society where one can disagree with views including those with a historical context without mocking another person’s dignity. “A civic-minded nation is built by civic-minded neighbourhoods, whether in our cities or our villages. Where we do not inconvenience our neighbours while celebrating a festival or while resorting to a protest or on any other occasion,” said the President. Institutions that respect their fraternal relationship with other institutions. Calling “the elimination of poverty as a sacred obligation and as a non-negotiable goal for the Republic,” President Kovind said the country must strive to meet the basic needs and provide dignity to the weaker sections of the society.

Source: The Hindu January 25, 2018 15:45 UTC