PM Modi emphasized the need for India to attract global consumers, tourists, and students, urging citizens to enhance productivity. He highlighted the government's focus on infrastructure development and transparent governance, noting that over Rs 4.3 lakh crore has been saved by eliminating fraudulent beneficiaries through Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile integration. Redevelopment of government offices will further save public expenditure.
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Sunil Gavaskar slammed the growing trend of workload management, urging players to show the same commitment as soldiers guarding the borders. Praising Siraj’s relentless effort across five Tests and Pant’s bravery, Gavaskar emphasized national pride, saying representing India is a rare honour that shouldn't be compromised due to minor injuries.
Gautam Gambhir praised Shubman Gill's leadership and batting performance in the Test series against England, where Gill scored 754 runs with four centuries. Gambhir highlighted the team's collective effort and the outstanding performances of players like Mohammed Siraj, emphasizing the contributions of the entire squad to the series draw.
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