Lord Rami Ranger of UK congratulates India on Independence Day

Lord Raminder Ranger, CBE: I would like to congratulate my fellow Indians settled all over the world, a very happy Independence Day.

Our independence changes our destiny and made us equal in the world. As a result, we are now contributing more than any other community to the development of the world. While we are celebrating our freedom, there we must be mindful of those who paid the ultimate sacrifices for our freedom. Many went to jail and many were hanged for their love to see their fellow citizens free. Some could not see freedom because of their premature martyrdom in the hand of Colonial Masters. Thousands were massacred at Jalianwala Bagh for having a dream of freedom.

We are grateful to leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Neta Ji Shubhash Chander Bose for their vision, commitment and determination to set us free. A free India is now contributing a great deal to the prosperity and development of the world, especially the poorer nations.

During the Indian vaccines help millions of citizens of poorer countries who otherwise could not afford the Western vaccines. India’s IT engineers are making the word go faster. Our pharmaceutical company are slashing the price of life saving medicine which were at time reserve for the rich and elite. Our engineers, scientists, doctor, teachers and businessman are shaping the modern world.

Last week I was invited by the Indian High Commissioner to the UK to a reception on board the Indian Naval Ship, Tabar, which has birthed next to HMS Belfast in the River Thames. It was a matter of pride when the British Defence Minister praised Indian Navy for their contribution in keeping the shipping lane free from Somali pirates. The Indian Navy is helping to keep the flow of world trade. Indian Armed forces have taken maximum peace missions in many dangerous parts of the world to save humanity and maintain peace.

India’s space program is helping the poor country put communication satellites in the orbit. Thus, helping them pinpoint weather forecast to save lives. In all India is a positive force and bringing positive changes to the lives of those who otherwise would be left neglected.

The current Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has transformed the economy of India and made India, a favourite destination for foreign investment. Indian economy has moved from 10th position to the fourth position in the world.

Indian Armed Forces are now the third most powerful in the world. India is the cradle of civilisation where every religion, nationalist, culture and faith are living side-by-side in perfect harmony.

Jai Hind.