Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that August 5  will be remembered in history.

He listed three significant developments in recent history – the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, the foundation-laying ceremony for the construction of of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5 last year, and the the Indian men’s hockey team’s win over Germany today – – to signify the importance of August 5. He said the date has once again brought happiness and excitement to the people.

“Two years ago on this day, Article 370 was abrogated in Jammu and Kashmir. On this day last year, the first step was taken towards the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Today, construction of a grand Ram Temple is underway,” he said.

Meanwhile, PM Modi also slammed the Opposition for stalling Parliament saying that they cannot stop the country from marching forward.

“No matter how much some people (Opposition) try to disrupt Parliament proceedings and stall the development of the country, our country cannot become hostage to such selfishness and politics,” he said.

“Around 130 crore population of this country will face every challenge and move forward. At a time when the country was setting new records, some people in Delhi were trying to disrupt Parliament proceedings,” the prime minister added.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi lauded the hard work of the Indian men’s hockey team and its Australian coach Graham Reid during a telephonic conversation with skipper Manpreet Singh and the support staff after the team’s bronze medal win at the Olympic Games.

Modi called Manpreet and congratulated him and the team for the 5-4 victory over Germany.

PM launches awareness campaign

Prime Minister Modi also launched a massive awareness programme throughout Uttar Pradesh to ensure that no beneficiary is left out from availing the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.