True essence of democracy is 'Jan Bhagidari': PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Describing democracy as the "true essence of Jan Bhagidari", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that together all the problems can be resolved.

"The true essence of democracy is Jan Bhagidari. Together we will solve all the issues that are affecting the nation. This will be done through Jan Bhagidari," Modi said while addressing the Smart India Hackathon through video conferencing.

The Prime Minister said that there was a perception about democracy and it was restricted to voting only but this is not the reality.

"Democracy is not only giving contract to one government for five years. In reality it is Jan Bhagidari," Modi said.

"A series of issues have been placed before our youth to work on. The issues are challenging but this is also an opportunity. There is a need to use technology more and innovate more. We live in a technology driven era," he added.

Modi said that the youth of India is blessed with phenomenal energy and this energy will bring very good results for the nation.

"India is a youthful nation. The youth of India has come together with enthusiasm for this programme. I am confident the outcomes of what my young friends are doing will lead to very positive results," the Prime Minister said.

Highlights of PM's address:

1. India is a youthful nation. The youth of India has come together with enthusiasm for this programme

2. The youth of India is blessed with phenomenal energy and this energy will bring very good results for the nation

3. There is a need to use technology more and innovate more. We live in a technology driven era

4. A series of issues have been placed before our youth to work on. The issues are challenging but this is also an opportunity

5. The true essence of democracy is 'Jan Bhagidari'

6. Together we will solve all the issues that are affecting the nation. This will be done through 'Jan Bhagidari'

7. I am confident the outcomes of what my young friends are doing will lead to very positive results

8. Artificial intelligence, 3D technology...see how the world is undergoing changes. This is an era of 'Internet of Things'

9. Technology and innovation are powering so many changes. Things like floppies, tape recorders and walkmen are history

10. Technology has made things so much simpler

11. When you are innovating you may face setbacks but do not let those setbacks lower your morale or dampen your spirits

12. When you are innovating remember that quality is key. Good quality products will bring changes in the lives of many people

13. People say today's youngsters ask so many questions and I see that as a very good thing

14. Youth of India wants to find solutions to the nation's problems. They want results that are quick and credible

15. Today, the youngsters of India want to be job creators

16. Application and sharpening of knowledge translates into skills. Both skills and knowledge are important