Prime Minister Modi Takes Center Stage at Ramnath Goenka Lecture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the Sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture today. This prestigious event is named after the founder of the Express Group. It serves as a platform for speakers who drive change and encourage deep thinking on major issues facing the world today.
Significance of the Event
Viveck Goenka, the Chairman of the Express Group, emphasized that this lecture goes beyond being a simple ceremony. He described it as a commitment to essential values like truth-telling and accountability. He noted that the power of ideas remains central to this gathering.
According to Goenka, the current global landscape is shifting rapidly. Nations are redefining their purpose, and uncertainty has become common. In this context, hearing from the leader of the world’s largest democracy holds special meaning.
Bridging State and Press
Goenka further remarked on the symbolism of the Prime Minister speaking at an event named after Ramnath Goenka. He called it a confirmation that dialogue between the government and a free press is the "heartbeat of a confident nation."
History of Distinguished Speakers
This lecture series has a history of hosting influential figures from various fields. The very first lecture was given by Marianne Pearl, the wife of journalist Daniel Pearl. Since then, the podium has been shared by several notable personalities:
