(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Indians in Qatar yesterday marked their country's 69th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour.
In a ceremony attended by a large number of community members at Indian Cultural Centre, India's national flag was hoisted by Ambassador Sanjiv Arora.
Several events were also held in Indian schools.
In India, in his over one-hour speech, Premier Narendra Modi said corruption was eating away at the country like a termite.
"I want to reaffirm that this nation will get rid of corruption. We can rid the country of corruption, we have to start from the top," Modi said in his Independence Day speech.
He said even after so many decades of independence, there are 18,500 villages without electricity, international news agencies reported.
"I appeal to the states and all other stakeholders to connect these villages with electricity system within 1,000 days," said the PM.
In Qatar, Shantiniketan Indian School President K C Abdul Latheef hoisted the flag and Principal Dr Subhash Nair addressed the gathering.
MES Indian School marked the occasion with traditional gaiety. The Acting President of the governing body, Isham Ahmed, unfurled the national flag, followed by the singing of the national anthem.
Principal Dr Mohamed Harun Khan gave a speech. The function was attended by a large number of students, parents, staff and members of the governing body.
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