New Delhi:Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said this year's Independence Day will be celebrated with "much more enthusiasm" in view of the Centre's decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
With this decision, the Indian government has given a strong reply to terrorists and "Pakistan's infiltration activities" in the Kashmir Valley, Nitin Gadkari said.
Nitin Gadkari was addressing a gathering of students at the mass recitation of the song 'Vande Mataram' in Nagpur in Maharashtra.
"By revoking Article 370, we have strongly retaliated to the infiltration activities of Pakistan in Kashmir. The dreams of all Indians are fulfilled in the real sense today, " Nitin Gadkari said.
"There is peace in Kashmir and in a way, terrorists have got a strong reply from India. And in this backdrop, the Independence Day tomorrow will be celebrated with more enthusiasm, " Nitin Gadkari added.
The senior BJP leader, who is a Lok Sabha member from Nagpur constituency, said everyone should resolve to fulfill the dream of 'Akhandh Bharat' (undivided India).
Nitin Gadkari also praised actor-turned-politician Sunny Deol, who was present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Sunny Deol said he feels that 'Akhand Bharat' will certainly become a reality one day.