PM Narendra Modi lauds Salim-Sulaiman's patriotic song

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised composer duo Salim-Sulaiman Merchant for composing a patriotic song titled "Mera desh hi dharam" on the occasion of Indias 71st Independence Day.

Published: 16th August 2017 10:47 AM  |   Last Updated: 16th August 2017 10:47 AM   |  A+A-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | PTI

By IANS

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised composer duo Salim-Sulaiman Merchant for composing a patriotic song titled "Mera desh hi dharam" on the occasion of Indias 71st Independence Day.

The song is a dedication to the Indian Armed Forces. 

Modi on Tuesday tweeted: "Lovely rendition Salim Merchant bhai and Sulaiman Bhai. You convey a very strong message through the video 'Mera desh hi dharam'."

On Monday, when the song was published on YouTube, Salim had tweeted: "I am an Indian. 'Mera desh hi dharam'. Thank you Narendra Modi ji for the inception of this song." 

The lyrics of the track were penned by Sandeep Srivastava.


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