New Delhi: On the occasion of 76th independence day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Two big challenges we face today – are corruption & ‘Parivaarvaad’ or nepotism. Corruption is hollowing the country like a termite, we’ve to fight it.We’ve to raise awareness against ‘Parivaarwaad’ to realise the strength of our institutions, to take country forward on the basis of merit: PM
- We have to fight against corruption with all our strength. In the last 8 years, use of #Aadhaar, #DBT and mobile were used to find ₹ 2 lakh crore of black money: PM Modi
- It’s our endeavour that the youth of the country get all support for research in all areas from – space to the depths of the ocean. That’s why we are expanding our Space Mission & Deep Ocean Mission: PM Modi
- We have to fight with all our strength against corruption in the country: PM Modi at Red Fort
- In every field, police, research, sports or the battlefield – India’s women are forging ahead and will be contributing more than their share in the next 25 years. We must concentrate on providing opportunities to our daughters, the returns on this will be astounding: PM Modi
- It’s important that in speech & conduct, we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women: PM Modi at Red Fort
- We always remember Lal Bahadur Shastri ji’s slogan of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’. Later, AB Vajpayee added ‘Jai Vigyaan’ to this slogan. Now, there is another necessity to add – ‘Jai Anusandhan’ (research & innovation). Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyaan aur Jai Anusandhan: PM Modi
- We need to be Aatmanirbhar in our energy sector. From solar energy to Mission Hydrogen to the adoption of EVs, we need to take these initiatives to the next level for energy independence: PM Modi
- Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of caring for the last person, his aspiration of making the last person capable – I dedicated myself to that. As a result of those eight years & experience of several years of independence, I can see a capability, on 75 years of independence: PM
- After 75 years we have heard the proud sound of a Made-in-India weapon in the Independence Day gun salute. I salute the armed forces for this feat: PM Modi
- I urge the youth to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives for the development of the nation. We will work towards the development of the entire humanity. That is the strength of India: PM
- We have to keep India first, this will pave way for a united India: PM Modi at Red Fort
- From renewable energy to better infrastructure for medical education, India has improved on every front: PM Modi
- This is the country which has crossed the mark of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID19. This is the country which is realising the aim of 10% ethanol blending in fuel: PM Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort
- PM Modi urges Indians to focus on 5 resolves
1. Viksit Bharat
2. Removing every ounce of Gulami in us
3. Pride for our glorious heritage
4. Unity
5. Fulfilling our Duties
- ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ an example of entire nation coming together to celebrate spirit of our glorious country:PM Modi
- India is an aspirational society where changes are being powered by a collective spirit. The people of India want positive changes and also want to contribute towards it. Every govt has to address this aspiration society: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- When we attained freedom there were many sceptics who doubted our development trajectory. But, they did not know there is something different about the people of this land. They did not know that this soil is special: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- When we speak of freedom struggle, we can’t forget the tribal community. Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu-Kanhu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Govind Guru – there are innumerable names who became the voice of the freedom struggle & inspired tribal community to live & die for mathrubhumi: PM
- The people of our country made many efforts, did not give up and did not let their resolves fade away: PM Modi
- India is the mother of democracy. India has proved that it has a precious ability, and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 years: PM Modi
- Be it those who fought for independence or built the nation -Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, SP Mookerjee, LB Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, JP Narayan, RM Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramania Bharati -it’s the day to bow before such great personalities: PM
- During ‘Azadi Mahotsav’, we remembered our many national heroes. On Aug 14, we remembered the horrors of partition. Today, is the day to remember all citizens of the country who contributed towards taking our country forward in these last 75 years: PM Modi
- Every India is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India- be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begum Hazrat Mahal: PM Modi
- This nation is thankful to Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqulla Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil and our innumerable revolutionaries who shook the foundation of the British Rule: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Red Fort
- The citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty. Kartvya path hi unka jeevan path raha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Every India is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India- be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Mahal: PM Modi