New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort on Tuesday on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. This was PM Modi’s 10th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort.
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PM Modi speaks on dynastic politics during his Independence Day speech
“Today, ‘parivarvaad’ and appeasement has destroyed our country. How can a political party have only one family in charge? For them their life mantra is- party of the family, by the family and for the family..”
“…The Vibrant Border Villages were called the last villages of the country. We changed that mindset. They are not the last villages in the country. What you can see at the borders is the first village in my country…I am delighted that special guests of this event are 600 Pradhans of these border villages. They have come here at the Red Fort to be a part of this event…”
PM Modi on the importance of women-led development
“The one thing that will take the country forward is women-led development. Today, we can proudly say that India has the maximum number of pilots in civil aviation. Women scientists are leading the Chandrayaan mission. The G20 countries are also recognising the importance of women-led development…”
“In the upcoming 5 years, India will be in the top 3 economies and that is my guarantee”
“When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches – we stopped leakages and created a strong economy.”
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“There is no dearth of opportunities in the country. The country has the ability to provide endless opportunities..”
“Today, we have demography, democracy and diversity – these three together have the ability to realise the dreams of the nation.”
PM Modi appeals for peace in Manipur
“The country stands with the people of Manipur…Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government is making all efforts to find resolution.”
“I pay my tributes to all the brave hearts who gave their contribution in the India’s freedom struggle”
“Today, I congratulate & hats off to those who contributed to the independence of the nation. This year, when we will celebrate Republic Day that will be 75 years of celebration”