New Delhi. The country is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today. On this occasion, the main event took place at the Red Fort in Delhi. PM Narendra Modi congratulated the countrymen on Independence Day. Modi has been addressing the country from the Red Fort as PM since 2014. This time he addressed the nation from the Red Fort for the 11th time in a row. Modi said that the government is working with equanimity and affection. If 140 crore countrymen move together with determination, then India can be made a developed nation by 2047. Modi counted the work done by his government in the last 10 years and said that today there is no casteism or high-low in the country. He said that we want to move forward to cross more heights. Modi said that the government is not going to sit satisfied and reforms will continue. He urged everyone to work with the same spirit as Nalanda University has been created again. He said that in the next 5 years, there will be 75000 more seats for medical studies. PM Modi also praised the farmers doing natural farming.
PM Modi started his address on the 78th Independence Day with the slogan of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and saluted all the freedom fighters. He said that those who are taking the country to new heights with full dedication for nation building, such farmers, soldiers, youth should be encouraged and mothers and sisters should contribute. Dalits, victims and exploited. Whoever has loyalty towards democracy, they are inspiring the world. PM Modi saluted all these sections. PM Modi expressed condolences to the people who suffered in the recent disasters. He said that the whole country stands with such people.
PM Modi said that people in this country struggled a lot before independence. He said that slavery was a long period. Even before 1857, the war of independence was fought in tribal areas. He said that a lot of struggle was done during slavery. Then 40 crore countrymen showed passion and strength. They kept struggling and moved forward with the resolve to get freedom for India. Modi said that we are proud that we have their blood in our veins. They were our ancestors. They broke the chains of slavery. Modi said that we are 140 crore today. If 40 crore people can break the chains of slavery and fulfill the dream of independence, then if 140 crore citizens and my family members move forward with a resolve, then no matter how many challenges there are, we can overcome every challenge and achieve the goal of a prosperous and developed India by 2047.
#WATCH PM Modi says, “This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our concerns have been mounting. Several people have lost their family members, property in natural calamity; The nation too has suffered losses. Today, I express my sympathy to all of them and I… pic.twitter.com/WIkMz4QBbv
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PM Modi said that crores of Indians have given countless suggestions for a developed India. He said that this reflects the resolve of every citizen of the country. Modi said that many people have given many kinds of suggestions. He told what kind of suggestions people have given to make India developed by 2047. Many people told that people expressed concern over the delay in justice. Many people also dreamed that India’s space station should be built in space as soon as possible. He said that when it is said that electricity is provided and the promise is fulfilled, the confidence of common people increases. PM Modi also praised people’s awareness towards cleanliness. He also mentioned the plan to provide drinking water to everyone. Apart from this, Modi also informed the countrymen about the work done by his government so far. He said that inspired by our success, the world now wants to learn and understand from India.
#WATCH PM Modi says, “We gave the mantra for ‘Vocal for Local’. Today, I am happy that Vocal for Local has become a new mantra for the economic system. Every district has started taking pride in its produce. There is an environment of ‘One District One Product’…”
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PM Modi said that earlier an atmosphere was created that whatever is there, you should manage with that. Modi said that this mindset had to be broken and work was done in that direction. Modi said that the common man of the country wanted change, his hopes were not given importance earlier. Modi said that we did big reforms. Worked to bring change in the lives of the poor, middle class, youth. He said that the reforms will not be seen only in newspapers, but in reality. He said that our reforms are intended to strengthen the country. Modi said that the path of reform is the blueprint for the development of the country. He said that we take steps with the resolve to make my India great. He said that reforms were done to strengthen the banks and India’s banks are also included among the strong banks of the world. He also remembered the Corona period and also mentioned the surgical strike.
#WATCH PM Modi says, “How can we forget the Corona period? Our country administered vaccines to crores of people the fastest of all, across the world. This is the same country where terrorists used to come and attack us. When the armed forces of the country execute surgical… pic.twitter.com/PvbvScEUNK
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PM Modi said that he is happy that even street vendors are getting employment by joining banks. He said that earlier people used to spread their hands in front of the government. Today the governance is such that the government itself goes to people’s homes and gives the benefits of all the schemes. It encourages the common people. Modi said that he wants to choose the path of progress of the country through big reforms. He said that 10 years ago when I was a youth of 10-15 years, I used to see. In 10 years, the same youth has become the new strength of the country. He said that the employment opportunities that were not there after independence are knocking at the doors of the youth today. Now the youth of the country are not used to walking slowly. They are in the mood to take a leap. He said that today a new system is being created. Modernity and new technology is needed in every sector of the country. All sectors are getting strength due to our policies. He once again appealed to everyone to get up with full strength and move for the development of the country. He said that the government has tried to fulfill the needs of all the countrymen. He said that we want that in 2047, there should be minimum interference of the government in the lives of common people in everything.
PM Modi said that we have abolished more than 1000 laws. Many of these laws were such that people had to go to jail for small things. The government made new criminal laws to give justice to the citizens. He urged all the public representatives to take steps for ease of doing business. Modi told the youth to write a letter to the government about the small problems they face. Every government will give importance to your words. Modi said that governance will be reformed so that respect comes in the lives of common people and they get their rights. He said that if 3 lakh units do reform, there will be tremendous progress in a year. The Panchayat level should also free the common people from difficulties. PM Modi said that the youth is full of aspirations. They want to step on new heights. In such a situation, the effort is to do the work at a fast pace in every sector. Create new opportunities. Strengthen the supporting infrastructure. Understand the priority of the citizens and work in that direction. The society itself is full of enthusiasm.
#WATCH PM Modi says, “We were given a huge responsibility and we introduced major reforms on the ground…I would like to assure the countrymen, our commitment to reforms is not limited to pink paper editorials. Our commitment to reforms is not for a few days of appreciation.… pic.twitter.com/oIeM2395Sk
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#WATCH PM Modi says, “Youth of my country does not intend to walk slowly now. Youth of my country does not believe in incremental progress. Youth of my country is in the mood to take a leap, it is in the mood to leap and achieve new goals. I would like to say that this is a… pic.twitter.com/ee6ZfBtkjk
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Before this, PM Modi hoisted the national flag for the 11th time on the ramparts of the Red Fort. Before this, soldiers from all three wings of the army gave him a guard of honor. Before hoisting the flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort and addressing the gathering, PM Modi also visited Mahatma Gandhi’s Samadhi Rajghat and paid tribute to the Father of the Nation there. Like every year, this time too PM Modi was seen wearing a splendid turban.
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi hoists the Tiranaga on the ramparts of the Red Fort. He is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address from here, shortly.
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