During his address PM Modi said that “if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 by overcoming all obstacles in the way.”
The Prime Minister also addressed the issue of terrorism, saying that India was once a target for terrorist attacks.He expressed his pride in the country’s resolute response through surgical strikes and airstrikes conducted by the armed forces. These actions, he said, have instilled a sense of pride among the youth of the nation. “This is the same country where terrorists used to come and attack us. When the armed forces of the country execute surgical strike, when it does airstrike, the youth of the country are filled with pride,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi also expressed his concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years and offered his sympathies to the affected families.
PM Modi said that India has unique opportunity, and described it as a golden era for the nation.
This year’s Independence Day marks a significant milestone for PM Modi, as it will be the 11th time he addresses the nation from the Red Fort, making him the third Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to achieve this feat.
Here are the top quotes from his speech at the Red Fort
- We are proud that we carry the blood of the 40 crore people who had uprooted the colonial rule from India…Today, we are 140 crore people, if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 by overcoming all obstacles in the way.
- People have given many suggestions to make India developed by 2047, including making nation manufacturing hub, seed capital
- 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; nation too has suffered losses. Today, I express my sympathy to all of them and I assure them that this nation stands with them in this hour of crisis.
- 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 strike, when it does airstrike, the youth of the country are filled with pride. That is why the 140 crore citizens of the country are proud today
- 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 strike, when it does airstrike, the youth of the country are filled with pride. That is why the 140 crore citizens of the country are proud today.
- 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. Our reform procedure is not under any compulsions, it is with the intention of strengthening the country. That is why, I can say that our path to reforms is the blueprint of growth in a way. This reform, this growth, this change is not just a matter of discussion for debate clubs, intellectual societies and experts. We did not do this for political compulsions…we have just one resolve – Nation First.
- The space sector is an important aspect. We have done many reforms in this sector. Today, many startups are entering this sector. Space sector which is becoming vibrant is an essential element towards making India a powerful nation. We are focusing and giving strength to this sector with a long-term idea.
- 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 golden era for India. Even if we compare it to the global situation, this is a golden era…We should not let this opportunity go to waste…If we go ahead with this opportunity, with our dreams and resolutions, we will be able to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047