Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his tenth consecutive Independence Day speech on Tuesday, 2023. This is also his final address before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The prime minister began the day by raising the national flag at the Red Fort and paying tribute to the nation's liberation fighters. During his speech at Red Fort, PM Modi addressed urgent issues such as the violence in Manipur, corruption, and India's post-pandemic development.
The prime minister began the day by raising the national flag at the Red Fort and paying tribute to the nation's liberation fighters.
Here are the key points of his 77th Independence Day speech:
The Prime Minister addressed the situation in Manipur early in his speech. He stated,"The country stands with the people of Manipur...Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government are making all efforts to find a resolution."
In reference to his government's vision and economic impact, Prime Minister Modi stated that the current reforms and policies will bear fruit within the next thousand years. "Our decisions, and sacrifices in this period will impact the next 1,000 years. India is marching ahead with new confidence and resolve. Demography, democracy, and diversity have the potential to realise all dreams of the country."
Modi stated, in reference to India's expanding role in future technology and innovation,"India's rise and development is resulting in renewed global confidence in the country. The world is technology-driven, and with its talent in technology, India will have a new role and impact on the global stage."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued by stating that India's technological prowess is propelling the country into a new era of global influence. "I am confident that in 2047 when India marks 100 years of its independence, it will be a developed nation. I say this on the basis of the capability of my country and available resources…," Modi said on Tuesday.
Referring to Indian startups and the youth's strength, the prime minister praised the youth's contribution and said,"Those from tier 2 and tier 3 cities also making a lot of impact in various fields, including start-ups. The world is technology-driven. With its talent in technology, India will have a new role and impact on the global stage. India's biggest capability is trust - people's trust in the government, in the country's bright future and the world's trust in India," the prime minister said.
The prime minister also discussed women-led development and the empowerment of women in the nation. PM Modi mentioned the leadership of the Chandrayaan mission by women scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) when discussing the significance of 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," he said.
He also praised the contributions of women's self-help organisations in the country and expressed his desire to create two billion 'lakhpati didis' over the next few years. "It is my dream to make two crore 'lakhpati didis' in the country. Today, 10 crore women are associated with women self-help groups," the prime minister added.
The Prime Minister, while discussing government initiatives and policies, asserted that the government has been successful in preventing corruption. He stated,"The government's every moment, every rupee is going towards the welfare of citizens. The government and citizens are united and we built a strong economy and stopped leakages."
He said: "My government weeded out 10 crore fake beneficiaries of welfare schemes; seizure of ill-gotten assets rose by 20 times."
9.On the economic front, Prime Minister Modi addressed the issue of inflation and stated that India has a relatively effective handle on it. He stated,"Inflation has gripped the entire global economy...It's unfortunate that when we import essential goods, we also import inflation. However, India has made extensive efforts to curb inflation...We cannot be complacent simply because our situation is comparatively better than the global scenario. I am committed to taking further measures to alleviate the burden of inflation on our citizens. We will take those steps, and my endeavours will persist..."
PM Modi added that his administration is committed to guiding India along a path of growth, innovation, and inclusive progress. "In 2014, when we assumed power, India was ranked 10th in the global economic hierarchy. Today, through the collective endeavors of 140 crore Indians, we have climbed to the fifth position. This achievement did not occur by chance."
Modi went on to say that the world is intently observing India's performance on the international stage, and that the country's citizens should make the most of the situation.
"India is hosting the G20 Summit. Several G20 events are being held across the country. The world is now watching India's diversity and capabilities with great enthusiasm. The ball is in our court and we should not let go of the opportunity. No ifs and buts on anyone's mind about India's capabilities. Global experts say that India will not stop now. All rating agencies are lauding the country," the prime minister said.
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