Key Points
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the country's 72nd Independence Day, highlighting the strengths of democracy, youth, and diversity in India..
He emphasised that the country is moving toward becoming a developed nation by 2047 and said that his aim was to help fulfil citizens' dreams with honest intent, transparency, and promises delivered..
Addressing the nation for the 10th time since 2014 from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the democracy, demography and diversity of India were formidable strengths and the country is moving at a rapid pace toward becoming a developed nation by 2047...
He slammed his political opponents on the issues of dynasty politics, corruption and appeasement and underlined that he will be back at Red Fort next year after the 2024 general elections on the strengths of his honest intent, transparency and delivery of promises...
After speaking in Parliament on the situation in Manipur during the reply to the no-confidence motion, Modi mentioned the issue again on Independence Day.. "For the last few weeks, in the Northeast, especially in Manipur, as also in some other parts of India, but especially in Manipur, many people have lost their lives, the honour of mothers and daughters was harmed..
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