Highlights
- PM Modi earlier at this time paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
- He unfurled the nationwide flag on the Red Fort and addressed the nation
- PM Modi additionally examined the inter-services and police Guard of Honour as he arrived on the Red Fort
Independence Day 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation on the 76th Independence Day. Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi at this time mentioned the completion of 75 years of Independence was a time to step in the direction of a brand new route with a brand new resolve. The prime minister provided tributes to a galaxy of freedom fighters, together with Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru amongst others.
“During our freedom struggle, there was not one year where our freedom fighters did not face brutality and cruelty. Today is the day when, as we pay them our respects, we need to remember their vision and dream for India,” Modi mentioned.
Prime Minister Modi additionally mentioned in this ‘Amrit Kaal’, each Indian is aspiring to see the quick progress of a brand new India with enthusiasm and impatience.
“Our nation has proved that we have an inherent strength from our diversity and the common thread of patriotism makes India unshakeable,” Modi mentioned.
An aspirational society is essential for any nation. Today, “we are proud that these aspirations are present in every household in India. Every citizen is enthusiastic, impatient for the fast progress of New India,” he mentioned.
Modi lauds folks for coming collectively to combat COVID-19
Prime Minister Modi at this time mentioned India has administered a report 200 crore vaccine doses in a time-bound method, a feat that might not have been doable for one other nation. He lauded the nation for coming collectively in the combat against the coronavirus pandemic.
There was a rise in widespread consciousness of the love for the nation, PM Modi mentioned throughout his Independence Day deal with from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort at this time.
The combat against COVID-19 was an instance of this widespread consciousness the place residents got here collectively, he mentioned.
PM Modi speaks of 5 resolves to make India developed nation
PM Modi additionally urged folks to focus their vitality on the 5 resolutions of creating India a developed nation, eradicating each hint of bondage, taking satisfaction in its heritage and unity, and fulfilling their duties in the subsequent 25 years.
“By the 100th year of Independence, we have to work with the vision of accomplishing what our freedom fighters dreamt of,” he mentioned whereas addressing the nation.
“I urge the youth to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to the development of the nation. We will work towards even the development of the entire humanity. That is the strength of India,” he mentioned.
Modi mentioned India should transfer forward with large targets to fulfil the imaginative and prescient of a developed India in the centenary 12 months of its Independence.
“For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves – developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage and unity, and fulfilling our duties,” he mentioned.
“We need to now move with a renewed focus and resolve for the next 25 years, and this can be made possible through the strength and determination of 130 crore Indians.”
PM Modi additionally mentioned tribal freedom fighters like Birsa Munda stored the battle for independence alive in each nook of the nation.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi mentioned the position of tribals in the liberty battle can’t be forgotten.
“Tribal freedom fighters such as Birsa Munda, Tirot Singh and Alluri Sitarama Raju played a pivotal role in keeping the freedom struggle alive in every corner of India,” he mentioned.
Talking of gender equality, PM Modi mentioned gender equality is the important thing to a united India.
Speaking on the importance of a united nation, Modi mentioned India has a lot to show the world on the idea of unity which begins with the household construction.
Nepotism and corruption two large challenges earlier than nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at this time mentioned the 2 large challenges earlier than the nation are nepotism and dynasty, and corruption, asserting that “we have to fight” against these collectively.
Addressing the nation, Modi described nepotism as an “evil” and mentioned the nation wants to come back collectively against it.
“We need to give opportunities to those who are talented and will work for the progress of the nation. Talent will be the basis of New India,” he mentioned.
“When I talk about nepotism and dynasty, people think I am talking about politics only. No, unfortunately this evil of politics has nurtured nepotism in every institution,” Modi mentioned.
He additional mentioned that to cleanse each institute of India, alternatives ought to be given to individuals who deserve it.
“We need to come together as a society to punish those who have propagated the evil of corruption,” he added.
Modi additional mentioned the nation exhibits “anger towards corruption, but not the corrupted”.
“Until and unless, people have the mentality of penalising the corrupt, the nation cannot progress at an optimum pace,” he mentioned.
Respect for girls essential pillar for India’s development: PM Modi
Urging the residents of the nation to pledge to not do something that lowers the dignity of ladies, the prime minister at this time mentioned a mentality to insult them in speeches and conduct has crept in.
The prime minister additionally mentioned respect for girls is a crucial pillar for India’s development and careworn the necessity to prolong support to ‘Nari Shakti’.
“A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women,” he mentioned, and requested, “Can we take a pledge to get rid of this from our behaviour and values?”
It is essential that in speech and conduct “we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women”, he mentioned.
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, in a tweet, praised the prime minister’s “sensitivity” on the matter.
Prime Minister Modi additionally talked on varied different topics – together with the general public response to ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ marketing campaign, initiation of 5G cell companies in India, the unity in range in India, international warming and different environmental points.
(With inputs from PTI)
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