Independence Day 2023 highlights: PM Modi's shows pride in India's economy, controlled inflation; new scheme launched

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• 15 Aug 2023, 09:30 AM

  PM Modi meets guests who participated in Independence Day celebrations 

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets guests who participated in #IndependenceDay celebrations at the Red Fort, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/gSZKKJFs92

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 09:07 AM

  'The next time, on 15th August, from this Red Fort I will present before you...': PM Modi

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "In 2019, on the basis of performance, you blessed me once again...The next five years are for unprecedented development. The biggest golden moment to realise the dream of 2047 is the coming five years. The next time, on 15th August, from this Red… pic.twitter.com/PtwL73Sahg

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:47 AM

  'More unity in next 25 years': PM Modi on Independence Day 2023

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi says the national character of a nation is the biggest catalyst agent to become a developed nation
  
  "In next 25 years, we must move forward with the mantra of unity.." PM says. pic.twitter.com/agzvOxrS9S

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:46 AM

  PM Modi speaks up about Vibrant Border Villagers

   

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "...The Vibrant Border Villages were called the last villages of the country. We changed that mindset. They are not the last villages in the country. What you can see at the borders is the first village in my country...I am delighted that special… pic.twitter.com/Np9PC2ODDp

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:35 AM

  'Women scientists are leading the Chandrayaan 3 mission...': PM Modi on Independence Day 2023

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi on the importance of women-led development
  
  "The one thing that will take the country forward is 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.… pic.twitter.com/yL9dvTeOW3

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:34 AM

  How Modi government has controlled inflation

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi says, "We have taken many measures to control inflation in the country and our effort in this direction will continue". pic.twitter.com/i1A3eVtI6F

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:24 AM

  PM Modi's Independence Day speech mentions Covid pandemic

   

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "The world has still not recovered from Corona. The war gave rise to another crisis. Today, the world is facing the crisis of inflation. Inflation has the entire global economy in its clutches...It is unfortunate that when we import goods of our… pic.twitter.com/hTsykudGSc

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:16 AM

  PM Modi announces Vishwakarma scheme

  PM Modi on Independence Day 2023 announced that the government will launch a new Vishwakarma scheme, under which over Rs 13,000 crore will be allocated.

   

  The government will launch Vishwakarma scheme with allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crores in the next month for those with traditional skills: PM Modi during his Independence Day speech pic.twitter.com/esFOTehLYK

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:09 AM

  PM Modi's on how India's economy has grown

  PM Modi on Independence Day 2023 talked about how India's economy jumped from 10th to fifth position under his government on the global scale.

   

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the… pic.twitter.com/gkSrKfFxvg

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 08:05 AM

  PM Modi on G20 Summit in India

  The prime minister said, "It is certain that India's capability and possibilities are going to cross new heights of trust. These new heights of trust will go ahead with the new capabilities. Today, India has received the opportunity to host G20 Summit.”

   

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "...It is certain that India's capability and possibilities are going to cross new heights of trust. These new heights of trust will go ahead with the new capabilities. Today, India has received the opportunity to host G20 Summit. In the past year,… pic.twitter.com/weglqBflVD

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:58 AM

  PM Modi on youth, economy of the country on Independence Day 2023

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi to the youth of the nation on 77th Independence Day
  
  "There is no dearth of opportunities in the country. The country has the ability to provide endless opportunities.." pic.twitter.com/hxJ5yQyd0h

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:57 AM

  PM Modi's plan for "Golden History" for India

  PM Modi talks about how India will have a golden history centuries from now due to the good done in this era.

   

  #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "I am talking about the last 1000 years because I see that there is opportunity before the country once again...What we do in this era, the steps we take, and the decisions we take one after the other will germinate the golden history of the… pic.twitter.com/5eJ4VmqD18

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:51 AM

  PM Modi's three Ds on Independence Day 2023

  PM Modi pointed out the three Ds most important for India on Independence Day - demography, democracy and diversity.

   

  Today, we have demography, democracy and diversity - these three together have the ability to realise the dreams of the nation: PM Modi on #IndependenceDay2023 pic.twitter.com/A2pmXVuJdY

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:46 AM

  PM Modi on natural calamities, disasters across the nation

  PM Modi talked about how multiple national calamities have occurred in the country this year, expressing his condolences during his Red Fort speech.

   

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...This time, natural calamity has created unimaginable crises in several parts of the country. I express my sympathies to all families who faced this...." pic.twitter.com/UgyO5YWK15

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:44 AM

  PM Modi invokes Manipur violence in Independence Day 2023 speech

  Mentioning the current situation in Manipur, PM Modi talked about the ethnic clashes in the state and said that the entire country is with Manipur.

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi appeals for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day
  
  "The country stands with the people of Manipur...Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government is making all efforts to find resolution." pic.twitter.com/TbQr0iopY6

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:37 AM

  PM Modi's Independence Day 2023 speech commences

  PM Modi commenced his Independence Day 2023 speech by greeting the nation and reminding the country that India is the world's largest democracy.

   

  "I pay my tributes to all the brave hearts who gave their contribution in the India's freedom struggle": PM Modi addresses the nation on 77th Independence Day pic.twitter.com/6VjP6dlu6c

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:31 AM

  PM Modi unfurls national flag, IAF showers petals

  IAF helicopters showered flower petals across Red Fort after PM Modi unfurled the national flag on Independence Day 2023.

   

  #WATCH | IAF helicopter showers flower petals after flag hoisting by PM Modi at Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day pic.twitter.com/XzDWx1CqPZ

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:29 AM

  Tight security across Delhi-NCR

  The Delhi Police and Indian Army have maintained tight security across Delhi NCR, especially in central Delhi due to PM Modi's address and Independence Day celebrations. Over 10,000 additional security personnel have been deployed in the national capital.

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:27 AM

  Ministers, special guests attend Independence Day 2023 festivities

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CJI DY Chandrachud and other notable guests have arrived at the Red Fort to celebrate the 77th Independence Day.

   

  #WATCH | CJI DY Chandrachud and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greet each other at Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations pic.twitter.com/3EhYKb9GXC

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023

   

  
• 15 Aug 2023, 07:25 AM

  PM Modi arrives at Red Fort

  PM Modi was greeted at the Red Fort and will be unfurling the national flag soon.

   

  #WATCH | PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour at Red Fort on 77th Independence Day pic.twitter.com/rApPoGly4X

  — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023