PM Modi addresses the nation on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday (today) from the ramparts of iconic Red Fort in the national capital.
Ahead of his address to the nation, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
It was PM Modi's sixth consecutive address to the nation and a first after coming back to power.
On his arrival at the Lahore Gate of Red Fort, the Prime Minister was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Shripad Naik and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra.
सभी देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2019
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!
The Guard of Honour contingent for the Prime Minister consisted of one officer and 24 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Delhi Police. The Guard of Honour was positioned directly in front of the National Flag across the moat below the ramparts.
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73rd Independence Day highlights: PM Modi's address to the nation
09:18 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"India has so much to offer. I know people travel to different countries for holidays but can we think of visiting at least 15 tourist destinations in India before 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom," PM Modi asked.
PM Narendra Modi: India has so much to offer. I know people travel to different countries for holidays but can we think of visiting at least 15 tourist destinations in India before 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom pic.twitter.com/gDAf8OUZBu
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
09:01 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Digital payment ko haan, nakad ko na, Can we make this our motto? Let us increase the use of digital payments all over the country," PM Modi asked.
08:55 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Can we free India from single-use plastic? Time for implementing this idea is now. Let an important step in this direction be made on 2nd October," PM Modi said.
08:50 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Our security forces are our pride. To further enhance coordination between our forces, I announce a big decision today, India will now have a Chief of Defence Staff — CDS. This is going to make the forces even more strong," PM Modi announced.
08:43 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Today, the Government in India is stable, policy regime is predictable... the world is eager to explore trade with India. We are working to keep prices under check and increase development. The fundamentals of our economy are strong. Wealth creation is a great national service. Let us never see wealth creators with suspicion. Only when wealth is created, wealth will be distributed. Wealth creation is absolutely essential. Those who create wealth are India's wealth and we respect them," PM Modi said.
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08:40 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Earlier the aspiration was to have a good mobile phone but now, people aspire better data speed. Times are changing and we have to accept that. Time has come to think about how we can boost exports. Each district of India has so much to offer. Let us make local products attractive. May more export hubs emerge. Our guiding principle is Zero Defect, Zero Effect," PM Modi said.
08:38, IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"India does not want incremental progress. A high jump is needed, our thought process has to be expanded. We have to keep in mind global best practices and build good systems," PM Modi said.
"People's thinking has changed. Earlier, people were happy with merely a plan to make a railway station. Now people ask — when will Vande Bharat Express come to my area. People do not want only good railway stations or bus stations, they ask- when is a good airport coming," PM Modi added.
08:36 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
PM Modi asked — can we not remove the excess influence of Governments on people's lives. Let our people have the freedom of pursuing their own aspirations, let the right eco-system be made in this regard.
08:32 iST, Thursday, 2019
"There is one issue I want to highlight today which is population explosion. We have to think — can we do justice to the aspirations of our children. There is a need to have greater discussion and awareness on population explosion," said PM Modi.
08:30 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"The movement towards water conservation has to take place at the grassroots level. It cannot become a mere Government programme. People from all walks of life have to be integrated in this movement," PM Modi said.
08:29 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Every effort towards removing corruption and black money is welcome. These are issues that have plagued India for 70 years. Let us always reward honesty," PM Modi said.
08:26 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
Addressing the nation, PM Modi said, "GST brought to life the dream of one nation, one tax. India has also achieved one nation, one grid in the energy sector. Arrangements have been made for one Nation, one mobility card. Now today, India is talking about One Nation, One Election."
08:15 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Population explosion in the country will create various problems for the coming generations. Those who follow the policy of small family also contribute to the development of the nation, it is also a form of patriotism," PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on #IndiaIndependenceDay: Population explosion in the country will create various problems for the coming generations. Those who follow the policy of small family also contribute to the development of the nation, it is also a form of patriotism. pic.twitter.com/i4MtqucqhK
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
08:10 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"It is unfortunate, however, that a lot of people lack access to water even after 70 years of Independence. Work on the Jal Jeevan Mission will continue with great enthusiasm in the years to come," PM Modi said.
08:06 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Those who supported Article 370, India is questioning them, if this was so important then why was this Article not made permanent? After all, those people had huge mandates and could have easily removed its temporary status," PM Modi said.
08:04 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"The old system in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh led to corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities. The dreams of sanitation workers were incomplete. How can we accept this?" PM Modi asked.
08:02 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move," PM Modi mentioned.
PM Modi: We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move. #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/yiwlTT4cfo
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
08:00 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"In 2019, I was amazed, the mood of the people of the country had changed, disappointment had turned into optimism, dreams became connected with desire and everyone was on the same page that this country can change," PM Modi said.
07:57 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Remember how scared Muslim women were, those who suffered due to the practice of Triple Talaq, but we ended that. When Islamic nations can ban it then why can't we? When we can ban Sati, when we can take strong steps against female infanticide, child marriage, then why not this?" PM Modi asked.
07:53 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Before the elections in 2013-2014, I went all over the country in order to try to understand the feelings of the people. There was a disappointment on everyone's face, people used to think can this country change?"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on #IndiaIndependenceDay: Before the elections in 2013-2014 I went all over the country in order to try to understand the feelings of the people. There was disappointment on everyone's face, people used to think can this country change? pic.twitter.com/BAuQpCE3Vn
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
07:49 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
The country fully understands the importance of water conservation and that is why a ministry for Jal Shakti has been formed. Steps have been taken to make the medical sector even more people-friendly, says PM Modi.
07:48 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"Today, when we are marking Independence Day, many of our citizens are suffering due to floods in various parts of the country. We stand in solidarity with those who are affected by the floods," PM Modi said.
PM Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on 73rd #IndiaIndependenceDay: Today, when we are marking Independence Day, many of our citizens are suffering due to floods in various parts of the country. We stand in solidarity with those who are affected by the floods. pic.twitter.com/yGCKlL1MTS
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
07:46 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
"The new government has not completed even 10 weeks, but in this short span of time in every sector we have taken important steps. Article370 and 35A being revoked is a step towards realising the dream of Sardar Patel," PM Modi said.
PM Narendra Modi: The new govt has not completed even 10 weeks, but in this short span of time in every sector we have taken important steps. #Article370 and 35A being revoked is a step towards realizing the dream of Sardar Patel . #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Ve4RAxXBok
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
07:39 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
PM Modi address nation, remembers the sacrifices of freedom fighters, martyrs and all those who dedicated their lives for country's independence.
07:34 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the tricolour at Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the tricolour at Red Fort. #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/FOzli5INJi
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
07:26 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour at the Red Fort. He will address the nation shortly.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour at the Red Fort. He will address the nation shortly. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/T7T6XJs2R2
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
07:10 IST, Thursday, August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Rajghat on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Rajghat earlier this morning. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/HWA8nGmWtq
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
(With inputs from ANI)
1. By revoking Article 370, 'One Nation, One Constitution' has become a reality: PM Modi
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With the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the spirit of "One Nation, One Constitution" has become a reality, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday while slamming Congress and other opposition parties for making a hue and cry over the issue.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi asked them if the issue was so "life-changing", then why the previous governments did not make the special status to the troubled state a "permanent" arrangement.
Watch: PM Modi's address to the nation on 73rd Independence Day
Addressing the nation on Independence Day. Watch. https://t.co/V6cCfmRPRx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2019
"If this was so important or life-changing, why was this Article not made permanent? Why did you let it remain temporary? After all, those people had huge mandates and could have easily removed its temporary status of Article 370," he said.
The Prime Minister said that within 10 weeks of returning to power, his government took key decisions including passing bills on the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, ban on the practice of Triple Talaq and anti-terror laws to fulfill the aspirations of the people.
"During the difficult times of independence, people like Sardar Vallabhai Patel took very tough and valiant decisions. But because of Article 370, there emerged problems. Repealing of Article 370 and Article 35A was a step towards fulfilling Sardar Patel's dream of a strong and united India. The spirit of 'One Nation, One Constitution' has become a reality and India is proud of that," he said. (Photo: AFP)
2. Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians: PM Modi
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Extending his greeting on the occasion of nation's 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took it to Twitter and wished "Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!"
Listen to PM Modi's Independence Day speech Live:
Addressing the nation on Independence Day. Watch. https://t.co/V6cCfmRPRx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2019
3. PM Modi addressed nation from the iconic Red Fort in national capital
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Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation on 73rd Independence Day from the iconic Red Fort in the national capital on Thursday. He unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the monument.
On his arrival at the Lahore Gate of Red Fort, the Prime Minister was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Shripad Naik and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra.
To mark what was his sixth consecutive address to the nation, 3,500 girl students drawn from 41 government schools in the national capital, 5,000 boys and 700 NCC cadets of 17 schools displayed 'strength in unity' by the formation of words — 'Naya Bharat' (New India).
4. Visitors, performers and jawans gather at the Red Fort
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Visitors, performers and jawans gather at the Red Fort ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day celebrations.
Delhi: Visitors, performers and jawans gather at the Red Fort ahead of #IndependenceDay celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation shortly, from here. pic.twitter.com/qQvu7mpreP
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019
