Independence Modi

New Delhi, Aug 15: As India is celebrating the 75th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, said on Monday that India is honoring the forgotten heroes who played role in the country’s Independence.

He also recalled the strength of women and the sacrifice of freedom fighters including Rani Lakshmi Bai and Begum Hazrat Mahal and said the nation is beholden to them.

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to nation builders –Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and others including Narayana Guru, Swami Vivekananda, and Rabindranath Tagore.

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  • We need to be Atmanirbhar in our energy sector. From solar energy to Mission Hydrogen to the adoption to EVs, we need to take these initiatives to the next level for energy independence: PM Modi

 

  • Equality is the cornerstone of India’s progress. We need to make sure that we are united through the mantra of India first: PM Modi
  • From renewable energy to increasing infrastructure for medical education, we have improved on every front: PM Modi
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  • 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: PM Modi.
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  • “We must resolve to work towards a ‘viksit bharat‘ (industrial India) and remove any vestiges of colonialism from any corner or in our hearts,” said PM Modi
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  • Ahead of his speech at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the National Flag amid a 21-gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun, ATAGS.
  • PM Modi arrived at the Red Fort to mark 75 years of Independence. He then inspected the Guard of Honour. He will be addressing the nation shortly.
  • PM Modi hoists the national flag at Red Fort