The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day.
Asserting that India is today brimming with self-confidence, the Prime Minister mentioned developments such as the success of Navika Sagar Parikrama by six young women naval officers, and the achievements of young Indian sportspersons from humble backgrounds.
He mentioned the blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in the Nilgiri hills, a phenomenon that occurs once every 12 years. He said that the recently concluded session of Parliament, was one dedicated to the cause of social justice. He noted that India is now the world’s sixth largest economy.
The Prime Minister paid homage to the freedom fighters and martyrs. He saluted the jawans of the security forces and police forces. He recalled in particular, the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which happened on Baisakhi day in 1919. He offered condolences to people affected by floods in some parts of the country.
He quoted poet Subramaniam Bharti to say that India will show the world the path to freedom from all kinds of shackles. He said such dreams were shared by countless freedom fighters. And an inclusive Constitution was drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar to achieve this dream of a nation where there is justice for the poor, and equal opportunities for all to move forward. He said that Indians are now coming together to build the nation. He gave examples of the pace of development in various fields such as toilet construction, electricity reaching villages, LPG gas connections, house construction etc.
He said that the Union Government had taken decisions which had been pending for long, including higher MSP for farmers, GST, and One Rank – One Pension. He said this has become possible because the Union Government has kept national interest supreme.
The Prime Minister mentioned how international organizations and agencies were looking at India very differently today, as compared to 2013. He said that from a time of “policy paralysis”, India had moved to “Reform, Perform, Transform.” He said India is now a member of several important multilateral organizations, and is leading the International Solar Alliance.
The Prime Minister said that the North-East is today in the news for achievements in sports, for connecting the last unconnected villages with electricity, and for becoming a hub of organic farming.
The Prime Minister mentioned 13 crore loans being disbursed under the Mudra Yojana, and four crore loans out of this number, being disbursed to first time beneficiaries of such loans.
The Prime Minister said that India is proud of its scientists. He announced “Gagan-Yaan” a manned space mission, to be undertaken by India by 2022, using its own capabilities. He said India would become the fourth nation in the world to do so.
Reiterating the vision to double farmers’ incomes by 2022, the Prime Minister asserted that the aim is to accomplish tasks which seem extremely difficult. He said initiatives such as Ujjwala Yojana and Saubhagya Yojana are providing dignity to the people. He said organizations such as the WHO have appreciated the progress made in the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Shri Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan on 25th September this year – the anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get access to good quality and affordable healthcare, he asserted. He said this scheme would positively impact 50 crore people.
The Prime Minister explained how better targeting of government benefits has been achieved by weeding out about 6 crore fake beneficiaries. The honest taxpayer of India has a major role in the progress of the nation, he said, adding that it is due to them that so many people are fed, and the lives of the poor are transformed.
The Prime Minister asserted that the corrupt, and those who have black money would not be forgiven. He said that Delhi’s streets are now free from power brokers, and the voice of the poor is heard.
The Prime Minister announced that women officers of Short Service Commission in the Indian Armed Forces would now be eligible for permanent commission through a transparent selection process.
Noting that the practice of Triple Talaq has caused great injustice among Muslim women the Prime Minister assured Muslim women that he will will work to ensure that justice is done to them.
The Prime Minister spoke of the decline in Left Wing Extremism in the country. He reiterated former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision of “Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat, Kashmiriyat,” for the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
He emphasized on the vision of Housing for All, Power for All, Clean Cooking for All, Water for All, Sanitation for All, Skill for All, Health for All, Insurance for All, and Connectivity for All.
He said that he is impatient, anxious and keen to see India progress, eliminate malnutrition, and to see Indians get a better quality of life.
आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता के इस महान पर्व पर मेरी बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। देश इस समय नवनिर्माण के आत्मविश्वास से सराबोर है। जब आज की सुबह हर्ष-उल्लास, श्रद्धा और संकल्प की नई रोशनी लेकर आई है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
The recently concluded Parliament session was one devoted to social justice. The Parliament session witnessed the passage of the Bill to create an OBC Commission: PM @narendramodi at the Red Fort
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On behalf of the people of India, I bow to all those great women and men who sacrificed themselves for the nation during the freedom movement: PM @narendramodi
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Many parts of the nation witnessed a good monsoon but at the same time parts of India have been affected by flooding. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives due to floods in various parts of India: PM @narendramodi
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अगले वर्ष बैसाखी पर जलियांवाला बाग़ नरसंहार के 100 वर्ष होने जा रहे हैं। मैं इस नरसंहार में शहीद हुए हर देशवासी को याद करते हुए उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि देता हूं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
महान तमिल कवि, दीर्घदृष्टा और आशावादी सुब्रामणियम भारती ने लिखा था कि भारत न सिर्फ एक महान राष्ट्र के रूप में उभरेगा बल्कि दूसरों को भी प्रेरणा देगा।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
उन्होंने कहा था- भारत पूरी दुनिया को हर तरह के बंधनों से मुक्ति पाने का रास्ता दिखाएगा: PM @narendramodi
The Constitution of India, given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has spoken about justice for all.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
We have to ensure social justice for all and create an India that is progressing rapidly: PM @narendramodi
गरीबों को न्याय मिले, हर किसी को उसकी इच्छा और आकांक्षाओं के हिसाब से आगे बढ़ने का अवसर मिले: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
2014 से अब तक मैं अनुभव कर रहा हूं कि सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासी सिर्फ सरकार बनाकर रुके नहीं। वो देश बनाने में जुटे हैं: PM @narendramodi
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We are proud of what we have achieved and at the same time, we also have to look at where we have come from. That is when we will realised the remarkable strides the nation has made: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
If we had continued at the same pace at which toilets were being built in 2013, the pace at which electrification was happening in 2013, then it would have taken us decades to complete them: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
जिस रफ्तार से 2013 में गांवों तक ऑप्टिकल फाइबर पहुंचाने का काम चल रहा था, उस रफ्तार से देश के हर गांव को ऑप्टिकल फाइबर से जोड़ने में कई पीढ़ियां गुजर जातीं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
जिस रफ्तार से 2013 में गैस कनेक्शन दिया जा रहा था, अगर वही पुरानी रफ्तार होती तो देश के हर घर में सालों तक भी गैस कनेक्शन नहीं पहुंच पाता: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
देश की अपेक्षाएं और आवश्यकताएं बहुत हैं, उसे पूरा करने के लिए केंद्र और राज्य सरकार को निरंतर प्रयास करना है : PM @narendramodi
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The demand for higher MSP was pending for years. From farmers to political parties to agriculture experts, everybody was asking about it but nothing happened.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
With the blessings of the farmers, the decision on MSP was taken by our Government: PM @narendramodi
Who did not want the passage of the GST yet it was pending for years?
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
Last year GST became a reality.
I want to thank the business community for the success of the GST: PM @narendramodi
The OROP demand was pending for decades.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
The people of India, our brave army personnel had faith in us and we were able to take a decision on OROP.
We will always take decisions in the interests of our nation: PM @narendramodi
हम कड़े फैसले लेने का सामर्थ्य रखते हैं क्योंकि देशहित हमारे लिए सर्वोपरी है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
जब हौसले बुलंद होते हैं, देश के लिए कुछ करने का इरादा होता है तो बेनामी संपत्ति का कानून भी लागू होता है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
From being seen as among the fragile five, India is now the land of reform, perform and transform. We are poised for record economic growth: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
2014 से पहले दुनिया की गणमान्य संस्थाएं और अर्थशास्त्री कभी हमारे देश के लिए क्या कहा करते थे, वो भी एक जमाना था कि हिंदुस्तानी की इकॉनोमी बड़ी रिस्क से भरी है वही लोग आज हमारे रिफॉर्म की तारीफ कर रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
India's voice is being heard effectively at the world stage. We are integral parts of forums whose doors were earlier closed for us: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
नॉर्थ-ईस्ट आजकल उन खबरों को लेकर आ रहा है जो देश को प्रेरणा दे रहा है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
एक समय था जब नॉर्थ ईस्ट को लगता था कि दिल्ली बहुत दूर है, आज हमने दिल्ली को नॉर्थ ईस्ट के दरवाजे पर लाकर खड़ा कर दिया है : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
13 करोड़ मुद्रा लोन, उसमें भी 4 करोड़ लोगों ने पहली बार लोन लिया है, ये अपने आप में बदले हुए हिन्दुस्तान की गवाही देता है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
India is proud of our scientists, who are excelling in their research and are at the forefront of innovation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
आज मेरा सौभाग्य है कि इस पावन अवसर पर मुझे देश को एक और खुशखबरी देने का अवसर मिला है। साल 2022, यानि आजादी के 75वें वर्ष में और संभव हुआ तो उससे पहले ही, भारत अंतरिक्ष में तिरंगा लेकर जा रहा है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
आज हमारा पूरा ध्यान कृषि क्षेत्र में बदलाव लाने का, आधुनिकता लाने का है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
With a 'Beej Se Bazar Tak' approach, we are bringing remarkable changes in the agriculture sector. The aim is to double farmer incomes by 2022: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
हम मक्खन पर लकीर नहीं, पत्थर पर लकीर खींचने वाले हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
As important as economic growth is dignity of the individual. Initiatives such as Ujjwala and Saubhagya Yojana are enhancing the dignity of fellow Indians: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
Due to Swachh Bharat mission, lakhs of children can lead healthier lives. Even the @WHO has lauded the movement.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
Mahatma Gandhi led the Satyagrahis to freedom.
Today, the Swachhagrahis have to ensure a Swachh Bharat: PM @narendramodi
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on 25th September this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get access to good quality and affordable healthcare: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
25 सितंबर को, पंडित दीन दयाल की जयंती पर, प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना शुरू कर दिया जाएगा : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
The healthcare initiatives of the Government of India will have a positive impact on 50 crore Indians. It is essential to ensure that we free the poor of India from the clutches of poverty due to which they cannot afford healthcare: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
6 करोड़ लोग ऐसे थे, जो पैदा ही नहीं हुए और उनके नाम पर सरकारी योजनाओं का लाभ जा रहा था : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
The honest taxpayer of India has a major role in the progress of the nation. It is due to them that so many people are fed, the lives of the poor are transformed: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
अगर योजनाओं से किसी को पुण्य मिलता है तो सरकार को नहीं बल्कि ईमानदार करदाताओं को मिलता है : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
आज देश ईमानदारी का उत्सव मना रहा है : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
We will not forgive the corrupt and those who have black money. They have ruined the nation.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
Delhi's streets are free from power brokers.
From the voice of power brokers, the voice of the poor is heard: PM @narendramodi
In today's India there is no place for nepotism.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
We have ensured environmental clearances are done transparently: PM @narendramodi
The practice of Triple Talaq has caused great injustice among Muslim women. We are trying to end this practice but there are some people who are not wanting it to end.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
I ensure the Muslim women that I will work to ensure justice is done to them: PM @narendramodi
Tripura, Meghalaya and many parts of Arunachal Pradesh are seeing historic peace.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
From 126, Left Wing Extremism is restricted to 90 districts.
We are working to ensure peace across the nation: PM @narendramodi
जम्मू-कश्मीर के लिए अटल जी का आह्वान था- इंसानियत, कश्मीरियत, जम्हूरियत। मैंने भी कहा है, जम्मू- कश्मीर की हर समस्या का समाधान गले लगाकर ही किया जा सकता है। हमारी सरकार जम्मू-कश्मीर के सभी क्षेत्रों और सभी वर्गों के विकास के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
जम्मू कश्मीर में लोकतांत्रिक इकाइयों को और मजबूत करने के लिए लंबे समय से टल रहे पंचायत और निकाय चुनाव भी जल्द कराये जाने की तैयारी चल रही है: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
हर भारतीय के पास अपना घर हो- Housing for All
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
हर भारतीय के घर में बिजली कनेक्शन हो- Power for All
हर भारतीय की रसोई धुआं मुक्त हो- Clean Cooking for All
हर भारतीय के घर में जरूरत के मुताबिक जल पहुंचे- Water for All: PM @narendramodi
हर भारतीय इंटरनेट की दुनिया से जुड़ सके- Connectivity for All: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
हर भारतीय के घर में शौचालय हो- Sanitation for All
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
हर भारतीय अपने मनचाहे क्षेत्र में कुशलता हासिल कर सके- Skill for All
हर भारतीय को अच्छी औऱ सस्ती स्वास्थ्य सेवा सुलभ हो- Health for All
हर भारतीय को बीमा का सुरक्षा कवच मिले- Insurance for All: PM @narendramodi
मैं बेसब्र हूं, क्योंकि जो देश हमसे आगे निकल चुके हैं, हमें उनसे भी आगे जाना है
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
मैं बेचैन हूं, हमारे बच्चों के विकास में बाधा बने कुपोषण से देश को मुक्त कराने के लिए
मैं व्याकुल हूं, देश के हर गरीब तक समुचित Health cover पहुंचाने के लिए, ताकि वो बीमारी से लड़ सके: PM
मैं व्यग्र हूं, अपने नागरिकों की Quality of Life को सुधारने के लिए
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
मैं अधीर हूं, क्योंकि हमें ज्ञान-आधारित चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति की अगुवाई करनी है
मैं आतुर हूं, क्योंकि मैं चाहता हूं कि देश अपनी क्षमताओं और संसाधनों का पूरा लाभ उठाए: PM @narendramodi
We want to progress more. There is no question of stopping or getting tired on the way: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
अपने मन में एक लक्ष्य लिए
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
मंज़िल अपनी प्रत्यक्ष लिए
हम तोड़ रहे हैं जंजीरें
हम बदल रहे हैं तस्वीरें
ये नवयुग है, नव भारत है
खुद लिखेंगे अपनी तकदीरें: PM @narendramodi
हम निकल पड़े हैं प्रण करके
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
अपना तन-मन अर्पण करके
जिद है एक सूर्य उगाना है
अम्बर से ऊँचा जाना है
एक भारत नया बनाना है
एक भारत नया बनाना है: PM @narendramodi
Once again, I convey my greetings to the people of India on Independence Day: PM @narendramodi #IndependenceDayIndia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2018
