Highlights: Independence Day Prime Minster's Speech 2017
The Prime Minster, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed
the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71th
Independence Day. Following are the highlights from his
speech:
1. Greetings to my fellow Indians on
Independence Day.
2. For the freedom and glory of
the country, those who have contributed, those who suffered
and sacrificed their lives, I salute all those noble souls,
mothers and sisters on behalf of 125 crore people of the
country from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
3. We
remember the great women and men who worked hard for India's
freedom.
4. People of India stand shoulder to
shoulder with those affected in the wake of natural disasters
in parts of the country & the death of children in the
hospital.
5. This is a special year- 75th
anniversary of Quit India, 100th anniversary of Champaran
Satyagraha, 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav.
6.
The Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call
today is “Bharat Jodo.”
7. We have to take the
country ahead with the determination of creating a 'New
India'.
8. From 1942 to 1947, the country had
demonstrated collective strength, in the coming 5 years, we
have to take the country forward with the same collective
strength, commitment and hard work.
9. In our
nation, there is no one big or small...everybody is equal.
Together we can bring a positive change in the nation.
10. We have to move forward for making a New India
with the collective strength of 125 crore people without any
discrimination of small and big people.
11. 1st
January 2018 will not be an ordinary day- those born in this
century will start turning 18. They are Bhagya Vidhatas of
our nation.
12. We have to leave this 'Chalta Hai'
attitude. We have to think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- this
attitude will help us as a nation.
13. The country
has changed, is changing and can change. We have to move
forward with this belief and commitment.
14.
Security of the country is our priority. Internal security is
our priority. Whether it is our oceans or borders, cyber
world or space for all kind of security India is capable to
defeat all such inimical forces.
15. Our uniformed
forces have achieved the pinnacle of sacrifice in fighting
left-wing extremism, terrorism, infiltration and elements
disturbing peace. The world had to recognise the strength of
India and it clout in the surgical strike.
16. One
rank, One Pension policy has boosted the morale of our
security forces.
17. Those who have looted the
nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully
today.
18. No law was passed for those having
Benami property for years. However after the recent passage
of the Benami Act, within a short span of time, government
has confiscated Benami property worth Rs. 800 crores when
these things happen, common men feel that this country is for
the honest people.
19. Today, we are celebrating
the "festival of honesty".
20. GST has shown the
spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come
together to support GST & the role of technology has also
helped.
21. Today, the poor of the country is
joining the main stream and the country is moving torwards
the path of progress.
22. Good governance is about
speed and simplification of processes.
23. India's
stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in
fighting the menace of terror. I thank all nations helping us
doing so.
24. We have to work for the progress of
Jammu and Kashmir.
25. There is no question of
being soft of terrorism or terrorists.
26. Neither
by bullet: nor by abuses but by embracing we can solve the
problem of Kashmir.
27. Our fight against black
money and corruption will continue. We are trying to bring
transparency through technology.
28. There is no
question of being soft on terrorism or terrorists.
29. People would be the driving force behind the
establishment, rather than the other way around - Tantra se
Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
30. New India
will be the biggest strength of democracy.
31.
Nature of job is changing with changing demand and changing
technology.
32. We are nurturing our youngsters to
be job creators and not job seekers.
33. I want to
mention those women who have to suffer due to 'Triple Talaq'-
I admire their courage. We are with them in their
struggles.
34. India is about Shanti, Ekta and
Sadbhavana. Casteism and communalism will not help us.
35. Violence in the name of 'Astha' is not something
to be happy about, it will not be accepted in India.
36. The country is being run by peace, unity and harmony.
It is our civilisation and culture to take everybody
along.
37. We are taking the nation on a new track
(of development) and are moving ahead with speed.
38. We are devoting significant attention to eastern India-
Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast. These parts
have to grow further.
39. Our farmers have worked
hard to ensure a Record foodgrain production.
40.
Over 5.75 crore farmers have been covererd under Pradhan
Mantri Fasal Beema Yojaana.
41. Under Pradhan
Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, 30 projects have been
completed while work is on for 50 more projects.
42. Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samapada Yojana we are
providing handholding to the farmers from availing seeds to
accessing the markets for their produce.
43. More
than 14000 un-electrified villages have been electrified.
44. 29 crore JanDhan accounts opened.
45.
More than 8 crore youth have received loans without any
guarantee.
46. We are fighting corruption - for
the bright future of India and the wellbeing of our
people.
47. Our fight against black money and
corruption will continue and move forward and the loot in the
country will not be allowed.
48. Our strive for a
Corruption Free India has yielded results.
49.
Black money worth Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been unearthed.
50. Over 1.75 lakh fake companies have been shut
down.
51. Post GST savings and efficiency in
transportation sector has increased. Efficiency has gone up
by 30 percent.
52. More money has come to the
banks due to demonetization which will give impetus to the
economy.
53. Our country has the world’s largest
youth population. Today is the era of IT and let’s move ahead
on the path of digital transaction.
54. Let us
lead from front, promote digital economy and adopt the Bhim
App.
55. We have moved from Co-operative
Federalism to Competitive Co-operative federalism.
56. It had been said in the old scriptures that if a work
is not completed on time, one does not get the desired
results.
57. For the Team India it is the right
time to commit for a New India.
58. We shall build
together an India, where the poor will have concrete houses
with water and electricity connection.
59. We will
build such an India, where the farmers will have a peaceful
sleep without any worry. He will earn double than what he is
earning today.
60. Our resolve is to build an
India, which provides all the opportunities to the youth and
women to fulfill their dreams.
61. Our resolve is
to build such an India, free from terrorism, communalism and
casteism.
62. We will build together an India,
where there will be no place for nepotism and corruption.
63. We will build together such an India, which will
be clean, healthy and fulfill the dream of self-rule
(Swaraj).
64. We aspire to build a Divya and
Bhavya Bharat.
PIB
