Page 7 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

For India to become 'vishwaguru', harmony, good education must: Kejriwal

With an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that for India to become "vishwaguru" (world leader), people should live in harmony and be assured of good education, healthcare and uninterrupted power supply. In his Independence Day speech at Chhatrasal stadium here, the AAP national convenor also cited violence and clashes between different communities in Manipur and Haryana. Citing electricity subsidy, Mohalla Clinics and efforts to provide quality education to students as his government's achievements, Kejriwal gave a break-up of the money needed to replicate it all over the country. He said that if all power plants run, schools and hospitals are improved and Mohalla Clinics are opened all over the country in the next two-five years, at least 3 crore new jobs will be created and people will get relief from inflation. The AAP national convener expressed sadness at the events that have unfolded in Manipur, which has been roiled by ...

G20 events introduced India's capabilities, diversity to world: PM Modi

A host of events held in the last one year under India's G20 presidency had introduced the country's capabilities and diversity to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday and asserted that the country is becoming a "voice of the Global South". In his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day, he also said that India's small towns may be small in size or population, but in having hopes and aspirations, they are "not less than anyone". Modi also recalled his visit last year to Bali, where India was handed over the G20 presidency by Indonesia. India assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022, and since then a large number of meetings under different tracks of the bloc have been hosted across the country, which will culminate in the September 9-10 Summit in New Delhi. "Today, India is getting an opportunity to host the world for G20 events. And, in the last one year, the way G20 events have been held in various corners of the country, has introduced the ...

CPI(M) accuses PM Modi of 'boasting' during Independence Day speech

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'boasting' during his Independence Day speech even as he tweeted what he called a "reality check" on the performance of the BJP-led central government. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Yechury compared India's economy, human development index and infant mortality rate with other countries. "As Modi boasts at Red Fort; a reality check with comparable countries. GDP per capita, India ranks 24 out of 26 countries. Human Development Index: 26 of 29 countries. Infant mortality: 7th worst of 32 countries," he said. In his speech on Tuesday, Modi said when we celebrate 100 years of freedom in 2047, India will be a developed nation. Modi also called for waging a war against the "three evils" of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

People of country consider 'Mother India' above all: UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the people of the country consider 'Mother India' above all, no matter which religion or part of the nation they are from. Speaking after unfurling the national flag at an Independence Day function at the Vidhan Bhavan here, he also stressed there should be a feeling in everyone that "if I discharge my duties, then my future generation will honour me". "We are all seeing a 'new India', the chief minister said, according to a statement. "Despite being different in appearance, dress and food, our feelings are the same. Indians may be from east, west, north or south, be of any religion, (but) they first consider Mother India above all. Mother India, our country, is their first priority," he said Citing instances of cultural unity, he said thousands of years ago, a monk born in Kerala established 'peeths' in four corners of the country in the form of Aadishankar. "Today the country is growing on a new philosophy. India is ...

India laying foundation for global welfare: PM Modi on Independence Day

'Country has taken the form of a friend of the world', he says in speech

On 100 yrs of freedom in 2047, India will be a developed nation: PM Modi

When India celebrates 100 years of freedom in 2047, it will be a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, exhorting 140 crore Indians not to pause or step back from that dream. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said the country is moving forward with the dream of a developed India by 2047. "It's not just a dream but a resolve of 1.4 billion citizens. To fulfil that resolve, hard work is essential, but our national character is the most significant force. The countries that have progressed, the ones that have overcome challenges, all of them have had a crucial catalyst their national character. We must further strengthen our national character and move forward," he said. He also said that India is a mother of democracy, a model of diversity and asserted that while there are several languages, several dialects, various costumes, the country has to move forward on the basis of all. "The dreams are many, t

Attempts to subvert Kerala's unity, secularism should be nipped in bud: CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the unity, secular mindset and scientific thinking of the people of the state has made it an example to be followed and that attempts to subvert these aspects should be nipped in the bud. Vijayan, in his speech after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of 77th Independence Day celebration, said that the freedom earned by us would become meaningful only if attempts to change the unity, secularism and scientific temper of the people are thwarted. "Let us make this 77th Independence Day celebration meaningful by pledging to strengthen our freedom, unity, democracy, secularism and scientific thinking," he said in his speech. Vijayan also said that as the nation celebrates its 77th Independence Day instances of caste and ethnic divisions have cast a shadow over the republic and injured its secular nature. Besides that, even federal values have been subverted, he claimed. In such a situation, every citizen ought to renew

Yoga, Ayush being recognised globally due to govt's efforts: PM Modi

Yoga and Ayush are being acknowledged across the globe as holistic healthcare is the need of the post-Covid world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said that his government has established a separate Ayush Ministry bringing the world's attention to Ayush and Yoga. Ayush Ministry covers alternative healthcare systems, including, Ayurveda, yoga, Unani and Homeopathy. "The world is now watching us because of our commitment. If we ourselves deny its potential, how will the world accept it. But when the ministry was set up, the world also realised its value," Modi said. The world also saw India's potential in the way it dealt with the coronavirus crisis, Modi said, adding that pandemic has taught that development is not possible without a human centric approach. "When the supply chains of other countries were disrupted, we had advocated a human centric approach to ensure world's ...

I-Day: Delhi Prisons DG announces remission for 1,300 convicts, 1,200 CCTVs

On the 77th Independence Day, Director General (Prisons) Sanjay Baniwal announced remission for over 1,300 convicts and said the department is installing 1,200 CCTV cameras for heightened security of inmates. A total of 1,387 eligible convicts were given remission between 15 to 25 days on their overall conducts during the jail term along with five convicts who have been recommended for remission of the remaining jail term on the ocassion of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', an official statement said. Baniwal hoisted the tricolour at the prison headquarters here. He said various correctional activities have been designed for the inmates and one such programme for 720 inmates is on the verge of completion and their formal placement in the hospitality sector will take place shortly. Further, in the second phase of the skill development programme of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM), 5,000 inmates can participate in training courses such as the tourism sector, among others, the ..

Independence Day: PM Modi says will address nation from Red Fort next year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday drew the battle lines for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as he linked the opposition with three evils of corruption, dynastic politics and appeasement and spoke of a resurgent India globally on his watch, exuding confidence that he will address the nation from Red Fort again after the elections. In his last Independence Day speech before the national elections, he called for promoting "suchita, pardarshita and nishpakshta" (probity, transparency and impartiality) in every sphere and warned people against dynastic parties who worked with the mantra of "by the family, of the family and for the family", in a clear re-election bid ahead of the polls. The next five years are a period of unprecedented development and will prove to be a golden period in realising the dream of developed India by 2047, he said, frequently addressing citizens as 'parivarjan' (family members) and assuring people of "Modi ki guarantee" that the country will become the third ...

World leaders underline privileged, strategic partnership with India @77

Russian President Vladimir Putin, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underlined their "special", "privileged" and "strategic" partnership with New Delhi as they wished India on its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. In a message of greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Independence Day, President Putin said he is confident that the two nations will continue to boost fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas through joint efforts, as well as constructive partnership in resolving pressing issues on the regional and global agenda. We attach great importance to our relations of special and privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi," he said. Putin emphasised that the achievements that India has made in the economic, scientific, technological and social fields are universally recognised. "India enjoys well-deserved authority on the ...

I-Day speech: PM Modi prescribes several mantras for future of country

From the trinity of demography, democracy and diversity to the three ills of corruption, nepotism and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday used several catchy phrases to drive home his government's achievements, his vision for the future and criticism of the opposition. Here are some of the key points highlighted by the prime minister in his speech: -- Demography, democracy and diversity: "This trinity of demography, democracy and diversity has the potential to fulfil every dream of India. Today, while countries around the world are witnessing an age structure that is growing old, India is moving energetically towards a younger demography. It is a period of great pride because today India has the highest population under the age of 30. This is what we have in my country, the youth below the age of 30; my country has crores of hands, crores of brains, crores of dreams, crores of resolutions! So, my brothers and sisters, my family members,

Congress president Kharge skips Independence Day function at Red Fort

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday skipped the Independence Day function at the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and after facing flak from the BJP said he did not attend as he would have missed other I-Day functions lined up due to security restrictions. A chair reserved for Kharge, who is also the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, was seen empty during the 77th Independence Day function at the Red Fort. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was among several dignitaries, diplomats and ministers present at the event at the Mughal-era fort. Kharge, however, unfurled the national flag at his residence and later at the Congress headquarters where the Independence Day function was also attended by Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders. The BJP hit out at Kharge saying it shows the party's "mindset" and that it cannot think beyond "dynasty". The Congress president said he has a problem in his eyes and also had to unfurl the national

Modi will again unfurl national flag, but at his own house: Congress chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking out of his "arrogance" by claiming that he will unfurl the national flag at Red Fort next year too, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Tuesday, asserting that he would do so but at his residence. Kharge also hit out at the prime minister for criticising the opposition in his Independence Day address. "What he is saying is talk of arrogance. Now it is 2023 and to say that he will again unfurl the national flag in 2024 (at the Red Fort) is speaking out of 'durankaar, ahankaar' (arrogance)," the Congress chief told reporters when asked about the prime minister's remarks. "He (PM) also keeps on criticising the opposition and if he keeps doing so even on Independence Day, then what kind of India will he make," he said. "He (the PM) will again unfurl the flag, but at his own house," Kharge said. The Congress president had skipped the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said, "It is the power of the

India getting ready for 6G, task force has been set-up, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the swift roll out of 5G technology in the country and said India is now getting ready for 6G and a task force has been set-up for the same. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day Modi said the internet is now reaching every village and the country is now gearing up for quantum computers. "My country is the fastest country to roll out 5G. We have reached more than 700 districts and now we are getting ready for 6G. We have formed a task force," Modi said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He said the world is going to be influenced by technology and even developed countries are willing to learn about the success of Digital India. Modi said the government is working on a new scheme to push technology in the agriculture sector, under which thousands of self-help group's women will be trained and equipped with drones. "I see the potential of science and technology among our rural women. Therefore, we are thinking of a new sche

India gained new strategic strength in recent years: PM in I-Day speech

India has gained a new strategic strength in recent years and the country's borders are now more secure than ever, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort. The prime minister said a number of military reforms are being undertaken to modernise the armed forces and make them young and battle ready to deal with the future challenges. He also reiterated the government's unwavering resolve to ensure national security amid the current global security scenario. "India has gained a new strategic strength in recent years and today our borders are more secure than ever," Modi said. The prime minister also emphasised that the people of the country feel safe today as there has been a drastic decline in the number of terrorist attacks. When the country is peaceful and secure, new goals of development are achieved, he said. The prime minister also referred to the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme and said it was implemented by his

Govt policies helped India become world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the policies of the government are providing support to the youth of the country and their strength has helped India become the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, he said the country's exports are growing and experts world over believe India's economy would continue its growth trajectory. "I believe in youth power, youth power is my strength... Our policies are giving more power to youth strength... The youth of the world are getting amazed by seeing the strength of Indian youth," he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Their strength has helped India become "the third largest startup ecosystem in the world," Modi added. The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup Ind

PM begins I-Day speech by addressing people of India as his 'parivaarjan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation as his "parivaarjan" (family members) while speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, in a switch from referring them as "my fellow citizens" in his previous speeches. Addressing the nation on this day for the 10th consecutive time as the prime minister, Modi used the word "parivaarjan" at least 50 times in his nearly 90-minute-long speech, mostly to start a fresh talking point. He also talked about eradicating the ills of 'parivaarwad' (dynastic politics) from the country's democracy and hit out at the political parties that follow the mantra of "for the family, by the family, of the family". Stating that it is a "new India" brimming with self-confidence and dedicated to fulfilling its resolves, Modi noted that his "beloved family members" elected him to power in 2014 on his promise of change and voted for him again in 2019 as the promise turned into trust through his emphasis on "reform, ..

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