Independence Day 2023 Highlights: President Murmu visits War Memorial; PM Modi eyes No. 3 spot for Indian economy
Independence Day 2023 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised his government's policies, aimed indirectly at the Gandhi family, and highlighted India's growing presence in world politics in his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday (August 15, 2023). In his 10th address to the nation as PM on Independence Day, he said that his government is working for the development of different sections of society, and schemes like Ayushman Bharat have helped crores of people immensely. He said that because of the government's scheme, 13.5 crore people have come out of poverty. He also said that the policies the Bharatiya Janata Party government is working at present will impact the next 1,000 years of the country's history.
He said that even as the world is finding it hard to come out of the shackles of the coronavirus pandemic, India's economy has emerged as the fifth-largest in the world.
The PM said he aims to take India's economy to third place in the next five years.
Taking a swipe at the Congress party indirectly, he said that corruption, dynasty politics, and appeasement are blots on the character of the country.
Reinforcing his belief that he would become the PM again after the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the PM says that he inaugurates the government schemes he launches and will inaugurate the ones he is launching at present.
He also highlighted Indians' growing presence in the global startup industry and said that the top 3 startups in the world are headed by Indians.
Here are some of the key highlights of the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech:
Independence Day 2023 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised his government's policies, aimed indirectly at the Gandhi family, and highlighted India's growing presence in world politics in his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday (August 15, 2023). In his 10th address to the nation as PM on Independence Day, he said that his government is working for the development of different sections of society, and schemes like Ayushman Bharat have helped crores of people immensely. He said that because of the government's scheme, 13.5 crore people have come out of poverty. He also said that the policies the Bharatiya Janata Party government is working at present will impact the next 1,000 years of the country's history.
He said that even as the world is finding it hard to come out of the shackles of the coronavirus pandemic, India's economy has emerged as the fifth-largest in the world.
The PM said he aims to take India's economy to third place in the next five years.
Taking a swipe at the Congress party indirectly, he said that corruption, dynasty politics, and appeasement are blots on the character of the country.
Reinforcing his belief that he would become the PM again after the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the PM says that he inaugurates the government schemes he launches and will inaugurate the ones he is launching at present.
He also highlighted Indians' growing presence in the global startup industry and said that the top 3 startups in the world are headed by Indians.
Here are some of the key highlights of the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech:
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Independence Day 2023 Live: FICCI secretary Shailesh Pathak hails PM Modi's speech
FICCI secretary general says PM Modi's speech on Tuesday was unique in five ways and the primary of them was his announcement that 13.5 crore people came out of poverty.
#WATCH | FICCI Secretary General Shailesh Pathak says, "Today's #IndependenceDay speech by PM Modi was remarkable in 5 ways. The first was 13.5 crore Indians coming out of the poverty line. These are going to be future contributors to the middle class and to entrepreneurship. The… pic.twitter.com/STjZP46jHW
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
Independence Day 2023 Live: PM's speech reflected India's roadmap till 2047, says JP Nadda
BJP President JP Nadda said that Narendra Modi's speech on Tuesday (August 15) gave the country's roadmap for a developed country till 2047.
#WATCH | BJP National President JP Nadda says, "I extend my greetings to everyone on the occasion of Independence Day. PM Modi's speech reflected the roadmap for a developed country till 2047. His speech was an announcement to free the country from corruption & dynasty...The… pic.twitter.com/9TINSrSrXO
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
Independence Day 2023 Live: Chang Jae Bok, Ambassador of South Korea to India, congratulates on Independence Day
#WATCH | Chang Jae Bok, Ambassador of South Korea to India says, "15th of August is the Independence Day for both India and Korea. So, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to India and the people of India."
He also says, "Since the end of February, 'Naatu Naatu'… pic.twitter.com/A93XltUGl2
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
#WATCH | Chang Jae Bok, Ambassador of South Korea to India says, "15th of August is the Independence Day for both India and Korea. So, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to India and the people of India."
He also says, "Since the end of February, 'Naatu Naatu'… pic.twitter.com/A93XltUGl2
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
Independence Day 2023 Live: PM Modi meets special guests after his Independence speech
After his 90-minute long speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Tuesday, PM Modi met special guests.
‘Mingled with us as a common citizen’: PM Modi interacts with special guests after his I-Day speech
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Live Blog Data Independence Day 2023 Live: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla hoists National Flag
BJP leader and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla unfurls the National flag on Independence Day.
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hoists the national flag on the 77th Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/KX0KnaEpuC
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
Live Blog Data Independence Day 2023 Live: President Murmu pays homage at War Memorial
President Murumu visted the War Memorial to pay homage to martyrs of the country.
LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu pays homage at National War Memorial on the occasion of Independence Day https://t.co/zVcsjN7m7c
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 15, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu visited the National War Memorial on the occasion of 77th Independence Day and paid homage to the martyrs. The nation salutes the bravehearts who had made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. pic.twitter.com/LKo8Iotwy5
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 15, 2023
Independence Day 2023 Live: Singapore High Commissioner congratulates 'dearest friend' India
Happy 77th Independence Day to our dearest friend India, fastest growing major economy: Singapore High Commissioner
Happy 77th Independence Day to our dearest friend India, fastest growing major economy: Singapore High Commissioner
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#India #IndependenceDay #Singapore pic.twitter.com/LxV9DJs3Jx— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 15, 2023
Independence Day 2023 Live: Vladimir Putin congratulates President Murmu PM Modi
On the 77th Independence Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
#IndependenceDay | Russian President Vladimir Putin sends a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "Your country has achieved universally acknowledged success in economic, scientific and technical, social and other fields. India… pic.twitter.com/q769UfzisC
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
Live Blog Data PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi delivers a 90-minute speech today
The Prime Minister's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort this year was 90-minute lengthy. This was the third-longest in his 10 years as a Prime Minister. He delivered his longest speech of 94 minutes in 2016, while his speech in 2019 was of 92 minutes. In 2020 too, Modi's speech stretched to 90 minutes. The shortest duration of speech (57 minutes) was in 2017, while the one in 2014 was the second-shortest at 65 minutes. Speeches in 2015 and 2021 ran for 86 minutes and 88 minutes, respectively.
Live Blog Data PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge misses Red Fort programme
The Congress said that Kharge was busy in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, so can't attend the programme. The party says Kharge will attend the programme at the President's House today.
PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge didn't attend Red Fort programme
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge didn't not attend the Red Fort ceremony today. He was invited but didn't turn up.
PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi meets people after completing his speech at Red Fort
PM Modi met with children, NCC cadets and is now meeting people gathered at the Red Fort to witness the celebration of the 77th Independece Day. He is waving at them and greeting.
PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi meets students at Red Fort after completing his speech
PM Modi has completed his speech and now meeting with students, NCC cadets and other children at the Red Fort.
PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi set to leave Red Fort after his Independence Day speech
PM Modi has completed his speech for the 77th Independence Day and is set to leave the Red Fort.
#WATCH | PM Modi says the national character of a nation is the biggest catalyst agent to become a developed nation
"In next 25 years, we must move forward with the mantra of unity.." PM says. pic.twitter.com/agzvOxrS9S
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi expects world to have high regard for India in 2047
PM Modi completed his speech by saying that he wants to take India to a level where the world will have high regard for India when it celebrates its Independece Day in 2047.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "...The Vibrant Border Villages were called the last villages of the country. We changed that mindset. They are not the last villages in the country. What you can see at the borders is the first village in my country...I am delighted that special… pic.twitter.com/Np9PC2ODDp
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023