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Independence Day Speech 2019 highlights: Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Jagan Mohan Reddy celebrated the 73rd Independence Day by hoisting the National Flag in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, and Amaravati, respectively. Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day and said that India “rightfully takes pride in great achievements” in various fields. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on the 73rd Independence Day, he said reforms will continue to be ushered in to help India break into top 50 countries on the ’ease of doing business’ ranking. “To some the target of nearly doubling the size of Indian economy to USD 5 trillion in five years may seem difficult. But when we have in five years (of BJP rule) added $1 trillion as compared to USD 2 trillion size achieved in 70 years of independence, then this target is achievable,” he said. Standing up for India Incorporated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said “wealth creators” in the country “should not be eyed with suspicion”, but should be respected because they are “India’s wealth”. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day, he said wealth creation is a great national service. “Let us never see wealth creators with suspicion. Only when wealth is created, wealth will be distributed,” he said. “Wealth creation is absolutely essential. Those who create wealth are India’s wealth and we respect them.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the nation on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday and made a strong push for ease of living and population control in the country, was greeted by children as he stepped off the Red Fort stage after his speech. Narendra Modi said, “India does not want incremental progress. A high jump is needed, our thought process has to be expanded. We have to keep in mind global best practices and build good systems.” “Today, every Indian can proudly say: One Nation, One Constitution. We are dutybound to achieve Sardar Patel’s goal of integrating India,” Modi said. Recounting his government’s achievement since it came to power for the second time, Narendra Modi said his govt achieved 70 days what previous govts couldn’t do in 70 years Narendra Modi said, “It’s not even been 10 weeks since the new government was elected and we have provided speed to the development programme. We did not wait even a day to start our work.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Red Fort ten minutes before his schedule. He was expected to reach around 7.30 am but according to the live visuals being broadcast on Doordarshan, the prime minister was already being received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the iconic Red Fort. Modi will address the nation today on the occasion of 73rd year of India’s Independence from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi after hoisting the Tricolour. This will be the prime minister’s first Independence Day address to the nation after he returned to power with a thumping majority in the recently-concluded general elections to Lok Sabha. The prime minister’s speech and the proceedings from the Red Fort will be broadcast live on television as well as streamed live on the Internet. Here is where one can watch the Independence Day celebrations: Television The coverage of the Independence Day celebration will be available on television news channes like Lok Sabha TV, Rajya Sabha TV and Doordarshan. It will also telecast on CNN-News18 television news channel_._ YouTube and Google Search On Tuesday, Tech giant Google announced a continued long-term collaboration with Prasar Bharati , India’s largest public broadcasting agency, for live coverage on YouTube and Google Search for events of national importance such as the Independence Day and Republic Day telecast. “As part of the collaboration, viewers from across the globe will be able to watch the full parade and the prime minister’s speech live on Doordarshan’s YouTube channel, as India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day on 15 August 2019,” the statement made by Google read. The live stream will commence at 6.30 am. The link to the YouTube live feed will be made available on Google Search — both mobile phones and desktop — when users search for ‘India Independence Day’. Other than Doordarshan’s YouTube channel and direct Google search, viewers can watch the live streaming of Modi’s address at Firstpost as well_._ Other online sources The proceedings will be streamed live also on the official portals of Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV **.** Viewers can also watch the Independence Day speech on the prime minister’s personal website – narendramodi.in and on the webcast services of the National Informatics Centre – independenceday.nic.in . On Facebook, the speech will be made available on the official pages of – Narendra Modi , Doordarshan National , BJP4India and PMOIndia . The Twitter handles to follow for the Independence Day speech are – Narendra Modi , PMOIndia , and DDNational . Also read: Independence Day 2019: Where to purchase tickets to attend celebrations at Red Fort, listen to Narendra Modi’s address in person Also read: 73rd Independence Day 2019: Ram Nath Kovind to address the nation on All India Radio, Doordarshan at 7 pm today; extremely tight security in Delhi Also read: 73rd Independence Day 2019: Significance and meaning of colours of National Flag; Tricolour embodies India’s secular culture Also read: Independence Day 2019: From Subhash Chandra Bose to Mahatma Gandhi, a look at powerful quotes by freedom fighters
Independence Day 2019 highlights: Pinarayi Vijayan, E Palaniswami, Jagan Mohan Reddy hoist tricolour in celebration of 73rd Independence Day
Independence Day Speech 2019 highlights: Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Jagan Mohan Reddy celebrated the 73rd Independence Day by hoisting the National Flag in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, and Amaravati, respectively.
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Congress slams Narendra Modi’s speech at Red Fort, says 5-trillion dollar economy ’not possible’ currently
The Congress picked up a point that Narendra Modi made in his speech at the Red Fort on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, that India will grow to a five-trillion-dollar economy.
The Sonia Gandhi-led party said that India could not be an “ideal economy” in the current situation. “To get there, we need to keep the growth rate at 9 percent continuously for 5 years with a total investment rate of 38 percent of GDP. We currently have an investment rate of 31.3 percent with a growth rate of 6.8 percent,” the tweet said.
Congress slams Narendra Modi’s speech at Red Fort, says 5-trillion dollar economy ’not possible’ currently
The Congress picked up a point that Narendra Modi made in his speech at the Red Fort on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, that India will grow to a five-trillion-dollar economy.
The Sonia Gandhi-led party said that India could not be an “ideal economy” in the current situation. “To get there, we need to keep the growth rate at 9 percent continuously for 5 years with a total investment rate of 38 percent of GDP. We currently have an investment rate of 31.3 percent with a growth rate of 6.8 percent,” the tweet said.
Ram Nath Kovind, Rajnath Singh pay tribute at National War Memorial
President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along the three chiefs of the defence forces on Thursday paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day.
Ram Nath Kovind, Rajnath Singh pay tribute at National War Memorial
President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along the three chiefs of the defence forces on Thursday paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day.
Indian embassy in Indonesia celebrates Independence Day
The Indian Embassy in Indonesia celebrated the 73rd Independence Day at the embassy’s office in Jakarta.
Indian embassy in Indonesia celebrates Independence Day
The Indian Embassy in Indonesia celebrated the 73rd Independence Day at the embassy’s office in Jakarta.
Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh greet Sonia Gandhi on Independence Day
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Ahmed Patel, Manmohan Singh, and others celebrated Independence Day on Thursday at the Congress headquarters with interim party president Sonia Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh greet Sonia Gandhi on Independence Day
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Ahmed Patel, Manmohan Singh, and others celebrated Independence Day on Thursday at the Congress headquarters with interim party president Sonia Gandhi.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh chief ministers celebrate 73rd Independence Day
Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Jagan Mohan Reddy celebrated the 73rd Independence Day by hoisting the National Flag in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, and Amaravati, respectively.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh chief ministers celebrate 73rd Independence Day
Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Jagan Mohan Reddy celebrated the 73rd Independence Day by hoisting the National Flag in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, and Amaravati, respectively.
Ladakh BJP MP plays traditional instruments during Independence Day celebrations in Leh
BJP MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, played a traditional drum with locals in Leh as part of celebrations of the 73rd Independence Day.
Ladakh BJP MP plays traditional instruments during Independence Day celebrations in Leh
BJP MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, played a traditional drum with locals in Leh as part of celebrations of the 73rd Independence Day.
BJP celebrates Independence Day in Jammu
BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir president Ravinder Raina celebrated the 73rd Independence Day in Jammu. Restrictions were relaxed in the Jammu region of the state in the last week, however, communication clampdown and curfew continue to be imposed in the Kashmir Valley. Stringent security measures were also put in place in the restive region ahead of Independence Day, after the Centre scrapped Article 370, which provided the state with autonomy.
BJP celebrates Independence Day in Jammu
BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir president Ravinder Raina celebrated the 73rd Independence Day in Jammu. Restrictions were relaxed in the Jammu region of the state in the last week, however, communication clampdown and curfew continue to be imposed in the Kashmir Valley. Stringent security measures were also put in place in the restive region ahead of Independence Day, after the Centre scrapped Article 370, which provided the state with autonomy.
Asaduddin Owaisi hoists National Flag in Hyderabad
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday hoisted the tricolour near the Madina chowk in Hyderabad, as the country celebrated the 73rd Independence Day.
Asaduddin Owaisi hoists National Flag in Hyderabad
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday hoisted the tricolour near the Madina chowk in Hyderabad, as the country celebrated the 73rd Independence Day.
Vladimir Putin extends Independence Day greetings to Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind
Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day and said that India “rightfully takes pride in great achievements” in various fields.
Vladimir Putin extends Independence Day greetings to Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind
Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day and said that India “rightfully takes pride in great achievements” in various fields.
Supreme Court celebrates 73rd Independence Day
The Supreme Court also celebrated the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi hoisting the National Flag in the premises of the apex court.
Gogoi, along with Attorney General KK Venugopal and Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Supreme Court celebrates 73rd Independence Day
The Supreme Court also celebrated the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi hoisting the National Flag in the premises of the apex court.
Gogoi, along with Attorney General KK Venugopal and Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Congress hoists tri-colour at party headquarters
Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday hoisted the National Flag at the party’s headquarters on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Kapil Sibal, BS Hooda, Ahmed Patel, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, and others are also present at the ceremony.
Congress hoists tri-colour at party headquarters
Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday hoisted the National Flag at the party’s headquarters on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Kapil Sibal, BS Hooda, Ahmed Patel, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, and others are also present at the ceremony.
Ram Madhav extends Independence Day greetings from Ladakh
BJP leader Ram Madhav, who is also the party’s in-charge of the northeast states, celebrated Independence Day in Ladakh’s Leh on Thursday.
Asserting that the region was happy with its new status as a Union Territory, He said, “This Independence Day is very special for the entire country, there is also the additional significance of securing Union Territory (UT) status (for Ladakh). I’m happy to be a part of the celebrations of the first Independence Day of the UT of Ladakh.”
Ram Madhav extends Independence Day greetings from Ladakh
BJP leader Ram Madhav, who is also the party’s in-charge of the northeast states, celebrated Independence Day in Ladakh’s Leh on Thursday.
Asserting that the region was happy with its new status as a Union Territory, He said, “This Independence Day is very special for the entire country, there is also the additional significance of securing Union Territory (UT) status (for Ladakh). I’m happy to be a part of the celebrations of the first Independence Day of the UT of Ladakh.”
Narendra Modi greets Bipin Rawat, Karambir Singh, BS Dhanoa after Independence Day speech
Narendra Modi greeted the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force after his Independence Day address on Thursday during which he announced the government’s decision of appointing a ‘chief of defence staff’, or CDS, who is expected to the one-point leader for the three security forces.
Narendra Modi greets Bipin Rawat, Karambir Singh, BS Dhanoa after Independence Day speech
Narendra Modi greeted the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force after his Independence Day address on Thursday during which he announced the government’s decision of appointing a ‘chief of defence staff’, or CDS, who is expected to the one-point leader for the three security forces.
Chief of Defence Staff to be head of all three security forces
In a major decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address, announced the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS) as head of the tri-defence services. The prime minister said the CDS will ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them.
Reportedly, a high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country’s security system in the wake of the Kargil War in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister.
Chief of Defence Staff to be head of all three security forces
In a major decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address, announced the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS) as head of the tri-defence services. The prime minister said the CDS will ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them.
Reportedly, a high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country’s security system in the wake of the Kargil War in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister.
Narendra Modi bats for India Inc, says businessmen are ‘wealth of nation’
Standing up for India Incorporated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said “wealth creators” in the country “should not be eyed with suspicion”, but should be respected because they are “India’s wealth”.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day, he said wealth creation is a great national service. “Let us never see wealth creators with suspicion. Only when wealth is created, wealth will be distributed,” he said. “Wealth creation is absolutely essential. Those who create wealth are India’s wealth and we respect them.”
Narendra Modi bats for India Inc, says businessmen are ‘wealth of nation’
Standing up for India Incorporated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said “wealth creators” in the country “should not be eyed with suspicion”, but should be respected because they are “India’s wealth”.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day, he said wealth creation is a great national service. “Let us never see wealth creators with suspicion. Only when wealth is created, wealth will be distributed,” he said. “Wealth creation is absolutely essential. Those who create wealth are India’s wealth and we respect them.”
Narendra Modi greets children after Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the nation on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday and made a strong push for ease of living and population control in the country, was greeted by children as he stepped off the Red Fort stage after his speech.
Narendra Modi greets children after Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the nation on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday and made a strong push for ease of living and population control in the country, was greeted by children as he stepped off the Red Fort stage after his speech.
Narendra Modi continues tradition of wearing turban for Independence Day speeches
Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a predominately yellow-coloured headgear for the first Independence Day address of his second term.
Modi sported a yellow-coloured turban with a long tail as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.
Keeping the outfit simple he donned a plain white kurta paired with his ‘signature’ churidaar. The look was accentuated with a unique scarf around his neck with an orange border placed with a black and white pattern.
Narendra Modi continues tradition of wearing turban for Independence Day speeches
Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a predominately yellow-coloured headgear for the first Independence Day address of his second term.
Modi sported a yellow-coloured turban with a long tail as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.
Keeping the outfit simple he donned a plain white kurta paired with his ‘signature’ churidaar. The look was accentuated with a unique scarf around his neck with an orange border placed with a black and white pattern.
Narendra Modi ends 90-minute-long 15 August address with chants of Vande Mataram
Narendra Modi ends 90-minute-long 15 August address with chants of Vande Mataram
Modi says will invest Rs 100 lakh cr in infra, $5 trillion economy target achievable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on the 73rd Independence Day, he said reforms will continue to be ushered in to help India break into top 50 countries on the ’ease of doing business’ ranking.
“To some the target of nearly doubling the size of Indian economy to USD 5 trillion in five years may seem difficult. But when we have in five years (of BJP rule) added $1 trillion as compared to USD 2 trillion size achieved in 70 years of independence, then this target is achievable,” he said.
Modi says will invest Rs 100 lakh cr in infra, $5 trillion economy target achievable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on the 73rd Independence Day, he said reforms will continue to be ushered in to help India break into top 50 countries on the ’ease of doing business’ ranking.
“To some the target of nearly doubling the size of Indian economy to USD 5 trillion in five years may seem difficult. But when we have in five years (of BJP rule) added $1 trillion as compared to USD 2 trillion size achieved in 70 years of independence, then this target is achievable,” he said.
Meanwhile… Watch Ladakh MP dance on occassion of I-Day
Meanwhile… Watch Ladakh MP dance on occassion of I-Day