On Independence Day, Narendra Modi addresses the nation, urges countrymen to strive for 'New India' by 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red fort on occasion of India’s 71st Independence Day on Tuesday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red fort on occasion of India's 71st Independence Day on Tuesday.Twitter @PIB_India
Early morning, the prime minister paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat before arriving at the Red Fort. Twitter @PIB_India
Modi also inspected a guard of honour following his arrival at the Red Fort, where he gave his fourth Independence Day address. PTI
The prime minister then unfurled the Tricolour hoisted at the ramparts of the Red Fort, after which the army band played the national anthem. AP
Later, Modi addressed the nation, speaking on varied issues, ranging from farmers' issues, GST, demonetisation, terrorism and triple talaq. He also hailed his government for several breakthrough measures. Twitter @PIB_India
Modi said, "Within five years, the British had left the country because of our unity," he said. "We have to take a sankalp of new India and take the country forward." Twitter @PIB_India
During the course of his speech, Modi said that India should create a New India by 2022, the year when it celebrates 75th year of Independence. PTI
Modi also remembered the victims of Gorakhpur hospital tragedy that had killed over 70 children. "In the last few days, some of our innocent children died in a hospital. All the countrymen stand together at this time," he said. PTI
Modi put special emphasis on the New Years' Day 2018, telling Indians that the year will mark the coming of age of a whole generation which will steer India forward. Twitter @PIB_India
Taking a jibe at black money holders, Modi said, "The people who stole from the poor are still uncomfortable.Today, people are celebrating a mahotsav of honesty." Twitter @PIB_India
Modi reiterated that the Kashmir issue can be solved only through peaceful means. "There can be a chnage only by taking Kashmiris together," Modi said. Twitter @PIB_India
After concluding his speech, Modi interacted with children who had gathered at the Red Fort. PTI