I invoke Team India to run for a New India by 2022. By then the poor shall have concrete houses, the farmer shall double his income, youths and women will get ample opportunities, an India free of casteism, terrorism, corruption
Narendra Modi, PM
NAMO calls for a NEW INDIA!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision for a "New India" in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, pledging to build it by 2022, when independent India turns 75. Here are the highlights of his speech...
On positive change
In our nation, no one is big or small...everybody is equal. Together we can bring a positive change in the nation. We have to leave the 'Chalta Hai' attitude. We have to think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- this attitude will help us as a nation.
On GST
GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST & the role of technology has also helped. Good governance is about speed and simplification of processes
On demonetisation
Those who have looted the nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully today. The fight against black money will continue, and technology will help bring about transparency. He encouraged people to further promote digital transactions
On terrorism
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.
On J&K
Neither gaali (abuse), nor goli (bullet) will bring a change. The change will take place when we embrace every Kashmiri. There is no question of being soft on terrorism or terrorists.
On triple talaq
Women in the country created a revolution against triple talaq. The contribution of our mothers and sisters is very important… Now there is an atmosphere against triple talaq in the country… I believe India will fully support these women in their struggle
His vision for New India
People would be the driving force behind the establishment, rather than the other way around – Tantra se Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
On job creation
The youth is being nurtured to become job-creators, and not job-seekers. The changing nature of technology is resulting in the requirement of different skill-sets for employment.
India stands for peace, unity, and harmony. He said casteism and communalism will not help us. The use of violence in the name of faith will not be accepted in India. The call of the Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call today is “Bharat Jodo.
Did you know
1) Having made a record of delivering the longest Independence Day speech last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his shortest speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort this year.
2) Modi spoke for 56 minutes, his shortest Independence Day speech in four years.
3) Last year, he had spoken for 96 minutes, the longest ever Independence Day address by an Indian Prime Minister.
4) India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru spoke for 72 minutes in 1947 which was till 2015 the longest ever speech from the Red Fort.
5) Modi's predecessor Manmohan Singh, who delivered 10 speeches over his long tenure at the helm, stuck to the 50- minute mark in his Independence Day speeches.
6) Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke for 30-35 minutes in his Independence Day addresses.
Thoughts?