Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, PM Modi urged citizens to break away from limited ambitions, stressing that bigger dreams expand horizons and open new possibilities.
He also underlined the power of determination in overcoming challenges, saying a firm resolve gives a nation the strength to navigate difficult times, crises and disasters and keep moving forward.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a stronger and more self-reliant India, saying the country cannot remain dependent on other nations and must build its own capabilities to safeguard national interests.
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said India is moving ahead with the resolve of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. He also urged citizens to embrace ‘Make in India’, ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Vocal for Local’, saying every Indian has a role to play in the movement towards self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for isolating what he termed “dimaagi Naxals” during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
PM Modi said India must remain prepared to confront challenges both within its borders and from across them, while stressing the need to identify and isolate forces he described as posing a threat to the country’s progress and security.
15 August 2026 08:53 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for young Indians as part of his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, in a move aimed at helping youth access quality preparation and expand their opportunities.
15 August 2026 08:53 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled his vision of ‘Shakti Ki Sapt Dhara’, outlining seven key pillars that he said will drive India’s growth and development from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
The seven focus areas are manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, Gati-Shakti, Raksha Shakti, the green and blue economy, and India’s soft power.
Emphasising manufacturing, PM Modi called for competitive costs, quality and scale to help Indian products meet global standards. He also urged efforts to turn Indian agricultural and food-processing products into global brands while accelerating digital and communication technologies.
Under Gati-Shakti, he stressed fast and seamless connectivity, while Raksha Shakti will focus on next-generation defence technologies, including drones and supersonic systems.
PM Modi also highlighted India’s potential in the green and blue economy and underlined the country’s soft power through Yoga, Ayurveda, holistic health, creative industries and tourism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s growing push towards alternative energy, saying the country is rapidly expanding its clean and nuclear power capacity.
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said India has set a target of 200 GW of nuclear energy and is working on setting up five new nuclear reactors. He also said piped gas has reached 1.75 crore households, while more than 50 lakh households are now covered by solar energy.
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