<p>Delivering his Second Independence speech from Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi gave a call for the unity of the nation.<br /><br />Taking head-on the divisive forces, he said, "Poison of casteism and passion of communalism have no place in India, we have to defeat these through development."<br /><br />"Simplicity and unity are India's strength, it should never be tainted or hurt," he added.<br /><br />Here are the key points of his speech:</p>.<p>* Poison of casteism and passion of communalism have no place in India, we have to defeat these through development</p>.<p>* If the unity of India is destroyed, then the dreams of the people will also be destroyed.</p>.<p>* Rs 20,000 crore were deposited in 17 crore Jandhan bank accounts, says PM in Independence Day address.</p>.<p>* All our programmes and institutions should be helpful to the poor; have to empower them through financial inclusion </p>.<p>* Rs 20,000 crore were deposited in 17 crore Jandhan bank accounts</p>.<p>* People from all walks of life, spiritual leaders, media friends, celebrities, everyone has worked to create awareness</p>.<p>* Who has given maximum strength to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan? It is the children of India</p>.<p>* The biggest brand ambassadors of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan are the 5-10 year olds, who have taken part in this campaign enthusiastically </p>.<p>* We have been very successful in our campaign to make toilets,especially for girls in schools across India</p>.<p>* We introduced Shrameva Jayate Yojana. It is an effort to chage the way we look at the workers of India </p>.<p>* Dignity of labour has to be our national duty, it has to be a part of our nature</p>.<p>* Almost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want</p>.<p>* India can be free of corruption; need lots of measures; have to start from top</p>.<p>* Even those people who are corrupt tend to give advice to others on how to deal with corruption</p>.<p>* Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people</p>.<p>* All govts make programmes but what matters is implementation</p>.<p>* Today I proudly say that the 'give it up' campaign for gas subsidy has been successful, 20 lakh people have given subsidy up <br /><br />* Timely auctions of coal, radio, spectrum have helped in eradication of corruption. <br /><br />* There's no allegation of corruption against the government you voted to power</p>.<div>* In 15 months, there is no allegation of corruption against my govt; I am determined to end the termite of corruption<br /><br />*Corruption had become part of the system; contractors were running the nation; we have taken steps to correct the system<br /><br />* Rs 6,500 crores disclosed under compliance window of black money & foreign assets law. <br /><br />* Coal block auction has been undertaken by the govt, national exchequer will get Rs 3 lakh crore <br /><br />* Agriculture Ministry to be renamed as Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare for institutionalised care of the farmers<br /><br />* PM Modi's new slogan: 'Start-up India', 'Stand up India'<br /><br />* PM Modi announces special scheme for miners and their areas; Rs 6000 crore to be spent on it every year <br /><br />* The need for interview for small jobs should be ended immediately; says corruption takes place because of interviews<br /><br />* In-principle this govt has accepted 'One-rank, One-pension'; we will have good news on the basis of talks, which are on going<br /><br />* 'One-Rank, One-Pension' is a long-pending issue, discussions are underway and in last stages</div>.<p> * PM Modi concludes his I-Day speech: We have to ensure a prosperous India by 2022. </p>
<p>Delivering his Second Independence speech from Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi gave a call for the unity of the nation.<br /><br />Taking head-on the divisive forces, he said, "Poison of casteism and passion of communalism have no place in India, we have to defeat these through development."<br /><br />"Simplicity and unity are India's strength, it should never be tainted or hurt," he added.<br /><br />Here are the key points of his speech:</p>.<p>* Poison of casteism and passion of communalism have no place in India, we have to defeat these through development</p>.<p>* If the unity of India is destroyed, then the dreams of the people will also be destroyed.</p>.<p>* Rs 20,000 crore were deposited in 17 crore Jandhan bank accounts, says PM in Independence Day address.</p>.<p>* All our programmes and institutions should be helpful to the poor; have to empower them through financial inclusion </p>.<p>* Rs 20,000 crore were deposited in 17 crore Jandhan bank accounts</p>.<p>* People from all walks of life, spiritual leaders, media friends, celebrities, everyone has worked to create awareness</p>.<p>* Who has given maximum strength to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan? It is the children of India</p>.<p>* The biggest brand ambassadors of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan are the 5-10 year olds, who have taken part in this campaign enthusiastically </p>.<p>* We have been very successful in our campaign to make toilets,especially for girls in schools across India</p>.<p>* We introduced Shrameva Jayate Yojana. It is an effort to chage the way we look at the workers of India </p>.<p>* Dignity of labour has to be our national duty, it has to be a part of our nature</p>.<p>* Almost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want</p>.<p>* India can be free of corruption; need lots of measures; have to start from top</p>.<p>* Even those people who are corrupt tend to give advice to others on how to deal with corruption</p>.<p>* Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people</p>.<p>* All govts make programmes but what matters is implementation</p>.<p>* Today I proudly say that the 'give it up' campaign for gas subsidy has been successful, 20 lakh people have given subsidy up <br /><br />* Timely auctions of coal, radio, spectrum have helped in eradication of corruption. <br /><br />* There's no allegation of corruption against the government you voted to power</p>.<div>* In 15 months, there is no allegation of corruption against my govt; I am determined to end the termite of corruption<br /><br />*Corruption had become part of the system; contractors were running the nation; we have taken steps to correct the system<br /><br />* Rs 6,500 crores disclosed under compliance window of black money & foreign assets law. <br /><br />* Coal block auction has been undertaken by the govt, national exchequer will get Rs 3 lakh crore <br /><br />* Agriculture Ministry to be renamed as Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare for institutionalised care of the farmers<br /><br />* PM Modi's new slogan: 'Start-up India', 'Stand up India'<br /><br />* PM Modi announces special scheme for miners and their areas; Rs 6000 crore to be spent on it every year <br /><br />* The need for interview for small jobs should be ended immediately; says corruption takes place because of interviews<br /><br />* In-principle this govt has accepted 'One-rank, One-pension'; we will have good news on the basis of talks, which are on going<br /><br />* 'One-Rank, One-Pension' is a long-pending issue, discussions are underway and in last stages</div>.<p> * PM Modi concludes his I-Day speech: We have to ensure a prosperous India by 2022. </p>