India@75: With 'Panch Pran' and emphasis on 'Nari Shakti', PM lays out roadmap for India in 'amrit kaal'

Former prime minister and Congress stalwart Jawaharlal Nehru, Hindutva idealogue V D Savarkar, Socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia and revolutionary Ashfaqulla Khan featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech on Monday. Modi also recalled contributions of tribal and women revolutionaries. Modi on Monday said corruption and nepotism are two main challenges that are not confined to politics alone and asked people to have 'nafrat' (hatred) for these evils and focus on 'Panch Pran' (five resolves) to ensure a developed India in the next 25 years. Meanwhile, global leaders led by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Indians on the 75th anniversary of India's independence on Monday, as they vowed to further strengthen bilateral ties with the world's largest democracy which has made stunning achievements.

PM Narendra Modi sets sights on developed India by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set an ambitious target of making India a developed nation by 2047 and made a renewed pitch for cutting import dependence and boosting domestic manufacturing. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi coined 'Panch Pran' or lifeblood resolves for the nation when it celebrates its 100th year of independence in 2047.

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A day after the BJP blamed first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the partition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in his speech while paying tributes to the freedom fighters who fought for the nation during his I-Day speech

Prime Minister Modi said, "We should remember those who fought for Independence and built the nation -- Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Jai Prakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramaniam Bharati -- it is the day to bow before such great people."

But, before mentioning Nehru, Modi paid tributes to Savarkar and said the people of the country are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty. "Kartvya path hi unka jeevan path raha," he said.

As India celebrates the 75th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, police in the national capital have made stringent security arrangements, especially at the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address.

The police have installed over 1,000 high-resolution CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the Red Fort to prevent any threat.

Notably, the city is currently under a heavy security cover after the intelligence agencies received inputs of a possible terror attack in the wake of Independence Day.

Gender equality crucial parameter of unity: PM Modi

Gender equality is the key to a united India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day.

Speaking on the significance of a united nation, Modi said India has much to teach the world on the concept of unity which begins with the family structure.

"We should celebrate the diversity of India....At home too, the roots of unity are sowed when both the son and the daughter are equal. If they are not, the mantra of unity cannot reverberate.

"Gender equality is a crucial parameter of unity," the prime minister said.

PM Modi speaks of 5 resolves to make India developed nation by centenary year of Independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to focus their energy on the five resolutions of making India a developed nation, removing every trace of bondage, taking pride in its heritage, unity, and fulfilling their duties in the next 25 years.

"By the 100th year of Independence, we have to work with the vision of accomplishing what our freedom fighters dreamt of," he said while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day.

"I urge the youth to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to the development of the nation. We will work towards even the development of the entire humanity. That is the strength of India," he said.

Modi said India will have to move ahead with big goals to fulfil the vision of a developed India in the centenary year of its Independence.

Nepotism and corruption two big challenges before country, have to fight them together: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the two big challenges before the country are nepotism and dynasty, and corruption, asserting that "we have to fight" against these together.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi described nepotism as an "evil" and said the country needs to come together against it.

"We need to give opportunities to those who are talented and will work for the progress of the nation. Talent will be the basis of New India," he said.

5G mobile services to start soon, says PM Modi

India will soon see the advent of 5G mobile services, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he rooted for 'Made-in-India' technology solutions to meet challenges of new India.

The Prime Minister said that it is time for India's techade and digital technology is going to bring in reforms in every area.

"India's techade is here! With 5G, semiconductor manufacturing & Optical Fibre Cable (OFCs) in villages, we are bringing a revolution through Digital India to the grassroots level," Modi said.

He said that the Digital India Movement with production of semiconductors, 5G networks and optical fibre network show strength in three segments -- education, health facilities and change in common man's lives.

Modi said that India's industrial growth will come from the grassroots.

"Our Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), street vendors & those working in the organised sectors need to be strengthened," he said.

Modi vowed to fight against corruption with full vigour.

"We have to fight against corruption with all our strength. In the last eight years, use of Aadhaar, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and mobile phones were used to find Rs 2 lakh crore of black money," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

PM concludes Independence Day speech

It is our effort that those who have looted the country will have to pay back: PM Modi

Team India of 130 crore people will walk together and fulfill its dreams, says PM Modi

'Dynastic politics is only for the welfare of the family, not the nation,' says PM Modi; urges freedom from 'bhai-bhatijawaad'

Corruption is hollowing India out like a termite, says PM Modi; asks blessings of people to fight it

Cooperative competitive federalism, along with cooperative federalism, is the need of the hour, says PM Modi

The solution for our future lies in the depths of space and ocean: PM Modi

It is our endeavor that the youth of the country should get a lot of help for research from the boundless space to the depths of the ocean. That's why we are expanding the space mission, the Deep Ocean Mission. The solution for our future lies in the depths of space and ocean, says PM Modi.

This decade is a 'techade' for India, says PM Modi

PM Modi urges private sector to contribute in nation-building

From renewable energy to better infrastructure and agriculture, India is improving on every front, says PM Modi

PM Modi urges citizens to take a stand against misogyny, fight injustices against women

PM Narendra Modi lists 5 pledges for India

First, to move forward with resolve of developed India; Second, erase all traces of servitude; Third, be proud of our legacy; Fourth, recognise the strength of unity; Fifth, realise our duties as citizens.

Tri-Services band performs during the 76th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

We can soar high only when we are connected to our motherland, says PM Modi

We should be proud of every language of India, regardless of whether we speak it, asks PM Modi

How long will we rely on 'certificates' from the world, asks PM Modi

When Indians make a big resolution, they achieve it, says PM Modi

We must purge any ounce of slavery from our spirit and be proud of our heritage, says PM Modi

Next 25 years significant for the nation, says PM Modi

In line with the "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to wear a white safa with tricolour stripes and a long trail for his 76th Independence Day look.

The August 15 ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of the country's independence, with the government launching a host of exercises to add to the verve around the celebrations.

Wearing the traditional kurta and churidar paired with a blue jacket and black shoes, Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort and addressed the nation for the ninth consecutive time.

Everyone can be a part of progress when there is political stability, says PM Modi

The way the world is looking at India is changing, says PM Modi

Our countrymen have also made achievements, made efforts, have not given up, and have not allowed their resolutions to fade away, says PM Modi

Government must work on a sword's edge when the society is aspirational, says PM Modi

I took everything I learnt in my 9 years to work to empower every Indian, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi hails India as the mother of democracy

PM remembers Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel as nation celebrates 75 years of freedom

Every Indian is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India- be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Mahal, says PM Modi

This nation is thankful to Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqulla Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil and our innumerable revolutionaries who shook the foundation of the British Rule, says PM Modi

There was not a corner of India where Indians did not fight slavery during the struggle for freedom, says PM Modi

PM Modi begins speech at Red Fort; wishes India on 75 years of independence

PM Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort; to begin speech shortly

PM Narendra Modi concludes inspection of Guard of Honour; heads to Red Fort for his speech

PM Modi extends greetings to citizens on India's 76th Independence Day

Where to watch PM Modi's Independence Day speech online

Doordarshan and its networks will air the entire celebration live. All India Radio will broadcast the speech and you can also tune into All India Radio and Doordarshan’s YouTube channels to listen to the speech.

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Happy Independence Day: Read our special edition here

Dear readers, as India completes 75 years of independence, Deccan Herald wishes you a very happy Independence Day. With our special edition, we ruminate on India's 75-year-old journey, the strides we made as a country, the humps and the many more miles we are yet to travel. As we celebrate the nation's independence, it is also a reminder to ourselves to safeguard our individual freedoms and fight for the rights we clinched on 15th August 1947. We hope you enjoy reading this edition as much as we did ideating and creating it for you.

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