Independence Day speech: PM Modi calls 'India as the mother of democracy'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation for the ninth time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day said that India is the mother of democracy and everyone is working towards empowering every Indian at every corner of the nationAddressing the nation today on this historic day PM Modi said India is the mother of democracy India has proved that it has a precious ability and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 yearsThe Prime Minister recalled the philosophies of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi Based on the philosophy of Gandhi ji we are working towards empowering every Indian at every corner of the nation be it Dalit women farmers Divyang from north to south east to west said PM Modi An aspirational society is important for any nation Today we are proud that these aspirations are present in every household in India Every citizen is enthisiastic and works with progress for the progress of New India This Amrit Kaal is providing us with a golden opportunity to fulfill the dreams and goals of this aspirational society said the Prime MinisterThe Prime Minister said that despite challenges faced postIndependence nothing could hamper the zeal of Indian citizens This soil has power Despite many challenges India did not stop did not bow down and kept moving forward PM Modi saidAlso read Wishes images quotes to share and celebrate Indiarsquos freedomSpeaking at the Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indians must work towards a developed country and remove any vestiges of colonialism He added that Indians must also retain their roots while ensuring unity in diversity PM Modi said that citizens must also carry out their dutiesPM Modi also recalled the contributions of the women freedom fighters of India Every India is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India be it Rani Laxmibai Jhalkari Bai Chennamma Begun Hazrat Maha PM Modi saidBeginning his speech at the Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it was a historic day for India as it takes a new path with a new resolve Ahead of his speech at the Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the National Flag amid a 21gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun ATAGS This was followed by a shower of flower petals by helicopters Earlier in the day PM Modi visited Rajghat to pay his respectsA multilayered security cover along with Facial Recognition System cameras have been installed at each entryexit point at the fort Security personnel also deployed trained catchers to ensure that the premises remain monkeyfree during the day As many as 231 regular kiteflyers from the walled city area were roped in by the police to ensure a clear sky for about three hours on the morning of August 15This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever