Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, the Prime Minister urged people to work for the resolve of making India a developed country by 2047.
"With new opportunities arising in India, I can confidently say that two key developments have accelerated our progress - the creation of modern infrastructure and 'ease of living'. We have made significant strides in upgrading our infrastructure and have placed equal emphasis on making life easier for everyone," PM Modi said.
"I urge the government officials and public representatives at every level that we should take steps for ease of living in mission mode," he added.
He spoke of enhancing the quality of life in urban areas through systematic assessments and improvements in infrastructure and services.
He said that 40 crore Indians showed strength and courage to drive away the British during the struggle for Independence and 140 crore Indians can do wonders with their resolve for a Viksit Bharat.
"Before independence, 40 crore Indians showed courage, dedication and bravery and moved with one motto and broke the shackles of colonial rule despite all adversities. Their only goal was freedom. If 40 crore Indians could do this, then 140 crore Indians of my family can do wonders if they take one pledge...despite all challenges we can make a Viksit Bharat by 2047," PM Modi said.
"Now is the time to live for Viksit Bharat 2047 and citizens are determined. We have to become Atmabirbhar in every field. It is the determination of the Indians that is driving my resolve. India can become a developed nation by 2047. There was a time when people had a do-or-die attitude and we got freedom and now we must have the strength to live for the nation that can make a strong India," he added.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the reforms undertaken by the central government in the past 10 years and said that this has increased self-confidence in the youth and their desire to take giant leaps. He said that after the independence there was an atmosphere of status quo in the country that needed to be broken.
"People waited for reforms, we got an opportunity and we implemented major reforms. Our commitment to reform is not restricted to editorials, our reforms are not for small praise it is for making the country strong. This has resulted in a rise in self-confidence.
There are now many avenues open for our youngsters. The youth now does not want to walk slowly they want to take a jump to achieve new things, and they want to take giant leaps. This is a golden era for India," PM Modi said.
"We should not let this opportunity go, we will then achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat by 2047," he added.
PM Modi was warmly welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries as he arrived earlier for the celebrations at Red Fort.
This year's celebration marks the 11th time PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, making him the third Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to achieve this milestone. The theme for this year's Independence Day is 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' aiming to drive the Government's efforts to transform India into a developed nation by 2047.
(ANI)
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