Independence Day Live Updates: PM Modi addresses the nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the iconic Red Fort today on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. PM says India has "demography, democracy and diversity" and these factors have the potential to realise the dreams of the country.
"Today, we have demography, democracy and diversity - these three together have the ability to realise the dreams of the nation," PM Modi said.
Recalling the era of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India helped different countries during the time of crisis and that India has emerged as a "Vishwa Mitra" (friend of the world).
"We have to make our country so strong that will contribute to Vishwa Mangal (Global welfare). After Covid, the way India helped the world during the time of crisis, India has emerged as Vishwa Mitra. When we talk about Vishwa Mangal which is India's basic idea that we have to expand," PM Modi said.
This is PM Modi's 10th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort. Cabinet ministers, political leaders, all three service chiefs and bureaucrats are also present for the occasion.
Multi-layer security is in place across Delhi with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort.
Here are the LIVE Updates On Independence Day 2023:
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PM Modi Outlines Big Targets In Independence Day SpeechPrime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday, presented the demography of the country as its biggest strength, and said the time was ripe to embrace "development centred around values" to make India a developed country by 2047.
The speech was both a message to the international community ahead of the G-20 leaders summit to be hosted by India next month and also an outreach to different social groups in the run-up to the big 2024 polls.
Hundreds gather for Independence Day celebrations in LondonHundreds of people of Indian origin gathered at the High Commission of India here on Tuesday to celebrate the 77th Independence Day, with patriotic renditions and chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami arrived at the event riding a Ducati motorbike alongside a group of riders as a curtain raiser to the MOTO GP Bharat race, to be hosted in India for the first time next month.
The celebrations opened with the unfurling of the Indian national flag and the national anthem, followed by the High Commissioner delivering the customary extracts from the speech of President Droupadi Murmu broadcast overnight.
As PM Modi Speaks At Red Fort, An Empty Chair Sends A MessageAs Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on its 77th Independence Day today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stayed away and sent out a recorded message, in which he highlighted the role of past Prime Ministers and accused the current government of hounding the opposition.
A chair with Mallikarjun Kharge's name was among vacant seats at a section of the historic Red Fort, where PM Modi delivered his speech.
Independence Day celebrations held at Polo Ground in Ladakh, Leh
Indian Tricolour was hoisted onboard the indigenously designed and built Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam and the Fleet Tanker INS Deepak at Manama, Bahrain to commemorate the 77th Independence Day
Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) exchange sweets on the occasion of Independence Day
Chief Justice's Folded Hands Gesture On PM's Praise For Supreme CourtPrime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the judiciary's efforts to translate its key judgments into regional languages, in his address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day.
"I want to thank the Supreme Court that now the operative part of its judgments will be available in one's mother tongue. The significance of regional languages is increasing," said the Prime Minister.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who was among the guests at the event, acknowledged the Prime Minister with folded hands.
In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi announces 'Vishwakarma scheme' from September
In his 10th consecutive Independence Day speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Vishwakarma Yojana with an initial spending of Rs 13,000-Rs 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills.
Addressing the country from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, the prime minister said, "The government will launch 'Vishwakarma scheme' with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills."
Vishwakarma Scheme was announced in the Budget 2023.
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims at improve the quality, scale and reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to integrate them with the domestic and global value chain. This would result in the economic empowerment of such workers, especially those belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities, women, transgender and other weaker sections of the society.
The scheme will be launched in September on the Vishwakarma Jayanti.
French President Emmanuel Macron wishes India on Independence Day
77th Independence Day: IAF headquarters to be illuminated in tricolour
The Indian Air Force Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) in New Delhi will be illuminated in tricolour today to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
The IAF HQ was also lit up in tricolour yesterday evening. The same hues will be cast upon the headquarters today on Independence Day.
Earlier, today the Southern Naval Command celebrated Independence Day at its base in Kochi today in Kerala with patriotic fervour.
The celebrations were followed by a Ceremonial Parade, reviewed by Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
Balloons in the colours of the Tiranga released, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.
PM Modi's Independence day address
- Next 5 years belongs to unprecedented development
- Next August 15, I will tell you again about your abilities, developments, success from this Red Fort
- The dreams of our freedom fighters is with us today
- This is first year of Amrit Kaal
- This amrit kaal is kartavya kaal for us
- The generation born before 1947, they never missed opportunity to sacrifice themselves for the country
- We don't have that, but there's no better opportunity to live better for the country
PM Modi speaks on dynastic politics during his Independence Day speech
"Today, 'parivarvaad' and appeasement has destroyed our country. How can a political party have only one family in charge? For them their life mantra is- party of the family, by the family and for the family.."
PM Modi On Independence Day
Corruption, dynasty, appeasement are three main hurdles for India: PM in Independence Day speech
PM Modi says the national character of a nation is the biggest catalyst agent to become a developed nation
"In next 25 years, we must move forward with the mantra of unity.." PM says.
It is Modi's guarantee that India will be among the top three economies in the world in the next 5 years, says PM Modi on Independence Day 2023
PM Modi's Independence day address- India is seeing women-led development
- We need to respect and address regional aspirations
- We need to ensure overall development
- India is mother of democracy and model of diversity
- When I talk about unity, if violence is in Manipur then pain is felt in Maharashtra
PM's Independence Day speech
PM Modi says," The era of serial blasts is over. Today, the country is seeing a drop in terror attacks. Naxal areas have seen a change."
PM Modi's Independence day address
- It is this Modi who made a new Parliament before time
- This India is full of self-confidence, it neither stops, nor tires, nor exhausts, nor gets defeated
- Since financial power has increased, our defence power too got a boost. Borders are now more secure.
- Continuous reforms are on to ensure our soldiers are battle ready.
PM Modi's Independence day address
- From space to deep sea missions, vande bharat trains, electric buses, metro, villages getting internet, work on nano urea is on, semiconductor manufacturing, we are working in every scetor
- India is moving towards its aims
- The government inaugurates the projects for which it lays foundation.
- We aim big and far. more than dreaming big, we work towards achieving.
PM Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti
On Vishwakarma Jayanti, we will launch Vishwakarma Yojana with 13-15000 crore for those who work with hands and tools, mostly OBCs, sutar, sonar, rajmistri, dhobi, barbers will get a boost.
PM Modi's Independence day address
- In 2014 you built a strong government
- In 2014 and 2019, Modi got courage to do reforms and Modi did one after the other reform
- Reform perform transform is building the country.
- Our mindsets strengthen the force that builds the platform for next 1000 years
PM Modi's Independence day address
- The country decided that a stable govenrment with full majority is needed to take the country forward
- They freed from the unstable times when country was reeling from political compulsion
- In my government, Every decision is nation-first
PM Modi to the youth of the nation on 77th Independence Day
There is no dearth of opportunities in the country. The country has the ability to provide endless opportunities
PM Modi's Independence day address
- India's abilities and opportunities will reach new heights
- India has got the opportunity to host G20, now people want to visit India more.
- Today, India's exports are rising, and now experts are saying India can't be stopped anymore,
- The world started thinking in a new way after Covid. The way the world got a new world order after World War, I can see a new world order and geopolitical equation is evolving after coronavirus.
- And you countrymen, you will help in building the country.
- You are at the crossroads.
- When the global supply chains were under stress, we decided to be pro-humanity.
- Today India is becoming the voice of Global South.
PM Modi's Independence day address: Whatever we do today, decide today will pave the way for next 1000 years, the country's future.
India's rise and development resulting in renewed global confidence in country: PM Modi in Independence Day address
Today, we have demography, democracy and diversity - these three together have the ability to realise the dreams of the nation: PM Modi on Independence Day 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...This time, natural calamity has created unimaginable crises in several parts of the country. I express my sympathies to all families who faced this...."
Independence day 2023: PM Modi speaks on Manipur
- Last few weeks in Northeast, especially, Manipur, and some other parts of country saw violence.
- But now reports of peace coming in
- Country stands with Manipur.
- Appeal to continue with the peace. Peace will come through talks
- Government efforts on to ensure peace
77th Independence Day: PM Modi hoists National Flag at Red FortPrime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag today as the nation marks its 77th Independence Day.
Earlier the prime minister took to his social media app 'X' to greet the country.
"Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!," the Prime Minister wrote.
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane.
The Defence Secretary introduced the General Officer Commanding (GoC), Delhi Area, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth to the Prime Minister.
The GoC Delhi Area conducted Narendra Modi to the Saluting Base where a combined Inter-Services and Delhi Police Guard presented a general salute to the Prime Minister. Thereafter, the Prime Minister inspected the Guard of Honour.
The Guard of Honour contingent for the PM consists of one officer and 25 personnel each from the Army, Air Force and Delhi Police and one officer and 24 personnel from the Navy, according to an official release.
After hoisting the flag PM Modi began his customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument.
PM Modi's Independence Day speech at Red Fort- Dear 140 crore family members, world's biggest democracy, and now even from the perspective of population, we are at number 1.
- Our Bapu's leadership, Satyagraha and non-cooperation movements and sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev. I pay tribute to those who contributed to India's struggle for freedom.
- Next 26 January will be 75th Republic Day and no other occasion can be as big for opportunities and possibilities, and new inspirations for the country.
- There were numerous disasters, those families faced hardships, I express my condolences.
PM Modi unfurls national flag at Red Fort on 77th Independence Day
PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour at Red Fort on 77th Independence Day
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hoists the Tiranga at his residence in Jaipur, on Independence Day 2023
PM Modi arrives at Red Fort for Independence Day celebrations
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with other ministers at Red Fort to attend Independence Day celebrations
PM Modi pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on 77th Independence Day
US extends wishes to India on its 77th Independence Day US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended wishes to the people of India on its 77th Independence Day. He stated that India and US have a "strong bond" as the two nations work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient.
"On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together," Antony Blinken said in a statement.
Antony Blinken noted that the relationship between India and US has grown "deeper" and it has become "more expansive than ever." He said that the US stands with India in the shared commitment to tackle the most pressing challenges to ensure the peace and prosperity of people.
"This last year has shown that the US-India relationship is deeper and more expansive than ever. As the world's oldest and largest democracies, we've created a strong bond between our nations, a bond that grows ever closer as we work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable, and resilient," Antony Blinken said.
Independence Day: Rahul Gandhi extends wish on Independence Day, says "Bharat Mata is voice of every Indian"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended his wish on the 77th Independence Day to the people of the country and called Bharat Mata as the voice of every Indian.
Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Congress leader said, "Bharat Mata is the voice of every Indian! Happy Independence Day to all the countrymen."
The Congress leader also shared his experience of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and said that he started the hundred and forty-five days walk at the edge of the sea and reached the soft snow of Kashmir.
"Last year I spent a hundred and forty-five days walking across the land I call home. I started at the edge of the sea and walked through heat, dust and rain. Through forests, towns and hills, until I reached the soft snow of my beloved Kashmir," he said.
Independence Day: Multi-layer security cover in Delhi on Independence Day as PM Modi set to address nation from Red FortMulti-layer security is in place across Delhi on Tuesday, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on its 77th Independence Day, police said.
Around 1,000 cameras with facial recognition and video analytic systems have been installed in and around the Mughal-era fort and at other strategic locations to ensure security and monitor VVIP movements, they said.
Traffic has also been restricted near the Red Fort till the end of the celebrations.
"Delhi Police is on alert. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, the exercise for which started around three-four months ago. Anti-terror activities have also been done to check the areas in the districts near the venue," Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said.
PM Modi to address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hoists the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day
People wave the tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, as they gather to celebrate 77th Independence Day
Dance performance by students on the occasion of Independence Day in Madurai
PM Modi wishes on Independence Day