Here are the top quotes from PM Modi's Independence Day Speech:
"Today, the brave, courageous and hardworking are working to take the nation forward - Be it our soldiers, our farmers, our youth. I salute them all."
"It is India's dream that Olympics 2036 is held in the country, we are preparing for that."
"Vocal for Local has become our mantra for self-reliance."
"When we take steps and plan the future, the words 'Mera Bharat Mahan' is the soul behind every initiative, every effort."
"40 crore Indians had come together in the early part of the 20th century and threw out the most oppressive nation from their rule over us. They were 40 crore - today we are 140 crore. If 40 crore could achieve the daunting task back in the day, then today, 140 crore can ensure that the nation surges ahead."
"The country's youth does not want to go slow, this is our golden era."
"For decades, India and its citizens faced a 'mai-baap' system of governance - where people had to run pillar to post, requesting for what is their right."
"When we see people come forward to help others during a pandemic like Covid - the way our Corona Warriors served those in need. When we see our soldiers doing surgical strikes, or our air force carry out airstrikes, then every Indian walks out with their heads held high."
"We are working to fulfil the aspirations of our middle-class population. We are taking steps to ensure that govt's dependence, interference and burden on the middle-class reduces, and I am confident that we will achieve this as well."
"For third term in government, only message is to serve everyone, every family and take nation to newer heights of development."
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