PM Modi In Independence Day Speech: "Let's Pledge To Wipe Out Misogyny" | Read

Addressing the nation from the Red Fort as India celebrated its 75th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid special emphasis on the dignity of "Nari Shakti" (woman power). Listing out five pledges to fulfil freedom fighters' dream for India, he said "it's important that in speech and conduct, we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women". "A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women, can we take pledge to get rid of this in our behaviour," he added.