Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's 'women-led development approach', government efforts to reduce poverty, and a growing middle class in his final Independence Day speech, ahead of the 2024 general election. In a speech that lasted just over 90 minutes, Prime Minister Modi said the country stands with violent Manipur. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort ramparts, the Prime Minister also expressed confidence that India will become a developed country by 2047.
He called his compatriots 'parivarjan' (family members), "Our goal is to strengthen the economy, empower the people and make India a developed country."
PRIME MINISTER MODI'S PROMISE FOR NEUTRAL-CLASS WOMEN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised everyone that the country will be among the best economies in the world within the next five years. "As poverty decreases, the strength of the middle class increases. In the next five years, this is the assurance of Mr. Modi - the country will be among the best economies in the world. 13.5 million. People who have come out of poverty, they become the strength of the middle class," said the Prime Minister.
He also vowed to end the "three evils" that have ruined the country.
“It is my lifelong commitment to continue fighting corruption. Second, imperial policy ruined the country. He took away the rights of the people. And the third evil is the appeasement that has tarnished the nature of the nation. We must confront these three evils head-on - corruption, dynastic politics, and appeasement," he said.
Furthermore, he added, “Today we have demographics, democracy, and diversity – all three of which together have the potential to fulfill the nation's dream.” Speaking on women's empowerment, the Prime Minister praised the contribution of women's self-help groups and said his dream was to create two 'lakhpati didis'.
"I dream of creating two million 'lakhpati didis' in the country. Today, 10 million women are affiliated with women's self-help groups," added the Prime Minister.
He added that "the only thing that will move the country forward is women-led development."
"Today we can proudly say that India has the largest number of civil aviation pilots. Female scientists are leading the Chandrayaan mission. The G20 countries also recognize the importance of women-led development,” he said.
In his speech, Prime Minister Modi also assured a brighter future for the country's young population. “There are a lot of opportunities in the country,” he said. The government is capable of providing endless opportunities.
"I have faith in the power of youth, capable youth, and our policies and rituals to empower them. Our youth has catapulted India into three ecosystems. top startups in the world," said the prime minister. India's progress is not only driven by Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, and the youth in our Tier 2 cities are also making an equal impact on our nation's progress, he said.
At present, there is a peaceful atmosphere, contributing to development.
"Continuous reforms are underway to make our forces young and combat-ready. In the past, we used to hear about bomb blasts, but today the country feels safe. We can focus on development when there is security and peace," PM Modi said. During his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort,” he said.
