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Independence Day Live: India's Stature In The World Is Rising, Says PM Modi
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Updated : August 15, 2017 2:44 pm IST
New Delhi: India celebrates it's 70th anniversary of independence and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort in a short while from now. This will be Prime Minister Modi's fourth Independence Day address, and he is likely to present a report card of his government's accomplishments. PM Modi had invited constructive ideas from citizens to address this Independence day and has received 8000 comments at least.
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Indian, Pakistani border guards exchange sweets on I-Day
Border guards of India and Pakistan today exchanged sweets and greetings along the International Border in Punjab on India's 71st Independence Day.
Border guards of India and Pakistan today exchanged sweets and greetings along the International Border in Punjab on India's 71st Independence Day.
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PM Modi leaves Red Fort.
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PM Modi concludes his Independence Day address at Red Fort with chants of 'Jai Hind', 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki jai'
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"We are devoting significant attention to eastern India- Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast. These parts have to grow further" PM Modi said.
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Aug 15, 2017 08:27 (IST)
In 1942, the nation's call was 'Bharat Chhoro' (Quit India)... in 2017, the nation's call is 'Bharat Jodo' (A United India)" PM Modi said.
"That is our true strength. Irrespective of caste, community and religion, we are one India" he said.
"That is our true strength. Irrespective of caste, community and religion, we are one India" he said.
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"I want to mention those women who have to suffer due to 'Tripe Talaq'- I admire their courage. We are with them in their struggles" he said.
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"We are encouraging entrepreneurship in India. The mindset of being a job seeker must change to being one of a job creator, and we promote our youngsters to do that." PM Modi said in his speech.
"We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job seekers." he added.
"We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job seekers." he added.
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"A New India will be our democracy's biggest strength" PM Modi said.
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"We all stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir. They have suffered a lot due to terrorism." PM Modi said.
"We are determined to develop the state, educate the youth. Give them jobs, include them in the mainstream, increase business and jobs. Give them reasons to rejoice." he added.
"We are determined to develop the state, educate the youth. Give them jobs, include them in the mainstream, increase business and jobs. Give them reasons to rejoice." he added.
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"We have to work for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir" PM Modi said, adding that "There will be zero tolerance to terrorism"
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"India's stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in fighting the menace of terror. I thank all nations helping us doing so" PM Modi said.
Aug 15, 2017 07:59 (IST)
"Time has changed. Gone are the days when people gave up all hope from the government. Now, people know that the government of the day will ensure that a given task will be done. There is a sense of determination that something that is to be done, must be done." the Prime Minister said.
"Meeting deadlines and finishing tasks before its deadline have started becoming a norm now." he added.
"Meeting deadlines and finishing tasks before its deadline have started becoming a norm now." he added.
Aug 15, 2017 07:56 (IST)
"GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST & the role of technology has also helped" PM Modi said.
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"We have made a significant shift from being called a corrupt nation to being called an honest nation. We are determined to root out the menace of corruption from society. We have taken important and bold steps that has been noticed worldwide. Hundreds of crores of black money have been seized. Those who have looted the nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully today." PM Modi said.
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