Independence Day: PM addressed the nation from the Red Fort
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation on the 77th Independence Day of the country.
In a message to the youth, the Prime Minister said that India has all three factors - "democracy, demography and diversity" - which have the potential to realise the dreams of the country.
"This Triveni can fulfil all dreams of India," PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister said the youth from small cities are also making a lot of impact in various fields. "I believe in Yuva shakti. The country's youth has got India in the world's first three startup ecosystems," he said.
He said India's young talent will have a big role in today's technology-driven world. "In shaping a changing world, Indian people's capabilities are evident," he said.
PM Modi said that India's biggest capability is trust - "People's trust in the government, in country's bright future and world's trust in India.
It is 'Modi's guarantee' that India will become third largest global economy in next 5 years, the Prime Minister said.
"There is no dearth of opportunities in the country. The country has the ability to provide endless opportunities," he said.
He said India is out of the "slave mentality" and marching ahead with new confidence and resolve.
"We are fortunate to live in the 'Amrit Kaal' of independence. The decisions we make in this 'Amrit Kaal', our actions and sacrifices, would pave the way for a glorious history," PM Modi said.
"The events of this era will impact the next millennium," he said.