Modi's Vision for a Prosperous India: Key Highlights from Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, asserting that India's 140 crore citizens can achieve the goal of a prosperous nation through united resolve.

Highlighting his government's reforms beneficial to the middle class and poor, Modi emphasized that growth stems from a commitment to the nation, not political compulsion. He noted the strength of the banking sector as pivotal to this progress.

Modi urged the nation to strive for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and cited successes in electrification, piped water supply, and renewable energy. He paid tribute to freedom fighters and recent disaster victims, urging collective effort to overcome challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)