Prime Minister Modi's Bold Address Highlights National Issues and Reforms

Prime Minister Modi delivered a compelling address on India's 78th Independence Day, advocating for a uniform civil code, 'one nation, one election,' and publicizing punishments for crimes against women. He also stressed the safety of minorities in Bangladesh and India's achievements in climate targets and defense manufacturing.

Prime Minister Modi's Bold Address Highlights National Issues and Reforms
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th Independence Day address, called for a 'secular civil code' in place of the current 'communal' code, highlighting its necessity for India.

Modi also underscored the need to widely publicize punishments for crimes against women, aiming to instill fear of consequences. This comes in the wake of a brutal incident in Kolkata. Furthermore, he expressed concerns about the safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, hoping for a return to normalcy.

Emphasizing India's progress, the Prime Minister declared the nation as the only G20 country to achieve its climate targets ahead of schedule, and mentioned India's growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

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