Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for major reforms in the farm sector on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations and emphasised efforts to make farmers' lives better.
On its 78th Independence Day, India takes another step towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by the 100th year of independence. Different sectors are contributing to make India a developed nation.
This year's celebration marks the 11th time PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, making him the third Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to achieve this milestone. The theme for this year's Independence Day is 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' aim
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to protect democracy and the Constitution, which he termed the two biggest shields for 140 crore Indians, as he greeted the country on the occasion of Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the reforms undertaken by the central government in the past 10 years and said that this has increased self-confidence in the youth and their desire to take giant leaps.
"The banks were in trouble, we made several reforms and today our banks are counted among the strongest banks in the world. This increases the strength of the formal economy," said PM Modi.
Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George hoisted the Indian flag on Thursday at a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on the 78th Independence Day.
For the 11th consecutive year, PM Modi embraced a distinctive sartorial choice, donning a multi-hued Rajasthani-style turban featuring shades of yellow, green, and orange.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 78th Independence Day.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday and asked countrymen to take the resolution of Vikasit Bharat by 2047.
"Many have faced devastating losses, including the loss of loved ones, property damage, and significant financial burdens. Today, I want to express my deepest sympathies to those affected and assure them that the nation is standing by their side through these challenging times," PM Modi s