Narendra Modi Speech on India Independence Day 2018: Full Video of PM Address to The Nation From Red Fort
Watch PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech here.
New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the country's 72nd Independence Day. In his speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi touched uopn a range of issues and highlighted achivements of his government. PM Modi announced the launch of 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan' on September 25 and said that by the year 2022 India will unfurl the tricolour in space besides speaking on several other issues. Watch PM Modi's Independence Day speech below.
"Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on September 25 this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get proper access to good quality and affordable healthcare," PM Modi said. Speaking on manned mission to space, Modi said, "India is proud of our scientists, who are excelling in their research and are at the forefront of innovation. In the year 2022 or if possible before, India will unfurl the tricolour in space".
Taking note of India's progress at the International stage, the Prime Minister said that from being seen as among the fragile five, India is now the land of reform, perform and transform. "We are poised for record economic growth. India's voice is being heard effectively at the world stage. We are integral parts of forums whose doors were earlier closed for us," he reiterated.
Narendra Modi's Independence Day Speech:
PM Modi highlighted certain important decisions taken under his government, saying that his government delivered what was pending since decades.
"The One Rank One Pension (OROP) demand was pending for decades. The people of India, our brave army personnel had faith in us and we were able to take a decision on OROP. We will always take decisions in the interests of our nation," said the prime minister.
"Who did not want the passage of the GST yet it was pending for years? Last year GST became a reality. The demand for higher MSP was pending for years. From farmers to political parties to agriculture experts, everybody was asking about it but nothing happened. With the blessings of the farmers, the decision on MSP was taken by our Government," he added.
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