Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the 80th Independence Day, saying that powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. He paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day. We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule.” He added that the dreams of the freedom fighters continue to inspire everyone as people work together to build a “Viksit Bharat”.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi emphasized the importance of dreaming big, saying, “A nation becomes great and achieves its aspirations when it moves forward on the strength of its dreams, its resolve and its capabilities. My fellow citizens, our country can no longer be driven by small dreams. We must dream big, because big dreams expand our thinking and broaden the horizons of our vision.”
The Prime Minister also called upon Indian citizens to realize the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He noted that despite gaining freedom in 1947, the country couldn’t gain speed towards becoming a developed country.
The 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort were attended by nearly 5,000 special guests from different walks of life, including women entrepreneurs, young innovators, farmers, and beneficiaries of various government schemes.
