Prime Minister Narendra Modi's I-Day speech: Highlights
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Independence Day.
"Independence Day greetings to all my fellow Indians..," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
READ ALSO: Complete coverage — India celebrates 69th I-Day
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said that "this is no ordinary morning. This is a morning of hope of the dreams and aspirations of 125 crore Indians."
Here are the highlights of the PM's I-Day speech:
* I salute our brave freedom fighters today
* This is the Team that makes the nation and takes our nation to new heights
* Be it casteism or communalism, there is no place for them. In no way can they be tolerated
*'Jan Bhagidari' is the biggest asset of our democracy. "Be it MyGov, letters from citizens, Mann Ki Baat, communication with people...daily Jan Bhagidari is increasing", the PM said.
* The poor want to move away from poverty and that is why, all our programmes must be for the poor- PM Modi
*Bank accounts are essential for integrating poor into the financial system, 17 crore people opened accounts under Jan Dhan Yojna.
*All our programmes and institutions should be helpful to the poor; have to empower them through financial inclusion.
* Last time from the Red Fort I spoke about toilets and cleanliness. People wondered what kind of PM is he, talking about these issues.
*If there is something that has touched every person, it is the movement towards cleanliness.
*Almost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 lakh schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want.
* Who has given maximum strength to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan? It is the children of India.
* We have been very successful in our campaign to make toilets, especially for girls in schools across India.
* We introduced Shrameva Jayate Yojana. It is an effort to chage the way we look at the workers of India.
* Dignity of labour has to be our national duty, it has to be a part of our nature.
* India can be free of corruption but we need lots of measures. We have to start from top.
* Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people.
*20 lakh Indians have given up LPG subsidy
*Coal block auction has been undertaken by the govt, national exchequer will get Rs 3 lakh crore.
* On the issue of black money, we took a lot of steps within such a short time. We formed a SIT under the SC's guidance the day we took over.
*Some people are worried about tough law on black money. it has ensured that nobody dares to take black money out of the country.
* PM makes disclosure that Rs 6500 crores disclosed under compliance window of black money and foreign assets law.
*CBI has registered 1800 corruption cases after we formed government.
"Independence Day greetings to all my fellow Indians..," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
READ ALSO: Complete coverage — India celebrates 69th I-Day
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said that "this is no ordinary morning. This is a morning of hope of the dreams and aspirations of 125 crore Indians."
Here are the highlights of the PM's I-Day speech:
* I salute our brave freedom fighters today
* This is the Team that makes the nation and takes our nation to new heights
* Be it casteism or communalism, there is no place for them. In no way can they be tolerated
*'Jan Bhagidari' is the biggest asset of our democracy. "Be it MyGov, letters from citizens, Mann Ki Baat, communication with people...daily Jan Bhagidari is increasing", the PM said.
* The poor want to move away from poverty and that is why, all our programmes must be for the poor- PM Modi
*Bank accounts are essential for integrating poor into the financial system, 17 crore people opened accounts under Jan Dhan Yojna.
*All our programmes and institutions should be helpful to the poor; have to empower them through financial inclusion.
* Last time from the Red Fort I spoke about toilets and cleanliness. People wondered what kind of PM is he, talking about these issues.
*If there is something that has touched every person, it is the movement towards cleanliness.
*Almost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 lakh schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want.
* Who has given maximum strength to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan? It is the children of India.
* We have been very successful in our campaign to make toilets, especially for girls in schools across India.
* We introduced Shrameva Jayate Yojana. It is an effort to chage the way we look at the workers of India.
* Dignity of labour has to be our national duty, it has to be a part of our nature.
* India can be free of corruption but we need lots of measures. We have to start from top.
* Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people.
*20 lakh Indians have given up LPG subsidy
*Coal block auction has been undertaken by the govt, national exchequer will get Rs 3 lakh crore.
* On the issue of black money, we took a lot of steps within such a short time. We formed a SIT under the SC's guidance the day we took over.
*Some people are worried about tough law on black money. it has ensured that nobody dares to take black money out of the country.
* PM makes disclosure that Rs 6500 crores disclosed under compliance window of black money and foreign assets law.
*CBI has registered 1800 corruption cases after we formed government.
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Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people.
Some people always blame and cry... :)
Why Don't you APOLOGIZE to INDIA for the ETHNIC CLEANSING in GUJARAT occurred while you are in power?
Happy Independence Day Wishes to the People of India!
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