(Image Source: Twitter/@BJP4India)India Independence Day 2020 PM Narendra Modi Speech Live Updates: In his address to the nation on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday praised those who are working relentlessly to defeat the novel coronavirus. He said India was going through a unique phase due to the pandemic, but would achieve victory thanks to the resolve of the people. PM Modi highlighted the importance to make India self-reliant, saying it was not just a word but should be a “mantra” for the people.
PM Modi launched a National Digital Health Mission and said it will bring a revolution in India’s health sector. He said every Indian will now get a health ID. He also said the country must not only ‘Make in India’ but also ‘Make for the World’.
PM Modi’s seventh straight Independence Day address comes days after he performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of Ram temple in Ayodhya, and amid a standoff at the border with Chinese troops.
In a strong message to Pakistan and China, without taking names, PM Modi said, “Those who challenge India’s sovereignty, be it LoC or LAC, have been given a befitting reply in their own language. What India can do, the world has seen it in Ladakh.” Talking about Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said India is committed to holding assembly elections in the Valley once delimitation exercise is complete.
On Ram Temple, he said, “Construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya started 10 days ago. Ramjanmbhoomi issue that prevailed for centuries, has been resolved peacefully. The conduct of people of the country has been unprecedented and is an inspiration for the future.”
The Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort was attended by over 4,000 people, including diplomats, officials and media personnel. Safety protocols were in place for the event, including social distancing and wearing masks.
India Independence Day 2020 Live Updates: Security has been tightened at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day.
In his address to the nation on India’s 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday launched the National Digital Health Mission that he said would “revolutionise” the country’s health sector. Under the mission, he said, every Indian would receive a unique health identity card. PM Modi’s announcement comes at a time when the country is battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Education has a crucial role to play in making India self-reliant, modern and prosperous and it is with this objective the government has drafted the new National Education Policy (NEP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation on the Independence Day.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) proposed in the new National Education Policy (NEP), Modi said, is one such example as it would catalyse innovation and aid the country’s progress. “The new education policy lays special emphasis on the National Research Foundation because innovation is important for the country’s progress. Only when we strengthen innovation and research will our country remain competitive and move ahead,” he said in his Independence Day speech Saturday.
Three months into the new year, the country announced it was going into a state of lockdown for a temporary period, which eventually got extended to several more weeks. As of August 2020, India has gone through many phases of lockdown and unlockdown, with several restrictions, new guidelines and policies, all to make sure it deals with the ongoing global health crisis effectively.
The COVID-19 pandemic waged an unprecedented war, which is being fought unceasingly by the country’s healthcare sector. The efforts of the frontline warriors have been nothing short of heroic, but they also come at a cost. Since March 2020, doctors, nurses and other healthcare officials have been fighting night and day to keep patients alive, to contain the spread of the virus — often getting infected themselves — to educate people on proper hygiene and social distancing norms, to allay their fears and doubts, and to offer both physical and psychological support. Read More
With distancing protocols due to the pandemic forcing changes in ceremonial functions across the world, the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s At Home function, on the occasion of Independence Day, will be conducted differently on Saturday. The focus this time is on honouring Covid Warriors — among those invited include hospital owners, doctors, nurses, midwife, an MCD worker, a crematorium staff and a sanitation worker —and Rashtrapati Bhavan is ensuring that every staff member who will interact with the guests have undergone Covid-19 test.
India became independent on August 15, 1947, or did it? Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous speech, ‘tryst with destiny’ delivered on the midnight of August 15, is remembered as the moment a new nation was born thereon. In reality though, that was the moment when India and Pakistan acquired dominion status. While India remained a dominion till 1950, Pakistan retained the status till 1956.
In simpler words, dominions were autonomous communities within the British Empire which were “equal in status” but had an “allegiance to the Crown”. What it meant was that King George VI continued to reign as the Emperor of India and Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of the country. Nehru was sworn in as the premier, but served on the command of the British Governor-General, and unelected Indian nationalist leaders were administered oaths in the name of the British King-Emperor. What it also meant was that a British field marshall led the Indian army and judges appointed by the British continued to be part of the high courts and the federal court. Read the full story here
The call for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) as we fight the Covid-19 pandemic has captured people’s imagination and should be the mantra for everyone, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he delivered his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech. He also announced the launch of National Digital Health Mission under which every Indian will get a unique health ID.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark the 74th Independence Day, PM Modi, in his nearly 90-minute speech, put forward the mantra of ‘Make for World’ alongside his pet initiative of ‘Make in India’ as he exhorted all Indians to be ‘vocal for local’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said the country must not only ‘Make in India’ but also ‘Make for the World’. The new phrase was coined during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day. PM Modi reiterated the importance of becoming self-reliant, saying it was not just a word but a mantra Indians should follow. He added that self-reliance would help increase India’s share in the world economy.
“It is necessary for us to make India self-reliant. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Indians must resolve to become ‘self-reliant’. This is not just a word, but a mantra for the people,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Independence Day address by paying tributes to the frontline ‘corona warriors’ and said these warriors had lived up to the mantra of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’ by serving the people of the country selflessly.
“We’re going through distinct times. I can’t see young children in front of me today. Coronavirus has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’ and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them,” he said at the 74th Independence Day celebrations. Follow coronavirus pandemic LIVE updates
“We will achieve victory over this coronavirus with the resolve of people of country,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the Red Fort after addressing the nation on 74th Independence Day today.
PM Narendra Modi greets people at the Red Fort, after addressing the nation on the Independence Day.
PM Modi said, "Now the expansion of NCC will be ensured to 173 border and coastal districts of the country. Under this campaign, special training will be given to about 1 lakh new NCC Cadets. In this, about one-third of the daughters will be given this special training."
Coronavirus may be a big challenge but not so big as to stop India's march towards self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
PM Modi said, "Construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya started 10 days ago. Ramjanmbhoomi issue that prevailed for centuries, has been resolved peacefully. The conduct of people of the country has been unprecedented and is an inspiration for future."
PM Modi’s address at 74th Independence Day was for almost 90 minutes. Focus on self-reliant India, economy and warning to those who attempted to challenge India’s sovereignty. 'Coronavirus can be a hindrance but can’t beat India’s resolve for Atmanirbhar Bharat, he says.
'There are more than 1300 islands in our country. Keeping in mind their geographical location and their significance in the development of the nation, work to begin new projects in some of these islands is underway,' says PM.
He says, "In the next 1000 days, Lakshadweep will also be connected to submarine optical fiber cable."
Social distancing is being maintained at the Red Fort during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PM Modi says, "Today neighbour is not just the one with whom we share border but also those with whom our heart stays connected, where there is harmony in relations. I'm happy that in past some time India has further strengthened its relations with all countries in 'extended neighbourhood'."
"From LoC to LAC, whoever tried to raise their eyes towards the sovereignty of our country, our soldiers responded to it in the same manner," the PM adds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also says that a special campaign with a holistic approach is also being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of country.
PM Modi says India is committed to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir once delimitation exercise is complete. He also says, "Just as Sikkim has made its mark as an organic state, efforts are being made to make Ladakh a carbon neutral region."
PM Modi talks about Jammu and Kashmir now. "This one year is a year of the new journey of development for Jammu and Kashmir. This one year is the year of the rights received by the women and the Dalits in Jammu and Kashmir. This one year is also the year of a life of dignity for the refugees in Jammu and Kashmir," he says.