India Celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, marking 77 years of freedom from British rule. This day honors the sacrifices of freedom fighters and reflects on the nation’s progress. The celebrations included the Prime Minister’s address from the Red Fort, flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural programs, and patriotic events across the country. The theme of this year’s Independence Day highlighted India’s advancements in technology, infrastructure, and global influence, while also emphasizing unity, diversity, and the spirit of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Thursday, lasting 98 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 96 minutes set in 2016. PM Modi’s speeches have averaged around 82 minutes, making them the longest of any PM in history. On the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi, in his address, outlined a vision for India’s future. From hosting the 2036 Olympics to championing a Secular Civil Code, PM Modi emphasised India’s collective progress and empowerment of every citizen. He also spoke of continuing the fight against corruption with renewed vigour. With a focus on innovation, education, and global leadership, he reaffirmed that nothing can stop India from becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.The PM also covered other topics, including corruption and violence against women. Among several goals, PM Modi highlighted the creation of 75,000 new medical seats in the next 5 years to reduce the need for students to study medicine abroad; continued focus on reforms to change the lives of the middle class and poor; making India a manufacturing hub; providing basic amenities like water to every household; and more.

The PM’s speech also laid out a blueprint for growth through reforms and social welfare measures aimed at realising the “Viksit Bharat” dream in the coming years.

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