PRIME MINISTER MODI’S INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH’S TOP 5 MASSIVE HIGHLIGHTS
By Nityaasini Murugan
New Delhi, India 16th August : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation from the Red Fort today, giving his longest-ever Independence Day speech at 98 minutes. 82 minutes is the average length of PM Modi’s Independence Day speeches, which surpasses that of any previous Indian prime minister, as per Hindustan Times
Atrocities Against Women: The PM also discussed the topic of atrocities against women in the nation and said he can feel the indignation of the people following the widespread protests across the nation over the rape and murder of a medical student in Kolkata. “There is a need to widely publicise punishments given for atrocities against women so that there is a fear of consequence,” he said. (India Today)
Uniform Civil Code: Prime Minister Modi presented a clear case for the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it a “secular civil code.” He claimed that because the nation is divided along religious lines, the current civil code is “communal” and encourages prejudice. Declaring that “a secular civil code in the country is the need of the hour,” he referred to it as a step towards national unity and the spirit of the Constitution, as mentioned in Hindustan Times
Concerns Over Bangladesh:Prime Minister Modi voiced his worries about Bangladesh’s political turmoil, especially for the safety of Hindu minority. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to the prosperity and peace of its neighbor, praying for a prompt return to normalcy. “I can appreciate the worry about what has occurred in Bangladesh because we are neighbors. PM Modi expressed his wish that things there would return to normal as soon as possible. “India always wants our neighboring countries to walk the path of prosperity and peace, and the concerns of 140 crore countrymen to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities there.”
One Nation, One Election: “I implore the political community to embrace the concept of One Nation, One Election from the Red Fort.” The country must come together in support of this endeavor. The country becomes stagnant as a result of frequent elections. According to PM Modi, “every plan, every initiative, and every action seems to be influenced by election cycles and political considerations.”
Commitment To Reforms: Reiterating that comprehensive reforms are vital to India’s development; PM Modi pledged his government’s commitment to this goal. There was a status quo atmosphere. We needed to shift our perspective. The average person yearned for reforms but was met with disdain for his aspirations. The Prime Minister stated, “We carried out significant reforms for the youth, the middle class, the impoverished, and deprived segments of society. As stated in India Today.
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