Independence Day 2023 LIVE: PM Modi's Independence Day address historic, inspiring: BJP leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need to address regional aspirations, and said if any part of Bharat Mata remains underdeveloped, the country will remain weak. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, he said, "India is a diverse nation. We have been victims of imbalanced development, some parts of the country have been victims of differential treatment..."

India’s Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla highlighted the deepening bilateral ties as he hoisted the tricolour here to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. Over three hundred Indians including people from the Indian Jewish community, Indian students and NRIs turned up from across Israel to take part in the Independence Day celebration despite it being a working day.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underlined their "special", "privileged" and "strategic" partnership with New Delhi as they wished India on its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

"The patriotic fervour at the venue filled me with pride," said Renny George, a teacher from Bengaluru, who was among 50 school teachers who attended the 77th Independence Day function at the Red Fort on Tuesday. These teachers were selected by the Union Ministry of Education for their outstanding dedication and commitment to the field of education. According to the ministry, the selected educators hail from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas from across the country. "I have always watched Independence Day event (of Red Fort) on TV and was very excited to attend it in person," George said.

Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Tuesday said that technology is going to be an integral part in determining the future of justice as he inaugurated three IT projects, including web accessibility compliant cause list which would be accessible to specially-abled persons. The chief justice said the Delhi High Court has entered into an advanced stage of using technology for improving the justice delivery system.

BJP leaders, including Union ministers, on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address as "historic and inspiring" and said he exuded confidence of coming back to power in 2024 based on his government's welfare measures. The prime minister spoke for nearly 90 minutes in his 10th Independence Day address - the last before the Lok Sabha polls next year - and highlighted his government's achievements as well as various challenges and opportunities before the nation.

Veteran BJP leader L K Advani unfurled the national flag at his residence here on the occasion of the Independence Day on Tuesday, keeping up with a practise he has maintained for decades. The 95-year-old former deputy prime minister, who also has the distinction of being the longest serving president of the BJP, was joined by his family members and security personnel at his residence in the ceremony.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "Your country has achieved universally acknowledged success in economic, scientific and technical, social and other fields. India enjoys well-earned respect on the world arena and plays important constructive role in the international affairs": Govt of Russia 

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday celebrated Independence Day in this remote area close to Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The national flag was unfurled by the commanding officer of the battalion as the jawans raised patriotic slogans to mark the 77th Independence Day of the country. Commanding Officer Mohammad Israil said, “Our battalion is posted at the LoC along with three army units. We are fortunate that we are given the duty to protect the borders of the country and we are very proud of it. I want to assure my countrymen that they are safe and secure. The enemy cannot go through us.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed India's contribution towards creating awareness about the importance of renewable energy and gave the slogan of 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'. Addressing the nation on its 77th Independence Day, Modi called for connecting solar energy supply across borders. "We have presented philosophies and the world is now connecting with India over them. For the renewable energy sector, we said 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'. After COVID, we told the world that our approach should be of 'One Earth, One Health'," Modi said in his independence day speech from the ramparts of Red Ford on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government was giving special training to para-athletes to help them win medals in the Paralympics, the pinnacle for specially-abled sportspersons. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, Modi also said even children from the slums were showing "might in the world of sports".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the government will soon launch a scheme to provide agri-drones to thousands of women-led self-help groups and will train them to fly as well as repair the unmanned aerial vehicles. To begin with, the scheme will be launched among 15,000 women self-help groups (SHGs). About 10 crore women are associated with SHGs in the country. Addressing from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said India is focusing on women-led development, and highlighted the achievements made in various fields, including, aviation.

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the rise of a new era in the last four years which promises harmony, development and affluence, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor said on Tuesday. Bhatnagar, who hoisted the tricolour at the main Independence Day function here, said Jammu and Kashmir has undertaken a journey towards peace, progress, and prosperity in the last four years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will launch 'Vishwakarma Yojana' next month with an allocation of Rs 13,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore for those with traditional skills. In his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said the scheme is especially for skilled workers like barbers, goldsmiths, washermen etc. The scheme will be launched next month, on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Vishwakarma Jayanti falls on September 17, 2023. "The government will launch the Vishwakarma Scheme with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills," PM Modi said during his Independence Day speech.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will soon launch a scheme to provide relief in bank loans to those dreaming of their own house in cities. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said his government will soon launch the scheme for middle-class families living in cities but do not own a house.

RSS Nagpur Mahanagar Sanghchalak Rajesh Loya and senior pracharak Rambhau Bondale on Tuesday hoisted the national flag at the Sangh headquarters here to celebrate the country's 77th Independence Day. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers and pracharaks were present during the event, held amid tight security at the Sangh headquarters in Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur city.

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PM Modi said border villages not India's last but first villages, 600 heads from such villages attending Independence Day event at Red Fort.

On Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the citizens of the country to take a pledge to steer India on the way to becoming a developed nation. Extending his greetings on the country's 77th Independence Day, the AAP national convener shared a video on social media site X in which he talked about how education for every child and good treatment for everyone will ensure that the tricolour keeps flying high.

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PM Modi durin g his address to the nation said, "We have taken many measures to control inflation in the country and our effort in this direction will continue."

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We will launch 'vishvakarma yojana' with outlay of Rs 13,000-15,000 crore to help our workers: PM Modi at Red Fort. 

In five years, over 13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty to become part of neo-middle, middle classes: PM Modi.

PM Narendra Modi said, "When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches - we stopped leakages and created a strong economy."

"Nation First bedrock of our policies. People formed such government in 2014 and 2019 that gave me the strength to pull off reforms," said PM Modi.

"In 2014, people decided that to take the country forward, a stable and strong government is needed; India was freed from the era of instability: PM Modi

PM Modi repeatedly used term 'parivaarjan' (family members) to address citizens in his Independence Day speech.

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PM Modi lauded the contribution of youth and said those from tier 2, tier 3 cities also making a lot of impact in various fields, including start-ups.

"There is no dearth of opportunities in the country. The country has the ability to provide endless opportunities," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the youth of the country from the ramparts of Red Fort.

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"Path for solution in Manipur will be found through peace. Centre, state govt making all efforts for solution, will continue to do so," said PM Modi at Red Fort. 

PM Modi appealed for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day "The country stands with the people of Manipur...Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government is making all efforts to find resolution."

"I pay my tributes to all the brave hearts who gave their contribution in the India's freedom struggle", PM Modi addressed the nation on 77th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address said, "The largest democracy of the world and now also the leading country in terms of population. Such a large country, 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day today."

PM Modi addressed the nation for the 10th consecutive time on Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Indian flag on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. He will shortly address the nation. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the historic Red Fort to hoist the tricolor and address the nation on the 77th Independence Day. 

"Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!," said PM Modi in his tweet. 

Six remote villages in the Naxalite-infested Bastar region of Chhattisgarh will witness hoisting of the national flag for the first time since the country's independence, police said on Monday. Setting up of new camps by security forces near these villages has been paving way for development here, they said.

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday greeted people on the eve of the nation's 77th Independence Day. Governor Mishra called upon the people of Rajasthan to take the country and the state to new heights of progress on the strength of their hardwork, dedication and innovation, according to a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan. He will hoist the national flag at the Raj Bhavan on August 15.