10 key takeaways of PM Modi’s Independence Day speech

Leading the country in celebrating 75 years of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out the resolve to build a stronger and aspirational India with a pledge to make India a developed country in 25 years for the centenary celebrations.

The prime minister lay emphasis on nari shakti, the end of the ‘ghulami’ culture and spoke fiercely against corruption as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort.

Here are the 10 key takeaways from PM Modi’s Independence Day address:

1) Focus on ‘amrit kaal’, a coming of age moment for India at 75

2) Emphasis on yuva shakti and building an aspirational India, driven by the power of technology

3) Nari Shakti: Empowering women as a key element in nation building

4) ‘Panch pran’ or five pledges to build a stronger India in the next 25 years, with a focus on citizens’ duties and not just fundamental rights

5) Ending the culture of ‘ghulami’, building unity with integrity, respecting diversity, and preserving heritage – the building blocks of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat

6) Fierce attack on corruption and seeking the people’s support in the fight against corruption. The message was aimed at his political opponents who have been accused of corruption

7) Attack on ‘parivarvaad’ or nepotism in a clear attempt to target the family politics in the Congress and other regional parties

8) Setting a template for India as a developed nation over the next 25 years

9) Staying away from giving a report card on the economy or job creation or announcing any new and mega schemes or commenting on the unmet promises, like doubling the incomes of farmers

10) Paying tribute to freedom fighters and nation builders and saluting the spirit of adivasi freedom fighters