New Delhi, Aug 15: Reiterating that India won’t tolerate nuclear threats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday said that through ‘Operation Sindoor’ the enemy was punished beyond imagination.
In his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi said, “I salute the valour of our bravehearts. Through Operation Sindoor, our soldiers have responded with a force beyond the enemy’s imagination. On April 22nd (Pahalgam terror attack), terrorists from across the border targeted and killed innocent civilians after asking their religion. The entire nation was enraged, and the entire world was shocked by such a massacre. Operation Sindoor is the expression of that outrage. ”
PM Modi said, “Destruction in Pakistan is so massive that new revelations are being made every day and new information is coming out daily.”
“I am very proud that from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I am getting the opportunity to salute the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Our brave jawans punished the enemy beyond its imagination.”
PM Modi said, “After the 22nd (April), we gave a free hand to our armed forces. They decide the strategy, target and time. Our forces did what had never been done for several decades. We entered hundreds of kilometres into the enemy soil and razed their terrorist headquarter to the ground.”
Prime Minister Modi said, “India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together. The people have come to realize that the Indus Waters Treaty is unjust. Water from the Indus River system has been irrigating the lands of the enemy, while the farmers and the land of my own country remain thirsty without water. This was such an agreement that has caused unimaginable damage to the farmers of my country for the last seven decades. Now, the right over the water belongs only to the farmers of India.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Viksit Bharat ka aadhar bhi hai Aatmanirbhar Bharat. If someone becomes too dependent on others, the very question of freedom starts to fade. Aatmanirbhar is not limited merely to imports, exports, rupees, pounds, or dollars. Its meaning is far broader. Aatmanirbhar is directly connected to our strength.”
“Today, I urge the young scientists, talented youth, engineers, professionals and all departments of the Government that we should have our jet engines for our own Made in India fighter jets,” PM Modi said.
He said, “We have seen the wonders of Made in India in Operation Sindoor. Even the enemy was shocked at the kind of ammunition that was destroying them within seconds. Had we not been self-reliant, would we have been able to carry out Operation Sindoor at such a level? In the last 10 years, we set our target to become self-reliant in the defence sector, and today we are seeing the results.”
Referring to the natural disasters, PM Modi said, “In the past few days, we have been facing natural disasters, landslides, cloudbursts, and many other calamities. Our sympathies are with the affected people. State governments and the central government are working together with full strength on rescue operations, relief efforts, and rehabilitation work.”
Prime Minister Modi said, “My beloved citizens of India, this festival of independence is a festival of 140 crore resolutions. It is a moment of collective achievements, filled with pride and joy. The nation is continuously strengthening the spirit of unity. Today, 140 crore citizens are immersed in the colours of the Tiranga…”
“Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I pay my respectful homage to the makers of the Constitution, who guide the country and give direction to the country. Today we are also celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. He was the first great man of the country to sacrifice for the Constitution of India. Sacrifice for the Constitution. When we brought the mantra of one country, one constitution to life by demolishing the wall of Article 370, we paid true tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee.”
He said, “Many special dignitaries are present at the Red Fort today. There are members of Panchayats from far-flung villages, representatives of Drone Didi, representatives of Lakhpati Didi, people from the world of sports, great people who have given something or the other to the nation and life are present here. In a way, I am seeing a miniature India here in front of my eyes. And today, the Red Fort is also connected with India through technology.”
PM Narendra Modi said, “When we speak of different aspects of technology, I draw your attention to semiconductors, as an example. I am not at the Red Fort to criticise any government; I do not want to do it. But the youth of the country should know about it. File work on semiconductors began 50-60 years ago in our country. The idea of semiconductor factory came forth 50-60 years ago. You would be surprised to know that the idea of semiconductor was killed in the womb 50-60 years ago. We lost 50-60 years,” he said.
“We are working on semiconductors on Mission Mode…By the end of this year, Made in India semiconductor chips, made by the people in India, will hit the market,” PM Modi added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Countless people sacrificed their lives for Independence, spent their entire youth in prisons, and dedicated their lives to breaking the chains of slavery… ‘Gulami ne humey nirdhan bana diya, gulami ne humey nirbhar bhi bana diya… Mere desh ke kisano ne khoon paseena ek kar ke desh ke ann ke bhandaar bhar diye’…”
“We are now also heading towards ‘Samudra Manthan’. Taking this forward, we want to work in Mission Mode to look for the oil and gas reserves in the sea. So, India is about to launch National Deep Water Exploration Mission.”
PM Narendra Modi said, “We are all seeing the feat in the space sector and we are filled with pride. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned from ISS and in the coming few days, he is coming to India. In space, we are preparing for Gaganyaan, as aatmanirbhar Bharat. We are also working towards building our own Space Station. I am proud that more than 300 startups of the country are working just in space sector. Among those 300 startups, thousands of youth are working with full capability. This is the strength of the youth of our country and this is our trust in th youth of our country.”
“This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you… Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST… We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the tax burden across the country”
“Over the past decade, India has been reforming, performing, and transforming. But now, we need to move forward with even greater strength. In recent years, we have implemented several reforms including FDI, insurance sector, or allowing world-class universities to operate in India…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “My country’s youth, today is 15th August, and on this very day, we are launching a scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore for the youth of our country. From today, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana is being implemented… Under this scheme, young men and women getting their first job in the private sector will receive Rs 15,000 from the government. Companies that create more employment opportunities will also be given incentive amounts. The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana will create nearly 3.5 crore new employment opportunities for the youth.”(KNO)
