Prime Minister Shares glimpses of his address during the 80th Independence Day Celebrations from the ramparts of Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of posts on X, shared excerpts from his Independence Day address delivered from the Red Fort ramparts on 15 August 2026. He reiterated the goal of achieving a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, linking it to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision and the seven‑pillar framework (Saptdhara) that includes manufacturing power, agriculture & food processing, technology & innovation, momentum, defence strength, green & blue economy, and soft power. The address highlighted progress in semiconductor manufacturing, free online coaching for economically‑weaker students, a talent‑hunt programme for the 2036 Olympics, and a call for women’s reservation in legislatures. The Prime Minister also praised India’s political stability, democratic institutions, and constitutional framework.