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Independence Day LIVE: PM Modi announces Chief of Defense Staff

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PM Modi will hoist the Indian Tricolour. This is PM Modi’s 6th Independence Day as a Prime Minister and the first since being re-elected.

 

New Delhi| India is entering into the 73rd year of its independence. The sacrifice and bravery of those who fought for the freedom of the country, the results of which we enjoy today, is remembered every year on this day.

On the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from Red Fort according to the tradition. He will hoist the Indian Tricolour. This is PM Modi’s 6th Independence Day as a Prime Minister and the first since being re-elected.

He is expected to talk about a variety of issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. He may also talk about Triple Talaq.

Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir police have beefed up security in Poonch’s border area. Additional Army force and local police have been deployed in the area. Though restrictions have been lifted in Jammu area, Kashmir is still under lockdown.

Follow the live updates here:

Prime Minister Modi concludes his speech

 

9:00 AM

Everyone should travel atleast 15 places: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeals to the people of the country to travel across India and explore the beauty of the nation. “I want to make an appeal to the nation that by the time we celebrate the 75th Independence Day, every family must visit at least 15 tourist destinations. This will give our tourism economy a big boost,” he says.

 

8:55 AM

PM Modi urges everyone to use cloth bags

Encouraging people to shift to cloth bags, PM Modi urges shopkeepers to scrap the use of plastic bags. “Stores put up so many boards, put up another one saying do not expect plastic from us. Start gifting cloth bags to reduce the use of plastic,” he says.

 

8:50 AM

Narendra Modi asks nation to take Swacchha Bharat-like pledge, urges citizens to eliminate use of single use plastic

 

8: 47 AM

Narendra Modi announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff post to commonly helm India’s armed forces

“This has been a demand for a long time. India cannot think as separate entities. All three forms of India’s defence needs to come together,” he says.

 

8:46 AM

India can become a global hub of tourism: PM Modi

8:45 AM

Narendra Modi slams Pakistan without naming

Modi said, “Some of our neighbours are bringing the whole region down by spreading terrorism.” He claimed that the said neighbour is peddling terrorism in the region to wage a proxy war.

 

8:40 AM

Reaching 5 trillion economy dream not far away

PM Modi says, “How will we move forward? Who will we develop? To what extent can we develop? Fulfilling the five trillion dollar economy dream is the answer to it. We can achieve this target. If every citizen starts contributing to the nation, we can achieve this. People say it is difficult but if it’s not when they strive for it. In the last 70 years we became a two trillion dollar economy, but in the last five years we added one trillion dollar to the economy. This gives me the confidence of becoming a five trillion dollar economy in the coming years.”

 

8:35 AM

Rs 100 trillion will be invested towards infrastructure in five years: PM Modi

 

8:30 AM

Nowadays, people are not happy: PM Modi

“Today, people are not happy with a 5-star railway station. They want to know when will the airport be ready. When will we lay the electricity lines. They want to know when the 24-hour supply will be provided. We need to meet these global parameters to move forward,” he said.

 

8:27 AM

I always ask- can we not remove the excess influence of Governments on people’s lives. Let our people have the freedom of pursuing their own aspirations, let the right ecosystem be made in this regard: PM Modi

 

8:24 AM

1,450 laws have been abolished in last five years: PM Modi

In the last five years, 1,450 laws have been abolished. Ease of living is independent India’s dream. I want to take this plan forward in independent India. Ease of doing business is one aspect where we have leapfrogged several positions. But my main goal is providing ease of living. We can get there only in an incremental way.

 

8:20 AM

Every effort made to remove corruption and black money is welcome. These are menaces that have ruined India for 70 long years. Let us always reward honesty: PM Modi

8:10 AM

PM Modi speaks on population control

Population growth is a huge challenge. We must safeguard the future of India.

He says social awareness must be spread on population control

 

8:08 AM

PM Modi speaks about water conservation

“It is also true that half the households in India have no access to drinking water. Half their day is spent in getting water. Therefore, we, in our government, gave a thought on ways to provide drinking water to all. Today, from the ramparts of Red Fort, I announce that we will launch Jal Jeevan Mission to provide drinking water to all. The state govts will work with the Centre. Rs 3.5 lakh crore will used for this mission,” says Modi.

 

8:07 AM

“One Nation, One constitution”: PM Modi

In the political alleys of India, some kept opposing the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A. Now they are being asked, if this was so important, why did you not make it permanent in the last 70 years? They keep saying what has happened is wrong but did they have any solutions? No. During the difficult times of independence, people like Vallabhai Patel took very tough and valiant decisions. But because of Article 370 there emerged problems. Today, as I address the nation, I can say that every citizen can proudly say it is one nation one constitution.

 

8:06 AM

8:05 AM

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh wishes on I-Day

8:00 AM

PM Modi speaks on Article 370

NDA govt abrogated Article 370 which was pending for last 70 years. The old arrangement in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh encouraged corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities. How can we accept such a situation.

 

7:59 AM

If Article 370 was so important, why it was not made permanent, PM Modi says

 

7:58 AM

PM Modi speaks on Triple Talaq

“We, as the government, are trying to remove problems from its roots. You must have seen that the sword of triple talaq hung low on our Muslim sisters and mothers. It did not let them live with freedom. Many Islamist nations had banned the law long back. But in India for some reason we did not eradicate it. If we can raise our voice against the practice of Sati, we thought why can’t we raise our voice against Triple talaq.”

 

7:58 AM

“Self-confidence, determination and focus are the key to any type of success. There is no stopping anyone who has all of these.”

 

7:56 AM

 

7:54 AM

Rahul Gandhi extends best wishes, quotes Mahatma Gandhi

 

7:52 AM

7:50 AM

“During 2013-14 elections, I was trying to understand the sentiment of the nation. Everybody thought can this nation change? But in 2019 after the hard work of five years, when the entire nation witnessed our work, the citizens’ sentiment had changed to that of confidence, yes my nation can change,” the PM says.

“Now they were thinking, yes even I can change the nation. The collective confidence of 130 crore people gave us the impetus we needed. We started with the motto of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vishwas’, the enthused people of India gave us the confidence. This time no one political party was fighting elections, no MP, no Modi. It was the people of India fighting for their dreams, their aspirations,” PM Modi adds.

 

7:47 AM

7:45 AM

PM Says Triple Talaq Bill Will Bring Justice for Muslim Women

“We have also provided justice to all the Muslim women by implementing the triple talaq bill,” says PM Modi.

 

7:45 AM

 

7: 44 AM

2019-2024 will be a period of fulfilling the aspirations of the nation: PM Modi

 

7:42 AM

7:40 AM

PM remembers all freedom fighters

As we celebrate Independence day today, I bow down to all brave freedom fighters who laid their lives for our freedom

 

7:40 AM

PM Modi remembers the flood-hit people across the country as he addresses the nation.

“Today when the country wakes up to yet another independence day, there are many affected due to floods. Bodies such as NDRF are fighting to resolve such issues. I want to reach out to everybody,” he says.

 

7:37 AM

PM Modi wishes everyone on Raksha Bandhan

“I wish all of you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan. I wish the day brings joy, peace to all brothers and sisters,” PM Modi says.

 

7:35 AM

PM Modi begins his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his annual Independence Day speech. He greets the nation with Independence Day wishes.

 

7.33 AM

PM Modi hoists Indian Tricolour

 

7.15 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

 

7:13 AM

Visitors have gathered at the Red Fort

 

6:57 AM

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hosts tricolour at home

 

6:45 AM

Mamata Banerjee extends wishes

 

6:40 AM

India-US friendship flourished into strategic partnership in 2 decades: Pompeo

“Over the past two decades, our friendship has flourished into a strategic partnership and we now cooperate on a range of important issues, from defense and counter-terrorism, to freedom of navigation and cutting-edge science, including in space,” Pompeo said in a statement.
“As I said during my recent visit to India, the United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends. I wish the people of India a joyful Independence Day,” he said.

 

6:30 AM

PM Modi wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day

 

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