New Delhi, August 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation for the 12th consecutive year from the Red Fort, delivered a powerful and nearly two-hour-long speech on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. In one of his most comprehensive national addresses to date, PM Modi laid out his vision for a “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, while reaffirming India’s growing strength in defense, resilience in the face of terror, and progress toward self-reliance across all sectors.
🔶 Key Highlights from the PM’s Independence Day Speech:
🔸 Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam Terror Attack
PM Modi praised the bravery and swift action of India’s armed forces during Operation Sindoor, calling it a “watershed moment in India’s fight against terrorism.” Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, he assured the nation that India will never bow down to terrorism, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national security and global peacekeeping leadership.
🔸 Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The Self-Reliance Push
Echoing his consistent call for economic independence, PM Modi emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar) in defense, manufacturing, energy, and technology. He highlighted recent achievements in indigenous defense production and promised greater investments in research and innovation.
“From drones to defense systems, from semiconductors to solar panels—India must build for the world, but depend on none,” Modi declared.
🔸 Viksit Bharat 2047: The Vision for a New Century
With India’s centenary of independence just 22 years away, the Prime Minister unveiled a bold roadmap for “Viksit Bharat 2047”, aimed at making India a developed, inclusive, secure, and sustainable nation by the time it turns 100.
“Viksit Bharat is not a dream—it is a destiny we must fulfill together,” PM Modi said, calling on youth, farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs to be the drivers of this transformation.
🟢 A Speech for the Ages
From military valor to economic ambition, from honoring sacrifices to envisioning a futuristic India, PM Modi’s 2025 Independence Day speech may well be remembered as one of the most impactful national addresses in recent memory. With bold declarations and a clear 2047 vision, India steps into its 79th year of independence ready to lead, innovate, and inspire on the global stage.
