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PM Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) begins his #IndependenceDay address on the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi by paying respects to those struggled to win India her freedom.

"I salute the #corona warriors who have worked relentlessly for the nation. I extend my condolences to families that have lost loved ones in this battle against coronavirus," says PM Modi.

PM Modi speaks about #AtmaNirbharBharat from the Red Fort. Says, "India has vowed to be self-reliant amid Covid-19. Self-reliance is compulsory for families and for the nation."

The mindset of free India should be #VocalforLocal. We should appreciate our local products, if we don't do this then our products will not get the opportunity to do better and will not get encouraged: PM Modi

Speaking about the Space sector PM Modi said, “I am confident that measures like opening up space sector will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth."

Stressing on the growth of #Agrarian businesses in India, PM Modi says economic clusters will be formed in villages for the purpose.

About Rs 90,000 crore directly transferred to bank accounts of poor; over 80 crore people provided free food grains: PM Modi in his Independence Day address.

Speaking on #NationalEducationPolicy PM Modi says, the policy would equip children for global competition. Emphasises on the importance of education.

All 6 lakh villages on India will be connected via #OpticalFibre network within 1,000 days: PM Modi

PM Modi announces National Digital Health Mission, says it will bring a revolution in India’s health sector. As per the mission, every Indian would get a health ID.

PM Modi on #WomenEmpowerment: Navy and airforce are taking women in combat, women are now leaders, we abolished triple talaq, got #sanitarypads to women for just Rupee 1.

“All of us are waiting for a #COVID19Vaccine. I want to tell you that three vaccine candidates are at different stages of testing in the country. A made in India vaccine will be out soon,” says PM Modi