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PM #NarendraModi remembers #SriAurobindo - whose birth anniversary is also celebrate 15th August - at the start of his #IndependenceDay speech.

#PMModiOnIndependenceDay As expectedly - PM Modi begins in his speech the #CoronaWarriors but also expresses his sympathies for families who have lost relatives to #Covid19

#PMIndependenceDaySpeech PM #Modi speaks of the need to renew our resolve as we approach the 75th anniversary of Independence. 4/n

4/n #PMModi builds up his speech taking broad-sides at Imperialism and India's War of Independence - which is undoubtedly a veiled message to those who have expansionist ("vistar-vaad") designs on India. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

5/n #PMModi repeats his call for #AtmanirbharBharat in the #postcovid world. Says, even the international community is looking at India with expectation. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

6/n #PMModi alludes to an "interconnected" and "interdependent" world and the need for focussing domestic "value-addition" and manufacturing. Cites the progress in agriculture towards being self-sufficient. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

7/n #PMModi refers to "creativity" - probably the first for any #PrimeMinsiter in his #IndependenceDay speech. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

8/n #PMModi comes to importance of #VocalForLocal in the context of #AtmaNirbharBharat

9/n #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech so far has been largely presentation of report card and recap of initiatives announced earlier - but everything under overarching background of #CoronavirusPandemic #PMModi

10/n #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech - Glad that under @narendramodi's rule #AtalBihariVajpayee's game-changing contribution - the "Golden Quadrilateral" highway grid is being recognised. #PMModi

11/n #PMModi announces plans for scheme - to build urban shelters to provide safe and hygienic living quarters for migrant labourers coming to work in cities. Big move. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

12/n #PMModi refers to the Agri-Infrastructure Fund - an initiative that hasn't received commensurate attention #PMIndependenceDaySpeech

13/n #PMModi now turns to the "Middle-Class". Talks of "ease of living" that will create #MiddleClassMagic. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

14/n #PMModiThe achievement of GOI to ensure food security during the #CoronaCrisis does not receive much attention from media and national commentariat. But, surely - rural India understands and appreciates it. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

15/n #PMModi National Digital Health Mission - being launched with National Health ID. Revolutionary step. Expect a new round of "Kagaz Nahin Dikhayenge" campaign. Lives of Indians come first. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech

16/n #PMModi closes his speech - with call for Innovation, Empowerment - of all sections of the people and, significantly, including specially abled citizens. #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech #PMModiAtRedFort

17/n #PMModiAtRedFort No flashy announcements in this year's #IndependenceDay speech. Recounting achievements of recent years and a roadmap for the future that will be led on twin levers of #Technology and #AtmaNirbharBharat. In essence, exuding strong confidence. Jai Hind !!

18/n #PMModiAtRedFort 4 main takeaways for me: 1) Preparedness for Distribution of #CoronaVaccine as soon as it is available 2) National Digital Health Mission 3) Shelter for Migrant Labour coming to big cities 4) Agricultural Reforms. @PMOIndia #PMModiIndependenceDaySpeech 18/18