PM Modi Addresses Nation On 73rd Independence Day With 'One Nation, One Constitution' Aim

As the country celebrates its 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his sixth Independence Day address from the Red Fort. He unfurled the National Flag and delivered his address at 7:30 am.  

This was PM Modi's first Independence Day speech after he came into power with the massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi spoke on many issues like from his government’s landmark decision on Jammu and Kashmir to the state of economy.

Below are few important point that PM Modi stressed on- While the nation celebrates today, we must think of people facing immense difficulties due to floods. Rescue teams are working 24x7 to ensure that all are safe.

-As the new government has taken stand, we have strengthened the government machinery to ensure that we as a nation go ahead at a very fast pace.

-During the first 10 weeks in power, we have taken significant decisions to ensure that the nation sees unhindered growth. The removal of Article 370, Article 35-A and ban on Triple Talaq have been important steps. 

- Currently, our focus is to build on 21st century India--the way it moves forward, how it functions and how it thinks. It is time to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of people.

- The betterment of lives of our brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is our collective responsibility as fellow countrymen.

- The spirit of "One Nation, One Constitution" has become a reality and India is proud of that.

- As the entire world faces the threat of terrorism. We must deal with it collectively. India will certainly do its bit to fight terrorism.