The Hindu Exclusive: Now that the speech has concluded, have a look at these exclusive pictures from The Hindu Archives - Of India celebrating her Independence over the years: >From 1947 - 2014
8:40am: The PM's speech has concluded.
The Prime Minister paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this morning >pic.twitter.com/Tc3zwwT0LW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:40am: We need cooperation from neighbouring and >SAARC nations to jointly tackle poverty : PM
8:37am: The strength of the saviour is much more than the strength of the person who kills. Lets unite to fight poverty: Narendra Modi
8:35am: Can we not wage a war and emerge victorious against poverty. Let us defeat poverty: Narendra Modi
Can we not wage a war and emerge victorious against poverty. Let us defeat poverty: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:29am: People are asking about the Planning Commission: Times have changed from the time the >Planning Commission was created: Narendra Modi
8:25 am: Narendra Modi announces a new initiative- >Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana .
In a short span of time we will initiative a new institution that will work in place of the Planning Commission: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:20am: So far, the Prime Minister has spoken on a wide range of issues in his Independence Day speech: sex ratio, rape, female foeticide and digital India.
Importance of federal structure is only increasing. This is a good thing and we have to strengthen it: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:14am: Let us come together and think of ways India does not have to import but we export to the world: PM
11th October is Jay Prakash Narayan's birth anniversary. On that day we will share the blueprint with MPs and States: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:12am: Let us think about 0 defect - that our products are not defected and 0 effect: PM
I announce an initiative- Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. If we have to build the nation we have to start from the villages: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:10am: I tell the world - > Come, Make In India . Sell anywhere but manufacture here. We have the skill and talent: PM
I come from a poor family and I want the poor to get dignity. We want to start a movement for a Clean India: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:10am: We need to give impetus to manufacturing sector: Narendra Modi
You would think that from Red Fort he is talking about cleanliness and toilets but I am speaking from the heart: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:06am: Prime Minister Modi announces a new project: the >Jan Dhan Yojana . "We want to integrate the poorest of the poor with bank accounts," he says.
Let us pledge that I will not make my surroundings dirty: PM Narendra Modi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:04am: We are a youthful nation. Our youth are our strength. The world and India needs a skilled workforce: Narendra Modi
Our dream should be that all over the world we can say-Made in India: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:02am: I appeal to parents not to sacrifice the >girl child , PM says.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana- we want to integrate the poorest of the poor with bank accounts: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20148:00am: We have not got anything from the path of violence. We have seen instances of >communal violence for long : PM
Our sportspersons have brought us immense pride. So many brought us medals and I am proud that there are several daughters too: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20147:50am:>Our head hangs in shame when we hear news about rape . Parents ask about daughters but did anyone ask their sons: PM
PM: Everything is not for us; there are somethings that must be for the nation; lets think beyond 'what about me' >pic.twitter.com/R4GTIdjPqN
— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) >August 15, 20147:47am: Govt. is not an assembled entity but an organic entity. I have tried to break down these walls: PM
I am an outsider to Delhi. But an outsider came to Delhi and got an insider view. I was surprised. What I am saying is not about politics:PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20147:46am: One government department is quarelling against the other. Matters reached the Supreme Court too. How can we take India ahead like this: PM
> Read: What do we do on Independence Day?
7:40am: It is farmers, labourers, women, youth, seers, scientists who made it: PM
I saw that even in one Government there were different Governments. It was as if each had their own Jagirs: PM Narendra Modi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20147:34am: These days give us inspiration & they showcase the national character. This day can inspire us to take India to newer heights: PM
7:32 am:>PM begins his speech. " Many generations gave sacrifices for Independence, spent youth and life in freedom struggle. To those martyrs my salutations," he says.
One Government department is quarrelling against the other. Matters reached the Supreme Court too. How can we take India ahead like this: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20147:30am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the National Flag from the ramparts of Red Fort
Govt. is not an assembled entity but an organic entity. I have tried to break down these walls: PM Narendra Modi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 20147:30am: PM Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort
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7:20am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rajghat, pays homage
7:15am Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Independence Day and hoped that the country will scale new heights of development.
Today Indians, both in India and all over the world are celebrating Independence Day. As a Pradhan Sevak, I convey my greetings: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 2014The struggle for freedom went on for years, generations sacrificed their lives even at the prime of their youth: PM Narendra Modi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 2014I salute all those who sacrificed themselves for India's freedom: Prime Minister
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >August 15, 2014> Read: President’s address to the nation on the eve of India's 68th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his first Independence Day address from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort today. Follow this live page for latest news and updates.
