Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech on the 64th Independence Day.
*PM says government working for new inclusive India.
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*PM says India wants a strong, stable and united Pakistan, but Islamabad has to act against terror.
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*It is working for food safety and social security net, says PM.
*PM says farmers have been paid record minimum support price.
*Inflation will come down, assures the PM.
*Time for consolidation and fine tuning of Bharat Nirman flagship programmes, says the PM.
*PM announces separate councils for higher education and health, asks for a clean India campaign.
*PM cautions against harsh words and offensive language in public life.
*PM appeals to make the Commonwealth Games a success.