78th Independence Day: PM Modi On Atrocities On Hindus, Says ‘Hope Things Will Improve Bangladesh’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday, August 15, during the 78th Independence Day celebrations. PM Modi he is concerned about attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. He also stated that India will help Bangladesh in every way possible.

78th Independence Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday, August 15. He hoisted the national flag for the 11th consecutive time as the country celebrated 77 years of Independence. While addressing the nation, PM Modi expressed concern over the ongoing crisis and attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. The Prime Minister stated that he is concerned about the attacks on the Hindu community, which is a minority in Bangladesh, and that India will help the neighboring country in every way possible.

“As a neighbouring country, I can understand the concern regarding whatever has happened in Bangladesh. I hope that the situation there gets normal at the earliest. The concerns of 140 crore countrymen to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities there – India always wants our neighbouring countries to walk the path of prosperity and peace. We are committed to peace…In the days to come, we will continue to wish well for Bangladesh in its ‘Vikas Yatra’ because we think about the welfare of humankind,” he said.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “As a neighbouring country, I can understand the concern regarding whatever has happened in Bangladesh. I hope that the situation there gets normal at the earliest. The concerns of 140 crore countrymen to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities… pic.twitter.com/R7ldy91uP9

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

PM Modi said India will always be supportive of Bangladesh’s growth and development.

“India always wants our neighbouring countries to march in the path of prosperity and peace. We are committed to peace,” Modi said.

As a neighbouring country, India is concerned over what happened in Bangladesh, the prime minister said.

“As a neighbouring country, I can understand the concern regarding whatever has happened in Bangladesh. I hope that the situation will improve at the earliest,” he said.

“We will continue to wish well for Bangladesh in its development journey,” PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra said his dream of making the country a developed nation by 2047 is the reflection of the country’s 140 crore people.
“We are proud that we carry the blood of the 40 crore people who had uprooted the colonial rule from India. Today, we are 140 crore people, if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 by overcoming all obstacles in the way.”
“Viksit Bharat 2047 are not mere words, they are a reflection of the resolve and dreams of 140 crore people…We are capable of making India a developed nation by 2047 with our resolve,” he said.

#IndependenceDay2024 | PM Modi at Red Fort, says, “We are proud that we carry the blood of the 40 crore people who had uprooted the colonial rule from India…Today, we are 140 crore people, if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by… pic.twitter.com/b5njnZsYLM

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Talking about Vocal For Local, PM Modi stated that it has become a new mantra for the economic system.
“We gave the mantra for ‘Vocal for Local’. Today, I am happy that Vocal for Local has become a new mantra for the economic system. Every district has started taking pride in its produce. There is an environment of ‘One District One Product’..,” he said.

Remembering the surgical airstrikes by the Indian Air Force, he said youth of the country are filled with pride.
“How can we forget the Corona period? Our country administered vaccines to crores of people the fastest of all, across the world. This is the same country where terrorists used to come and attack us. When the armed forces of the country execute surgical strike, when it does airstrike, the youth of the country are filled with pride. That is why the 140 crore citizens of the country are proud today,” PM Modi said from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.

#WATCH | PM Modi says, “How can we forget the Corona period? Our country administered vaccines to crores of people the fastest of all, across the world. This is the same country where terrorists used to come and attack us. When the armed forces of the country execute surgical… pic.twitter.com/PvbvScEUNK

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

The theme of this year’s Independence Day revolves around the concept of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047.’ This theme echoes the government’s ambitious vision to transform India into a prosperous nation by the year 2047.
It is worth noting that it is Modi’s first Independence Day speech of his third term as the Prime Minister of the country, surpassing former PM Manmohan Singh, who performed the ceremony ten times during 2004 and 2014