India at 75 | PM Modi sets sights on developed India by 2047
The HinduAddressing the country from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi, marking 75 years of the nation's Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India was entering a decisive phase in its war against corruption and that nepotism and misogyny were some of the big challenges that were not just a political issue but existed in other institutions of society and public life, and needed to be combated. "Our nation has proved that we have an inherent strength from our diversity and the common thread of patriotism makes India unshakeable," Mr. Modi said, as he termed India the "mother of democracy". "In no part of our mind or heart should there be any ounce of slavery," the Prime Minister said elaborating on how India's mindset should be completely decolonised. "When 130 crore people take one step ahead, the nation moves 130 crore steps," he said, and highlighted his government's resolve for "Aatmanirbhar India".