15 August 2023, Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech, spoke of the cycle of violence, incidents of atrocities against women in Manipur. He assured that India was with people of State. He further added, “Slowly peace is restoring in the state. The Centre and State Government will continue to work to restore peace.”
10th Consecutive Independence Day
PM Modi is delivering his 10th consecutive Independence Day address – also his last before 2024 Lok Sabha polls – with a mood of anticipation around the annual showpiece event that he has used to present his government’s report card and unveil flagship schemes.Country’s journey under PM Modi Regime.
There is a view that the Prime Minister may choose to chart the country’s journey on his watch in various sectors since 2014 and outline his vision for the years ahead, something he has done in previous addresses as well.Refrained direct attack on Political Parties.
Experts will also be looking for political messages in the address.
Mr. Modi has mostly refrained from launching any direct political attack on Opposition parties in his Independence Day addresses but has often stressed on the governance changes his dispensation has ushered in after a spell of “corruption” and policy paralysis.
Development of country in all sectors.India’s rising global stature, new energy and purpose in pushing forward the country’s development journey and increasing self-confidence of its population have been among the key themes of his speeches that have also highlighted the country’s embrace of firm security and foreign policy doctrines guided solely by the national Interest.
By ASC Priya