Watch: Key moments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the ramparts of the Red Fort marking India’s 77th Independence Day

In a stirring Independence Day address from Lal Qila this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countrymen to work tirelessly for a Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047 marking 100 years of independence of the nation. He said that the new era of Amritkal culminating in 2047 is a historic opportunity for a new generation of Indians to build a New India on the foundations of a free India that were laid by our founding fathers.   He said that in order to achieve this objective, young India will have to remove three key impediments: Corruption, Dynastic rule and Social discrimination. He pointed out that India has to work not only for its own development, but for the welfare of the entire world, including the Global South. He specially highlighted women-led initiatives which would play a decisive role in the rise of India. PM Modi added that India has a historic opportunity to lay the foundations of progress that will last for a thousand years.

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort ahead of his Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists national flag at Red Fort

PM Modi rejects dynastic politics that stands in the way of India’s progress

The Prime Minister highlights women-led development as the key to India’s rise

PM Modi spotlights Amrtikal as a historic opportunity that can lead to India’s progress for a thousand years