New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag on Tuesday at the historical Red Fort on 77th Independence Day and said India will be among top 3 economies in 5 years. He said when his government came to power in 2014, India was at 10th position in the global economic system but now it has reached 5th position.
“India will be among top 3 economies in 5 years. When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position. This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches – we stopped leakages and created a strong economy,” he said.
He also stated that the world is aware of the capability of India’s common people and it is certain that India’s capability and possibilities are going to cross new heights of trust.
“It is certain that India’s capability and possibilities are going to cross new heights of trust. These new heights of trust will go ahead with the new capabilities. Today, India has received the opportunity to host G20 Summit. In the past year, the manner in which several events of the G20 were held in every corner of India has made the world aware of the capability of India’s common people, India’s diversity,” he said.
PM Modi also spoke about the Manipur violence and appealed for peace in the strife-torn state saying that people across the country stand with the people of the Northeast state.
“The whole country stands with the people of Manipur. Peace is the only way to resolve all disputes. The Centre and the Manipur government are making every effort to ensure that peace returns to the state at the earliest,” PM Modi said.
He said the largest democracy was now leading the world in terms of population. “This is a vast country with endless possibilities. 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day today,” PM Modi added.
He paid homage to the heroes of the country’s freedom struggle and said, “I salute all our citizens and those outside the country, who demonstrate their love for their native soil. I extend my heartfelt wishes to them this Independence Day.”
Earlier in the day, PM Modi took to his official handle on ‘X’, formerly Twitter, to greet countrymen on Independence Day.
“Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!,” the Prime Minister wrote.
