77th Independence Day | Suchita, Pardarshita, Nishpakshta to help India become developed nation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the people on the country's 77th Independence Day. He paid homage to freedom fighters while reaffirming the commitment to fulfilling their vision. Follow this page for updates from Red Fort.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the country's 77th Independence Day and paid homage to freedom fighters while reaffirming the commitment to fulfilling their vision.

Modi delivered his 10th consecutive Independence Day address on Tuesday at the historic Red Fort here, and his last before 2024 Parliamentary Elections.

"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 said on social media X, formerly known as Twitter.

• 9.28 am
  PM Modi decried corruption, nepotism and appeasement as three evils. He said they have harmed the country immensely. Modi extolled everyone to a collectively fight against the said evils and promote "suchita (probity), pardarshita (transparency), nishpakshta (objectivity)" to help India become a developed nation. Read More...
• 9.15 am
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exuded confidence that he would return to the Red Fort for eleventh instalment of his Independence Day Address next year in August. He asserted that he would address the nation from the ramparts reeling out the progress on his promises he would make to the people. Read More...
• 8.58 am
  India shows the way to the world to fight climate change. He recalled how India launched "Mission LiFE". It would strive towards sensitising people against mindless consumption of resources. The mission also forged key international coalitions such as the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Big Cat Alliance. Read More...
• 8.43 am
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen sporting a multicolour Rajasthani bandhani print turban with an off-white kurta and churidar. PM Modi has chosen a black V-neck jacket to go with it. The turban was a mix of yellow, green and red with a long tail, flowing till his hip. Read More...
• 8.29 am
  "India was freed from the era of instability. In 2014, we were the 10th largest economy. Today, with the efforts of 140 crore citizens we have become the 5th largest economy in the world...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"
• 8.17 am
  "In a departure from usual, PM Modi was seen repeatedly using term 'parivaarjan' (family members) to address citizens in his Independence Day speech. Read More...
• 8.05 am
  "India's rise and development resulting in renewed global confidence in country. World is technology-driven, with its talent in technology India will have new role and impact on global stage. India's biggest capability is trust - people's trust in govt, in country's bright future and world's trust in India," PM Modi said.
• 7.55 am
  PM Modi said, "Our decisions, sacrifices in this period will impact next 1000 years. India marching ahead with new confidence, and resolve. Demography, democracy and diversity have potential to realise all dreams of the country.
• 7.43 am
  PM Modi speaks of cycle of violence, incidents of atrocities against women in Manipur. He says India is with people of state. Path for solution in Manipur will be found through peace; Centre, state government making all efforts for solution, will continue to do so, he adds. Read More...
• 7.31 am
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort in Delhi. 1,800 invitees from various walks of life. His cabinet colleagues and special invitees including diplomats from various countries were present during the event.
• 7.27 am
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of hounour before he unfurls the national flag. He accepted the guard of honour comprising tri-services and Delhi Police.
• 7.23 am
  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, along with chiefs of Tri-Services receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Red Fort. He proceeds to unfurl the national flag.
• 7.17 am
  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, await arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Red Fort. After a brief reception by Delhi Police, PM Modi proceeds to inspect the guard of honour.
• 7 am
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat. The PM paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji at his memorial here in Rajghat. He will now proceed to the Red Fort and will inspect the guard of honour before he presents his address to the nation. His 10th consecutive one and his last ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
• 6.47 am
  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has hoisted the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day.