80th Independence Day: 'Vande Mataram' played for first time
On India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi. For the first time, the National Song Vande Mataram was played during the ceremony. The 79th anniversary of Independence was greeted by the prime minister, who posted on X that the dreams of countless freedom fighters continue to inspire as they work together to build a Viksit Bharat.
The prime minister highlighted the nation's progress across various sectors, aiming for India to have 50 companies among the Fortune 500 and to become a global leader in sectors like banking, pharma, and technology. The prime minister also called for a drug-free India and announced the need for 33% women's reservation. He outlined his 'Sapt Dhara' vision, focusing on agriculture, technology, defence, green and blue economy, and soft power.
The nation's support was assured for flood-hit families during the celebrations, which saw over 5,000 guests from diverse backgrounds attend.
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