Independence Day 2026: PM Modi appeals to Oppn. to help implement women’s quota, says ‘you may take the credit’
The Prime Minister also warned against individuals with Maoist mindset — “dimagi Naxals” as he termed them — who have entrenched themselves within the corridors of power in the country for decades
On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, appealing to all political parties to support the implementation of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. He urged the youth to take up leadership roles in society and the economy, emphasizing that they could claim the credit for their efforts.
Modi also highlighted the elimination of Maoism from the country but cautioned against complacency, stating that ideological Naxals still lurked around. He discussed seven sectors to drive India forward, including manufacturing, power, agriculture, technology, defense, green economy, blue economy, and soft power. Regarding the women's reservation issue, which had been a political flashpoint, Modi called upon all parties to honor women's rights and grant them 33% representation in legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha.
He mentioned that the matter had been stuck for 40 years due to political wrangling. Modi also addressed Maoist ideology, stating that while armed Naxals had been eliminated, ideological Naxals were still present and needed to be isolated. In the context of self-reliance, he announced India's progress in the nuclear power sector, with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) attaining criticality in 2026 and a target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power by 2047.
He also highlighted India's transformation from the "Fragile Five" to the world's fastest-growing major economy in the last 12 years.
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