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
In his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all political parties to support the implementation of a women's reservation in Parliament and State assemblies, emphasizing that the nation can benefit from the contributions of women and that they may gain credit for the initiative. The Prime Minister also highlighted the elimination of Maoism from the country but cautioned against potential ideological threats, called for developing a robust civil defence infrastructure, and emphasized the importance of making India a global hub for defence manufacturing, with a focus on advanced technologies such as hypersonic systems and drones.
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