‘Pradhan Sevak’ to ‘New India’, Viksit Bharat: Arc of PM Modi’s I-Day speeches since 2014
In his 2026 Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of India's youth, energy security, and governance. This speech was a continuation of his evolving approach over the past 12 years, where he initially focused on responsive governance and immediate economic concerns, gradually shifting towards economic transformation, national security, and self-reliance.
The overarching goal of Viksit Bharat now unifies various aspects such as welfare, technology, employment, energy, security, and governance.
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