আমরা কখনও ধর্মের ভিত্তিতে বৈষম্য করিনি, আমাদের প্রকল্পগুলির সুফল প্রত্যেকে পেয়েছেন: ডিন্ডোরিতে প্রধানমন্ত্রী মোদী
ভুয়ো শিবসেনা সদস্যরা এখন কংগ্রেসকে মাথায় নিয়ে চলেছেন: বিরোধীদের বিরুদ্ধে প্রধানমন্ত্রী মোদী
পাকিস্তান প্রকাশ্যে সন্ত্রাসবাদী হামলার কথা স্বীকার করলেও কংগ্রেস ও ইন্ডি জোট তাদের ক্লিন চিট দেয়: প্রধানমন্ত্রী মোদী
গরিবের ছেলের নেতৃত্বে এই সরকার দরিদ্রদের কল্যাণকে সর্বোচ্চ অগ্রাধিকার দিয়েছে: কল্যাণে প্রধানমন্ত্রী মোদী
সরকার গঠনের পর প্রথম ১০০ দিনে কী কী কাজ করতে হবে এবং কী কী সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে হবে, তা নিয়ে আমরা ক্রমাগত কাজ করে চলেছি: প্রধানমন্ত্রী

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended large-scale events in Dindori and Kalyan, Maharashtra, where he assured the farmers of accelerated development and growth in the state. The PM discussed his vision for a Viksit Bharat. He said, “We have continuously worked on what work needs to be done and what decisions need to be taken in the first 100 days after the formation of the government.”

Discussing the evolving political landscape PM Modi observed, “The NDA alliance is poised for a significant victory, as indicated by a prominent leader within the alliance. Recognizing that the Congress party won't secure enough seats to claim the Leader of the Opposition post, he has urged other alliance parties to close shop and merge with the Congress. It seems inevitable that the so-called Shiv Sena and the party claiming to be nationalist will eventually merge with the Congress. Balasaheb Thackeray's words appear to be prophetic, he once said, ‘The day I sense that Shiv Sena has transformed into Congress, I will dissolve Shiv Sena.’ Everything that is unfolding now is in accordance with Balasaheb's wishes.”

Expressing his extreme disregard towards the opposition, PM Modi remarked, “The fake Shiv Sena has shattered every dream of Balasaheb Thackeray. His vision included building a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and abolishing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. While these dreams have been fulfilled, the fake Shiv Sena is showing the most disgust. Just like Congress, they rejected the invitation for the temple's consecration. While Congress members are spewing hate about the Mandir, the fake Shiv Sena remains silent. Their sinful partnership has been exposed to the entire state of Maharashtra.”

“The fake Shiv Sena members are now carrying Congress on their heads, despite the fact that Congress continuously abuses Veer Savarkar ji. This betrayal has left the self-respecting and patriotic people of Maharashtra furious. However, the fake Shiv Sena seems unaffected by this outrage. Shouldn't this fake Shiv Sena, which has surrendered to Congress, be punished?” the PM further interrogated the crowd.

PM Modi emphasized the inclusive nature of the BJP government schemes and exclaimed, “Today, Modi is providing free ration and permanent houses to the poor. Every household is receiving electricity, water, and Ujjwala gas connections. We've never discriminated based on religion; our schemes benefit everyone.”

Taking an explicit dig at the Opposition, he mentioned, “But what has Congress's intention been? Today, I'm going to reveal this to all 140 crore countrymen for the first time. It's a serious topic that needs to be addressed. Congress believes that 15 percent of the government's budget should be exclusively allocated to minorities, essentially budget allocation based on religion. Many years ago, Congress approved this idea of budget allocation based on religion. Just imagine how destructive this idea is.”

The PM also boldly highlighted Congress’s divisive agenda, “For Congress, there's only one minority: its favored vote bank. I recall vividly, during my tenure as CM, when Congress proposed spending 15 percent of the budget exclusively on Muslims. I vehemently opposed it, and thanks to BJP's strong opposition, Congress failed in its attempt. Now, they're determined to revive these old agendas. Baba Saheb Ambedkar was against religious-based reservation, yet Congress is adamant about taking away reservation from SC/ST/OBC and the poor to give it to Muslims. They're even considering confiscating your property to appease their vote bank. But Congress and its allies should know this, Modi will never allow budget allocation based on religion or reservation to be granted based on religion. Modi is the guardian of the rights of the deprived.”

PM Modi spoke of the election's significance and the BJP's commitment to serving the nation, “We draw inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This election is not just about choosing an MP; it's about choosing a PM who can make tough decisions to strengthen India. India bravely fought and defeated the Corona crisis, with Bharti Pawar ji's dedicated service playing a crucial role. The government is tirelessly working for the welfare of the poor, from providing relief from sickle cell anaemia to ensuring children's vaccination.”

The PM’s relentless dedication to empowering every section of society is evident from every word that he utters, “Modi's focus is on empowering farmers, youth, women, and the poor. The farming community has experienced 10 years of Modi's governance. Previously, under decades of Congress-Nationalist rule, despite having a Maharashtra Agriculture Minister, farmers were neglected. Under Congress rule, false promises were made; no resources were distributed to the needy.”

PM Modi's unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers is sacrosanct, “Modi always prioritizes the interests of farmers. Nashik and its surrounding region are renowned for onion and grape cultivation. It was our government that initiated the onion buffer system for the first time, a system absent in previous governments. The government is also providing subsidies for onion transport through Operation Green, a mission being reinstated now. Similarly, the cluster development plan for grape cultivation will greatly benefit our grape farmers.”

With the second rally of the day in Kalyan, Maharashtra, the PM spoke of his governance as it marks a historic turning point in Indian politics, he remarks that, “For the first time, 25 crore poor people are emerging from poverty. For the first time, there's talk of providing a permanent house to every poor person. For the first time, every household will have access to tap water. For the first time, the poor have a guarantee card for free medical treatment. And... this government, led by a son of the poor, has given top priority to the welfare of the poor. Today, for the first time, we see a new confidence in India.”

“During the tenure of the INDI Alliance, the country was unsafe. Markets, cinema halls, hotels, restaurants, railway stations—nothing was secured. A decade ago, there were bomb blasts almost every day. Terrorist threats were rampant, firing on borders was frequent, and Naxalite attacks plagued several states. What did the Congress government do? They appealed to Pakistan for peace, damaging India's reputation,” he added.

PM Modi gave the audience a moment to introspect, “Since Modi came to power, we've witnessed surgical strikes and air strikes. Pakistan has stopped openly threatening us with nuclear attacks. However, now Congress is the one threatening India. Congress leaders are advocating for Pakistan, reminding us of their nuclear capabilities.”

“Here's the irony, when Congress is in power, Pakistan threatens us; when Congress is not in power, they threaten us on Pakistan's behalf. Pakistan openly admits to terrorist attacks, yet Congress and the INDI Alliance give them a clean chit. Can someone explain why? Why are members of the INDI Alliance batting for Pakistan?” the PM further reflected.

In conclusion, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to everyone in the crowd for their presence and requested them to convey his best wishes to every household. He urged the voters to exercise their right to vote wisely and contribute to the nation-building process by voting for progress and development.

 Click here to read full text speech of Dindori

Click here to read full text speech of Kalyan

 

 

 

 

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12 Years of Transformation: PM Modi Highlights India’s Progress in Independence Day Address
August 15, 2026

In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted India’s transformation over the last 12 years, outlining the progress made across manufacturing, digital infrastructure, basic amenities, energy security, youth empowerment, innovation, social security and other key sectors.

Key highlights from the Prime Minister’s address include:

1. Manufacturing: Scale and Self-Reliance

Over the last 12 years:

  • Defence production has increased nearly 4 times.
  • Khadi and Village Industries production has increased nearly 5 times.
  • Electronics manufacturing has increased nearly 7 times.
  • Modern railway coach production has increased 21 times.
  • Mobile phone production has increased 35 times.

2. Digital India and Innovation

The Prime Minister highlighted the rapid expansion of India’s digital and innovation ecosystem:

  • Internet consumers have increased nearly 4 times.
  • Patent grants have increased 4 times.
  • Digital transactions have increased around 100 times.
  • India has built a significantly larger digital and innovation ecosystem.

3. Faster Delivery of Basic Amenities

The Prime Minister highlighted the faster pace at which basic facilities are reaching ordinary citizens:

  • Tap-water connections have been provided at an average annual pace nearly 15 times faster.
  • LPG connections have been provided at an annual pace nearly 6 times faster.
  • Toilets for the poor have been constructed at an annual pace nearly 4 times faster.
  • Pucca houses for the poor have been provided at an annual pace nearly 3 times faster.
  • Hundreds of obsolete laws have been abolished.
  • Modern public transport, including metro systems, has reached several more cities.

4. Building the Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Prime Minister highlighted India’s progress in building domestic semiconductor capabilities:

  • India earlier had no major semiconductor manufacturing plant.
  • A complete semiconductor ecosystem is now being built in India.
  • Three semiconductor plants have been initiated.
  • India has also started exporting chips.

5. Securing Critical Minerals

Highlighting the importance of critical minerals for emerging technologies, the Prime Minister referred to the steps being taken to strengthen India’s capabilities in this sector:

  • National Critical Mineral Mission has been launched.
  • Critical Mineral Corridor has been announced in the Budget.
  • Agreements have been signed with several countries for critical mineral supplies.

6. Strengthening Energy Security

The Prime Minister underlined that energy security is an essential condition for building a developed India, particularly as technologies such as chips, AI and data centres require huge quantities of electricity.

Underlining the role of nuclear energy, the Prime Minister highlighted:

  • The SHANTI Act as a major reform in the nuclear energy sector.
  • India crossing an important milestone in Fast Breeder Nuclear Technology.
  • The potential of the technology to play a major role in making India self-reliant in nuclear fuel.

7. Expanding Oil and Gas Exploration

The Prime Minister highlighted the change in India’s approach towards offshore exploration:

  • Nearly 99% of India’s offshore area was earlier classified as a No-Go Area.
  • The approach has now changed from No-Go Area to Go Ahead Area.
  • Previously restricted areas have been opened for exploration.
  • This has created possibilities for discovering new oil and gas reserves.

8. Energy Diversification

The Prime Minister highlighted the rapid expansion in different sources of energy.

City Gas Distribution

  • 2014: Available in fewer than 70 cities.
  • Today: Available in around 700 cities.

Piped Cooking Gas

 

  • 2014: Around 20–22 lakh households.
  • Today: Nearly 1.75 crore households.

Solar Energy

 

  • 2014: Around 2 GW.
  • Today: Around 160 GW.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

 

  • The scheme has crossed 50 lakh households.
  • Lakhs of families are benefiting through lower or zero electricity bills.
  • Families can also sell surplus electricity and earn.
  • Assistance of up to around ₹80,000 per household is available.

9. Railways: Electrification and Future Fuels

The Prime Minister highlighted the transformation of Indian Railways:

  • In 2014, after nearly 90 years, only around 30% of the railway network had been electrified.
  • Today, Indian Railways has moved towards near-complete electrification.
  • India has started work on its first Made-in-India hydrogen train.
  • It is being developed as the world’s longest and most powerful hydrogen train.

10. India’s Resilience During Global Crises

The Prime Minister said that the capabilities built over the last 10–12 years were tested during:

  • COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Conflicts in West Asia.

11. Affordable Fertiliser for Farmers

Highlighting the Government’s efforts to protect farmers from high global fertiliser prices, the Prime Minister stated:

  • Urea: Around ₹3,000 per bag internationally; Indian farmers get it for less than ₹300.
  • DAP: More than ₹5,000 internationally; Indian farmers get it for ₹1,350.

12. Trade and Export Opportunities

The Prime Minister highlighted the new opportunities being created for Indian producers and exporters:

  • Since 2014, India has entered into FTAs with around 40 countries.
  • New opportunities have opened for agriculture, fisheries, MSMEs, textiles and other export sectors.

13. Youth at the Centre of Viksit Bharat

The Prime Minister said that India’s youth have a major role in building Viksit Bharat and highlighted the new pathways opened up for them:

  • Startup India: New avenues for innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • ₹1 lakh crore Research Fund: New opportunities for young researchers.
  • Digital India: Empowerment through affordable data.
  • Skill India: National skills ecosystem.
  • Space Sector: Opened for private participation.
  • National Drone Policy: New opportunities for young entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • Khelo India: Strengthened sports ecosystem.

14. Education and Innovation

The Prime Minister highlighted the expansion of educational and innovation opportunities:

  • National Education Policy 2020: Introduced after a gap of 35 years.
  • Universities: Fewer than 350 during 2004–2014; around 650 new universities added in the following decade.
  • Medical Colleges: Fewer than 400 before 2014; around 850 today.
  • More than 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs have been established in schools.
  • Focus has been placed on developing a technology and innovation mindset from an early age.

15. Startups, Space and AI

The Prime Minister highlighted India’s growing startup and innovation ecosystem:

  • An Indian space startup has launched a Made-in-India rocket.
  • India now has around 2.5 lakh registered startups.
  • AI is creating new opportunities for young Indians.
  • India hosted the AI Impact Summit this year.

16. New Sectors and New Opportunities

Bioeconomy

  • 2014: Around ₹60,000 crore.
  • Today: Nearly ₹20 lakh crore.
  • The expansion is creating new jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Electric Vehicles

 

  • Towards the end of the previous decade: Around 1.5 lakh EVs sold annually.
  • Last year: Around 25 lakh EVs sold.

Aviation

 

  • New airports and routes are creating employment.
  • MRO is opening new opportunities.
  • India is moving towards Made-in-India aircraft manufacturing.
  • The Made-in-India C-295 defence transport aircraft has successfully completed its flight.

17. Rural Empowerment through SVAMITVA

The Prime Minister highlighted the impact of the SVAMITVA initiative:

  • Around 3.25 crore families have received property cards.
  • Around ₹140 lakh crore of economic potential has been unlocked in rural areas.
  • Property records are enabling villagers to access bank loans against their property.
  • New avenues for rural employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship have opened up.

18. Growth in Defence Exports

The Prime Minister highlighted the expansion of India’s defence exports:

  • Defence exports have increased more than 50 times.
  • Indian defence equipment is now exported to around 100 countries.

19. Women-Led Development: Lakhpati Didi

Highlighting the growing role of women in India’s development:

  • The target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis has been achieved.
  • Women from general, Dalit, backward and tribal families have become Lakhpati Didis.

20. Expanding Social Security

The Prime Minister highlighted the expansion of social security coverage:

  • Before 2014, around 25 crore people were covered by social security.
  • Today, around 100 crore Indians are covered by one or another social security scheme.

21. Ayushman Bharat

The Prime Minister highlighted the financial relief provided to families through Ayushman Bharat:

  • Beneficiary families have avoided an estimated ₹2 lakh crore in medical expenditure.