New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the idea of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India), with Operation Sindoor being an example of such self-reliance and the power of ‘Made in India’ being displayed. The Prime Minister also highlighted how a country’s independence is questioned if they are not self-reliant.
“Whoever is dependent on others too much, there are as big questions raised on one’s Independence. It becomes truly unfortunate when we get used to being dependent. We don’t even get to know when we are leaving atmanirbharta and become nirbhar, that is why we need to be alert and awake to be independent,” PM Modi said in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
This was PM Modi’s 12th consecutive Independence Day speech and his second address since being re-elected for a third consecutive term.
Hailing Operation Sindoor as an example of the armed forces using the power of ‘Made in India,’ and showcasing ‘Atmnanirbharta, he highlighted how the defence sector is pushing towards a mission of self-reliance for the past 10 years with the results being seen today.
“If we were not self-reliant, would we have been able to carry out Operation Sindoor with such swift speed? But, the power of Made in India was in the hands of our army, so without worry, without interruption, without hesitation, our army continued to demonstrate its valour. For the past 10 years, we have been consistently pursuing a mission of self-reliance in the defence sector, and its results are visible today,” PM Modi said.
Highlighting how India’s push for self-reliance should not only be measured in terms of trade, but rather with capability, the Prime Minister highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor which gave a befitting reply to terrorists.
“The promise of self-reliance is not just about exports, imports, the rupee or the dollar. Self-reliance is connected with our capabilities, our strength to stand on our own. When self reliance is getting finished, then capability also gets disrupted. That is why, to save, grow and preserve our capabilities we need to be atmanirbhar,” PM Modi said.
Talking about the production and development of semiconductors in India, PM Modi lamented how despite file work on building semiconductors had begun 50 years ago, it was however “killed in the womb.”
“When we speak of different aspects of technology, I draw your attention to semiconductors, as an example. I am not at the Red Fort to criticise any government; I do not want to do it. But the youth of the country should know about it. File work on semiconductors began 50-60 years ago in our country. The idea of semiconductor factory came forth 50-60 years ago. You would be surprised to know that the idea of semiconductor was killed in the womb 50-60 years ago,” PM Modi said.
Recalling the brutal colonial rule, PM Modi said how countless people sacrificed their lives for Independence, breaking the chains of slavery.
“Countless people sacrificed their lives for Independence, spent their entire youth in prisons, and dedicated their lives to breaking the chains of slavery. ‘Gulami ne humey nirdhan bana diya, gulami ne humey nirbhar bhi bana diya… Mere desh ke kisano ne khoon paseena ek kar ke desh ke ann ke bhandaar bhar diye’,” he added.
“We are working on semiconductors on Mission Mode. By the end of this year, Made in India semiconductor chips, made by the people in India, will hit the market,” he added.
He further said that Made-in-India chips will hit markets by end of this year.
“We are working in mission mode in the semiconductor sector, made-in-India chips will hit markets by end of this year,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi also extended his sympathies to the people affected by the recent natural disasters across the country.
“In the past few days, we have been facing natural disasters, landslides, cloudbursts, and many other calamities. Our sympathies are with the affected people. State governments and the central government are working together with full strength on rescue operations, relief efforts, and rehabilitation work,” he said.
The catastrophic cloudburst struck the remote and rugged terrain of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, causing devastating flash floods. The disaster, occurring along the bustling Machail Mata Yatra route, swept through the village with ferocious force, leaving a trail of destruction.
PM Modi also took the opportunity to commend the armed forces, saying, “Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I have the opportunity to salute the brave soldiers of Operation Sindoor for their relentless service.”
One of the key highlights of this year’s Independence Day is the celebration of Operation Sindoor’s success. The Operation Sindoor logo, and floral decorations at Gyanpath featured the theme and invitation cards for the programme carried the Operation Sindoor logo
The invites also featured a watermark of the Chenab Bridge, depicting the rise of ‘Naya Bharat’, which is the theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. (ANI)
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