PM Modi's Independence Day Address: BJP Hails 'Viksit Bharat' Roadmap, Amit Shah Outlines 'Saptadhara'
Amit Shah said Modi announced AI training for more than 1 crore young people and targets for nuclear power and semiconductors.
- On the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, presenting a comprehensive roadmap to build a developed India, or "Viksit Bharat," by 2047 guided by the principle of Nation First.
- Emphasizing a "Nation First" spirit, Modi launched initiatives like "Drug-Free India" and "Secure India" campaigns. Home Minister Amit Shah noted the Prime Minister discussed unprecedented progress over the past 12 years in semiconductors, critical minerals, energy and railway transportation.
- The Prime Minister set ambitious targets, including increasing nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts and establishing eight semiconductor units by 2047. The government also plans to equip one crore youth with AI skills and launch a talent hunt for the 2036 Olympics.
- Cabinet members reacted positively to the address, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal praising the "execution-first" vision and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calling it "simply superb and outstanding." BJP president Nitin Nabin stated Modi provided a "clear roadmap" from the Red Fort.
- With the spirit of "Make in India" and "Vocal for Local," the task now shifts to executing the roadmap with intent. The government warned of the need to identify and isolate "Dimagi Naxallites" seeking to incite anarchy while pursuing national development goals.
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The BJP praised PM Modis Independence Day address as a comprehensive roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on self-reliance, youth empowerment, technology, defence, manufacturing and energy security. Senior leaders highlighted his ‘Saptadhara vision, AI training for youth, expansion of nuclear power and semiconductors, and the governments efforts to combat drugs and Naxalism.
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