PM Modi Outlines Vision for Viksit Bharat in Independence Day Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on August 15, 2026, at the Red Fort, calling for collective efforts from society and industry to achieve a developed India by 2047.

The government announced free online coaching for competitive exam aspirants to reduce financial burdens, while noting the addition of 650 new universities and 850 medical seats since 2014.

Modi urged political parties to support 33% reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, highlighting that 70% of the railway network was electrified over the last decade.