PM Modi’s Key Messages from Independence Day 2025 Celebrations
Independence Day 2025 saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering a powerful address from the Red Fort, highlighting India’s achievements and future goals. He paid tribute at Rajghat, honored freedom fighters, and acknowledged the makers of the Constitution. PM Modi emphasized Operation Sindoor, praising the bravery of Indian soldiers, and declared that nuclear blackmail will no longer be tolerated. He spoke about India’s strides in defence self-reliance, semiconductor production, and R&D, while urging citizens to support Swadeshi products. The Prime Minister also announced key initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and next-generation GST reforms, envisioning a strong, self-reliant India.
Tribute at Rajghat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at Rajghat ahead of his Red Fort address.
Guard of Honour
PM Modi given a 'Guard of Honour' at the Red Fort.
Operation Sindoor Banner
Mi-17 helicopter flies with a banner displaying Operation Sindoor.
Tribute to Constitution Makers
"When India became Independent in 1947, there were immense possibilities, and challenges too were big. India bows to makers of Constitution on 79th Independence Day," PM Modi says
Festival of Hope & Aspirations
PM Modi says Independence Day is "a festival of hope and aspirations". He also pays tribute to freedom fighters and members of the Constituent Assembly
No More Nuclear Blackmail
“Nuclear blackmail has been continuing for a long time, but it will no longer be tolerated... Our armed forces will respond on their own terms,” PM Modi declares
Bravery in Operation Sindoor
"Through Operation Sindoor, our soldiers responded with force beyond the enemy’s imagination... Entire India was outraged," says PM Modi
Tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
"We are also celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee... By demolishing Article 370, we realised one nation, one Constitution"
Semiconductor Vision
"File work on semiconductors began 50-60 years ago... the idea was killed in the womb. We lost 50-60 years," PM Modi tells the nation
Water & Farmers’ Rights
"Blood and water will not flow together... Water from the Indus River has irrigated enemy lands while our farmers suffered," says PM Modi.
Made-in-India Jet Engines
"We must strive to produce Made-in-India jet engines for our fighter aircraft... we must invest more in R&D for affordable medicines," PM Modi urges.
New Schemes & Reforms
PM Modi announces Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, next-gen GST reforms, and urges traders to display ‘Swadeshi’ boards.
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
"India to launch Mission Sudarshan Chakra to create powerful weapon system to thwart any attempt by enemies to attack us," said PM Modi.
Protecting Tribal Lands
"Government to set up high-powered demographic mission to deal with challenge of demographic change due to infiltration. India will not allow infiltrators to grab land of tribals," PM Modi said.
Salute to RSS Volunteers
"Today, I would like to proudly mention that 100 years ago, an organisation was born - Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). 100 years of service to the nation is a proud, golden chapter... In a way, RSS is the biggest NGO of the world