Independence Day 2025: In Red Fort speech, PM Modi announces task force for next-generation reforms

PM Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort on Friday.

In his 12th consecutive Red Fort Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a task force for next-generation reforms.

“This force will work within a set timeframe to align existing laws with the needs of the 21st century and prepare the nation to become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047,” he said. This announcement was part of the larger 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' pitch, where PM Modi spoke extensively about self-reliance and pride and necessity of 'swadeshi.'

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"Atmanirbhar Bharat is our shield in uncertain global times," PM Modi said as he announced that Made in India semiconductors to be available by the end of the year. He also spoke about India launching national deep water exploration mission. He also raised concerns regarding self-reliance in critical minerals.

"Kisi doosre ki lakeer chhoti karne ke liye, apni oorja hamein nahi khapani hai. Hamein poori oorja ke saath hamari lakeer ko lamba karna hai (To shorten someone else’s line, we should not waste our own energy. We must use our full energy to lengthen our own line)," PM Modi said.

Talking about the current trend of increased protectionism in the world economy, PM Modi said, "Today, when economic selfishness is rising day by day in the global situation, it is the need of the hour that we don't sit crying over those crises. Himmat ke saath apni lakeer ko lambi karein...If we take that path, no selfishness will not able to entangle us."

(With ANI inputs)