New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, criticised the opposition, saying that India is moving ahead with a unified resolve but some people are unable to “tolerate” its progress. “Its development is not harmful to anyone and we are a country of Buddha, ‘war’ is not our way,” he said, underlining India’s commitment to progress without compromising the well-being of other countries.
“We are moving ahead with the same resolve but there are some people who cannot tolerate progress or think about India’s progress unless it benefits them. They want anarchy. The country needs to save itself from these handful of pessimistic people,” said PM Modi, who wore a distinctive multicoloured Rajasthani-style turban for Independence Day.
He acknowledged the presence of both internal and external challenges, anticipating even more to come in the future. He assured the world that India’s growth is not a threat to anyone and urged them not to worry about the country’s progress.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed his dedication to tackling corruption in India, saying, “Corruption has plagued India for years. We have fought against corruption and we will continue to fight against it. We have an honest approach and dedication to the country. Despite all these people, we will strive to take this country forward and never look back.”
PM Modi stressed that the country’s progress is never at the cost of others, emphasizing India’s peaceful nature as the land of Buddha. He expressed concern about those who openly support corruption and highlighted the need to move forward despite the challenges faced.