Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Modi Urges Self-Reliant India as Fastest-Growing Major Economy
On Saturday, India celebrated its Independence Day.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, gave a big speech at the Red Fort.
He told the whole country that India's economy is doing very well now.
He said India has become one of the fastest-growing big economies in the world.
He also said India should not depend on other countries for important things.
Instead, India should learn to make its own products and build its own strength.
He used the special word 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', which means a self-reliant India.
He asked everyone to support things made in India and to be proud of local products.
He said every Indian can help make the country stronger and more self-reliant.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day 2026.
Modi said India has moved from the 'Fragile Five' to becoming the fastest-growing major economy.
He called for a stronger and more self-reliant India built on the resolve of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Modi said the country cannot remain dependent on other nations and must build its own capabilities to safeguard national interests.
He urged citizens to embrace 'Make in India', 'Swadeshi' and 'Vocal for Local'.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Delivered an Independence Day address calling for a stronger, more self-reliant India and saying the country has become the fastest-growing major economy
- When
- Saturday, on Independence Day 2026
- Where
- The Red Fort
- Why
- To urge India to build its own capabilities and stop depending on other nations in order to safeguard national interests
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Occasion
- Independence Day 2026
- Venue
- Red Fort
- Key Theme
- Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)
- Economic Claim
- India moved from the 'Fragile Five' to the fastest-growing major economy
- Slogans Urged
- 'Make in India', 'Swadeshi', 'Vocal for Local'