79th Independence Day PM Modi's Key Quotes — India Has Now Decided, Blood and Water Will Not Flow Together
On India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi, in his 12th Red Fort address, emphasized self-reliance, national security, and ending unjust water-sharing treaties, declaring, "Blood and water will not flow together."
PM Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, marking 79 years of India’s freedom.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, marking the nation’s 79th year of freedom. The day began with a floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, followed by the Guard of Honour and the ceremonial flag hoisting.
This year’s theme, "Naya Bharat", underlines the government’s vision of achieving a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047. In a message on X, PM Modi wished the nation, urging citizens to work tirelessly to fulfill the dreams of the freedom fighters.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi called Independence Day a “festival of 140 crore resolutions” and a celebration of hope and aspiration. He saluted the armed forces, spoke on self-reliance, and firmly reiterated India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism and external threats.
Top Quotes from PM Modi’s Address
- "Whether it's the deserts, Himalayan peaks, ocean shores, or bustling cities, one voice echoes everywhere — we love India more than our lives."
- "For 75 years, the Constitution of India has been our lighthouse, guiding our path."
- "I salute our brave soldiers who punished the masters of terror beyond their imagination."
- "India will no longer tolerate nuclear threats or blackmail. After the Pahalgam attack on April 22, our armed forces were given a free hand to deal with terrorists."
- "'Blood and water will not flow together.' The Indus Waters Treaty has unfairly benefited our enemies while our farmers suffered for decades. This injustice must end."
- "Slavery made us poor and dependent, but our farmers led us towards self-reliance and food security. Self-reliance remains the foundation of Viksit Bharat."
- "Dependence on others questions a nation's independence. Self-reliance is not just about trade or currency; it is about the strength to stand on our own."
- "Our enemies underestimated the power of 'Made in India.' Without self-reliance, operations like Sindoor could not have been executed with such speed and precision."
PM Modi’s address blended a tribute to India’s freedom struggle with a call for unity, resilience, and economic independence, setting the tone for the nation’s journey toward 2047.
