Modi delivers 10th consecutive Independence Day address 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort on August 15 said that the government plans to launch Vishwakarma scheme with an outlay of Rs. 13,000 to Rs 15,000 crores for the traditional skilled workers.

Speaking about corruption, he said, “Corruption had stopped the development of India.”

The PM also noted the cycle of violence, incidents of atrocities against women in Manipur and assured that India was with people of State. He further added, “Slowly peace is restoring in the state. The Centre and State Government will continue to work to restore peace.”

PM Modi was delivering his 10th consecutive Independence Day address – also his last before 2024 Lok Sabha polls – with a mood of anticipation around the annual showpiece event that he has used to present his government’s report card and unveil flagship schemes.