Prime Minister Modi's 79th Independence Day Address: A Vision for a Resilient and Self-Reliant India. On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking India's 79th Independence Day. In his 12th consecutive and longest-ever Independence Day speech, PM Modi outlined a forward-looking vision for a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047, emphasizing self-reliance, economic reform, and national security. Key Highlights and Major Announcements: A New Era of Reform and Transformation: PM Modi declared that the past decade was about "reform, perform, and transform," but the time has now come to move forward with even greater strength. He highlighted the government's commitment to creating a modern, efficient, and citizen-friendly ecosystem by simplifying laws and regulations. He noted that over 280 provisions were recently removed to make governance more accessible. Next-Generation GST Reforms ...