Happy 79th Independence Day

Happy 79th Independence Day, friends! We are truly fortunate to live as humans on the sacred land of Bharat. Some may disagree, citing rampant corruption, misused laws like 498A and the SC/ST Act, disregard for talent, reservation-based appointments in education and health, and a sluggish, indecisive government struggling to act against leaders who sow division in society over language, reservations, or freebies for benefit in elections.

Yet, no nation is problem-free; every country faces unique challenges. We often demand what our country has done for us but rarely consider our own contributions. Never forget: the nation is our Mother - Bharat Maa. Faults stem not from the country but from leaders who twist politics from service to personal rule and family wealth-building. Politicians' children study at elite US and UK universities, their families access world-class hospitals, while ordinary citizens get mere election promises.

Still, hope persists for a brighter future. PM Modi has done commendable work, and I trust Yogi Adityanath will drive India forward.

Key announcements from PM Modi's 103-minute, 12th consecutive Independence Day speech:

Economic and Tax Reforms:

- Next-Gen GST Overhaul: Lower rates on essentials, eased burdens for citizens, MSMEs, and vendors - a "Diwali gift" by October 2025 to simplify compliance.

- Task Force for $10T Economy: Modernize governance, reduce red tape, aiming for $10 trillion by 2047.

Employment and Youth Initiatives:

- PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: ₹1 lakh crore to generate 3 crore jobs, with ₹15,000 monthly aid for new private hires.

- ₹1 Lakh Crore Youth Fund: For startups in AI, robotics, green energy, and semiconductors.

Technology and Manufacturing:

- Indigenous Semiconductor: First "Made in India" chip by end-2025.

- Jet Engines: Challenge to develop homegrown fighter engines for defence self-reliance.

- Social Media & Space: Youth urged to create Indian platforms and advance space goals, including a station.

Energy and Environment:

- 10x Nuclear Expansion: Tenfold capacity by 2047, with 10 new reactors.

- Samudra Manthan Mission: Explore deep water for oil, gas, and energy independence; boost solar, hydrogen and nuclear.

- Global South Partnership: For clean energy and food security.

National Security and Other Initiatives:

- Demography Mission: Tackle imbalances from infiltration and illegal migration to protect unity.

- Sudarshan Chakra Mission: Indigenous defence shield against aerial/missile threats by 2035.

- Indus Water Treaty: "Blood and water won’t flow together" - possible rethink to safeguard farmers.

- Farmers' Support: Expand PM-KISAN, digital credit, irrigation, solar pumps; no harmful policies for farmers, fishers, or dairy.

- Tributes: To RSS for 100 years; full aid for disaster victims like landslide survivors.

Once again Happy Independence Day. Proud to be Indian. Jai Hind. Thanks.