‘Nepotism, casteism harming society’: Top quotes from PM’s I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, honored the sacrifices of freedom fighters and emphasized unity for achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Highlighting India’s strong response to terrorism, he announced measures like adding 75,000 new medical college seats, a focus on indigenous design, and reaffirmed commitments to renewable energy and reforms.