PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 68th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday urged Indians to give up the "poison" of casteism and communalism and embrace unity for the country`s progress.

Zee Media Bureau

PM concludes I-Day speech with `Bharat Mata Ki Jai` and `Jai Hind` slogan

PM salutes the security forces guarding the borders and appeals them to remain vigilant.

I am not `pradhan mantri`, I am `pradhan sevak`, says PM

The strength of the saviour is much more than the strength of the person who kills, says PM

PM Seeks cooperation from neighbouring and SAARC nations to jointly tackle poverty.

PM appeals to the nation to wage a war against poverty. In Pics: PM Narendra Modi delivers Independence Day speech

PM says a new institution will be formed in place of the Planning Commission.

On Jaiprakash Narain jayanti (11th October) my govt will present blue print of `Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana`.

If we have to build the nation we have to start from the villages: PM

I come from a poor family and I want the poor to get dignity: PM

PM announces clean India campaign from October 2 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Let us pledge that I will not make my surroundings dirty: PM

PM calls for turning the country into digital India with broadband connectivity for all.

Let us think about 0 defect- that our products are not defected and 0 effect- our products have no adverse effect on the environment: PM

Our dreams should be that all over the world we can say Made in India, says PM

Let us come together and think of ways India does not have to import but we export to the world: PM

I tell the world, Make in India and sell anywhere but manufacture here. We have the skill and talent, says PM

PM appeals to youth to spread the message of `My India` across the globe.

Our youth is our strength; let our youth get skills...those skills that contribute towards a strong India.

To take India ahead the only ways ahead are development and good governance: PM

Every school should build separate toilets for girls in a year so that our girl children do not leave schools: PM

With `Jan Dhan Yojana` the govt wants to integrate the poorest of the poor with bank accounts: PM.

We believe in Jan Bhagidari. We believe in taking everyone together: PM

We are a youthful nation. Our youth are our strength. The world and India needs a skilled workforce, says PM

PM appeals to militants and Maoists to shun violence.

After all, a person raping is someone`s son. As parents, has anyone asked our sons, where is he going? Why not put the same yardstick for sons too," asks PM

Our heads hang in shame due to incidents of rape: PM

Our sportspersons have brought us immense pride. So many brought us medals and I am proud that there are several daughters too: PM

PM appeals to the nation not to kill daughters, says female foeticide is a blot on 21st century India.

I appeal to parents not to sacrifice the girl child. I have seen families where 1 daughter served parents more than even 5 sons: PM

We have not got anything from the path of violence and need of the hour is to leave the path of violence: PM

PM urges people to give up the "poison" of casteism and communalism and embrace unity for the country`s progress.

Be it caste or communal violence, they stall the growth of the nation. Let us affirm that we will be free from these tensions: PM

Let us walk together, think together, and make a determination to take the nation ahead together: PM Narendra Modi

With the gun you can make the earth red but if you have a plough you can make the earth green. Till when will we take others` lives: PM

I express my gratitude to all the previous Governments and prime ministers to their work which has taken India to its present height, says PM

It is the beauty of our constitution that a person from a poor family from small village has th honour to stand under the flag here, says PM

Leaders or rulers did not make this Nation. Nor did Governments. It is farmers, labourers, women, youth, seers, scientists who made it: PM

These days give us inspiration & they showcase the national character. This day can inspire us to take India to newer heights: PM

I salute all those who sacrificed themselves for India`s freedom: PM Also Read: PM hoists tricolour, salutes Indian democracy for his success Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour at the Red Fort on Independence Day.