PM Modi: India's journey from 'fragile five' to fastest-growing economy

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi. Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to freedom fighters. He also said that the national song Vande Matram was rendered for the first time during Independence Day celebrations. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister invoked the seven streams of strength and laid out seven mantras for the developed India mission. Exuding confidence and faith, Prime Minister Modi said that India will become a developed nation by 2047 when the country will be celebrating 100 years of independence. Prime Minister Modi spent a significant amount of time to highlight India's economic growth. He said that India once counted among the fragile five. However, within just 12 years, India has emerged as the world's fastest growing major economy. Prime Minister Modi stated that India must accomplish in the next five to seven years what could not be achieved over the past five to seven decades. He also assured the nation that India will be a developed nation by 2047. Prime Minister Modi called on all political parties to support a 33% reservation for women in state legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha. Speaking from the Red Fort, he emphasized that women's leadership is crucial for shaping India's policies. Addressing the Naxal issue, Prime Minister Modi called for the isolation of Naxal mindset. He said the country must remain vigilant against those who continue to propagate Naxal ideology even after it's completely wiped out. Naxal