IN PICTURES: PM Modi's Independence Day speech straight from Red Fort

The practice of Triple Talaq has caused great injustice to Muslim women. We are striving to end this practice but there are some people who are not wanting it to end. I promise the Muslim women that I will work to ensure justice is done to them: PM Modi

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on 25th September this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get proper access to good quality and affordable healthcare: PM Modi

While decisions were held back in the past due political and other compulsions,, bold decisions like GST are being taken now: PM

The OROP demand was also pending for decades. People of India, our brave Army personnel had faith in us and we were able to take a decision on OROP. We will always take decisions in the interests of our nation: PM Narendra Modi

Today India is known for reform, perform and transform, it has become destination for multi-trillion dollar destination: PM Modi

The Constitution given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has spoken about justice for all. We have to ensure social justice for all and create an India that is developing rapidly: PM Modi

If we had continued at the same pace at which toilets were being constructed in 2013, the pace at which electrification was happening in 2013, then it would have taken us decades to complete says PM Modi

Many parts of the nation witnessed good monsoon but at the same time, parts of India have been severely hit by floods. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in these floods: PM

Our soldiers from military, paramilitary and police forces sacrifice their lives for the tricolor; today from the ramparts of Red Fort I salute them all for their valour and service: PM