Prime Minister's speech on India's 65th Independence Day!

In the midst of rising cases of corruption, scams, slowing economic growth and terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation on the country's 65th Independence Day. As rain washed out the national capital, the Prime Minister unfurled the national flag. Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the PM told the nation that his government was intent on fighting corruption.

I heartily greet 120 crore Indians on the 64th anniversary of our independence.

I have been addressing you from the historic Red Fort for the last seven years.In these seven years, our country has achieved much.During this period, we have travelled rapidly on the path of development and have seen success in many areas.However, I am also well aware that a lot remains to be done.We have to banish poverty and illiteracy from our country.We have to provide the common man with access to improved health services.We have to provide employment opportunities to each one of our youth.

The road ahead is long and arduous.Particularly, the prevailing situation both inside and outside the country is such that if we do not act with understanding and restraint, our security and prosperity can get adversely affected.The world economy is slowing down.The developed countries especially America and countries of Western Europe are facing economic problems.There is unrest in many Arab countries of the Middle East.There are some people who want to create disturbances in the country so that our progress gets stalled.All this can have a negative impact on us.But we will not let this happen.I know that if we work together, we can face any challenge.However, it is necessary that we rise above personal or political interests and build consensus on issues of vital national importance.

We are building the edifice of modern India on the foundation of the hard work and sacrifices of our soldiers, our farmers and our workers.We will not let their hard work and sacrifices go waste.We will convert the dreams of our freedom fighters into reality.

In the last seven years, our government has strived for political stability and social and economic progress.We have established an environment of communal harmony in the country.

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