New Delhi, August 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked the contributions and ideals of several prominent freedom fighters and nation-builders, including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Bhagat Singh, urging citizens to draw inspiration from them in the pursuit of a Viksit Bharat.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Modi recalled his earlier call for the ‘Panch Pran’ or Five Pledges, saying the commitments had strengthened India’s self-confidence and helped the country move towards its goals.
“I spoke about the ‘Panch Pran’ (Five Pledges) from the Red Fort. These Five Pledges have given the nation immense support to move forward with self-pride and with the strength to overcome and achieve our goals. We must continuously erase the mindset of servitude at every moment,” he said.
The Prime Minister said India’s development journey should remain guided by the vision and sacrifices of those who played important roles in the freedom movement and the building of the nation.
He called upon people to take inspiration from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Jyotiba Phule.
“Taking inspiration from the India envisioned by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Jyotiba Phule — let us move forward with inspiration from all of them. Come, let us repeat this resolve — national interest above self, duty as our identity,” Modi said.
He also urged citizens to collectively work towards the goal of building a developed India, saying the country had the time, opportunity and determination required to turn its aspirations into achievements.
“Time is ours, opportunity is ours, resolve is ours — come, let’s turn dreams into resolve, forge a resolve of capability, and keep transforming into that capability,” the Prime Minister said.
Calling for collective action, Modi urged citizens to make every step a step towards development, remain united and stay focused on the national goal.
He concluded with the call: “Ek deep se jale deep hazaaro, aao milke Viksit Bharat banaye” — urging people to light thousands of lamps from one and join hands to build a developed India.
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