PM Modi Speech 2026: Why Exam Protests Were Not Mentioned

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to place young Indians at the centre of his vision for a developed India, announcing free online coaching for competitive examinations and AI training for one crore youngsters. However, his nearly 75-minute speech did not directly mention the recent youth protests over paper leaks, recruitment irregularities or the Gen-Z-led demonstrations that had drawn attention across the country.

PM Modi Sets Viksit Bharat 2047 Roadmap

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday to present an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental shift in India’s work culture, pace of development, economic ambition and approach to reforms.