Speech Analytica: Live analysis of PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech

Easing out single use plastic, population control, water conservation, agenda of a forward looking India. Apt to be called out from Red Fort

PM delivers a very apt address. Inspiring, all-encompassing. just ended

Stresses on use of natural manures by farmers by calling them to ignore destructive chemical fertilisers and save Dharti Mata

I would tend to agree with the PM's appeal for domestic tourism. Indians spend abroad like there is no tomorrow. Let the money stay here!

PM Modi's appeal to Indian Globe Trotters - visit 15 Indian historic tourist places - will boost domestic tourism vis a vis the economy

Small individual steps-big leaps for India. PM asks Indians to visit 15 destinations in India by the time India is 75 in 2022.

PM pushes for making India single use plastic free. Fabulous. But needs fully fleshed out roadmap with realistic deadline to be implemented.

Another call for habit change in PM speech from Red Fort. From Aaj nakad kal udhar - India must switch to Yes to Digital- No to cash

Freedom from Plastic echoes from Red Fort in Independence Day PM speech. Asks people to span out & collect single use plastic. Big moment for cleaner tomorrow. Will India respond ?

We say yes to battling single-use plastic. It is a silent killer. Should put our shoulder to this intent of the PM.

Gives a major climate change call for 'Unplastic India' by freeing India from the menace of Plastic, implores shopkeepers to join campaign

Strikes an emotional pitch, says born after 1947, didn't get chance to die for the nation but can at least live for the nation.

Hope India gets empowered Chief of Defence Staff. Babus will keep trying to scuttle. This is where strong leadership can make a difference.

Big announcement by @PMOIndia. CDS to be appointed. Was recommended by kargil Review Committee in 2000. Announced 19 years later. Big move

Calling out Afghanistan as a friend, a diplomatic ace. Calling out Pakistan as a terror state without naming it, another diplomatic ace.

PM Modi announces big ticket move. Post of Chief of Defence Staff to be created. one leader on top of army, navy and air force

Wah Modi ji Wah. Delighted to hear you are finally moving towards Chief of Defence Staff. Dad spent a lifetime pushing for military synergy.

PM has still not spoken on Balakot and surgical strikes , two main features of his Government's previous term

Breakthrough announcement of a CDS - Chief of Defence Staff, a long-standing reform demand.

Significant mention of #Afghanistan in PM #Modi's speech - strong context of India's position in regional & geopolitical change.