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

Excellence in manufacturing, excellence in human resources and excellence in governance will form the core of self-reliance, says PM Modi.

Imp outreach to maritime neighbours. Neighbours are those with whom you share a connection not just those with whom you share boundaries.

PM neither overplaying nor underplaying threat posed by China. Pays respect to the braves and says expansionist forces taught a lesson.

India is fighting both terrorism and expansionism. Our soldiers will give a befitting response to anyone challenging India's LoC or LAC. Message to Pakistan and China.

Post delimitation, J&K will have polls, says Modi. Congratulates gram panchayats for development. Invoking local pride good for democracy.

Infra and digital connectivity can add up to 2 pc to the local GDP of an area; road building and optic fibre to villages big move

Not just manufacturing but also rollout and delivery of vaccine is critical. Free for all scramble to grab elusive vaccine has to be avoided

PM launches National Digital Health mission. Every Indian will have a health ID. Records of health, diagnosis and treatment will be digitally recorded.

Invoking the first women fighter pilots, Modi underscores one of his most substantive pushes in 'Mahila Shakti'

PM highlights dangers of cyberspace to social harmony and national security and says govt is working on a new law on cyber security.

Optical Fibre will reach 6 lakh villages in India within 1000 days, says PM Modi. Good goal but existing targets have not been achieved yet.

The New Education Policy will connect students to their roots but will also make them global citizens: Modi

Farmers and agriculture are the priorities of self-reliant India, says Modi highlighting that self-reliance is not just about the industry

Freedom to farmer to sell to whoever he wishes to, wherever he wishes will be the biggest farm reform ever

We must add "Made for World" to our "Make in India" mission, says Modi. A subtle challenge to China's dominance in the global supply chain.

Continued public exp in infra is most critical for economic recovery

Infrastructure inv key to public expenditure. PM emphasises NIP's Rs 111 lakh crore infra inv plan

Make in India is not just about reducing imports; it's about Make for the World

If Indian consumers truly start believing in Vocal-About-Local it can be a gamechanger for domestic manufacturing. Citizens movement needed

Crisis as India's big opportunity appears to be the unifying theme of Modi's 7th speech.