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Modi's Independence Day Speech Highlights

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   15 Aug 2017 11:38 AM GMT
Modis Independence Day Speech Highlights
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Independence Day speech by remembering the sacrifices made by Jawans for protecting the countrymen.

Doklam Standoff: Security of the country is our top priority. We are capable of handling any security challenge. Our Army, Navy and Air Force never shied away from sacrifices.

Death of 72 Children in UP Hospital: Sympathies of the entire Nation were with the Families who lost their children including infants at the UP Govt-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College Hospital. Government will take all the necessary measures to protect the countrymen.

Corruption: Over 18 lakh individuals with disproportionate assets were under the scanner. Those who looted the nation and poor aren't able to sleep peacefully Today. Rs 1.75 lakh crore of unaccounted money was deposited in bank accounts after note ban. Now, People were made to answer questions regarding the source of this income. Demonetisation brought money into banking system which eventually led to lower of interest rates.

IT Returns: The count of Tax Payers last year was just 22 lakh. This year, Tax Payers count touched 56 lakh.

Digital Economy: 34 percent rise in digital payments since the last one year.

GST: Nation has come in support of GST. Removal of check posts after implementation of GST has brought down the transportation time by 30 percent. We are fighting against corruption for the wellbeing of our people.