What happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on X. Shah said the speech carried the resolve for Swadeshi and prosperity, and it set out a roadmap for Viksit Bharat guided by nation first. Shah also highlighted themes of a “drug-free” India and a “safe” India.
Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address pointed to progress over the prior 12 years across sectors including semiconductors, critical minerals, energy, and railway transport.
Amit Shah referenced Saptadhara (seven pillars of strength) as a framework for moving the country forward. He also cited targets mentioned in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address, including 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity and eight new semiconductor units by 2047.
Background and earlier position
Independence Day addresses in India commonly combine national symbolism with a development and governance narrative. In Amit Shah’s interpretation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day messaging links “Viksit Bharat” with the framing of Swadeshi and national-first priorities, and uses “Saptadhara” as a stated organising framework.
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