India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India must focus on high-quality, affordable products with the mantra "Daam kam, dum zyaada", aiming to build a prosperous, self-reliant nation that honours the sacrifices of freedom fighters.

Delivering his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Modi warned that excessive dependence on others could undermine the nation's sovereignty and resilience.

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"Those who rely too much on others invite a big question mark over their freedom," he said, adding, "The real misfortune begins when dependence becomes a habit, and without even realising it, we stop being self-reliant and start depending on someone else. This habit is not with...