New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The 79th Independence Day address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort - his 12th in a row - was the longest and most decisive one, lasting 103 minutes and charting a bold roadmap for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

The address focused on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment, highlighting India's journey from a nation dependent on others to a globally confident, technologically advanced, and economically resilient country. A Task Force for Next-Generation Reforms will be formed, which will evaluate all current laws, rules, and procedures related to economic activities, he noted.

"I call upon the youth of the nation to bring forward their innovative ideas. Today's idea could sha...