Secural Civil Code, Strong Action Against Rapists, Bangladeshi Hindus’ Plight & Other Salient Points in PM’s I-Day Speech

New Delhi: Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on occasion of the Independence day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on various points of importance.

The Salient Issues Taken up by the PM Included:

Plight of Balgladeshi Hindus:

He spoke about Bangladesh twice and Hindu four times as he addressed the Dhaka crisis that led to the ouster Sheikh Hasina followed by communal violence.

Exemplary Action Against Rapists:

The Prime Minister also demanded stringent punishment against crime against women and mentioned rape twice in his speech. “There is public outrage over atrocities against our mothers and sisters. I feel this outrage. The country, the society, our state governments need to take this seriously. Crimes against women must be probed as soon as possible, those involved in demonic acts must face strict punishment at the earliest, this is necessary to create faith in society,” the Prime Minister said, apparently referring to the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Uniform Civil Code:  

The PM pressed for a Uniform Civil Code in his Independence Day speech by saying that laws that divide the country have no place in a modern society and must be done away with.

“The Supreme Court has repeatedly held discussions on uniform civil code, given orders, because a large section of the country feels, and rightly so, that the current civil code is a communal civil code, a discriminatory civil code. The Constitution tells us, the Supreme Court tells us to and it was the dream of the Constitution makers. So it is our duty to fulfill it,” the Prime Minister said.

Youth in politics:

PM Modi gave a call to induct 1 lakh youth into the political system, specifically those with no history of politics in their families. The Prime Minister said this initiative was aimed at fighting the evils of nepotism and casteism and inducting fresh blood into India’s polity.

Medical Education Expansion:

PM Modi in his speech announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats in the next 5 years, aiming to enhance the country’s medical education capacity and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals.

State-level Investment Competition:

The Prime Minister appealed to state governments to establish clear policies to attract investments, offer assurances of good governance, and ensure confidence in the law and order situation.

Climate Change Targets:

The Prime Minister reiterated the India’s ambitious goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. He noted that India has been the only country among the G20 nations to meet its Paris Accord goals.

Skill India:

Prime Minister Modi also highlighted landmark initiatives announced by the government to train India’s youth and become the skill capital of the world.

Nalanda Spirit Revival:

The Prime Minister sought to revive the ancient Nalanda University spirit, positioning India as a global education hub by promoting higher learning and research. This builds on the inauguration of Nalanda University in 2024.