In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's unwavering commitment to farmers, stating it would 'stand like a wall' to protect their interests. He called upon the nation to prioritise self-reliance and quality production as a strategy to navigate global trade complexities.
Modi advocated for a national ethos of producing high-quality, affordable goods, encapsulated in the mantra, "Daam kam, dum zyaada" (lower cost, higher value).
Amid rising trade tensions with the United States, which recently imposed a 50 pc tariff on Indian products, the Prime Minister cautioned against over-reliance on other countries. "Those who rely too much on others invite a big question mark over their freedom. The real misfortune begins when dependence becomes a habit," he stated.
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Modi emphasised that self-reliance extends beyond imports and exports; it is fundamentally linked to a nation's capabilities. "When self-reliance begins to erode, so does our strength. To preserve and enhance our capabilities, we must remain vigilant," he said.
Without directly naming the US, Modi urged India to concentrate on strengthening its own position rather than attempting to weaken others. "We should not waste our energy trying to shorten someone else’s line. We must extend our own line with full energy. The world will respect our strength," he asserted.
Reiterating his call for resilience, Modi assured farmers of the government's steadfast support. "I am standing like a wall for our farmers," he declared, positioning self-reliance in both agriculture and industry as crucial for safeguarding India's sovereignty.
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