On the 77th anniversary of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his fellow citizens from the Red Fort’s ramparts, claiming that the COVID-19 pandemic had altered the geopolitical landscape and made India the voice of the developing world.
“After the second world war, a new world order took shape but I can see now clearly that a new global order and a new geopolitical equation is moving ahead after the Covid; the definition of the geopolitical equation has changed. And my dear family members, your capability is visible in giving the world a new shape…,” PM Modi said.
According to PM Modi, India’s contribution to global development during the COVID crisis demonstrated the nation’s potential. He continued by saying that although the supply chain was destroyed during the COVID and the developed countries were under pressure at the time, India adopted a human-centric strategy. India is currently taking on the role of the global south’s voice. The world now has the chance to benefit from India’s prosperity and history, he claimed.
He also lauded the contribution of youth and says those from tier 2, and tier 3 cities are also making a lot of impact in various fields, including start-ups.
The Red Fort was decorated in tricolour, and a G20 sign was made on the ground with flowers.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and three service chiefs.