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‘Small dreams are not sufficient anymore’: Modi’s call for Viksit Bharat by 2047

PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to dream big and work towards making India a developed nation by 2047 as he addressed the country on its 80th Independence Day.

Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:30:03 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exhorted Indians to dream big to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047, saying the world will be forced to look at the country differently as "we work towards achieving this dream".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 80th Independence Day celebrations. (@narendramodi)

Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, the prime minister said Vande Mataram was echoing from the ramparts of Red Fort for the first time since independence. He also paid rich tributes to freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, and remembered their sacrifices.

"Small dreams are not sufficient anymore… we should dream big… India has a big dream to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. When the world's most populous nation resolves to become developed, the world will look at us differently," he said.

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"Our dreams, resolves should be big as this takes capabilities to greater heights," he said.

"Every heart is vibrating with Vande Mataram. There is a tricolour in every house, every heart. With a new energy, the nation is moving ahead with new resolve," he said.

Earlier in the morning, he unfurled the tricolour at the Red Fort after receiving a guard of honour.

An Army band played the tune of Vande Mataram as guests present on the occasion sung the national song.

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Flower petals were showered at the venue by two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force -- one trooping the national flag and the other carrying a flag depicting 'Vande Mataram'.

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