Introduction:
India’s Independence Day is a significant occasion that resonates deeply in the hearts of every citizen. On August 15, 2023, the nation will once again come together to commemorate the struggles and sacrifices that paved the way for its freedom. As we celebrate the 77th anniversary of independence, it’s a time not only to remember the past but also to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead.
The Historical Significance
August 15, 1947, marked the end of centuries of British colonial rule, granting India the long-awaited freedom it had fought tirelessly for. The Indian independence movement, led by visionaries like Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose paved the way for our independence. This day symbolizes the birth of a nation’s self-determination and the triumph of unity, sacrifice, and resilience.
PM Narendra Modi’s Guarantee
Today as the nation was celebrating its Independence day PM Modi added cherry on the cake with a confident announcement that by 2047 as India will complete 100 years of Independence its would have become a developed country.
Here is the clip
This is indeed a very ambitious task, well what to say our Prime Minister is known for taking them. Given his track record I am hopeful that within my Lifetime given him the opportunity he can make India a developed nation.
The Main points he highlighted were :-
-Bring India on the Third Largest economy seat by surpassing Germany and Japan seated above us. Well seeing the growth Curve of our nation it seems possible yet very far away. The current position is as follows :-
| S.No. | Country | GDP(USD billion) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 26,854 |
| 2 | China | 19,374 |
| 3 | Japan | 4,410 |
| 4 | Germany | 4,309 |
| 5 | India | 3,750 |
