PM Narendra Modi Delivers Address to Nation from Red Fort on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 12th consecutive Independence Day address, reaffirmed his steadfast support for India’s farmers, calling himself “the wall for our farmers.” He outlined plans to protect farmers’ interests, boost productivity, and promote sustainable practices. Modi also indirectly rebuffed US President Trump’s push for expanding specific crop cultivation in India, making it clear that India will not yield to foreign corporate agricultural ambitions.