Republic Summit 2026: 'Every Country Understands That 'Nation First' Is India's Biggest Mantra': PM Modi

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi stated that India has boarded the 'Reform Express,' and this momentum will only accelerate.

“Just as our dream is grand, our efforts will be equally colossal. It is this collective endeavour of 1.4 billion citizens that will undoubtedly build a ‘Viksit Bharat’,” he said, addding, “I say this with confidence: you will witness a Viksit Bharat with your own eyes. I do not operate in a manner that requires waiting for future generations; you will see it happen yourselves.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi, while speaking about the work his government has done in Naxal-affected areas, said, “You would be amazed to hear about a famous Naxalite—one who carried a reward of crores of rupees on his head. We took the ration card to his mother for the first time."

He added, "The outcome of all these efforts was the emergence of a renewed sense of trust among the general public. Look at areas like Bastar today; instead of bombs and guns, the 'Bastar Olympics' is the talk of the town. Two editions of these games have already been held. Over 150,000 youths participated in the first edition, and nearly 400,000 in the second. In other words, where terror once prevailed, talent is now finding opportunities, and sports are flourishing."

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi stated that his government not only worked using bomb, guns and bullets in Naxal-affected areas, it also worked towards winning people's hearts, utilising all the strength given by God.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi stated that since his government came to power, they have been working to uproot Naxalism and Maoism completely from the country.

“Aaj pura desh natija dekh raha hai. Aaj desh me maobadi aatank apni antim saanse gin raha hai.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi criticised the Congress for remaining silent when Naxals killed people when it was in power.

The PM said, “Those who frequently brandish the Constitution these days...But when they were in power, people were shot dead for even mentioning the Constitution in Naxal-affected areas...They used to remain silent then. The Constitution was nowhere to be seen in their hands back then; their hands were trembling.”

"Uss dardanak stithi se Congress ko kuch khaas fark nahi padta tha."

He added, "After 2014, we moved forward with a 'Nation First' spirit to transform the situation. We set out on this path..."

"Hum Rashtra Pratham ke bhav se aage badhe...Hum nikal pade!"

The PM said that his government did not just make announcement, it worked.

“Hum bolte nahi the, batate bhi nahi the, karte zarur the.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that an example of the impact of our ‘Nation First’ myntra is our tribal regions.

“Discussing a population of over 10 crore people in India means discussing the tribal community. We all know that for decades, Maoist terror had entrenched itself there,” the PM said, adding, “Even in the 21st century, these extremists did not allow basic facilities to reach these areas. There were times when the government could not even send a single vehicle into these regions. Many governments came and went; several generations passed.”

“It seemed as though this unfortunate cycle of violence would persist forever. Can you imagine, between 2004 and 2014, more than 17,000 violent incidents occurred due to Maoist terror and nearly 7,000 lives were lost. Friends, today it might just be a one-line news item or a half-hour TV debate for you that Maoist terrorism has ended, but things do not happen that way; it requires immense dedication and sacrifice.” the PM further said.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi said that Indian entrepreneurs operate with a 'Nation First' spirit and set their goals while understanding the country's needs, institutions are built, and the nation prospers. 

Narrating that when he visited the VivaTech in France, around 1.5-2 lakh young people were present there.

“The French President and I were visiting various stalls to see the work done by these young innovators. We visited the Zoho stall. I was amazed and felt a sense of pride to see the crowd of European youth gathered there. They were eager to understand this new global phenomenon. Perhaps it hasn't been discussed as much in India as I witnessed in France,” he added.

The PM then congratulated Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu, who is also present at the Republic Summit.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Speaking on the achievements of his government in the past 12 years, PM Modi said that if people evaluate the work of his government, they will find that the spirit of ‘Nation First’ has always remained at the centre.

“Agar aap taraju se tologe har nirnaya, har kadam, har prayas, unke mool me ‘Rashtra Pratham’ ki bhavana hi kendra me hai.”

“From the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to Make in India, from promoting khadi purchases to encouraging local products, all these initiatives succeeded because the people of the country placed the nation above themselves and fulfilled their duty. I salute the citizens of the country,” he added.

Republic Summit LIVE: PM Narendra Modi stated that every country of the world understands that every leader and every nation in the world clearly understands that for today’s India, Nation First is the biggest mantra and the guiding principle.

“Duniya ka har desh iss baat ko bhali bhaati samajhta hai ki aaj ke Bharat ke liye ‘Nation First’ sabse bada mantra hai, sabse bada siddhant hai.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Guaranteeing to the world that India is going to write the future of the upcoming 1,000 years, PM Modi said, "India is a growing economy, a credible economy, a rising power and a reliable power."

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi, while speaking at the Republic Summit, stated that India is writing the future of the upcoming 1,000 years. 

“Bharat jo kar raha hai..wo aane waale 1,000 years ka future likhne wala hai.”

This is the biggest guarantee of India for the world."

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Republic Summit, stated that India's speciality, which even the globe recognises, is that we do not get impatient at small events.

“Humne vikash aur vinash dekha bhi hai aur jhela bhi hai. Hum wo desh hai jiske jehen me yugo ki memory chip lagi hui hai (Our country has witnessed and lived through both development and destruction…Our country has the memory chip of ages)," PM Modi said.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi started his speech at the Summit by  greeting the viewers of Republic TV.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Singer Hariharan mesmerised the Summit with his soulful melodies.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: ‘Modi, Modi’ chants echoed at the Republic Summit as Arnab Goswami congratulated PM Modi for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister of India.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Republic Summit as the Chief Guest, gracing the event with his presence. The Prime Minister was escorted by Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi has tweeted about his appearance at the Republic Summit.

PM Modi wrote, “At around 8:30 PM today, will be speaking at the #RepublicSummit2026. I will be sharing my views on India's strides across different sectors and our collective endeavour to realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Actor Ram Charan, speaking about the success of 'Peddi', said, “Any movie works solely because of the sincerity in the story. My director was very sincere in writing the story. He did not follow any formulas or the pre-existing ways of doing a hit blockbuster.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Actor Ram Charan has joined the Republic Summit 2026.

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Actor Anil Kapoor, who played the role of a one-day Chief Minister in ‘Nayak’ movie was asked what he would do if he were made the CM for a day.

He replied, “I'll do my best that everybody is treated equally and love each other because there's nothing greater than love. It's, you know, people should just spread love, spread positivity, and think about the people and especially the common person, the common people, people…who [are in need].”

He added that he would try to spread education and spread love.

“Me as a person, as an entertainer, that's what I've tried to do in my films as well.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Speaking on cult classic 'Mr India', Anil Kapoor said that the movie has aged well. "In every generation, when people see this film, they discover something new."

He added that his character Mr India was a "common man with a very big heart" and he was a person who was not a superhero as such. He further stated that people connected with him because people connect with people who are vulnerable, humble, innocent and who think about others more than themselves.

“And a hero always is a person who doesn't think about himself. A bigger hero is a person who thinks about the children, about his family, about the country, about his countrymen. He thinks more about this. He wants to help them. So he becomes a bigger hero.”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: Actor Anil Kapoor joined the Republic Summit, during which he revealed his secret for ‘age reversal’. The actor said, "I think it’s all about consistency. It is the same thing, the food, the same exercise, same getting up in the morning, same getting nervous, getting anxious."

"In fitness, personally, professionally, emotionally, everyday is the first day. I just love what I do”

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: S Gurumurthy noted that the Indian freedom movement was driven by the nationalist spirit, but it was discarded after we attained freedom.

"Nationalism was replaced by secularism as if there is a conflict between the two."

Republic Summit 2026 LIVE: S Gurumurthy, Editor of Tughlak magazine, has joined the Republic Summit 2026 and shared his views on the topic ‘Rooted in Nationalism’.

Republic Summit 2026: Sunita Rajwar Aka Kranti Devi from 'Panchayat' shared her favourite scene from the show.

"Mera to wo chappal wala scene favourite hai!" she exclaimed, laughing.

Sunita Rajwar Aka Kranti Devi from 'Panchayat' talked about the evolvement of women empowerment in rural India at Republic Summit 2026.

“A lot of development has taken place…Today both our women and our villages are empowered,” she said.

Republic Summit 2026: TV series 'Panchayat' actors Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar and Ashok Pathak have joined the Republic Summit 2026.

Republic Summit LIVE: Zoho Co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu, speaking on why he chose Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) for his business and not Bangalore, said that one of the reasons is "overcrowding".

His further said that his business does not require “very big highways and all of that at first.”

He added, “If you want youthful talent, the rural areas is where it's coming from. It is also true if you see a talent pool in Bangalore today or in Chennai, 70%, 80% of it would be coming from other surrounding districts, rural India. It's not really born in Bangalore or Chennai. So why not go to the source?”

Republic Summit LIVE: TVS Motor Company Chairman and Managing Director Sudarshan Venu said that AI is going to transform the way business is done, the way consumer behaves and the way companies run.

Republic Summit LIVE: Nara Lokesh, Minister of IT, Electronics, HRD & Real Time Governance, Andhra Pradesh, stated that before the NDA government came into power in 2024, Andhra Pradesh had the lowest literacy level. “Today…we have shown fantastic progress…This is the first years where close to 85,000 students migrated form the private schools to government schools in Andhra Pradesh,” Lokesh stated, adding that this has been possible because officials are not monitoring data that enables the government to deliver results.

“Data enables you to understand where is the problem…Today sitting in Amravati I know exactly which schools I need to focus on, to improve my performance…When the private sector can do it, why not the government?" he added.

Republic Summit LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that in India, people are not taking demographic change seriously, “thinking that these will actually make a particular community hostile or particular community may not vote for the party in power”.

It is very important to study the demographic change and how to stop it, the CM added.

“Except Odisha, every state of Eastern and North-eastern India today are victims of demographic invasion.”
 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that the next victim of demographic invasion will be Jharkhand. “The Hindu-Muslim balance will go in favour of Muslims…And these are not Muslims born in India, let me clarify” he added, clarifying that the balance will be disrupted because of infiltration.

Stating that "secularism is not the answer to every disease", Sarma said, "The answer is that you maintain the demographic balance. Secularism is for local Muslims."

Republic Summit LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shares his emotional struggles with failure and the impact it has on him. He emphasizes the importance of constant self-assessment as a driving force behind his relentless pursuit of effective execution in leadership.

Republic Summit LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights the state's complex demographics, noting a projected 40% Muslim population, where 36% have migrated from across the border, presenting structural challenges for winning elections.

Republic Summit LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that winning fewer than 80 seats would not be considered a victory, setting a personal benchmark for success.

Republic Summit LIVE: Professor V Kamakoti of IIT Madras emphasizes achieving technology independence by 2047, following social independence attained in 1947.

Republic Summit LIVE: A failed entrepreneur offers invaluable lessons that successes cannot provide, emphasizing their importance and value, according to Professor V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.

Republic Summit LIVE: Professor V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, shares his morning mindset, revealing the driving thoughts that motivate and inspire him each day.

Republic Summit LIVE: Puneet Kaura, CEO of Samtel Avionics, emphasizes the importance of adequate investment for successful growth strategy implementation.

Republic Summit LIVE: Union Minister Piyush Goyal states that PM Modi empowers his entire team to deliver effectively and is always available to support them.

Republic Summit LIVE: Piyush Goyal accuses Rahul Gandhi of prioritizing politics over national interests during India-US trade deal negotiations, compromising responsibilities toward the nation, Maa Bharti.

Republic Summit LIVE: President Macron and PM Modi initially planned a brief visit to each stall but became engrossed, spending 15-17 minutes at the first two. Their fascination with the exhibits caused a delay of one hour, highlighting the enthusiasm for India.

Republic Summit LIVE: India prioritized farmer interests in Free Trade Agreements, maintaining dairy protections. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that India successfully negotiated FTAs with the US, EU, UK, and others without compromising its dairy sector.

Republic Summit LIVE: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized reworking the India-US trade deal post-Supreme Court ruling on illegal tariffs, prioritizing benefits for exporters, industries, and farmers to ensure preferential access over competitors.

Republic Summit LIVE: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of mutually beneficial global trade at Republic Summit 2026, stating, "A good deal is one that benefits both sides." He highlighted that exclusive arrangements are unsustainable, advocating for collaboration and unity in international business dealings.

Republic Summit LIVE: Vijay Sharma discusses corrosion's significant economic impact on infrastructure, highlighting its multi-billion dollar threat to the national economy.

Republic Summit LIVE: Mayank Agrawal, CEO of Gallant Group, highlights that despite government efforts, skill development remains inadequate in the country.

Republic Summit LIVE: India's development hinges on self-reliance in defense, energy, technology, manufacturing, and semiconductors, states Gallant Group CEO Mayank Agrawal, emphasizing key sectors for progress.

Republic Summit LIVE: Gallant Group CEO Mayank Agrawal emphasizes commitment to India’s growth, stating, “We are born here and must contribute positively to our nation’s future”.

Republic Summit LIVE: Seema Singh emphasizes that a healthy, educated, and empowered society is essential for aspiring to become a global superpower, according to her NGO, MeghaShrey.

Republic Summit LIVE: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses Republic Summit 2026, presenting the development roadmap and vision for a modern, efficient, citizen-centric Delhi, with emphasis on infrastructure, governance, public services, mobility, and urban development priorities.

Republic Summit LIVE: Nippon India AMC MD Sundeep Sikka from Nippon India MF discusses the optimal number of mutual funds for an investor's portfolio at the Republic Summit 2026. He emphasizes a simple rule to determine how many funds are necessary, highlighting the concept of balance in investment.

Republic Summit LIVE: Nippon India AMC MD Sundeep Sikka emphasized India's significant transformation from a nation of savers to investors at the Republic Summit 2026, highlighting the shift as a crucial evolution in the country's financial landscape and future investment opportunities.

Republic Summit LIVE: Nippon India AMC MD Sundeep Sikka discusses India's investment landscape and growth potential at Republic Summit 2026, focusing on opportunities, mutual funds, retail participation, and factors making India an attractive investment destination.

Republic Summit LIVE: CRPF CoBRA Commandant Ashok Kumar emphasized the importance of government-defined tasks and support, crediting political will as crucial for achieving Maoist Mukht Bharat.

Republic Summit LIVE: Commandant Ashok Kumar praises CoBRA as India's top force against internal threats, emphasizing rigorous training and successes against Naxalism at the Republic Summit 2026.

Republic Summit LIVE: Teamwork and Home Ministry support led to the successful achievement of #MaoistMukhtBharat, according to Rakesh Agrawal.

Republic Summit LIVE: Rakesh Agrawal, IG CRPF, notes improved synergy among security forces, intelligence agencies, and state governments, with prompt government response to demands, clear deadlines, established targets, adequate logistics, and enhanced troop training.

Republic Summit LIVE: The spotlight is on India's elite anti-Naxal force, COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), at Republic Summit 2026 as senior officers share first-hand accounts from some of the country's most challenging counter-insurgency operations. The session, brings together top security officials to discuss the strategy, courage, and coordination behind India's sustained offensive against Left-Wing Extremism.

Republic Summit LIVE: Arnab Goswami inaugurated Republic Summit 2026 by lighting the traditional lamp, celebrating 'Great Power India' and marking a visionary start for the event with auspicious lighting.

Republic Summit LIVE: Nara Lokesh to participate in Republic Summit 2026, themed 'Great Power India: Nation First,' highlighting India's global rise and sharing his vision for a tech-driven, future-ready nation focused on policy and development. 

Republic Summit LIVE: Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Founder, will be a key speaker at Republic Summit 2026, themed 'Great Power India: Nation First.'

Republic Summit LIVE: TVS Motor MD Sudarshan Venu set to speak at Republic Summit 2026 , focusing on India's global rise and self-reliance. 

Republic Summit LIVE: Legendary Singer Hariharan Set to Grace Republic Summit 2026: ‘Great Power India: Nation First’.

Republic Summit LIVE: Team Republic is in full swing, working behind the scenes to bring you the biggest, most narrative-defining event of the year.

Republic Summit LIVE: The stage is set. The voices that matter are ready. In a few minutes from now, India’s  biggest conversation begins. 

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Stay tuned for live speeches, exclusive interviews, key announcements and minute-by-minute updates from Republic Summit 2026.

Republic Summit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the longest-serving Prime Minister of India, will keynote the summit on the Nation First vision and India's ascent as a Great Power. The event includes notable speakers from diverse sectors: Prof. V. Kamakoti (IIT Madras), political leaders like Piyush Goyal and Himanta Biswa Sarma, industry innovators like Sridhar Vembu and Sudarsan Venu, thought leaders S. Gurumurthy and Seema Singh, and cultural figures Anil Kapoor, Hariharan, and Ram Charan.

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