On the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 5th speech as the PM of India. The PM spoke space and technology innovation in India.

The PM said, “India is proud of our scientists, who are excelling in their research and are at the forefront of innovation. In the year 2022 or if possible before, India will unfurl the tricolour in space.”

Giving his speech at the Red Fort in the capital city, Mr. Modi highlighted the country needs to be free of the mentality of rape. He was quoted as saying, “We have to free our society and country from this disgusting mentality of rape. Recently in Madhya Pradesh a rapist was hanged by fast track court. We should spread this news and make people aware. Rule of law is supreme, no one can take law in their hands.”

This is the fifth time the PM has addressed the nation on Independence Day since the BJP led NDA Government came to power in the year 2014.