Key quotes from PM Modi's Independence Day speech

Key excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address.

* I live and breathe for citizens. Even when I dream, I dream for you citizens. I consider you my 'Parivar jan' (family members).

* The coming five years are of unprecedented development. The coming five years are the best time to fulfil the dream of 2047.

* If we want to achieve our dreams, we have to get rid of three evils of corruption, nepotism and appeasement.

* In 2047, when the country celebrates 100 years of independence, the tricolor of India should be the tricolor of a developed India.

* Today we have demography, today we have democracy, today we have diversity, and this 'triveni' has the potential to make every dream of India come true.

* Today India has an opportunity during this first year of Amrit Kaal to dedicate our lives and work towards scripting next 1,000 years.

* As a new world order emerged after World War-II, I can clearly see a new world order now. A new geopolitical equation is fast taking shape after COVID-19. I can see the strength of 140 crore Indians in shaping the changing world. You are at a decisive turning point.

* India's prosperity has emerged as an opportunity for the world. I can say it with confidence that India's share in the global economy, global supply chain has brought a guarantee of stability in the world.

* If the country wants development and aspires to fulfil the dream of 2047 of a developed India, it is necessary for us we refuse to tolerate corruption in country under any circumstances.

* I came in 2014, I came with a promise of change. I made every effort to fulfil that trust. Based on my performance, you blessed me once again in 2019 and the promise of change brought me here.

* And next time, on the 15th of August, from this very Red Fort, I will present to you the achievements of the country, your capabilities, the progress made by you, the successes achieved with even greater self-confidence.

(With agency inputs)