New Delhi: The speech by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 66th Independence Day was meant to make a big push for the economic growth. It, however, did not come, leading to sharp criticism from the Opposition as well as yoga guru-turned-crusader Baba Ramdev.
In his 35-minute long speech, the Prime Minister put the blame for the current state of the economy on politics.
The Prime Minister said, "As far as creating an environment within the country for rapid economic growth is concerned, I believe that we are not being able to achieve this because of a lack of political consensus on many issues. Time has now come to view the issues which affect our development processes as matters of national security."
Though the address at the Red Fort touched upon several issues ranging from inflation, Lokpal bill, pension for army officers and the violence in Assam, it did not suggest any concrete steps on any of the fronts....
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09:15 PM, Aug 15, 2012
New Delhi: In one of his most uninspiring speeches, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday admitted that low growth and inflation posed a major challenge and also offered little cheer when he said a bad monsoon would pose difficulty in curbing inflation. He conceded that his government had been unable to create a conducive environment for growth because of lack of political consensus. Singh also did not mention Pakistan even...
04:10 PM, Aug 15, 2012
Making his customary address to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh touched upon several issues ranging from economy, Lokpal Bill, Naxalism to Assam violence and government's efforts to deal with corruption, inflation and a number of developmental programmes. Following is the text of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Manmohan Singh's address to the Nation on the occasion of Independence...
09:21 AM, Aug 15, 2012
New Delhi: Months after the then Army Chief Gen VK Singh raised questions over the preparedness of his service, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the defence forces are ready to meet any challenge and their modernization will continue. "We have seen a lot of discussion in the recent months about role of our armed forces and their preparedness. Today I would like to reassure countrymen that our armed...
09:10 AM, Aug 15, 2012
New Delhi: Making his customary address to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh touched upon several issues ranging from economy, Lokpal Bill, Naxalism to Assam violence and government's efforts to deal with corruption, inflation and a number of developmental programmes. The PM acknowledged that the last year had been a difficult one for the economy and said he hoped that...
08:56 AM, Aug 15, 2012
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday hoped economic growth to be a little better this year than 6.5 per cent last fiscal. Addressing the nation on the occasion of Independence Day from Red Fort, he said, "Growth is also getting affected due to domestic politics. Our aim should be to work together towards the nation work together towards the nation. He said the government will continue efforts to...
07:49 AM, Aug 15, 2012
New Delhi: An unverified mob may sit close to Red Fort as the PM addresses the nation on the Independence Day and pose a major security concern, a Delhi Police report submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Ramdev's agitation allegedly said. The Delhi Police Commissioner is likely to brief the Home Secretary over the issue again on Tuesday morning, sources say. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is presently...
10:31 AM, Aug 14, 2012
New Delhi: New Delhi is celebrating 100 years as the capital, and it seemed like the kind of birthday no one wanted to miss. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit launched the latest book on the capital 'Red Fort to Raisina', the launch itself was like a who's who for the city's movers and shakers. ...
09:37 AM, Dec 13, 2011
New Delhi: Manmohan Singh on Monday became the third Prime Minister to hoist the national flag from the ramparts of Red Fort for the eighth time in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Singh, who assumed office on May 22 in 2010 for the second consecutive term, already has the distinction of being the third longest serving Prime Minister of the country after Nehru and his daughter Indira...
12:25 PM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: A sketch of Delhi's Red Fort takes guard on the Google home page on the occasion of 15 August 2011, India's 65th Independence Day. The Red Fort has an important place in the history of Delhi and that of India. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the fort was built in 1648 during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It remained a focal point in...
10:15 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: Keen on enhancing the quality of education in the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday announced the government's decision to appoint a commission to make recommendations in this regard and talked about moves to universalise secondary education. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the majestic Red Fort on the 65th Independence Day, Singh said vocational education and skill development have acquired new importance and considering the...
09:26 AM, Aug 15, 2011
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of the 65th Independence of the country. Following is the full text of the Prime Minister Speech: My dear countrymen, I heartily greet 120 crore Indians on the 64th anniversary of our independence. I have been addressing you from the historic Red Fort for the last seven years. In these seven years,...
09:20 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said the recent serial blasts in Mumbai have come as a warning to the nation that there cannot be any laxity in the vigil against terrorism. "Last month's terrorist attacks in Mumbai warn us that there cannot be any slip-up in our vigilance as far as the fight against terrorism is concerned. This is a long battle to be fought jointly by...
09:15 AM, Aug 15, 2011
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Independence Day for our great nation is an opportunity and a moment to cherish. It is a moment to embrace the diversity and uniqueness of ...
09:07 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: In the backdrop of controversies surrounding procurement of land, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday promised enactment of a "forward looking and balanced" law on land acquisition soon to prevent tensions over the sensitive issue. Taking note of the tensions caused in some parts of the country because of acquisition of land for industry, infrastructure and urbanisation, the Prime Minister said the government will ensure that "no injustice...
09:05 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: Emphasising that controlling inflation is the government's top priority, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said rising prices are as a result of global factors like high commodity and oil rates. "Controlling rising prices is the primary responsibility of any government... Sometime, we have been confronted with a situation in which the reasons for rising prices lay outside the country. The prices of petroleum products, foodgrains and edible...
09:00 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: It is India's 65th Independence Day today and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh played out a tradition that started with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru - unfurling the national flag at the Red Fort and then addressing the nation from the ramparts. Addressing the nation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said it is the time "to rise above our personal or political interests and build consensus on issues of national importance". With...
07:48 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: Armed security personnel on Monday manned Delhi's streets, keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terrorist strike on Independence Day. An elaborate ground-to-air security apparatus was put in place in the city, especially near Red Fort where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh unfurled the tri-colour and addressed the nation for the eighth consecutive time. Security agencies left no stone unturned to ensure incident-free Independence Day celebrations even though...
07:15 AM, Aug 15, 2011
New Delhi: On the eve of Independence Day celebrations, an elaborate ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place in the capital to pre-empt any terror strike. Thousands of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in and around the city, especially near the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will unfurl the tricolour and address the nation. The Union Home Ministry has already issued a countrywide alert...
11:41 AM, Aug 14, 2011
