Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 74th Independence Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Atmanirbhar Bharat has become a mantra for 130 crore Indians.

He further expressed confidence that the country will realise the dream and said this dream of self-reliance is turning into a pledge.

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โ€œAmid COVID-19 pandemic 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) is on the mind of people. This dream is turning into a pledge,โ€ the Prime Minister said.

โ€œAtmanirbhar Bharat has become a โ€˜mantraโ€™ for the 130 crore Indians today. I am confident that India will realise this dream,โ€ he added.

โ€œI am confident of the abilities, confidence, and potential of my fellow Indians. Once we decide to do something, we do not rest until we achieve that goal,โ€ he further added.

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PM Modi also said that he was aware of the challenges posed by the competition on a global scale.

โ€œEfforts of crores of Indians would provide solutions,โ€ he asserted.