Our Commitment To Reforms Not For 'Pink Paper' Editorials But To Strengthen The Country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (15 August) stressed that the BJP-led NDA government's commitment to reforms is not for some temporary gains but to strengthen the country.

"Earlier, people wanted change but their aspirations were not paid heed to. We have brought big reforms on ground. For the poor, middle class, deprived... for the aspirations of our youth, we choose the path to bring reforms in their lives," PM Modi said while addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of 78th Independence Day.

"That is why, I can say that our path to reforms is the blueprint of growth in a way. This reform, this growth, this change is not just a matter of discussion for debate clubs, intellectual societies and experts. We did not do this for political compulsions...we have just one resolve - Nation First..." he added.

He hailed the reforms in the banking sector under the NDA government, saying that Indian banks now count among strongest in world.