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PM Modi thanked Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay for extending warm wishes on India's 79th Independence Day. Leaders from France, Russia, Israel, and Mauritius also sent greetings. In his Red Fort speech, Modi announced major initiatives including semiconductor production and a ₹1 lakh crore youth employment scheme. The PM emphasized India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Key Points: PM Modi Thanks Bhutan PM Tobgay for Independence Day Wishes

  • Modi acknowledges Bhutan PM Tobgay's Independence Day message
  • Leaders worldwide including Macron and Putin sent wishes
  • Modi outlines India's semiconductor and nuclear expansion plans
  • New ₹1 lakh crore youth employment scheme announced
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PM Modi thanks Bhutanese counterpart for Independence Day wishes

PM Modi expresses gratitude to Bhutan's Tshering Tobgay for Independence Day greetings, reaffirming India-Bhutan friendship.

"May the bonds of friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come. – PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, August 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay, for extending wishes as India marks its 79th Independence Day.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "I thank Prime Minister Tobgay for the kind wishes on India's Independence Day. May the bonds of friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come."

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1956306412973314464

Earlier, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tobgay had wished India "peace, prosperity and progress" on the occasion.

"Warm greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day, celebrating our friendship and wishing peace, prosperity, and progress," he posted on X.

https://x.com/tsheringtobgay/status/1956236086512062579

Wishes poured in from across the world, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam among several leaders extending greetings to India.

Earlier in the day, delivering his 12th Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi made a series of announcements, signalling that India is poised to make significant progress into the future.

PM Modi outlined plans for various initiatives, including the production of India's first semiconductor chip, the development of jet engines, the creation of ₹1 lakh crore in youth employment opportunities, and a tenfold expansion of the nuclear program.

He presented his vision for "Naya Bharat" (New India) and set the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.

In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi also unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) with an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore. The scheme aims to provide 3.5 crore employment opportunities to the youth and offer them Rs 15,000 upon securing their first job.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I'm impressed by India's diplomatic relations. The semiconductor and jet engine plans sound ambitious! Hope the youth employment scheme delivers real results.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the friendly gestures, I wish our government would focus more on immediate issues like inflation and farmers' problems. Big announcements are good, but ground realities matter more.
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Vikram M
The ₹15,000 first-job incentive is a game-changer for fresh graduates like me! 🇮🇳 Also heartwarming to see Bhutan's PM remembering our Independence Day. Our Himalayan neighbor understands India better than many others.
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Kavya N
So proud to see India making strides in technology and diplomacy simultaneously! The semiconductor announcement shows we're ready to compete globally. Bhutan's friendship is the cherry on top 🎂
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Michael C
Interesting to see how India balances relations with both Western nations and traditional allies like Bhutan. The nuclear program expansion might raise eyebrows internationally though.

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