From the archive record
This archival footage captures an Independence Day address from the Red Fort in Delhi, delivered by Dr. Manmohan Singh during his tenure as the Prime Minister of India under the UPA government. The visuals show senior national leaders seated together, reflecting the formal and ceremonial atmosphere of India’s most significant national event. In his address, Dr. Manmohan Singh speaks about India’s position as a developing nation that the world is closely watching, citing the country as a successful example of sustained economic growth driven by strong governance. He emphasizes that India’s progress is rooted in democratic values, institutional stability, and inclusive development. A key highlight of the speech is his reference to India as a multilingual, multicultural nation with a populati