Transformation is a national resolve: PM

PM says India's achievements in charting an independent course in difficult global conditions was a reflection of fundamental changes implemented in the past decade

- HT Correspondent

The journey to transforming tomorrow is a national resolve that requires public participation and collective effort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, laying out an expansive vision to propel the country towards prosperity in an uncertain world, infusing it with self-confidence and self-reliance, and tapping potential that was ignored for decades.

Delivering the closing keynote address at the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Modi also touched upon his government's achievements, asked the countrymen to eschew a mindset of colonial slavery within the next 10 years, hit out at past governments for not pushing key industries and sectors, and underlined India's unique journey and position in a world roiled by turbulence.

"Transforming tomorrow's journey is filled with many such schemes, decisions, public aspiration and public participation. This is a journey in perpetuity. This is not limited to discussions in a summit. This is a national resolve. For this, everyone's involvement, everyone's efforts is required. Collective effort will give us opportunities to reach the heights of transformation," Modi said to a round of applause.

The prime minister began his speech by focussing on the theme of the summit — transforming tomorrow - and said that when an institution with a 101-year-long history - Hindustan Times completed its centenary in September this year - starts discussing transforming tomorrow, it gives faith to the nation.