PM Modi speech on Independence Day 2025: Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, on Friday, announced that the country will launch an ambitious national security initiative titled 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra', aimed at creating a powerful weapon system to protect India’s critical establishments over the next decade through indigenous technological development within the coming ten years.
Sudarshan Chakra is a defence system, a state-of-the-art technological tool to secure all strategic, civilian, and religious sites, ensuring full security against evolving threats by 2035.
“Every citizen must feel protected,” PM Modi said.
Emphasising self-reliance in strategic innovation, the PM said, “This mission will be research-based and developed entirely with indigenous technology.”
The initiative is expected to encompass a multi-layered security framework, integrating advanced surveillance, cyber protection, and physical infrastructure safeguards tailored to India’s evolving threat landscape.
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Drawing inspiration from the Mahabharata, PM Modi used a powerful analogy to address contemporary challenges. He invoked the story of Lord Krishna shielding the sun to allow Arjun to defeat Jayadrath, and connected this mythological event to the need to protect India's key institutions.
"In the next ten years, by 2035, I want to expand, strengthen, and modernise this national security shield. We are taking inspiration from Lord Krishna, who once barred sunlight from reaching Earth. That divine intervention changed the course of battle. Today, we must similarly shield our vital institutions from emerging threats...we have chosen the path of the Sudarshan Chakra...The nation will be launching the Sudarshan Chakra Mission,” PM Modi, blending mythology with modern strategic vision.
Though specific details of Mission Sudarshan Chakra remain under wraps, sources, as per news agency IANS, suggest it will involve collaboration between India’s premier research agencies, defence establishments, and private innovators.
The mission aligns with the government’s broader push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), especially in defence and critical infrastructure.
The announcement comes amid heightened global concerns over cyber warfare, hybrid threats, and sabotage of strategic assets.
Modi’s speech highlights a significant shift in India's defence strategy: a strong move away from reliance on foreign systems, reinforcing national sovereignty in security architecture.
During his address, the Prime Minister highlighted India's historical vulnerabilities, specifically referencing the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to emphasize the importance of proactive and integrated security planning.
“We cannot afford to be reactive. We must anticipate and prepare,” he said.
As India celebrates its 79th year of independence, Mission Sudarshan Chakra stands as a symbolic and strategic commitment to safeguarding the nation’s future.
It reflects a fusion of cultural ethos and cutting-edge innovation, positioning India to meet the challenges of the next decade with resilience and technological prowess.
(With IANS inputs)
