PM Modi Warns Of Resource Weaponisation, Defends India's Push For Self-Reliance

Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the global order is changing, with countries increasingly prioritising their own interests. He said resources ranging from petrol, diesel and fertilisers to medicines and technology chips are being weaponised to exert influence, while even territory is being used as a strategic tool. Defending India's decade-long focus on self-reliance, PM Modi said the approach has strengthened the country's preparedness to face global crises and challenges. He stressed that India's preparedness must continue to grow as the world navigates an increasingly uncertain geopolitical and economic environment.