# PM Modi says some took delight in terrifying India on I-Day

2026-08-15T06:46:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused some people of deliberately spreading rumours to frighten the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global conflicts, including wars in Ukraine and West Asia. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, he said the government's citizen-first approach and decade-long preparations helped India overcome these crises. He cited the expansion of piped gas supply from 70 to 700 cities and called for 33% representation for women in legislatures. He also expressed solidarity with flood-affected families and remembered over 3,500 security personnel killed in anti-Naxal operations.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-calls-out-rumours-and-fear-mongering-over-covid-west-asia-wars-in-i-day-address/articleshow/133256502.cms>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/some-enjoyed-making-scary-predictions-pm-modi-on-covid-wars-and-shortage-rumours-in-big-i-day-speech-101786761912830.html>

Tags: Covid-19, Narendra Modi, Red Fort, Ukraine, West Asia
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