Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day says, building a secure Bharat is the responsibility of all of us
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 15th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 80th Independence Day address emphasizes that securing Bharat is a collective national responsibility. While armed Naxalite-Maoist violence has been significantly defeated, the Prime Minister cautioned against a persistent "Naxal mindset" that threatens social stability. To counter evolving security challenges, the government announced the forthcoming establishment of a modern civil defence network to equip citizens with advanced preparedness methods.
Key Points / Main Content
Status of Naxalism and Maoism
Armed Defeat: Armed Naxalite forces have been defeated, and previously affected regions are transitioning into Naxal-free zones characterized by development and trust.
Historical Toll: The insurgency lasted four decades, claiming the lives of over 3,500 police and security personnel while hindering the future of millions of youth.
Persistent Ideological Threat: Although the armed threat has receded, a "Naxal mindset" remains, employing tactics to promote anarchy and drag society toward violence.
National Security and Evolving Warfare
Collective Responsibility: Building a secure nation is a duty shared by all citizens, regardless of whether threats originate from within or across borders.
Changing Nature of Conflict: Modern warfare is no longer confined to traditional battlefields or borders, requiring a shift in national readiness.
Civil Defence and Future Initiatives
Civil Defence Network: The Prime Minister announced the creation of a vibrant civil defence network to bolster national security.
Technological Integration: Citizens and civil defence personnel will be equipped with modern systems, technologies, and contemporary methods of preparedness.
Youth Integration: A primary goal is to isolate extremist elements and connect the younger generation with the mainstream path of national development.
Impact Analysis
Young GenerationImpact
The youth are identified as the primary targets of the "Naxal mindset" and anarchist elements seeking to disrupt their future.
Action Required
They must remain vigilant against extremist tactics and actively connect with the mainstream path of building a developed nation.
Citizens and Civil Defence PersonnelImpact
They are becoming central to the national security framework through the newly announced civil defence network.
Action Required
They must familiarise themselves with modern systems, technologies, and contemporary preparedness methods as the network is implemented.
Security and Administrative AgenciesImpact
The focus is shifting from traditional combat to identifying and isolating ideological threats ("Naxal mindset") and managing unconventional warfare.
Action Required
Agencies must facilitate the transition of Naxal-affected areas through development and oversee the rollout of the vibrant civil defence network.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who announced a strategic shift in national security focus from armed conflict to countering extremist mindsets and enhancing civil preparedness.
Civil defence network: A new national security initiative announced to modernize civil defense systems and equip citizens with contemporary technologies for preparedness.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary government ministry responsible for internal security and overseeing the implementation of policies related to counter-insurgency and civil defense.
Naxalism and Maoism: The specific internal security threats and extremist ideologies identified as the primary focus of the government's security and developmental efforts.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in his
address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the
occasion of the 80th Independence Day says,
building a secure Bharat is the responsibility of
all of us
The armed Naxalites have been defeated, but the Naxal
mindset remains
We must identify this Naxal mindset, isolate such elements
and connect the country's young generation with the
mainstream path of building a developed nation
प्रव तथ: 15 AUG 2026 9:58PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of
the 80th Independence Day said building a secure Bharat is the responsibility of all of us. He said that the
armed Naxalites have been defeated, but the Naxal mindset remains. Prime Minister said we must identify
this Naxal mindset, isolate such elements and connect the country's young generation with the mainstream
path of building a developed nation.
In his address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that Naxalism and Maoism have destroyed the
future of millions of young people. For four long decades, Naxalism held large parts of the country and a
vast section of its population in its grip, keeping them under the threat of the gun. It tore the Constitution
to shreds, and in the effort to protect ordinary citizens of the country, more than 3,500 of our police and
security personnel made the supreme sacrifice.
Prime Minister said today, I am pleased that Naxalite-Maoist violence is perhaps no longer even capable
of taking its final breath. In places where Naxalites once fired their guns, where the soil was once stained
with blood, today, in those very Naxal-affected regions, the Tricolour of development, trust and endeavour
is flying high because these areas are becoming Naxal-free.
Prime Minister said the armed Naxalites have been defeated, but the Naxal mindset remains. These forces
are looking for opportunities. They are searching for paths of violence and anarchy, and are employing
various tactics to drag society onto the wrong path.
Prime Minister said we must identify this Naxal mindset. We must isolate such elements and connect the
country's young generation with the mainstream path of building a developed nation.Prime Minister said building a secure Bharat is the responsibility of all of us. Whether the challenge
comes from within our borders or from across the frontier, Bharat is prepared for every eventuality. The
nature of warfare is changing today. There is no longer any guarantee that a war will take place only on
the battlefield or along the border.
Prime Minister said today, I am announcing from the Red Fort that in the days ahead, we will build a
vibrant civil defence network. We will equip our citizens and civil defence personnel with modern systems
and technologies and familiarise them with contemporary methods of preparedness.
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