India has become the world’s fastest growing major economy in the world in the last twelve years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his Independence Day speech on Saturday.He also said that India has achieved this milestone despite being ranked among ‘Fragile Five’ a few years ago. “People’s efforts have resulted in taking India from fragile five to major economy in the last 12 years,” he said.Talking about the dream to become a developed country by 2047, PM Modi said, “The world will be forced to look at India differently when the most populous country becomes a developed nation.”“India is dreaming big to touch new heights, we will make sure the country becomes developed by 2047,” he added.Also Check | PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech Live UpdatesPM Modi on Saturday led the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort amid patriotic fervour and extensive multi-layered security arrangements.For the first time in the history of India’s Independence Day celebrations, ‘Vande Mataram’ was performed at the Red Fort during the 79th anniversary of Independence on August 15, followed by the rendition of the national anthem.The ceremony also marked 150 years of the enduring legacy of ‘Vande Mataram’. Reflecting the theme, the floral arrangements on the Red Fort’s ramparts featured the national flag at the centre, with the words ‘Vande Mataram’ displayed in Hindi on either side.This is PM Modi’s 13th consecutive Independence Day speech.Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister greeted the nation on Independence Day and paid homage to the country’s freedom fighters, acknowledging their courage and sacrifices in securing India’s freedom from colonial rule.Also Read | PM Modi’s 13th consecutive Independence Day Speech – Top QuotesIn a post on X, PM Modi said that the ideals and aspirations of the freedom fighters continue to guide the nation as it moves towards the goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat. He also expressed hope that India’s development journey would continue to gather greater momentum.“Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day. We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat. Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. May this journey keep progressing at an even greater pace in the times to come”, the Prime Minister posted on X.