Modi celebrates India's independence, forecasts economic rise and calls for peace amid conflict
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on India's 77th Independence Day from the Red Fort in Delhi.
- Modi predicted India's economy would be among the top three globally within five years.
- He hailed India's economic growth but faces pressure over job creation.
- Modi emphasized peace efforts in Manipur state amid recent racial violence.
- Upcoming general elections also featured in his wide-ranging speech.