Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

Salient features of PM's Independence Day Address 2010

* PM talks up nation's mood - strikes a note of optimism;

* Working for a new, inclusive India.

* Invites alienated and dissatisfied groups in J&K and North East to experience the potential of Indian democracy to accommodate divergent views and aspirations.

* Tells Pakistan we wish them well, want a strong, stable and united Pakistan. But Islamabad has to move on terror.

* Government committed to the aam aadmi; working for food safety and social security net.

* Farmers never had it so good; record minimum support price paid.

* Inflation will come down.

* Time for consolidation and fine tuning of Bharat Nirman flagship programmes.

* Asks for a Clean India campaign.

* Cautions against harsh words and offensive language in public life.

* India's future is bright; time for self confidence.

* No new programmes; focus on making a success of existing programmes.