Republic Summit 2023 | Crusade against corruption will continue in full swing: PM Modi

Addressing the 3rd edition of the Republic Summit themed on "Time of Transformation", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "As per a report of the IMF, due to the pro-poor schemes in India extreme poverty is on the verge of ending, despite the pandemic. This is what is called a transformation."

Speaking at the Republic Summit 2023, PM Narendra Modi said, "We focused on developing tech in India. The speedy rollout of 5G is a prime example. The 5G rollout has gone ahead at a tremendous pace in India. The speed that India has shown with 5G is being discussed worldwide."
 

Addressing the Republic Summit, PM Modi said, "No matter how big an alliance these corrupt people make, all the corrupt people come on one platform, and all family members come in one place. But Modi will not deviate from his path. My fight against corruption and nepotism will continue. I am a person who has come out with a vow to free the country from these things."

Addressing the third edition of the Republic Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the last nine years, the poor, deprived, middle class and every section of society can see the obvious change in their lives. Today, we are working with a systemic approach and with a mission mode."

The wait is over! Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Republic Summit 2023 - India's biggest news event- as chief guest.

Addressing Republic Media Summit as Chief Guest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The theme of this Summit is Time of Transformation, meaning that the transformation people expected can be seen on the ground."

The said, "It took India around 60 years to become a $1 trillion economy. Till 2014, we somehow reached the $2 trillion mark. However, after completing 9 years, our economy has reached $3.5 trillion."

On the government's Digital India programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "There is a massive discussion about Digital India all across the world. There was an attempt to derail the Digital India programme once.  From Parliament to the streets, a lot of things were done to defame the govt schemes. They used to ask me how would poor buy vegetables. How will people pay digitally at fairs? From chai shop to litti choka shop, digital payment is accepted today."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at Republic Summit 2023, said, "My crusade against corruption is going to continue in full swing. All I need is your blessings."

He said, "Due to the stopping of fake entries in the MGNREGA, we saved around Rs 40,000 crore from going into the wrong hands. Now the people entitled to MGNREGA payments are getting money in their accounts directly.."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that some people are against him as the routes to their 'dirty cash and black money' have been blocked and intercepted by him.

"Those hose black money streams have been plugged forever,  won't they drink all the black water in the world to abuse Modi?" asked PM Modi.

Addressing Republic Summit 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The pro-poor schemes of the government have brought a revolution in the country. For the first time in the country, the poor have got security and dignity. People who were made to feel that they were a burden on the country are now giving pace to the development."

At Republic Summit 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "MUDRA yojana was started to give financial support to Micro and Small entrepreneurs. Under this scheme, more than 40 crore loans were disbursed, and out of this 70% were women. The first impact of this yojana is an increase in self-employment."

"For the first time in the country, the poor have got security as well as dignity," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, adding that the extreme poverty in India is on the verge of ending.

"Today, the poor know that their rights and what they deserve will be rightfully delivered to them. IMF report says extreme poverty is on the verge of ending. Before 2014, under MNREGA, for one day of work, 30 days of attendance were shown. Post-2014,  MNREGA payments are cleared in 15 days," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at Republic Summit 2023, said, "In the policies our government made after 2014, not only the initial benefits were taken care of, but second and third order effects were also given priority."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India jumped from the 10th spot to the fifth spot in the largest economies list. "The era during which economies of developed nations were stuck in those times, India came out successfully and helped others. At a time when leading economies were struggling, India recovered and is even moving ahead faster."

At Republic Summit 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Republic has been firm on its nation-first mission. You were persistent on your Nation First mission. Despite all obstacles and hardships, republic tv has been steadfast. The channel didn't stop despite going through several adversities."

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Republic Summit 2023,  Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami said, "I want to say that we believe in you, your vision, and your leadership. All the dreams that were shown to the people of India for the last 70 years are being fulfilled now under your tutelage."

The wait is over! Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Republic Summit 2023 - India's biggest news event- as chief guest.

Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi at India's biggest news event - Republic Summit 2023.

"This is an honour that you are among us. This is the third edition of the Republic Summit and you have graced all the editions with your presence. There couldn't be a bigger thing for me than this. My team and I are grateful to you," Arnab Goswami said.

A jam-packed session awaits honourable PM Narendra Modi at Republic Summit. The Prime Minister will make his address as the Chief Guest shortly.

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On Rahul Gandhi's comments on border areas of India, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Rahul Gandhi has no understanding of ground realities. If we keep responding to what Rahul says, it will be futile. He should be the one telling the people why the Congress government follows the policies of not developing border areas. This caused so much loss to our territories. Whatever he speaks has no heads or tails but each and every inch of the Indian border is safe and secure."

At Republic Summit 2023 - India's biggest news event, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "The laxman rekha between executive and judiciary has to be self-observed."

"My letter to the Chief Justice of India was misconstrued. The boundary is to be self-observed. The government has not crossed the boundary. There have been governments in the past that have crossed the boundary but not under Modi ji's rule," Law minister Kiren Rijiju said at Republic Summit 2023.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking at Republic Summit, said, "We are in a unique situation. The constitution of India is there. Until and unless the Parliament amends the constitution the provisions remain there. When it comes to the appointment of judges, the Constitution is very clear. Without amending the provisions of the constitution, Supreme Court through its constitutional bench can change the provision without any amendment. I feel that we need to have very serious negotiations with the collegium. I've sent new proposals on provisions for the appointment of judges."

At Republic Summit 2023 - India's biggest news event, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "We are a government which has given maximum space and respect to the judiciary."

Speaking at India's biggest news event, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said that reforms and transformations have been hallmarks of the Narendra Modi government.

"Results of government initiatives are there for all to see," he added.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks at India's biggest news event Republic Summit 2023 in New Delhi.

Nitin Gadkari said, "We want to make a big revolution in the Transport sector. The Automobile sector of India will be at the No.1 position within the span of 5 years". On energy he said, "India will be a country that will not import energy, it will export energy."

At the Republic Summit, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "We want to create a pollution-free environment... Pollution is a big concern. Green hydrogen, ethanol, and methanol are the future. We are thinking eco-friendly to avoid pollution."

At the Republic Summit, Nitin Gadkari said, "There is no need to speak on road infrastructure. Because wherever you go whether northeast, Assam or Kashmir or anywhere, ask our opponents how is the work for roads going. They will tell you everything." He also spoke on the traffic issue in the national capital. "I promise that before completing 2024, we will resolve the traffic jam issue in Delhi. We are making roads in the national capital which will cost Rs 65,000 crore," he said.

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari addresses Republic Summit 2023 in Delhi.

Nitin Gadkari said, "The logistics cost in our country is 14-16%. In America and European countries it is 12% and in China is 8-10%. If we have to become competitive in the world market, then we have to reduce the logistic cost. And for this, we have to make  good roads."

At the Republic Summit, Union Minister of Road and Transport Nitin Gadkari said, “Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, we are making world-class infrastructure. I am happy that it is helping in the country’s development."

S Gurumurthy said, "Today the Supreme Court is dealing with same-sex marriage. Do you mean to say that it will work in every society? The laws, principles,  norms and relationships that were developed in America will it work elsewhere? A society in which, 55% of marriages end up in divorce, 67% of second marriages end up in divorce… 28% of people live as husbands and wives with children at home. All their burden is being taken care of by the government, families are being nationalised."

S Gurumurthy, India's leading strategist, said, "The West expounded a theory that it was a source of modernity. It is an unsustainable model which the world is suffering from today. India is having a special responsibility in the current situation, we have to understand the Western failures."

Regarding India's narrative, Gurumurthy said, "If you listen to Mann Ki Baat from Mann, you will understand PM Modi's pure intention behind building India's narrative. The idea of a national narrative has evolved into the national strategic narrative in the last decade... What should be India's strategic narrative, should be concerned by all in the coming years because we are already late. The reason why we should be developing a national strategic narrative for India is that the world order is changing rapidly. Why should Western civilization feel threatened if the world order changes?"

S Gurumurthy said, "Any great thinker of Geopolitics can think that China is playing the long-term game. The paradigm is that one set of nations which has the leadership of the world was completely driven by short-term goals...  India understood the world... If present problems take up all the focus, there is no energy left to think about the future. That's the problem with the West. The short term is in Western DNA. Long-term is in Asian DNA. It also means visualizing the deep future ahead."

Speaking at the Republic Summit 2023, India's leading strategist and Editor of Thuglak magazine S Gurumurthy said, "There has been a shift in the global positioning of India. A rising India in an integrated world needs a narrative of itself. We need to look back and understand what India we are talking about."

Thuglak editor S Gurumurthy addresses Republic Summit 2023. 

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav spoke about meeting with political parties before the 2024 elections. "What's wrong with meeting political parties? There are alliances in democracy. BJP also has small allies in UP. Winning and losing is a part of democracy... Samajwadi Party is fighting the administration, false propaganda and hate. This is not an easy fight. We're fighting BJP which is spreading hate... Opposition united against Congress when the party was in power, today we are uniting against BJP," he said.

Akhilesh Yadav said, "BJP has not built any metro in UP. Samajwadi Party govt gave laptops to the students. There are thousands of success stories. Has BJP given any laptops to students despite promises? There are no professors in medical colleges." Speaking on the alliance against BJP, he said, "I will keep meeting Nitish Kumar and Arvind Kejriwal and find a way. I am hopeful that parties will find a way to fight BJP."

Speaking on the development of UP, Akhilesh Yadav said, "If UP will develop, the nation will develop... The road from Agra to Lucknow which was an excellent design was of Samajwadi's govt... Mayawati & SP did most of the developmental projects in UP... Remember that Lucknow metro which was built by the Samajwadi govt has not progressed an inch in this (Yogi) government."

Speaking at the Republic Summit 2023, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "Define what is mafia. Isn’t the mafia in every party? There shouldn’t be discrimination among the mafias. Don’t do hate politics for votes... There should not be a good mafia, a bad mafia. I am against the mafia and discrimination against it."

Samajwadi party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav speaks at Republic Summit.

On same-sex marriage, BJP MP and senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said, "I might be a little careful because the matter is sub-judice. Prima facie I had a brief from both side and ultimately I found this was an issue where heart and head collided. My heart was to give LGBTQ community the same marriage rights but when I go into reading this whole case, I realised that the judiciary has perhaps not thought it out well. Marriage is a whole set of rights and obligations. It is not just a solemnisation ceremony. I withdrew from this case altogether."

He said that same-sex marriage matter is exclusively meant for Parliament.

Senior Advocates Mahesh Jethmalani & Aryama Sundaram speaks at India's biggest news event - Republic Summit 2023.

When asked what 'Time of Transformation' means to him, Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal said, "To make India two times better than America."

Anil Agarwal, chairman, Vedanta Resources, said, "I salute our Prime Minister who has given us this position in the world. Any Indian who is the CFO of a company, the value of the company catapults. Government is responsible for our position in the world."

Speaking at Republic Summit 2023, Vedanta Resource chairman Anil Agarwal said, "As all of you know, I come from a modest background but was always very ambitious. I always felt if others could do it, why can't I? I had no godfather. I had to go somewhere where people didn't ask about the background. I landed at Heathrow Airport and decided I will list my company here. On reaching, I took two rooms there. Also got a shared office. 50 million company was listed to 2 billion and raised it to 35 billion. Us Indians can do anything."

Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Resource, speaks at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023 themed on Time of Transformation.

On same-sex marriage, Union Minister Smriti Irani said, "I am the affected party under the marriage act. My rights of married to a Zoroastrian who decided on it? It was created out of an act of Parliament. Let the parliament speak about it...People's representatives will debate and deliberate if the time comes."

At Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani said, "They all need to congregate to fight one man - where will that coalition culminate? What is this amalgam going to translate into? What is their common minimum program apart from being anti-Modi? What will they deliver on and in which aspect of the economy?"

Speaking at Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami at Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani said, "I want to ensure all Indians are equal under the law."

"The narrative is being presented that Muslims are being denied rights. The very intention of Congress was to violate constitutional provisions and precipitate fear among the community," Irani added.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani attends India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani in conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami said, "This whole disposition that minorities always need to be segregated is a Congress political legacy of this country. I am proud that I am part of a party that dispels this notion. An Indian cannot be a minority in their own country. I am proud that I am part of a party that dispels this notion. What about the other communities? They have taken away rights under reservation which were unconstitutional."

Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani, speaking at Republic Summit 2023, said, "Is the term minority only to encompass the Muslim community? What about the other communities? Congress, even after knowing that religion-based politics is not allowed as per the Constitution, continued doing so."

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, speaking at Republic Summit 2023, said, "India matters more to the world today. India is steadily rising as an independent country whose voice is being heard."

"As we navigate the G20, the fact is, India matters more to the world and world matters to India as well," he added.

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri attends India's biggest news event-  Republic Submit 2023.

At Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defined good governance vis a vis good politics. We have the greatest achievement in Modi's governance. Of all the other PMs, we have never had anyone like Modi Ji. PM Modi believes in transformation."

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur made a big revelation against BBC at the Republic Summit 2023, saying that the British broadcaster has accepted that they violated the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rule. (Read full story)

Speaking about the wrestlers' protest and their demands, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said, "I met the protesting wrestlers, heard their grievances myself; we formed an oversight committee to look after their demands and we have got the report too... Post preliminary inquiry, further measures will be taken." 

Attacking Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "Arvind Kejriwal wanted his models to be seen. Now do they want this liquor policy to be seen by all?... The prime suspect might be Manish Sisodia but the kingpin is Arvind Kejriwal of the excise policy scam."

"His speech and language show that he will also reach that place where his two friends are. Action will be taken on those who have done corruption," he said.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur said that sports have got a boost after the BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"After PM Modi came to power, sports got a boost. When Khelo India was brought Rs 1800 crore was given, now Rs 3200 crores has been given," he said.

In a massive development, Union Minister Anurag Thakur at Republic Summit 2023 said that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BCC) has admitted to violating FDI rules in a written reply. He also called BBC 'Brashtachar Bachao Campaign'.

"They (BBC) have admitted to violating FDI rules," Anurag Thakur said. He added, "Before the foreign media begins to defend itself on its wrongdoings, our opposition stands in their favour."

Ar Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur said, "The media is regulated. OTT was also regulated. But even then, the kind of content that can't be shown on television is shown on OTT problems. In the coming week, we are calling all the stakeholders and will brief them about what's wrong with some of the content and where have they crossed their lines. In the name of content, one can't sell obscenity."

Interacting with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur, "BJP came to power in 2014. At that time, we were among the fragile 5 economies of the world but today we're the 5th largest economies of the world."

Speaking at Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "We have never attempted to push any narrative. Indian media does not need directives for anyone. We are free."

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur interacts with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Mocking the opposition's wish to create an alliance to defeat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "PM Modi is undefeatable."

"BJP won't ally with political parties that have personal ambition, we will ally with parties with national ambition - which is making India the superpower," CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

At Republic Summit 2023, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke on the Adani issue and asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if he has the courage to tweet on Sharad Pawar's meeting with Gautam Adani.

"Does Rahul Gandhi have the courage to tweet about Sharad Pawar?" he asked.

On Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "UCC is our responsibility. We owe UCC to the Muslim women of our country. Women have been going through exploitation for hundreds of years."

Speaking at Republic Summit 2023, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Assam has changed a lot after 2014. Peace has returned and the northeast has been brought into the mainstream. I have also removed security from our MLAs. Perception related to the northeast has changed."

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, at Republic Summit 2023, said, "My main focus is on development, law and order. My first target is to bring Assam into the top 10 states in GDP, literacy and per capita income and then in top five states, it is my first target."

At Republic Summit 2023, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma explained about his action on Madrassas. 

"We now need doctors and engineers from minority communities, we don't want only Mullahs. If Vedic schools only ask you to become a pujari, I will surely have second thoughts. But Vedic knowledge speaks about science and philosophy, and it is not confined to one book," he said.

"Highest number of minority people have been benefitted from the pro-people policy of the Modi government," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, adding that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has worked a lot for the progress of minorities.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma interacts with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Praising India at Republic Summit 2023, Bjorn Lomborg, President of Copenhagen Consensus Centre and author, said that India has done better in sustainable development goals than any other G20 nations between 2015 to 2019.

Bjorn Lomborg, President of Copenhagen Consensus Centre and author, said that the world loves to lecture on climate change and loves to tell everyone that you should do more about climate change.

"West doesn't walk the talk on climate change," he said.

Addressing Republic Summit 2023, Bjorn Lomborg, President of Copenhagen Consensus Centre and author, said that Climate is not the end of the world but a problem which should be fixed smartly.

He also noted that Paris Agreement is little effective to tackle climate change mitigation. 

Bjorn Lomborg, President of Copenhagen Consensus Centre and author, delivers an address at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Bjorn Lomborg, President of Copenhagen Consensus Centre and author, speaking at Republic Summit 2023, said, "There is a lack in the proportion of reportage about the impact of climate change globally."

He said that climate change is the biggest threat to the global economy.

At Republic Summit 2023, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Why should I always have to speak against Pakistan in order to prove my patriotism? Speaking about Pakistan cannot be a barometer of my patriotism. I don't have to prove my patriotism. I should not have to."

On same-sex marriage, Member of Parliament and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said, "My stand is right to choice is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution. As a practising Muslim, my stand is that it is a sin. There is a grey area of the Constitution which the Supreme Court will look into it."

On the idea of a third front by the opposition for Lok Sabha Elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Opposition must focus on the agendas of the common man to fight the elections and defeat BJP - talk about the economy, employment etc. Take the people with you. If you make one person the PM face of the Opposition, you will lose the game. Build a third front along with people. We have been taught in politics that never compete with the opponent's strong point but a weaker one...I am the front in my own capacity so I don't need to be in any front."

Taking on Congress party, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said, "You have Congress party which loses all elections with BJP and then when my party contests election they are there to say 'You are there to divide this odd that odd.' Prince charming lost in Amethi not because of me. I was not there, I wanted to be there. Next time, I will be there."

Member of Parliament and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said, "I don't support political secularism. I only follow Constitutional secularism."

Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president, ar Republic Summit 2023 said, "I am neither a minority leader nor a national leader. I am only focused on growing my party and taking my party to fight more elections."

At Republic Summit 2023, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "It is the democracy which gets strengthened. We might not win elections but we put our views which strengthen the democracy."

India's G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, "India's growth has to be driven by the private sector. The private sector must drive wealth creation. This kind of function is the celebration of our traditions."

At Republic Summit 2023, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said, "India's focus has been on accelerating the pace of growth and overcoming the post-COVID impact and how to use India's digital transformation model to the world."

"The G20 presidency for India is a people's presidency. We are doing G20 in 60 different cities. India's G20 presidency will be a big vision for the world in terms of digital transformation, and climate change," India's G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said.

India's G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, "India is the only country where multiple digital payment service-providing companies are competing with each other and the same competition exists in other services too - be it insurance services or other unicorns."

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, at Republic Summit 2023, said, "Last eight years witnessed massive digital transformation. What India has achieved in the last 8 years would have earlier taken 50 years to achieve."

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda gives a special message at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

"I thank Republic TV for broadcasting news that keeps the nation first. Transforming India is leading the world today," Nadda said.

Attending Republic Summit, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said, "India is a vibrant democracy. The development narrative is strong...We have built 30 million houses for the poor in India. Both political and development narrative is strong...This is first time India is setting an agenda."

Opening up on his conversation with Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook during his recent visit to India, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Recently, I asked Tim Cook about his take on India, and he said he is amazed by the confidence of this country."

"While the other generation of political leaders wouldn't have thought of 6G, PM Modi last year gave us a target to be the leader in 6G. And today we have 175 patents with us," Union Minister for Communications, IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw told Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, said, " Telecom is a gateway to the digital economy today. It's very important to have a very strong telecom sector in the country."

In conversation with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Today's India is an aspirational India. today's youth wants the best in the country."

"When a person is seated inside a train, they should feel that someone has taken all-round care of him/her with proper safety measures," Vaishnaw said.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, said, "If you keep a glass of water inside Vande Bharat, it will not spill; the noise level is measured 100 times less than what's inside an aircraft. This is not a political narrative but only meeting people's expectations and aspirations."

At India's biggest news event - Republic Summit 2023, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Large section of the political establishment doesn't like Vande Bharat. This political class never upgraded Indian Railways. They kept India in a very dark place."

In conversation with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat train will be launched in three formats. These formats are:

• Chair craft format
• Metro format
• Sleeper format

In interaction with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is very far reached.

"PM Modi believes that India will be a developed nation. He is firm in his belief that India will be a superpower one day," the minister said.

At Republic Summit 2023, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Change is happening in practically every dimension. The vision that PM Modi has given is to fundamentally transform the passenger experience. The first element is stations, the second is trains that carry (people) and the third is entire operations from taking tickets to being safe, having good food and others. By now we have started physical work on 200 odd stations. In the next six months, we will be working on 1,200 stations."

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, graces the biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Guest speakers

9:45 am - Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT

10:20 am - JP Nadda, BJP National President

10:30 am - Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa 

11:15 am - Asaduddin Owaisi, President, AIMIM & MP, Lok Sabha

11:45 am - Bjorn Lomborg, President- Copenhagen Consensus Centre & Author

12:30 pm - Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister, Assam

01:15 pm - Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports

01:45 pm - Lunch Break

2:30 pm - Anil Agarwal, Founder & Chairman, Vedanta Resources Limited

2:55 pm - Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs

3:15 pm - Smriti Irani, Women & Child Development Minister

3:45 pm - Mahesh Jethmalani, MP Rajya Sabha & Senior Advocate, Supreme Court
C. Aryama Sundaram, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

4:45 pm - Akhilesh Yadav, President, Samajwadi Party

5:10 pm- Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, MP, Rajya Sabha, Indian National Congress

5:35 pm - S. Gurumurthy, Editor Thuglak magazine & chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation, Delhi

6:05 pm - Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways

6:30 pm - Kiren Rijiju, Law Minister

8:00 pm - Shri Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India

PM Modi is the most loved leader in the world: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was the first guest to kickstart the Republic Summit 2023 in the national capital. Speaking at Republic Summit, he shared the Modi government's focus in the past ten years. The Minister further asserted that there is a zero probability of recession in India. He also called PM Modi the "most loved leader" in the world, adding that countries look up to PM Modi.

MoS Jitendra Singh speaks on theme of Conquering Space

Speaking on the theme of 'Conquering Space' at Republic Summit 2023, Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said, "Our Mission Chandrayaan spotted water and not Neil Armstrong. Our country was lacking leadership which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought in."

‘We are a builder’s Navy, not a buyer’s Navy’: Navy chief Admiral Hari Kumar

At Republic Summit 2023, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said that INS Vikrant stands as a testimony to what we can achieve together. "We are builder's Navy, not buyer's Navy," he said. The Navy chief highlighted the newly introduced Impact Player rule in the IPL 2023 and expressed how some of the Navy's deployments are quite like the game-changing rule that is being practised in IPL. 

People will travel through civil aviation more than 2nd-class or 3rd-class AC in train: Union Min Scidnia

Speaking at the Republic Summit, Union Civil Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia claimed that soon India will be a contributor to 25% of the world economy. He also stated that the number of airports in the country will double in the next 5 years. "In the coming years, people will travel through civil aviation more than second-class or third-class AC in the train," he said.

Army Chief Gen Pande spells out 5 domains of transformation for Indian Armed Forces

Attending Republic Summit 2023, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande spelt out five domains of transformation for the Indian Armed Forces. Force restructuring and optimisation, Infusion of technology and modernisation systems, processes and functions realms of human resources management and Agniveer/Agnipath and Jointness and integration - the 5 key domains of transformation for Armed Forces.

Tomorrow's wars cannot be fought with yesterday's technology: IAF chief

Delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said that future wars are going to be hybrid in nature, adding, "Tomorrow's wars cannot be fought with yesterday's technology". He also asserted that the aim of the Indian Air Force is to transform from Air Force to Air and space force.

Our civilisational strength is our fundamental strength: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu, addressing Republic Summit 2023, said, "We (India) can become a global leader and vishwaguru once we figure out solutions to our challenges." In interaction with Vembu, Arnab said, "Ten years back he said they buy buy buy but we build build build. He has achieved the same."

India women's hockey legend Rani Rampal breaks down while narrating her struggle

At Republic Summit 2023, India women's hockey legend and former captain Rani Rampal broke down into tears while narrating her struggle. "Everybody's life has some struggles, but we must not give up ever at any cost... When I tried doing the squat, the weight fell on me resulting in a nasty back injury. Ten months of bed rest was a huge thing. I thought that I would never be able to play hockey... My coach was fuming and he asked me to fight. I also decided not to give up. When I got selected for the first time for India seniors, I was 15 years old. I played the 2007 national games in Guwahati."

I designed & built the train for the country: Vande Bharat mastermind Sudhanshu Mani

Sudhanshu Mani, the mastermind of Vande Bharat (Train 18), said that people thought he was seeking publicity when he presented the idea of the train. "I designed & built the train for the country...as fortune favours the brave, we were able to complete this in 18 months which also lives up to its name 'Train 18'," he said.

Nirmala Sitharaman lauds people of India 

In conversation with Arnab Goswami, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "No country anywhere had a template to follow during COVID times. COVID left countries with only lockdown as a solution and nothing else...  Hand-holding was important and I am very grateful that the people of India showed what they are capable of when the pandemic frightened everyone."

She stated that Melinda Gates praised India's digital infrastructure. "Melinda Gates said that while we were writing cheques and posting it which didn't reach on time, India just pressed a button and money was transferred to the account," she said.

Music & Meditation can heal society, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

At the Republic Summit 2023, Founder of 'Art of Living' and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared several hacks to a blissful life and to attain peace in these turbulent times. Speaking to Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar said that music and meditation also play a big role in 'healing' the society. The spiritual leader also participated in a rapid-fire game, and wittily replied to the answers. He said, “Change is needed and it happens with time, but the transformation is the change towards betterment."

When asked about what comes to his mind when he hears the word India, the spiritual leader responded by saying, “I feel it’s the most vibrant word in the world.” Giving important lessons to live a better life, Gurudev said that one must value life instead of its accessories. 

Uttar Pradesh has become a hub of transformation: CM Yogi

Speaking at the Republic Summit, CM Yogi said, "UP was considered a sorry state, one with political imbalance, where law and order was the worst, where development was merely a dream. But today, it has now become a hub of transformation."

After a successful day one of the third edition of Republic Summit, themed ‘Time of Transformation’, we are all set for the second big day on April 26. Day two will see some prominent faces with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest for the valedictory session of the summit.

The summit taking place at New Delhi, is witnessing the most respected and influential voices from an intersection of governance, politics, spirituality, economy, policy, business, global affairs, and beyond.

Republic with its 'Nation First' agenda, is putting the focus on India's culture, rich tradition, ideas, governance, and people of India to project the country as the emerging superpower that it is. India is a land of intricate history, embedded with the world’s richest diversity.

 The event will start at 9:30 AM with the Minister of Railways, Communication, and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishaw who will be today's first guest and keynote speaker.

Speaking about his government's work, CM Yogi said, "Women's help desk and Pink booths have been set up. UP had 33 lakh crore proposals from the recently concluded investors summit. Lakhs of youth will be employed... Government is providing tablets to 2 crore youngsters. 20 lakh have already been provided. UP will have metros in 5 cities while 17 cities in Uttar Pradesh are under the smart city mission."

At the Republic Summit, CM Yogi Adityanath said that no riots have taken place in the last years in Uttar Pradesh. "Improved law and order situation has become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. There have been no riots in the last 6 years... UP’s identity today is not because of riots but festivals. Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction is going strong."

"Uttar Pradesh is now known as the best place for investments. And UP is at the top in most central schemes. In the last 6 years, development by double engine govt is clearly visible," CM Yogi said. The CM said that nine airports are fully functional in the state and that it will have 5 international airports by year-end. 

"In most of the schemes, UP is No. 1, UP is a revenue-surplus state, Ganga expressway's construction is in full swing to improve connectivity - in the last six years, double engine govt has brought about a colossal transformation which is evident," he said.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, "I am fortunate that Uttar Pradesh has witnessed the change under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. UP was regressed in all the sectors earlier but today, it has become the hub of transformation." He said that UP will soon become the second most economically developed state. "Uttar Pradesh is a revenue-plus state," he added.

Speaking at the Republic Summit, CM Yogi said, "UP was considered a sorry state, one with political imbalance, where law and order was the worst, where development was merely a dream. But today, it has now become a hub of transformation."

When asked what kind of superpower India must be, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "India is a knowledge-based society. India has to be the Vishwa Guru. India has to be the provider of happiness to the world."

In conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "When wisdom touches one's life, transformation happens."

"Clarity in mind, purity in heart and sincerity in action is the baseline of spirituality," he added.

"India has always been a source of philosophical work. 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is India's philosophy. Yoga and meditation are hugely popular. Today, 1/4th world population is practising yoga," Global Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader And Peace Ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said.

"Spirituality is part of your DNA. Compassion, sense of service, belongingness- all of this is spirituality," Global Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader and Peace Ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.

Global Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader And Peace Ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, said, "Change is the order of the world. Change towards the better is called transformation. We don't want change that will bring more pain and suffering to humanity."

At Republic Summit 2023, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "Mass shootings and young people dying of heart attacks is not the change we need. I don't want children to be taught they can be 'he' or 'she'. We want progress that is sustainable and well rooted in our culture."

Global Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader And Peace Ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar graces India'sbiggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

On promises made by Opposition parties ahead of Karnataka elections, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "I was going through the offers made by some parties in Karnataka. If you calculate what they have offered, it will eat away a third of Karnataka's expenditure budget. I am not sure it's a responsible way. The promises are made just as a carrot before the voters to get the votes. Promises made to voters must be 'responsible'.Development over freebies is our priority."

"India's institutions in many ways are known for their integrity. We think we know the extent to which an institution is well-perfected with its domain knowledge. Institutions are constantly improving themselves. Everyone in our institution is doing their best," said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.

"All of us know in the last 3-4 years, where there have been a lot of challenges, Rupee is a currency that has been stable. The Indian rupee has largely remained stable.  Stability is indicator for trading in that currency. Globally, stability an important indicator in choosing of currency for trade," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India will be an Artificial Intelligence hub. She said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a goal of 2047 for being developed India and has set three areas to put all efforts. The three main areas are focused on AI, digitalisation and skill development.

• India will be an AI hub
• Digitalisation will be kept ahead of the curve
• Skill development

Taking on the cynics of the Indian economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "There are more naysayers in India than abroad. Because they don't like the one person who is leading the country."

She added, "Narratives are being planted by our own people; they have a problem with one man making India proud."

At Republic Summit 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Melinda Gates praised India's digital infrastructure. "Melinda Gates said that while we were writing cheques and posting it which didn't reach on time, India just pressed a button and money was transferred to the account," she said.

She added, "Flexibility in the financial ecosystem is due to digitalisation."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, said, "India did not miss out on a chance to reform."

Union Finance Minister and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman graces India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

In conversation with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "No country anywhere had a template to follow during COVID times. COVID left countries with only lockdown as a solution and nothing else. In the initial few months, it was clear that you had to keep everyone together. The sorrow was so intense as families couldn't give the burial. That's one side of the story. During that time, to make sure that medicines are brought, PPE kits are provided, CSR funds are distributed, it was like a wartime operation. Hand-holding was important and I am very grateful that the people of India showed what they are capable of when the pandemic frightened everyone."

She added, "No Government had any formula with which it could have handled the situation during the pandemic. The Prime Minister was upfront there making sure he listened to the people and talked to the states."

"There are fantastic institutes coming up in research. Preventive healthcare should be put in focus. One of the major programs undertaken by govt is to make India TB-free by 2025," MD & CEO of Fortis Healthcare Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi said. 

"Healthcare cannot be just like any other business. It has to work with an altruistic model," MD & CEO of Fortis Healthcare Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi tells Managing Partner, Counselage India & Brand Guru Suhel Seth ar Republic Summit 2023.

In an interaction with Managing Partner Counselage India & Brand Guru Suhel Seth at Republic Summit 2023, MD & CEO of Fortis Healthcare Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi said, "Digital health care mission is the highway for the future health care...Our systems during the pandemic showed we have some innate strength."

Sudhanshu Mani, the mastermind of Vande Bharat (Train 18), said that people thought he was seeking publicity when he presented the idea of the train.

"I told them I will build the train at one-third of the cost...there was a doubt about the budget of the train. They worried about who will be the scapegoat if things go south. I told them I will be the scapegoat as I am retiring anyway," Mani said.

He added, "I designed & built the train for the country...as fortune favours the brave, we were able to complete this in 18 months which also lives up to its name 'Train 18'."

Delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit 2023, Vande Bharat mastermind Sudhanshu Mani said, "If a complaint of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination is true, I take four hours to analyze it and I sack that employee within the time frame. Any org which has to go forward has to respect its women."

Delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit 2023, Vande Bharat Mastermind Sudhanshu Mani said, "We could make this train because of the freedom that we got."

Founder of Myn super app, AS Rajgopal, a Digital Security and Data Privacy pioneer and man behind CoWin's tech success, speaks at Republic Summit.

"MYn is app which you can use day to day life. Our aim is to bring every thing in a single app. We don't want to compromise on user privacy. We don't want to compromise on privacy with our app. We will never do advertisement," he said.

Vande Bharat mastermind Sudhanshu Mani delivers a keynote address at Republic Summit 2023.

"I am a Railway Man for life, any attempt to derail me won't work," Mani said.

Delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said, "Labourers have been digitally empowered over the last nine years. ESIC scheme has 20,000 beds capacity and we are working to add 10,000 more beds. GST collection also growing. EPFO numbers also growing. These parameters show that the environment of job creation is underway in India."

"Transformation is not just external transformation. The outer transformation is only cosmetic. Transformation also means the transformation of thoughts and the inner world. Prime Minister Modi has galvanised transformation. 'Last mile and targeted deliver' has been a key focus. The transformation has seen last-man delivery and last-mile delivery," said Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.

Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav delivers keynote address at Republic Summit 2023.

At Republic Summit 2023, India women's hockey legend and former captain Rani Rampal broke down into tears while naratting her struggle.

"I started playing hockey at the age of 7. My dad was a cart puller and my mother was a house help. My father used to earn Rs 80 a day and he had to feed seven kids. When I told my parents I want t play hockey, they said what would relatives say. Relatives said that she would tarnish your name...Poverty was a real challenge. The second meal of the day was not guaranteed for us. The family struggled to make ends meet. We used to pray that it shouldn't rain because if it rains, water would enter our house...Our routine in the academy was waking up at 4 and reaching at 5. There was no watch at our home. My mother used to guess the time by seeing at the sky. My mother used to be tense as my coach was strict...There was a writing competition. If got an alarm clock as a prize. If was my first prize and most important of my life," Rampal said.

She added, "When I tried doing the squat, the weight fell on me resulting in a nasty back injury. Ten months of bed rest was a huge thing. I thought that I would never be able to play hockey. I felt I wouldn't be able to play hockey and play for India. My coach was fuming and he asked me to fight. I also decided not to give up. When I got selected for the first time for India seniors, I was 15 years old. I played the 2007 national games in Guwahati."

"Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Mary Kom have given new recognition to javelin, badminton, and boxing," Indian women's hockey legend and former captain Rani Rampal said while interacting with the audience at the biggest news event Republic Summit.

Interacting with the audience at the biggest news event  Republic Summit 2023, India women's hockey legend and former captain Rani Rampal said, "Everybody's life has some struggles, but we must not give up ever at any cost."

Chandrababu Naidu said, "I want to request the government, to abolish the 500 and above currency. Then in elections, we won’t spend these types of money, or distribution of money. Transparency will come in politics… If you control political corruption or political donations, it will go a long way for the country." He also said that the country is more important than politics, adding "I completely support PM Modi and his vision."

Speaking on 'technocracy for democracy' at Republic Summit, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu said that India has adopted technology in every sector from health to the food sector. "We are progressing in technology... India is number one in digital payment... Husband can live without a wife, the wife can live without a husband but they cannot live without a cell phone," he said.

When asked whether he endorse the vision of PM Modi for the country, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu said, “Yes, I entirely agree with Prime Minister and his vision and I will associate my state and my people to achieve that vision.” Adding further he said, "Wealth creation is important and at the same time, we have to eradicate poverty." He stated that PM Modi promoted India, adding that the world has recognised India's strength. 

Speaking at the Republic Summit virtually, ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said, "We must capitalise on our young population. Hyderabad is the proof of technological revolution. Telangana is getting the highest per capita income." He also asserted that collective efforts can make India number one.

Speaking at the Republic Summit, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "India has the advantage of demographic dividend; we also have technological maturity... From the beginning, I thought technology will bring revolution. Today, information technology has become a backbone for an acknowledged economy."

Andhra Pradesh former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu speaks at Republic Summit. 

At the Republic Summit, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia called ‘Railways’ a sahbhagi (Partner) of the Civil Aviation in the country and also stated he has a deep-rooted emotional bond with Indian Railways. He also slammed the Congress party saying, unlike the Gran Old Party, he does not drive with his eye in the rear-view mirror. (Read full story)

From force restructuring to technology infusion, the Chief of Army Staff, General Pande spoke on 5 domains of transformation for the Armed Forces at the Republic Summit in the national capital. (Read full story)

Uday Kotak, the executive vice chairman and managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, hailed Republic Media Network’s Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in the 3rd Edition of the Republic Summit, saying “The entrepreneur Arnab is what I like the most.”

"I always thought about him as a bright, Mumbai boy who is really gonna reach big heights. What is most interesting for me is not ‘Arnab the news man’ but ‘Arnab the Entrepreneur’ which is a very very difficult transition to make," he said. (Read full story)

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande at the third edition of Republic Summit 2023 stressed the importance of the Agnipath scheme, which was launched by the Central government to hire individuals for the Army, Navy, and Airforce. (Read full story)

Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu, addressing Republic Summit 2023, said, "We (India) can become a global leader and vishwaguru once we figure out solutions to our challenges."

Addressing Republic Summit, Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu said more focus is needed on Research and Development. 

"We need to contribute in our technologies. One district one Research and Development activity should be in our country," he said.

Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu addresses India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023- themed 'Time of Transformation'.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said that the aim of the Indian Air Force is to transform from Air Force to Air and space force.

"Space remains the ultimate high ground. The aim is to be the air in space force in future," he said.

"Air power has unique capabilities. We carried out Operation Ganga successfully. We were the first to take out our aircraft to Wuhan to airlift our people during the pandemic. We are launching Mission Kaveri to rescue Indian nationals in Sudan. Air power will always remain the first responder," the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said while delivering the keynote address at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said, "Any fleet that we induct must have 50 years of longevity. Today's tech is the way it's developing like AI. These changes will be huge. Future wars are going to be hybrid in nature. We need to look at multiple domains simultaneously. Tomorrow's wars cannot be fought with yesterday's technology."

"In 50 years, we will have the largest, youngest population in the world. Indian Army is the second largest in the world and the Indian Navy is the eighth largest. Need to capitalize on the young population," the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said while delivering the keynote address at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari delivers the keynote address at India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, "On our own side in the last 9-10 years, a lot of impetus has been given to the borders. Made significant strides in terms of connectivity and communication infrastructure. Communication infrastructure has also improved. More needs to be done. I am hopeful as far as the infrastructural development goes. We are moving in the right direction."

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande at Republic Summit 2023 said, "The Agnipath scheme is a transformative reform. It has brought a paradigm shift in the force. Agniveer is a step toward meeting this requirement. It has brought a paradigm shift. We look at the future soldier who is fit but also technologically adept."

Attending Republic Summit 2023, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande spelt out five domains of transformation for the Indian Armed Forces.

• Force restructuring and optimisation
• Infusion of technology and modernization
• Systems, processes and functions
• Realms of human resources management and Agniveer/Agnipath
• Jointness and integration

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande graces India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Virtually attending the Republic Summit 2023, RPSG Group Chairman Dr Sanjiv Goenka said, "We have to communicate more and more success stories of Ayurveda to the world. We are the best-performing economy in the world. Opposition for the sake of policies should not be there. Some parties don't see their national interests."

RPSG Group Chairman Dr Sanjiv Goenka, virtually attending the Republic Summit 2023, said, "(Saregama) Carvaan is a shining example of what Indians can do. We have many versions. We are launching new products in the third quarter this year. They look promising."

Virtually attending the Republic Summit 2023, RPSG Group Chairman Dr Sanjiv Goenka said, "India is here to stay. Prime Minister Modi has shown the world how to survive and grow in difficult times...We have the opportunity to grow. World is looking at India from a new lens."

In conversation with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Uday Kotak, the CEO and MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, "We finally have a government that puts Indian self-interest among everything else."

"For the transformation of the Indian economy, we have to grow and manage risk. Need the vision to manage risks in the financial sector. Strong capacity building is needed to strengthen the financial sector," Uday Kotak, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, said.

"The Indian rupee is stable. India has an opportunity to become a world-class economy. Most of us are comfortable with the US dollar, and Russian one but not with Chinese currency. We should be the favoured nation whom the world can trust," said Uday Kotak, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

He added, "India has thoroughly navigated geopolitics. India has taken its own position and did not follow the West. The way India has navigated geo politics is worth appreciating."

Uday Kotak, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, delivering a keynote address at Republic Summit said that he has known Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami for years. 

"Arnab is not only the news man but also an entrepreneur," he said.

Uday Kotak, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, delivers keynote address at  India's igest news event- Republic Summit 2023.

Taking a dig at the grand old party, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, "I am not like Congress that drives with its eyes on the rearview mirror." 

At Republic Summit 2023, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia have a hack to get flight tickets at a cheaper price.

"If you book your ticket well in advance, you get the tickets at reasonable prices," he said. 

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, "In the coming years, people will travel through Civil Aviation more than second-class or third-class AC in train.

"Democratisation has shaped civil aviation in the last 9 years. I commit to you that the number of airports will double in the next 5 years," he said.

Stating that it is pleasure to be at Republic Summit, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, "India has a long history of a robust economy. Time is not too far in our journey when India will again be a contributor to 25% of the world economy."

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia graces the biggest news event of the year Republic Summit themed on Time of Transformation. 

On INS Vikrant, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said that the Vikrant stands as s testimony to what we can achieve together. "We are builder's Navy not buyer's Navy," he said.

"We have reached out to Nagaland and the Northeast state. We are focussing on the reaching out programmes. We recently conducted an Indian Navy quiz. Maritime consciousness is about heritage. Maritime thought is how you can harness seas for diplomatic and military roles. A rally from Kolkata to West Coast, The maritime consciousness is about culture and history. The maritime thought is about how you can use ocean for our development,"  Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said.

Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said the space sector has been opened for private players. "More than 100 startups are in the space sector alone. Space has become huge means of generating economy."

"There is no room kept for any nepotism under the leadership of PM Modi. We cannot let one region grow and let the other one aside. Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir are seen as developmental models of PM Modi," MoS Jitendra Singh said at Republic Summit.

Speaking on the theme of Conquering Space at Republic Summit 2023, Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra SIngh said, "Our Mission Chandrayaan spotted water and not Neil Armstrong. Our country was lacking leadership which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought in."

Union Minister Piyush Goyal at Republic Summit said that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) pushed India into Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

"Had that been done we could not have competed in manufacturing today whereas we were striking a deal with Australia,' he said.

"PM Modi is the 'most loved leader' in the world. The world has confidence in our leadership," Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal said, adding that countries look up to Prime Minister Modi.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal said, "The role of every segment of the economy is important. We managed to overcome the COVID pandemic with the support of farmers we are proud of, no one had to sleep hungry during those tough times."

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that there is a zero probability of recession in India. He said that India has strong foreign reserves and inflation is under control. "I think today's youth is empowered to contribute to India's growth," the minister stated.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal graces the biggest news event of the year Republic Summit themed on Time of Transformation. 

At Republic Summit 2023, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "There was a time when Indians struggled for their basic needs. The country did not have the basic amenities. What PM Modi has focussed on in the past 9 years, in the worst of situations there wasn't a single person who has slept empty stomach. All the basic needs have been taken care of."

Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami addresses as India's biggest news event- Republic Summit 2023 - begins. 

Republic is all set to welcome Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal. He will grace the dais with his perspective on the advancing transformation of the world’s largest democracy. 

The stage is finally set for the much-anticipated third edition of the "Republic Summit" at Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Guest speakers

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Republic Summit Day 2 Schedule

Guest speakers

9:30 am- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT

10:30 am- Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa

11:00 am- Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports

11:30 am- Asaduddin Owaisi, President, AIMIM & MP, Lok Sabha

12:00 pm- Bjorn Lomborg, President- Copenhagen Consensus Centre & Author

12:30 pm- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister, Assam

1:45 pm- LUNCH

2:30 pm- Anil Agarwal, Founder & Chairman, Vedanta Resources Limited

2:45 pm- Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs

3:15 pm- Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

3:45 pm- Mahesh Jethmalani, MP Rajya Sabha & Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

C. Aryama Sundaram, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

4:15 pm- Akhilesh Yadav, President, Samajwadi Party

5:00 pm- Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, MP, Rajya Sabha, Indian National Congress

5:30 pm- Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways

6:00 pm- Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy, Editor Thuglak magazine & chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation, Delhi

8:00 pm- Shri Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India

Republic Summit Day 1 Schedule

Guest speakers

9:30 am- Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles

10:30 am- Admiral R. Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)

READ | Service Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy & Air Force to speak at 3rd edition of Republic Summit

11:00 am- Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel

11:30 am- Uday Kotak, MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank

12:05 pm- Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairperson RSPG Group

12:35 pm- General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff

12:55 pm- Sridhar Vembu, CEO and Co-founder, Zoho Corporation

1:25 pm- Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff of India

1:45 pm- LUNCH

2:30 pm- N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief TDP & Former CM, Andhra Pradesh

3:00 pm- Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister, Maharashtra

3:30 pm- Sudhanshu Mani, IRSME (Retd, General Manager/CF, Chennai); Independent consultant

3:50 pm- Myn Association Announcement

4:00 pm- Bhupendra Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Labour & Employment

4:20 pm- Padma Shri Rani Rampal, Former Captain, Indian Hockey Team

4:50 pm- Suhel Seth, Managing partner, Counselage India & Brand Guru

Dr. Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director and CEO, Fortis Healthcare 

5:00 pm- Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra

6:15 pm- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader and Ambassador of Peace

7:00 pm- Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs

Opposition leaders including former UP CM and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi will also be present on the second day of the Republic Summit 2023 on April 26. AIMIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi will also be present on the same day. N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Andhra Pradesh CM and PDP chief will attend the summit on the first day i.e on April 25.

In the 3rd Edition of the Republic Summit, President of Copenhagen Consensus and Author of False Alarm and Best Things First Bjorn Lomborg will talk about how smart policies can help India and the world achieve amazing progress. "India has improved faster than any other G20 nation from 2015 to 2019. India shows that prioritising achievable, deliverable development matters," he said in a video message. "At Republic 2023, I will talk about how smart policies can help India and the world achieve amazing results for little money: better education, lower mortality from mothers to infants, higher agricultural production, and better nutrition," Lomborg added.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has predicted that India could grow as the third and even the second biggest GDP in the world in the next 10 years. "Given our demographics, given our growing capability, our growing clout in global affairs, India is very much the place to be. And it will earn its rightful place in the world and that is something we all should look forward to," Vembu said in a video message.

Also the co-founder of Zoho, a privately-held cloud-based business software, Vembu is a billionaire and he is among the 50 richest Indians thanks to his majority stake in Zoho, which clocked in 80 million users worldwide by July 2022, per Forbes. 

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will grace the occasion with his spearheading of an unprecedented movement for a stress-free life and nation. His myriad teachings during the golden period of the nation’s transformation will be witnessed.

In the third Edition of the Republic Summit 2023, service chiefs Admiral R Hari Kumar; Chief of Naval Staff, General Manoj Pande; Chief of Army Staff and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff will attend this year's biggest news event on April 25.

In the third Edition of the Republic Summit, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju will participate in the year's biggest news event.  Union Minister for Railways and Communication Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs & Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and many more prominent personalities will mark their presence at the event. 

Scan this QR code to receive all details related to Republic Summit 2023. The 3rd Edition of the Republic Summit is being held at the Taj Palace in New Delhi on the theme- 'Time of Transformation'.  The Honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be the Chief Guest.

Republic Media Network is set to host the much anticipated third edition of the ‘Republic Summit’ on the theme ‘TIME OF TRANSFORMATION’ at Taj Palace, New Delhi on April 25 and 26 2023. With our 'Nation First' agenda, we put the focus on India - our culture, rich tradition, ideas, governance, and people of India to project the country as the emerging superpower that it is. India is a tribute to its intricate history, embedded with the world’s richest diversity.

Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, on April 19, made the announcement that Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at India's biggest news event. CHECK FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

The 3rd Edition of the Republic Summit will be held in New Delhi on the theme- 'Time of Transformation'. With the biggest gathering of decision makers, thought-leaders and policy makers, the Republic Summit helms the conversations that India waits to and ought to hear. Those who are playing a singular role in catalysing the transformation of the country are on the Republic Summit 2023 stage. This stage brings together the architects of India's transformation and the scripters of India's future to host a thought series and elevated dialogue that triggers the conversations to take India ahead. Rooted in the pride of Indian nationalism and the gravitas of Indian civilisation, Republic Summit 2023 is the confluence where pathbreakers, developers, trailblazers and torchbearers of India's future come together in this great 'time of transformation'.

The most respected and significant figures from the convergence of governance, politics, spirituality, economy, policy, business, global affairs, and beyond will be present at the two-day summit in New Delhi on April 25 and 26 with the subject "Time of Transformation."