PM Narendra Modi made a pitch for 'Aatmanirbharta' [self-reliance] in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech from Red Fort. "It becomes unfortunate when dependence becomes a habit...that is why it is important to be vigilant always. Aatmanirbharta is not just confined to import, export, rupee, pound and dollar," he said. He added self-reliance is directly connected to India's strength.