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Here are the highlights of the PM's I-Day speech:

* I salute our brave freedom fighters today

* This is the Team that makes the nation and takes our nation to new heights

* Be it casteism or communalism, there is no place for them. In no way can they be tolerated

*'Jan Bhagidari' is the biggest asset of our democracy. "Be it MyGov, letters from citizens, Mann Ki Baat, communication with people...daily Jan Bhagidari is increasing", the PM said.

* The poor want to move away from poverty and that is why, all our programmes must be for the poor- PM Modi

*Bank accounts are essential for integrating poor into the financial system, 17 crore people opened accounts under Jan Dhan Yojna.

*All our programmes and institutions should be helpful to the poor; have to empower them through financial inclusion.

* Last time from the Red Fort I spoke about toilets and cleanliness. People wondered what kind of PM is he, talking about these issues.