The Prime Minister also paid due homage to the former prime ministers of India, lauding them for nation-building. The PM also encouraged the citizens to come together for the purpose of transforming the nation in a developing superpower. He asked the nation to work in favour of national interest, and to look beyond personal benefits. In order to make the nation strong, the Prime Minister urged that everyone must pay special attention and actively engage in curbing the increasing incidences of violence against women.