Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation on Independence Day from the Red Fort when he said the Centre and state governments are trying to restore peace in strife-torn Manipur.

In his strong message to the region, he said: "The nation is with Manipur."

He said: "The people of Manipur should build on the peace that has been restored over the past few days."

He said the path to finding a solution in Manipur is only through 'peace'.

Modi, who was seen wearing a Rajasthani-styled turban, said the 'Demography, Democracy and Diversity' will fulfil the dream of the nation.

Speaking on the measures taken by his government to ensure the country moves on the path of development, Modi said: "To ensure development in a true sense and to strengthen the biggest unit of democracy, we formed a separate dedicated Ministry, Ministry of Co-operation."

"Our mission is to reach the poorest of the poor, to address their concerns, and to ensure 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi'!" he said.

He raised the issue of inflation and said: " Today, inflation has taken a toll on the economies across the world."

"But notably, India's efforts in the direction of containing inflation have been successful when compared to earlier times," Modi said.

Modi 'guaranteed' that his government will place India in the Top-3 economies in the world in the next five years.

India will vote to elect a new Lok Sabha in 2024.

Narendra Modi and his BJP will complete 10 years in power next year since it won the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 by defeating the former Congress-led UPA government.

Modi said: "Our goal is to strengthen the economy, empower the people, and make India a developed country!"