Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a guard of honour at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on August 3

Mr Modi, who led his party to a stunning victory in the national election, reportedly wants his first Independence Day speech to set a benchmark. He is likely to outline his government's priorities in broad strokes but avoid specifics. ( Also read: Students in Chennai School Have a 'Big Idea' to Celebrate The Tricolour Sources say he is likely to talk about governance and restructuring, but no big schemes will be mentioned.