Amid rising social media chatter and a flurry of WhatsApp forwards claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 PM tonight, it is important to clarify that no such national address is scheduled. These viral messages appear to be misleading and have created unnecessary confusion among the public, especially in the wake of heightened national security preparations.

So, what’s actually happening?

Prime Minister Modi is indeed scheduled to speak at 8 PM today, May 6, but the context is vastly different. He will be addressing the India @ 2047 Summit, organised by ABP Network at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit is a strategic and visionary platform aimed at discussing India’s long-term roadmap towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of independence. The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and young changemakers to deliberate on India’s evolving global role.

The summit is being live-streamed on BJP’s official social media handles and website, but it is not a formal address to the nation. Instead, it is part of a broader leadership and thought series discussing India’s vision and growth trajectory.

Why the confusion?

The viral posts may have gained traction due to a separate and unrelated development. On May 5, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an urgent directive to all states and union territories, calling for a nationwide mock drill on May 7 in response to recent escalations with Pakistan. The move follows the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and aims to bolster civilian preparedness in the event of war or emergency.

The drill will include:

  • Air raid sirens being activated in multiple cities.

  • Evacuation rehearsals and civil defence training for students and civilians.

  • Crash blackouts and camouflage of vital installations.

  • Review and rehearsal of state-wise evacuation plans.

This will be the first such nationwide mock exercise since 1971, signaling the government’s intent to raise public awareness and readiness amid security concerns.

The timing of this mock drill directive—just days before PM Modi’s scheduled public appearance—has likely led to the misinterpretation that a national emergency or wartime address was imminent.

The real takeaway

While the Prime Minister will speak today at 8 PM, it is not a national address concerning any security situation or emergency. It is a public address at a thought leadership summit focused on long-term national development.

Meanwhile, the government has confirmed that mock drills on May 7 are part of routine preparedness exercises, and there is no cause for panic. Citizens are advised to ignore misleading forwards and rely only on verified information from official government or media channels.

Disclaimer: This article is intended solely for informational purposes. The details provided are based on publicly available information and official statements as of the time of publication. Readers are advised not to act on the basis of viral messages or unverified sources. For any urgent or critical updates, please refer to official government channels or accredited news agencies. Complete details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the India @ 2047 Summit are available on BJP’s official website: https://www.bjp.org/events/prime-minister-shri-narendra-modi-will-address-abp-networks-india-2047-summit-06th-may-2025.

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