New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that no nation can progress without self-confidence, and unfortunately, long years of colonial rule had shaken India's confidence due to the colonial mindset.

"Today's journey of India is not only about development but also about a change in mindset, a psychological renaissance", said the Prime Minister while addressing a gathering at the HT Leadership Summit 2025.

According to an official release, the Prime Minister highlighted that this colonial mindset has been a major obstacle in achieving the goal of a developed India, and therefore, today's India is working to free itself from it.

Noting that the British knew well that to rule India for a long time, they had...