Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, saying that powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. Ahead of his address from the Red Fort, Modi visited Raj Ghat and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
The Prime Minister also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. His message set a tone of reflection and ambition as the nation marked eight decades of independence.
