Independence Day 2024: “Today Is the Day To Pay Tributes to Uncountable ‘Azaadi Ke Deewane’, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day. This will mark his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech as Prime Minister. He said, "Today is the day to pay tributes to the uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane' who made sacrifices for the nation. This country is indebted to them."

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VIDEO | Independence Day 2024: "Today is the auspicious day when we celebrate and salute those who sacrificed their lives for the country and its freedom... Those 'Azadi Ke Deewane' made us fortunate to celebrate this Independence Day," says PM Modi (@narendramodi).… pic.twitter.com/VzHodtvYwS

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 15, 2024

This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our concerns have been mounting. Several people have lost their family members, property in natural calamity; nation too has suffered losses. Today, I express my sympathy to all of them and I assure them that this nation stands with them in this hour of crisis," he further added.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, commemorating India's 78th Independence Day. This year's theme, 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' focuses on advancing the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.