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Independence Day 2021 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort today (August 15) after unfurling the national flag to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day. This was his eighth Independence Day address after taking the office of the PM. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who created history at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics by winning the gold medal, along with 31 other athletes was present at the Red Fort. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony at the Red Fort will be attended by few people by following strict safety protocols and social distancing measures. For the first time ever, as soon as the tricolour is hoisted by PM Modi, flower petals were showered at the venue by two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Amrut formation. On the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind talked about the coronavirus pandemic and said that the country is yet to come out of its devastating effects. He asserted this is the time for extra care and caution, and people should not let their guard down. He also sought to address the concerns raised by protesting farmers' unions against the three contentious farm laws, saying the series of agricultural marketing reforms will empower our annadata' farmers and help them get better price for their produce. He also lauded the athletes who participated in Tokyo Olympics for their "stellar" performance. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates of Independence Day 2021.
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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao hoists the National Flag at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoists the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi is also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir, where development is now visible on the ground.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative which will create employment opportunities for the country's youth and help in a holistic infrastructure growth. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on the 75th Independence Day, Modi said along with modernisation, India also needs to adopt a holistic approach in infrastructure building. The Prime Minister said that the Gatishakti-National Master Plan will be announced in the coming days. The over Rs 100 lakh crore Gatishakti initiative will "bring employment opportunities for youth and help in holistic infrastructure growth", he said.
In these past 74 years of independence from British rule, India overcame many hurdles and gained global recognition in several fields. As the country celebrates its 75th Independence day today, let's take pride in what India has achieved so far.
Sports to Railway infra, India's biggest achievements in last 74 years
Earlier in his speech on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "Our actions today will determine our future. Our today will set the theme of our 100 years of India's Independence. Nothing can stop India's dreams and aspirations from being fulfilled in the 21st century. Our strength is our vitality, our strength is our solidarity. Our life force, nation first, is our spirit."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves the daisafter NCC cadets sing the National Anthem.
PM Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nationon the 75th Independence Day at Red Fort
It was a historic decision to change Article 370. Be it GST- the system that frees the country from the tax trap or OROP for our military comrades, or peaceful resolution of Shri Ramjanmabhoomi case, we have seen all this come true in the last few years
When we talk about Jal Sanrakshan, we all have to work towards saving water. We all have to focus on digital transactions. We all have to work towards promoting 'Local4Vocal'. We all have to work together, and actively participate in government initiatives.
