New Delhi, August 15: On August 15, India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, marking 79 years of freedom. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several central ministers have extended their greetings to the citizens on this significant occasion.
PM Modi expressed his wishes on the social media platform ‘X’, stating, “Heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence Day. We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us to work together towards building a ‘developed India.’ With the strength of 1.4 billion Indians, our country is reaching new heights of progress in various fields. Let us adopt their ideals and realize the pledge of a developed India.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also shared his greetings on ‘X’, saying, “Warm wishes to all citizens on Independence Day. This day is an opportunity to remember the indomitable courage, sacrifice, and supreme sacrifice of countless freedom fighters who dedicated everything for India’s freedom. Their struggle has given us not just political freedom but also the right and responsibility to shape our nation’s future.”
He further added, “This occasion is also a collective resolve of 1.4 billion Indians to build a secure, empowered, prosperous, self-reliant, and developed India that touches new heights of modernity, progress, and innovation while being proud of its glorious heritage. Jai Hind!”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his wishes, stating, “Heartfelt greetings to all citizens on Independence Day. I pay my respects to all the brave soldiers who dedicated everything for the freedom of Mother India. Let us resolve to accelerate the construction of a developed, prosperous, and self-reliant India this Independence Day.”
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also posted, “Warm wishes to all citizens on this national festival of Independence Day. Let us contribute to making the new India prosperous and realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India.”
Union Health Minister JP Nadda shared, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all citizens on the 80th Independence Day. On this auspicious day of freedom, I pay homage to the great personalities, revolutionaries, and freedom fighters who dedicated everything for the protection and service of Mother India. Let us all reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the unity, integrity, brotherhood, and democratic values of our country while building a ‘developed and self-reliant India.’”
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