Independence Day LIVE: PM Modi to address the nation as India marks 79th Independence Day with ‘Naya Bharat' theme
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The theme of this year's celebrations is Naya Bharat, as the nation makes giant strides toward realising the Government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, Mr. Modi will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The Defence Secretary will introduce Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Delhi Area, to PM Modi.
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President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on Thursday (August 14) on the eve of the country's 79th Independence Day, called on citizens to 'buy and use Indian-made products' to strengthen the spirit of the Swadeshi Movement.
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