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PM Modi invites public suggestions for his 12th Independence Day speech
He said on X, "As we approach this year's Independence Day, I look forward to hearing from my fellow Indians! What themes or ideas would you like to see reflected in this year's Independence Day speech?" He urged them to share their thoughts on open forums on MyGov and the NaMo App.
In his August 15 addresses, Modi covers a broad sweep of issues facing the country and often makes new announcements.
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