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PM Modi wishes nation on Independence Day, calls for efforts towards ‘Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended Independence Day greetings to the people of India, urging them to 'work harder' to build a 'Viksit Bharat'. Prime Minister Narendra Mod(DD Grab)
Posting on X, he wrote, 'Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!'
Later in the day, he will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort in the capital and deliver his 12th consecutive address to the nation from the historic monument's ramparts.
Across the country, the tricolour is already on display in shops, streets, and markets, with saffron, white, and green dominating everything from clothing to everyday items. This year's celebrations are themed Naya Bharat, reflecting the government's vision of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
