In photos: PM Narendra Modi addresses nation from Red Fort on 78th Independence Day
Published on Aug 15, 2024 11:45 AM IST
- India celebrated its 78th Independence Day with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the Red Fort for 11th consecutive time.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort for India's 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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This was Narendra Modi's 11th consecutive speech as prime minister, and he delivered the longest speech by any Indian PM till date, speaking for 98 minutes in total.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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Donning a colourful Rajasthani leheriya turban, a white kurta and blue jacket, PM Modi hoisted the tiranga, while paying homage to the colours of the flag with his outfit as well(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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PM Modi, during his address, also touched upon various topics, including the Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case, the Bangladesh crisis and development reforms for the country.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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In his speech, the prime minister also paid homage to freedom fighters who made India's independence possible, saying that the country is indebted to them.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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Prime minister Modi also kept in line with the theme of Viksit Bharat, saying that with the resolve and belief of 140 crore people, India would become a developed country by 2047(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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