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73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech. Watch video to know more.

73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort by conveying Independence Day greetings. Then he says 'We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move. The old system in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh led to corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities.

PM Modi addresses nation on its 73rd Independence day celebration from the ramparts of the Red Fort

India today celebrates its 73rd Independence Day as the nation comes together with new hopes and dreams. As people wish each other in the country on this historic day, Bollywood celebrities too took to their social media profiles to wish their fans and followers.

From Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan, Bollywood celebs wish fans Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day announced the creation of a new post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for better coordination among Army, Navy and the Air Force.

Independence Day speech: PM Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said with the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, the dream of "One Nation, One Constitution" has been realised, as he lashed out at the opposition speaking against the move, asking if they felt it was so necessary why didn't they make it permanent in the past 70 years.

PM Modi's sixth Independence-Day speech: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said making local products more attractive will boost India's credentials as an export hub and asserted that 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' — high-quality, eco-friendly products — will be the guiding principle in this process.

Dream of 5 trillion dollar economy not difficult if everyone strives for it: PM Modi

Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the National Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in the first Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of its special status.

Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir stadium

On the 73rd Independence Day, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalled how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year.

CRPF officer who killed 3 terrorists despite bullet injury is the recipient of Kirti Chakra

Addressing the nation on 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said several crucial legislations were passed within 10 weeks of the formation of his second government, including abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, ban on the practice of Triple Talaq and changes in anti-terror laws.

In less than 70 days of new government, Article 370 is history: PM in Independence Day speech

Encouraging family planning to prevent population explosion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is a need to think whether one can fulfil aspirations and dreams of their children or not.

PM Narendra Modi encourages family planning to prevent population explosion

The government has asked the defence forces to submit their views on the creation of the new post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the three defence forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of the new post in his Independence Day address.

Government seeks defence forces' views on Chief of Defence Staff post

On September 20, 1942, at the height of the 'Quit India' movement, Kanaklata Barua was shot dead by the British forces in present-day Gohpur, Assam. The 17-year-old was trying to unfurl the tricolour at a police station.

Independence Day: The unsung freedom fighters from Northeast India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first Independence Day speech after assuming the office for the second term with a thumping majority was his second-longest address from the ramparts of Red Fort.

PM Modi's maiden Independence Day address of second term also his second-longest

Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a "strategic partnership".

US extends good wishes to people of India on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Afghanistan Independence Day from the rampart of the Red Fort in Delhi during his speech on the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day.

PM Modi extends Independence Day wishes to Afghanistan from ramparts of Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday (today) from the ramparts of iconic Red Fort in the national capital. Watch this video to know more.

India now talking about one nation, one election: PM in  Independence Day address

India celebrated its 73rd Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. Watch this video to know more.

73rd Independence Day celebrated at Attari-Wagah border

Congratulatory messages have been sent from the US, Russia and Israel on India's Independence Day with the US calling India a global power with which it has close ties and Russia saying New Delhi enjoys authority in the international arena.

US, Russia, Israel congratulate India on Independence Day; call New Delhi a global power with high authority

India celebrates the completion of 72 years of its freedom from foreign rule today, as it enters the 73rd year of sovereignty, marked today by the 73rd Independence Day. Watch this video to know more.

Ladakh celebrates 73rd Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation on the occasion of country's 73rd Independence Day. Without naming Pakistan directly, the prime minister slammed the countries who are supporting terror.

Terrorism is war against humanity, India's policy on it is clear: PM Modi

Leh: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Leh in Ladakh, once again wowed with his dance moves during 73rd Independence Day, becoming a viral sensation on social media.

Ladakh celebrates 73rd Independence Day, MP Tsering Namgyal dances with the locals goes viral

India is celebrating it 73rd Independence day on the 15th August. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour and address the nation from the Red fort. After his Independence Day speech concluded, PM Modi met school children at the Red Fort.

Elated school children surrounds PM Modi

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