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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day. He noted that this national festival serves as a poignant reminder of the incredible courage, tireless struggle, and unparalleled dedication of our brave freedom fighters to the motherland, which ensured the end of colonial rule.

​The Prime Minister observed that their dreams continue to inspire us, urging citizens to adopt their ideals as we collectively work to realize the resolution of a Viksit Bharat.

​Shri Modi highlighted that, powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. He expressed his hope that this developmental journey will keep progressing at an even greater pace in the times to come.

​In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote:

​"Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day.

​We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat.

​Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. May this journey keep progressing at an even greater pace in the times to come.

​सभी देशवासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की असीम शुभकामनाएं।

​यह राष्ट्रीय पर्व हमें देश के वीर सेनानियों के अद्भुत साहस, अथक संघर्ष और मातृभूमि के प्रति अतुलनीय समर्पण का स्मरण कराता है।

​आइए, उनके आदर्शों को अपनाकर विकसित भारत के संकल्प को साकार करें।"

Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day.

We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat.…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2026