The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted an ‘At Home’ reception for freedom fighters on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Quit India Movement today (August 9, 2014) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
On the occasion, the President honoured and felicitated freedom fighters from across the country in the presence of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Union Minister for Home Affairs and other dignitaries.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also met the Freedom Fighters at the President's 'At Home' function.
Salute to all those who participated in the Quit India movement. Their sacrifices continue to inspire us greatly.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2014
Attended 'At-home' in Rashtrapati Bhavan for freedom fighters. We remain indebted to them for their contribution pic.twitter.com/fAXtA8NRBS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2014