PM wishes the nation for Independence Day

August 15, 2020 07:17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of the nation on the 74th Independence Day on Saturday.

"Happy Independence Day to all fellow Indians. Jai Hind!" PM Modi tweeted.

PM Modi will proceed to the Lahore Gate of Red Fort where he will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He will then address the nation.

The Independence Day function at Red Fort this year will be relatively muted in terms of participation of people in view of the situation created by COVID-19.

There is an anticipation of more reform measures with the government having already announced measures in various sectors, including agriculture and defence, to realise the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

Political watchers believe that PM Modi may also touch upon his government's initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir.

-- ANI

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