15 August,2019 07:49 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses after paying tribute to former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj during a condolence meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019. Pic/PTI
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Raj Ghat on Thursday on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day. In a short while, Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Before the speech, visitors, performers and jawans have gathered at the fort. In his sixth consecutive address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to focus on the theme of 'New India'.
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PM Modi also extended greetings to the people of the nation on the 73rd Independence Day. "Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians.
Jai Hind!" tweeted Modi from his official Twitter account. In the backdrop of the I-Day, the multi-layered security arrangements are in place across the national capital. The Red Fort, from where Narendra Modi will address the nation, has been put under a high-security cover.
With inputs from ANI
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