“I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens on the important occasion of India’s 77th anniversary.th Independence Day.
At this beginning of Amrit KalWhile we rejoice in the progress and achievements of the past seventy-six years, we honor the extraordinary sacrifices of our valiant freedom fighters that enabled India to become independent. Their unwavering courage inspires us and reminds us to cherish our freedom and our democratic values with gratitude. Today we also pay tribute to the visionaries and architects of modern India, whose tireless efforts paved the way for a strong, diverse and resilient nation.
On this historic day, we reaffirm our dedication to the fundamental constitutional principles of unity, justice, equality and fraternity. As we move forward, hand in hand, let us build a determined, progressive and prosperous India that embodies the rich civilizational ethos of ‘Bharat’.
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