PM Modi pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Photo: X/@ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 15, 2026) greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and said powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors.Mr. Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule.Independence Day 2026 LIVE updates"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," the Prime Minister said in a post on X.He said the dreams of the freedom fighters continue to inspire everyone as people 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," Mr. Modi said.The country is celebrating its 80th Independence Day. Published - August 15, 2026 07:29 am IST
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