India is celebrating its 70th Anniversary of Independence and the Nation's respected Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort. This is going to be Modi Ji's fourth Independence Day address and he is likely to elaborate a detailed report on his Government's accomplishments.
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"There will be Zero Tolerance to Terrorism"
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PM @narendramodi - 'Determined to create a New 🇮🇳'! #IndiaAt70 #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/HZu2FG7kgH
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 15, 2017
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"Those born in this century will start turning 18. They are Bhagya Vidhatas of our nation. The 1st of January 2018 is no ordinary year. those born in the 21st century will turn 18 starting January 18. I welcome you all to your adulthood. You will play a crucial role in shaping a grand India."
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Everything has a 1st time.
— Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) August 15, 2017
India's flag being hoisted for 1st time @UN on 15 August, 1947 at Lake Success (temporary home of @UN),New York pic.twitter.com/u1A4Ioeud2
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"We faced a great tragedy in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where Children died in a hospital. We also had some natural calamities in some parts of India. We should stand together and shoulder those who are affected."
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Indian PM Modi says, "I wish you all on the occasion of India's 71st Independence Day. I see that lots of you have come as young Krishna's, today being Janmashtami as well."
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag and he greets the Nation Independence day!
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National Anthem is played as the Indian flag gets unfurled
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#स्वतंत्रतादिवस के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। जय हिन्द! Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2017
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort and he paid his respect at Gandhi Samadhi