Web Desk, 15 August, 2016 : On the occasion of 70th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation from the Red fort saying, the government's resolve is to turn 'Swaraj' (self-rule) into 'Surajya' (good rule).
"Today on this special day, I convey my greetings to 125 crore Indians and the Indian community living overseas. May this energy guide the nation to scale newer heights of progress in the years to come. We remember Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Pandit Nehru, countless people who sacrificed their lives so that we attained Swarajya," Prime Minister Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi said India's age is not 70 years, but the journey post colonial rule for a better India is 70-year old.
"From the Vedas to Vivekananda, we have a long history. India is an ancient country with a rich cultural heritage. It is because of our great freedom fighters who laid their live that we are independent," he added.
"Yes, we face several problems. But we are capable to overcome them. The onus is on 125 crore people of India to convert this 'Swaraj' (self-rule) into 'Surajya' (good rule). We will fulfil the dream of 'Ek Bharat, Sresth Bharat'," he added.
A multi-layer security has also been thrown around Rajpath where a seven-day-long cultural festival 'Bharat Parv' is underway.
Special measures will be taken to meet "on-the-spot situations" such as the Prime Minister choosing to meet people at the venue as he previously did twice, officials said.
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