Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the 74th Independence Day by unfurling the national flag at the majestic Red Fort in Delhi.
PM paid tribute to corona warriors, those at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, as he addressed the nation on Independence Day.
PM Modi said India must become self-reliant and use its vast natural resources to produce for the domestic as well as the global market.
"I am confident that India will realise this dream. I am confident of the abilities, confidence and potential of my fellow Indians. Once we decide to do something, we do not rest till we achieve that goal," PM said.
The event at Red Fort this year was relatively muted in terms of participation of people in view of the situation created by COVID-19, which has affected over 24 lakh people in the country.
In view of the situation, the general public was not been invited to the event. Instead, 1,500 corona warriors, including 500 police personnel who have recovered from the infection, attended the function in a symbol of the citizens' determination to fight the pandemic and emerge winners.
