Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the 73rd Independence Day. Wearing a white kurta and his customary safaa, this time mustard, red and green, PM Modi spoke before a large gathering of ministers, diplomats and schoolchildren at the historic Mughal-built Red Fort. He spoke about the significant decisions his government has made within the first 10 weeks itself to ensure that the nation sees unhindered growth. The removal of Article 370, Article 35-A and ban on Triple Talaq have been important steps. We have fulfilled the dream that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had for India. He announced the post of a Chief of Defence Staff to oversee all three defence services.
Here are the LIVE updates of PM Modi's Independence Day speech from Red Fort: