15 Aug, 14:50 (IST)

India's 76th Independence Day began with PM Narendra Modi addressing the nation for the 9th time. PM Modi spoke about a range of topics from remembering freedom fighters and past leaders to talking about natural farming, nepotism, corruption, and digital India among others, he addressed it all. Besides PM Modi, Chief Ministers of various states celebrated 75 Years of Independence by hoisting the national flag. These included Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to name a few.

15 Aug, 14:19 (IST)

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hoisted the National Flag on 76th Independence Day at his residence in Delhi. Besides Thakur, Senior BJP leader LK Advani also hoisted the National Flag at his residence in Delhi as India marks 75 Years of Independence.Check tweet:

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15 Aug, 13:47 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hoisted the national flag at Fort St George in Chennai.Check tweet:

15 Aug, 13:23 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border as India marks 75 Years of Independence.Check tweet:

15 Aug, 12:42 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag in Mumbai today. Besides Shinde, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda also hoisted the national flag in Delhi as India marks 75 Years of Independence today.Check tweet:

15 Aug, 12:17 (IST)

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Monday hoisted the national flag and participated in the 76th Independence Day celebrations in Ranchi as India marks 75 Years of Independence. Taking to social media, Soren in a tweet said, "I had made a promise regarding Old Pension scheme for govt employees. Cabinet has passed the proposal. SOP formulation ongoing, it'll be implemented soon."Check tweet:

15 Aug, 12:04 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee joined the folk artists as they perform at the Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata. Earlier, Banerjee hoisted the national flag in Kolkata.Watch video:

15 Aug, 11:33 (IST)

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani along with his wife Nita Ambani and grandson Prithvi Ambani were seen celebrating the 76th Independence Day.Watch video:

15 Aug, 11:22 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, India's BSF troops and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura.Check tweet:

15 Aug, 10:32 (IST)

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi extended greetings as India marks 75 Years of Independence. "In the last 75 years, India has made a global mark in science, education, health, information technology and other areas through the sheer hard work of talented Indians..," Gandhi's statement read.Check tweet:

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Mumbai, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today, August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day as the country marks 75 Years of Independence. PM Modi will unfurl the national flag followed by the playing of the National Anthem and the firing of a 21-gun salute. Post this, Prime Minister Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of the majestic Red Fort in New Delhi.

This year's Independence Day speech will be PM Modi's 9th I-Day address to the countrymen as the Prime Minister of India after succeeding former PM Manmohan Singh in 2014. In view of the Independence Day celebrations and PM Modi's address to the nation, the Delhi Police have made elaborate security arrangements at the Red Fort and across the national capital. PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day Speeches Over the Years: Watch Videos of Indian Prime Minister Ahead of His 15th of August 2022 Speech From Ramparts of Red Fort.

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Talking about freedom struggle, PM Modi said that we cannot forget the tribal community. "Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu-Kanhu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Govind Guru - there are innumerable names who became the voice of the freedom struggle & inspired tribal community to live & die for mathrubhumi," he said.

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PM Modi also said that India is the mother of democracy. India has proved that it has a precious ability, and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 years, he said.

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In his speech from the Red Fort, PM Modi said that today is the day to remember all citizens of the country who contributed towards taking our country forward in these last 75 years. "Every India is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India- be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begum Hazrat Mahal," PM Modi stated.

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Remembering India's past leaders and freedom fighters, PM Modi said that citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty. "Kartvya path hi unka jeevan path raha," he said.

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PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

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PM Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day. Earlier, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

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PM Narendra Modi arrived at Red Fort. He was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt. Later, PM Modi inspected the inter-services and police Guard of Honour at Red Fort.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is most likely to begin his address to the nation from the Red Fort at  around 7.33 am.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate 76th Independence Day at a peak of 18,800 feet in Sikkim.

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PM Modi extends greetings to the nation

PM Narendra Modi is all set to hoist the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort as the Nation celebrates 76th Independence Day today. On the occasion of Independence Day 2022, PM Modi took to Twitter to extend greetings to the nation on completing 75 years of Independence and celebrating 76th Independence Day.

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Where to watch PM Modi's Independence Day Speech:

PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech will be broadcasted by Doordarshan and All India Radio. Besides, Doordarshan will also live stream the 76th Independence Day event on its YouTube channel. Alternatively, the live link of the 76th Independence Day event will also be shared on PM Narendra Modi's Twitter handle (@narendramodi), and PIB India's Twitter handle (@PIB_India). The 76th Independence Day speech will also be available for viewing on the official Facebook pages of Doordarshan, AIR, and PM Modi. Meanwhile, the PMO's official Twitter handle will also provide constant updates about the event.

Special guests for 76th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort:

This year's Independence Day celebrations will not only in grand but also very special. Ahead of the 76th Independence Day celebration, Defence secretary Ajay Kumar said that mortuary workers, street vendors, Anganwadi workers, and Mudra Scheme loanees will be special guests for the 15th August Independence Day celebration.

Besides mortuary workers and street vendors, cadets from 14 countries - Mauritius, Argentina, Seychelles, UAE, Mozambique, Fiji, USA, UK, Indonesia, Maldives, Nigeria, Brazil, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have been invited to witness the 76th Independence Day celebration. Kumar also said that for the first time indigenous designed and developed ATAGS guns will be used along with British guns for the ceremonial salute at the Red Fort.