Narendra Modi addresses the nation at Red Fort as India celebrates 70 years of independence

As India celebrated 70 years of Independence Day on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at Red Fort in New Delhi.

As India celebrated 70 years of Independence Day on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at Red Fort in New Delhi. PTI

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In his Independence Day speech, Modi called for a nation free of casteism, communalism, terrorism and corruption. PTI

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On arrival, Modi received a guard of honour before he unfurled the national flag. PTI

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Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Nitin Gadkari and other prominent politicians also attended the event. PTI

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At the function, police jawans marched while National Cadet Corps students from various schools also performed. PTI

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After the speech, Narendra Modi interacted with school children dressed as Lord Krishna to mark the coinciding festival of Janmashtami. PTI