Archive · 15 Aug 2026
PM Modi Greets Nation on 80th Independence Day, Hails Progress
Independence Day is a very special day for India.
It is the day when India became free from British rule many years ago.
This year, India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day.
On this day, the leader of the country gives a message to the people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a happy Independence Day.
He said that with the help of 140 crore (1.4 billion) Indians, the country is reaching new heights of progress.
He also remembered the brave freedom fighters who fought for India's freedom.
He thanked them for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment.
Because of them, India was able to end colonial rule.
Modi said their dreams still inspire people as they work together to build a developed India called 'Viksit Bharat'.
PM Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day.
He said that powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors.
Modi paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ended colonial rule.
He said the dreams of the freedom fighters continue to inspire people working together to build a 'Viksit Bharat'.
The prime minister shared his message in a post on X, reported by PTI from New Delhi on August 15.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Greeted the nation on the 80th Independence Day, hailed India's progress powered by 140 crore Indians, and paid tributes to freedom fighters
- When
- Saturday, August 15 (India's 80th Independence Day)
- Where
- New Delhi (report origin); the message was posted on X
- Why
- To mark Independence Day and honor the freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ended colonial rule
- Event
- 80th Independence Day greetings
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Date
- Saturday, August 15
- Report location
- New Delhi
- Population cited
- 140 crore (1.4 billion) Indians
- Development vision
- 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India)
- Message platform
- X (social media post)
- Source
- PTI (Press Trust of India)
