Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day, remembering the freedom fighters whose courage and sacrifice helped end colonial rule.
In a social media post
on X, PM Modi paid tribute to the “countless freedom fighters” whose “courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment” secured India’s independence.
He said the dreams of the freedom fighters continued to inspire the country as it worked towards building a Viksit Bharat (developed India).
“We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat,” he wrote.
Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day.
We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2026
“Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. May this journey keep progressing at an even greater pace in the times to come,” Prime Minister Modi wrote.
PM Modi is leading the main Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi, where he is scheduled to hoist the national flag and address the nation.
The Prime Minister will deliver his Independence Day address from the historic monument for the 13th consecutive time.
This year’s celebrations will also commemorate 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’. For the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be rendered during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.
The 80th Independence Day is being marked with celebrations across the country, with flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes planned in states, cities and towns.
