In Pics: PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day Address At Red Fort Aug 15, 2017 10:13 am IST Published On Aug 15, 2017 10:13 am IST Last Updated On Aug 15, 2017 10:17 am IST Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email PM Narendra Modi walks up to the dais at Red Fort to deliver his Independence Day address. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email The Prime Minister spoke about the need for the country to unite and progress to a "New India" Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email PM Modi unfurls the national flag before his speech at Red Fort Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email PM Modi spoke about corruption, terrorism, while condoling the victims of the Gorakhpur tragedy and the floods and landslides. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email PM Modi's address was the shortest ever Independence Day speech by a Prime Minister. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email PM Modi waves to children participating in the Independence Day celebrations. Many children dressed up as Lord Krishna, as Independence Day coincided with Janmashtami.