Jai Hind: India Celebrates 69th Independence Day

Commemorating the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, India celebrates its 69th Independence Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The country achieved its independence on August 15, 1947.

Senior BJP leader LK Advani arrives at Red Fort for the Independence Day celebrations.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Red Fort.
40,000 security men keep vigil in the capital. 500 CCTVs including some ultra-high resolution ones have been installed to keep a watch on any suspicious activity in and around the Red Fort. Taking security measures to a new high, the Delhi Police has adopted rooftop markings to enable unmanned aerial vehicles.

In honour of the 69th Anniversary of India's Independence, PM Modi is all set to deliver his 2nd I-Day speech at Red Fort.
"There's unity in every corner of India. This 15th August morning is not an ordinary morning. This is the world's biggest democracy's Independence Day," says PM Modi.
It's a morning of hope and aspirations for 125 crore Indians, says PM Modi.

While addressing the nation from Red Fort, PM Modi also added, "It is the children of India who have given maximum strength to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan."