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