Nation celebrates 73rd Independence Day today

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The Nation celebrates 73rd Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi and addressed the nation. 

Dressed in a white kurta-pyjama and a colourful turban, Mr Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Red Fort. Prime Minister then inspected Guard of Honour.

Before coming to Red Fort, he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Prime Minister said that within 10 weeks of returning to power, his government took key decisions to fulfill the aspirations of people and cited the new law on triple talaq and scrapping of special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir. He said his government has dedicated itself on all fronts in the service of countrymen. Mr Modi said, abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, law to ban the practice of instant triple talaq were some of the key decisions taken by his government soon after assuming power for the second term. Prime Minister also condoled the death of people in recent floods and assured the affected of all help.