Amit Shah unfurls tricolour at home; extends Independence day greetings to countrymen

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings to countrymen on occasion of Independence Day on Saturday and said dream of freedom fighters of an independent, strong and self-sufficient India has been realised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After unfurling national flag at his residence here, Shah said on one hand, Modi government has provided poor and deprived sections of society with housing, power and health insurance, while on or hand, India has emerged as a powerful nation.

"Today we are very proud that independent, strong and self-sufficient India our freedom fighters dreamt of, has been realised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said in a tweet.

home minister said on occasion of Independence Day, he bows before those who contributed to country's freedom with ir valour and sacrifice. He also paid respects to those brave men and women, who me supreme sacrifice for cause of India's unity, integrity and security.

"On this Independence Day, come, let us pledge to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and contribute to India achieving newer feats by opting as much 'Make in India' products. Happy Independence Day," he said.

On Friday, Shah was released from a hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for coronavirus. Currently, he is in home isolation.