Published 12:02 IST, August 15th 2019

Independence Day: Virat Kohli calls for unity, sets a mission for Indians

India is jubilant as it celebrates the completion of 72 years of Independence on Thursday. Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli expressed his desire for the citizens to work together towards the progress of the country, and create India ‘of our dreams.’ 

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India is jubilant as it celebrates completion of 72 years of Independence on Thursday. Starting from flag hoisting and events of national fervour involving patriotic songs and performances, Independence Day is always one of  most lively days, for people across groups. Apart from wishes flooding everyone’s inboxes and timelines, even celebrities sent across ir wishes to citizens, most tably Prime Minister Narendra  Modi dressing nation from Red Fort,  early on Thursday.  One of or prominent names was Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli. cricket superstar expressed his desire for citizens to work toger towards progress of  country, and create India ‘of our dreams.’ 

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Virat wishes Independence Day

Virat on Thursday tweeted, “Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day. Let's work toger towards progress of our country and create India of our dreams. Jai Hind.” 

Apart from Virat, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan were some of or stars who wished ir followers on occasion. 

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Cricket fraternity celebrate Independence Day

Gambhir, who is also a Member of Parliament, shared an intense video to wish citizens and hoping for progress and peace in country.

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 Sachin Tendulkar expressed pride about our achievements in past 72 years.

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Raina wrote, "Today & every day, let us all take a moment to remember heroes who have laid down ir lives for #India and its people. Proud to be a part of this nation!"

"A country is kwn for its history & by its ppl how y are.Lets build our country by love,reagrdless of different faith,Lets built a solid India where when a traveler comes to our land he/she goes back with most beautiful memories one can ever have #IndependenceDayIndia," tweeted Irfan Pathan.

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11:43 IST, August 15th 2019