Parliament, India Gate Illuminate In Tricolour As Country Celebrates Independence Day | Watch

New Delhi: The Parliament building, India Gate and other places of national importance were illuminated in tri-colour as the country celebrated the 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. 

Not just in Delhi, but places, buildings, monuments, across the country have been decorated reflecting the tri-colour. 

Flag hoisting ceremonies were conducted across the country as the nation was seen immersed in Independence Day celebrations.

Earlier today, PM Modi who delivered his 11th Independence Day speech, said, "Viksit Bharat 2047' are not mere words, they are a reflection of resolve and dreams of 140 crore people.”

“I am committed to working round the clock to achieve the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047,” he added.

“India is working to become self-reliant for its energy needs and deal with the global problem of climate change. We had vowed for renewable energy. India has done more than the (other) countries of G20,” the Prime Minister said.

“We prioritised justice over punishment in new criminal laws, Space sector is essential for making India a powerful nation. It is becoming vibrant and we are giving strength to this sector. For the third term in government, the only message is to serve everyone, every family and take the nation to newer heights of development,” he added.

“We want to build such an education system in the country that students don't have to go abroad for studies. Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad. We will create 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years. We took big reforms to make the banking sector strong. Today, because of the reforms, our banks are among the few strong banks globally," the Prime Minister said.

With inputs from PTI