New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, immediately after concluding his Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort, met with young students who were special invitees at the celebrations. The Prime Minister shook hands with the various special invitee students, with each of them extending their hands eager for a chance to greet the PM.

While welcoming the Prime Minister, the students wore coordinated orange coloured outfits to spell out 'Naya Bharat,' this year's theme for the Independence Day.

Over 5,000 special guests attended the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort. Coming from across the country, the invitee guests included beneficiaries of various education schemes, Anganwadis, Lakhpati Didis, and sa...