India, Aug. 15 -- India marked the 79th Independence Day with great fervour and enthusiasm, with celebrations across the country right from early morning. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor at Red Fort, Indians in cities and villages held celebrations and hoisted the flag in their communities with friend, colleagues and loved ones.

Independence Day 2025 was the top trending hashtag on X with wishes and messages coming in from people from all walks of life. Ministers, politicians, diplomats and regular social media users celebrated the day online as well, sharing wishes and images.

PM Modi took to X to greet citizens on Independence Day and urged everyone to work even harder to build a developed Bharat.

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