New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Marking his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated key milestones of his government, including the scrapping of Article 370 and the success of Operation Sindoor, calling them landmark moments in India's modern history.

Addressing a gathering of over 5,000 special invitees, from national athletes to grassroots representatives, PM Modi declared that the "wall of Article 370 has been broken," affirming the vision of "One Nation, One Constitution." He paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose legacy, he said, lives on in the unification of the Indian Constitution across all regions.

"By removing Article 370, we upheld the dream of one India,...