New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The nation will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the Red Fort.
The PM will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument, a Defence Ministry statement said.
As the nation is making giant strides towards realising the Government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the theme of this year's celebrations is Naya Bharat.
About 5,000 special guests, from different walks of life, have been invited to witness the celebrations at Red Fort this year. Over 1,500 people from various States and Union Territories dressed in traditional attire have also been invited to witness the grand ceremony.
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