As India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, leaders from across the globe wished India on the occasion and stressed building even stronger ties with New Delhi in the coming years.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday congratulated the people of India on their 78th Independence Day and expressed his eagerness to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve the ambitious goals set for the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George hoisted the Indian flag on Thursday at a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on the 78th Independence Day.
Lauding the ties between the nations, the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, extended wishes to India on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday.
Chaudhary on Sunday claimed that India got Independence in 1977 when a new government was formed after a 'total revolution' initiated by Jayaprakash Narayan, and not in 1947.
Listing out the achievements of his government in the last nine years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that more than Rs 100 lakh crores have been given to states under his tenure adding that before 2014 only Rs 30 lakh crores were given.
Antony Blinken stated that India and US have a "strong bond" as the two nations work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient.
Over 40,000 security personnel, anti-drone radars, anti-aircraft guns, facial recognition closed circuit TV cameras, and sealed borders are among the security 'bandobast' put in place in Delhi.