Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, marking his 12th consecutive address. He paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and hoisted the flag, emphasizing the theme of ‘Naya Bharat’ and the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Modi saluted the armed forces and highlighted India’s stance against nuclear threats, referencing actions taken after the Pahalgam attack.