14 August :The Vice President of India Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of our Independence Day. In his message, he has said that every Independence Day is a milestone in the history of our Republic.
Following is the text of the Vice President’s message :
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of our Independence Day. I take this opportunity to pay my respectful homage to our valiant freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifices for the cause of our independence.
Every Independence Day is a milestone in the history of our Republic. Our country rejoices with pride at our national achievements. Let us take a pledge on this occasion to strive towards realising the dream of a developed India, where all citizens have the opportunity to live with dignity and fully develop their potential.
Let us celebrate this joyous occasion by rededicating ourselves to secure for our nation its rightful place in the world.”