OdishaPlus Bureau
Marking the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unfurled the national flag at the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national capital. “Today as we breathe in Independent India, it is because of sacrifice of thousands,” Modi said as he congratulated everyone on this day. The Prime Minister paid tributes to Coronavirus warriors and remembered the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. He also extended gratitude to security personnel including that of Army, paramilitary and police ensuring our safety.
कोरोना के इस असाधारण समय में, सेवा परमो धर्म: की भावना के साथ, अपने जीवन की परवाह किए बिना हमारे डॉक्टर्स, नर्से, पैरामेडिकल स्टाफ, एंबुलेंस कर्मी, सफाई कर्मचारी, पुलिसकर्मी, सेवाकर्मी, अनेको लोग, चौबीसों घंटे लगातार काम कर रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi #AatmaNirbharBharat
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“We’re going through distinct times. I can’t see young children in front of me today (at Red Fort). Corona has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’ and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them,” PM Modi said in the opening lines of his speech, thanking Coronavirus warriors.