Vice-President greets the Nation on the eve of Independence Day

I extend my heartiest greetings to all citizens on our 78th Independence Day.

This momentous day is a solemn reminder of the indomitable courage and selfless sacrifice of countless heroes that laid the foundation of sovereign Bharat. It is also a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of our vibrant democracy, the largest in the world.

Let us commit ourselves to the lofty values upheld by our freedom movement. As we honour the legacy of our freedom fighters, let us reflect on the collective journey we have traversed as a nation and work hard to realise the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.