Chhatarpur, Aug. 15 -- Celebrating India's 80th Independence Day, religious preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri hoisted the national flag at the Vedic Gurukulam within Bageshwar Dham on Saturday.

Addressing the gathering of students and devotees, Shastri called on the younger generation to spearhead the nation's future, emphasised firm patriotism and stated that loyalties to the country remain non-negotiable.

Issuing a stern warning against elements threatening national integrity, Shastri emphasised absolute allegiance to the motherland. "Individuals working against the nation will face severe consequences," Shastri told ANI.

He further bridged religious faith with civic duty, stating that true spiritual devotion inherently translates i...