New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings to citizens on the occassion of the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.

In a post on X, Shah said, "Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all fellow citizens of the country."

"On the occasion of Independence Day, I pay my deepest respects to all the brave warriors who dedicated their all for the freedom of Mother India. Let us, on this Independence Day, resolve to accelerate the construction of a developed, prosperous, and self-reliant India," Shah wrote on X.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings to the nation and paid tribute to the freedo...