Patna, Aug. 15 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary hoisted the National Flag at Patna's Mahadalit Tola on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day on Saturday.

"Today we are celebrating the 80th Independence Day. This in itself is a glorious history that freedom fighters sacrificed for us. Many people attained martyrdom to free India. Today I pay homage to all those martyr families... Today I want to tell you that the country's Prime Minister wants to make the country developed; former Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar wants to make Bihar prosperous; realising the dreams of both is our duty and responsibility."

Earlier today, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong confidence that ...