Patna, Aug. 14 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday extended his heartfelt greetings and wishes to the people of the state and the country on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.

Paying tribute to the brave citizens who took part in the freedom struggle, the Chief Minister said that it was because of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of patriots that our country became independent on August 15, 1947, according to a release from the CM's office.

"We offer our respectful tributes to all those freedom fighters who laid down their lives in the fight for independence. Their high ideals remain a source of inspiration for all of us even today," the CMO said.

The Chief Minister urged the people of the state and the country ...