New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the National Flag at his residence in Delhi to mark the 79th Independence Day.

Earlier, he extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation, paying tribute to the sacrifices of India's heroes and urged the citizens to contribute towards building a 'Viksit Bharat'.

In a post on his X account, Rajnath Singh wrote, "Greetings to all fellow Indians on our Independence Day. This day is not just a celebration of our freedom but a sacred remembrance of the courage, sacrifice and supreme selflessness of countless heroes who gave us the honour of a free India. Let us take inspiration from their ideals and work together to build a secure, strong and prosperous 'Viksit Bharat'.

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