JAMMU, Aug. 16 -- Senior BJP leader and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan, has said that Independence Day is not merely a celebration but a solemn reminder of the immense sacrifices made by countless patriots who laid down their lives for the nation's freedom.
Speaking on the significance of this day, Balbir Ram Rattan paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and unsung heroes whose courage and determination helped India break the chains of colonial rule.
"August 15 is not just a date in the calendar," he said. "It is the story of every Indian who dreamed of a free nation and a reminder of the price paid in blood, sweat, and sacrifice by our forefathers for the liberty we enjoy today."
He emphasized that freedom comes with duties...