India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has extended greetings to the people of the country on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day.
In his message, Shri Birla has said: "Dear fellow citizens, heartfelt greetings to you all on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
Today is an occasion to remember the countless freedom fighters who dedicated their entire lives for independence of the country. Nearly eight decades have passed since the country gained independence, and today, we stand with a new resolve-a resolve to build a country that leads the world in every sector, driven by the potential of its youth.
Approximately 65 percent of our country's population is under the age ...