New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

Every year on 15 August, the prime minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation, outlining the government's programmes and policies.

The first Independence Day was marked on 15 August 1947, and since then, the Red Fort has hosted the annual flag-hoisting and the Prime Minister's speech.

Over the last few years, PM Modi has invited citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for his Independence Day speech. Citizens were invited to share ideas for the address via the MyGov portal, open until 12 August at 11:45 pm.

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