New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked every Indian to hoist the tricolour on this Independence Day. In a social media video, PM Modi conveyed this message to fellow Indians.

"Come, let us celebrate August 15 with pride, honour and dignity. Let us pay tribute to our freedom fighters and pledge to build a developed India," PM Modi said.

"Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar-Ghar Tiranga, Har Mann Tiranga. Come, let the Tricolour fly proudly over every home," he added.

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