New Delhi: The country is celebrating Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation by hoisting the national flag from the Red Fort. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to break the chains of subjugation and liberate the country. Significantly, the issue of Manipur violence came up at the beginning of the Prime Minister’s speech.
Standing at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister said, “There has been violence in Manipur. Many people have died. Manipur has been tense for the past few weeks. The honour of the mothers and sisters has been damaged. But the country is with Manipur. Peace is slowly returning there. Our diversity is our strength. ”
