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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Delhi's historic Red Fort on its 74th Independence Day today on August 15.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Delhi's historic Red Fort on its 74th Independence Day today. Special arrangements had been made at the Red Fort in the national capital to mark this years Independence Day. Only invited guests were granted entry, with special seating arrangements and all safety protocols have been put in place keeping the COVID-19 crisis in mind.

The government, has pressed for all states to make the “best possible use of technology” for this year’s Independence Day celebrations to avoid large-scale gathering. The ministry advised to follow certain preventive measures such as maintaining social distancing, wearing masks and sanitisation.

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