New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today touched upon a lot of important issues during his speech. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya later tweeted a video of the PM seen wearing his seatbelt, while he sits inside his armoured Range Rover SUV after the Independence Day speech. The minister has highlighted that it is a great example of road safety because, in spite of having full proof security, PM Modi didn't forget to put on his seat belt.

After hoisting the National flag at Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi made certain promises regarding the progress of the nation. He spoke of development in various fields in the country and a dream of a free society. Among the many promises, he also promised to send an Indian man or woman to space by 2022.  

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Last year as well, the Prime Minister was seen wearing his seatbelt, the moment he entered his car. It is surely an inspiration for people to follow the rules and abide by the road safety norms.

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Modi in his Independence Day speech started by saluting those who lost their lives fighting for our independence. Among the other issues he addressed, he spoke on black money, corruption,  justice for Muslim women from Triple Talaq, the need to liberate from the rape culture. Politicians like Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee have extended their warm wishes to followers on the occasion of August 15.

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