Prime Minister sends congratulations to Indian counterpart

The Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Narendra Modi marked India's 80th Independence Day with a traditional outfit, wearing a red Bandhani-print Rajasthani safa, a white kurta, and a chocolate-brown vest. The safa was styled with a prominent tail and paired with three pocket squares of saffron, green, and white colours, according to Live Mint.

During the 80th Independence Day celebration, Modi marked his 13th consecutive address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of freedom fighters and emphasized the ongoing progress and aspirations of 140 crore Indians towards building a Viksit Bharat, as per Live Mint.

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