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Independence Day: Tricolour Hoisted Onboard INS Visakhapatnam, INS Deepak In Bahrain. WATCH

INS Visakhapatnam and INS Deepak reached Bahrain’s Port Salman on Monday as part of Indian Navy’s deployment in the region.

The Indian tricolour was hoisted aboard indigenously designed and built Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam and the Fleet Tanker INS Deepak at Bahrain’s Manama on Thursday to commemorate India 77th Independence Day. INS Visakhapatnam and INS Deepak reached Bahrain’s Port Salman on Monday as part of Indian Navy’s deployment “towards co-operative engagement & reaffirming maritime safety and security in the region,” it tweeted, adding that the ships will participate in the 77th Independence Day at the Gulf nation. 

“Aimed at enhancing India-Bahrain Naval Cooperation and augmenting interoperability, the Indian Navy ships will undertake professional interactions with Royal Bahrain Naval Force, culminating in an MPX on departure,” it added. 

On Thursday, India celebrated its 77th Independence Day and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the tenth consecutive time from the ramparts of the Red Fort in the national capital.

In his 90 minutes speech marking the 76 years of India's independence, the Prime Minister touched on a range of issues. 

From appealing for peace in the strife-torn Manipur and his governance to plans for the future, a sharp attack on opposition and a change in his salutation to the people.

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PM Modi referred to the citizens as 'Parivarjano' (members of his family) while earlier he used terms like 'Mitron', 'Bhaiyon', 'Beheno' 'Mataon', and 'Deshvasiyon'.

The Prime Minister also took a swipe at opposition parties while emphasising the evils the country has to fight against. He also laid a path for the dream of a golden India in the next thousand years. Here are top quotes on various topics that PM Modi touched upon in his speech on the 77th Independence Day.

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