Independence Day 2019 PM Modi speech LIVE Updates: PM announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

India Independence Day 2019 PM Narendra Modi Speech LIVE News Updates: This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first Independence Day speech after returning to power with a thumping majority in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Independence Day 2019 LIVE: Dressed in a white kurta-pyjama and a colourful turban, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Red Fort. (Express photo/Neeraj Priyadarshi)

India Independence Day 2019 PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: In his first Independence Day address in NDA’s second term, Prime Minister Narendra Moditouched upon the achievements of his newly formed government in less than 10 weeks of coming to power — abrogation of Article 370, Article 35A, the passing of triple talaq Bill among others. He also said the decision to repeal Article 370 was a step towards fulfilling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s dream