Modi greets nation on Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of 70th Independence Day, just ahead of his third address to the nation from the historic Red Fort.

"Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind!," Modi tweeted.

Modi is scheduled to address the nation from the 17th century Mughal monument where scores of VVIPs are expected to be present.

They would include senior political figures, diplomats and military personnel besides thousands of civilians including school students.