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As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, wishes poured in from across the world. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India's development.

As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate @narendramodi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India’s development. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey #AmritMahotsav

— Bill Gates (@BillGates) August 15, 2022

Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari also greeted India from International Space Station to celebrate the 76th Independence Day.

On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration pic.twitter.com/4eXWHd49q6

— Raja Chari (@Astro_Raja) August 14, 2022

Adressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the ninth time, PM Modi urged the youth to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to the development of the country.

He also highlighted five pledges to accomplish this goal.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, on March 12, 2021, launched the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence that started a 75-week countdown to the country’s anniversary of independence.