Lok Sabha Speaker extends greetings to the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, in a message released on 14 August 2026, extended greetings on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day. He recalled the sacrifice of freedom fighters and urged citizens to build a nation that leads globally, driven by youth potential. The speaker highlighted that roughly 65 percent of India’s population is under 35 and called on young people to embrace constitutional and democratic values, align their aspirations with national development, and contribute to a self‑reliant, developed India.