– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be unfurling the national flag for the 11th time in a row on Independence Day
– His first Independence Day address of his third term is expected to focus on the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat’
– The crisis in Bangladesh, especially the targeting of minority Hindus, may also find a mention in his speech
– The Prime Minister may highlight key decisions taken by the government since assuming office for a third term, including expansion of welfare programmes and infrastructure development initiatives
– Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be a key focus, with recent terror incidents in the region and the Supreme Court setting a deadline for Assembly Elections by September 30