Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, the prime minister Modi said,"Before 2014, Rs 30 lakh crore were given to states for development. In the last 9 years, we have given more than Rs 100 lakh crore to the states. Before 2014, for housing of the poor Rs 90,000 crore were spent, under our government it has crossed Rs 4 lakh crore. Our government is spending more than Rs 10 lakh crore so that our farmers can get subsidised urea."
India is celebrating its 77th Independence Day today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurling the flag at Delhi's iconic Red Fort. There are expectations that PM Modi will make some key announcements ahead of next year's general election.