U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings on India’s Independence Day on Friday, emphasizing that the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and the world’s oldest democracy is both consequential and far-reaching. He added that by working together, India and the United States can rise to meet the challenges of the modern era.
“On behalf of the United States, I extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 15,” in a statement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
“The historic relationship between the world’s largest democracy and the world’s oldest democracy is consequential and far-reaching. Our two countries are united by our shared vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Our partnership spans industries, promotes innovation, pushes the boundaries of critical and emerging technologies, and extends into space,” the statement added.
“Working together, the United States and India will rise to the modern challenges of today and ensure a brighter future for both our countries,” it added.
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The United States Embassy in India extended wishes to mark India’s 79th Independence and highlighted the shared values and celebrations of the occasion.
In a post on X, the U.S. Embassy in India wrote, “Happy Independence Day, India! The United States joins India in celebrating this important occasion, honoring our shared achievements in advancing global peace and prosperity. We look forward to strengthening the #USIndia partnership in the years ahead.”
Happy Independence Day, India! The United States joins India in celebrating this important occasion, honoring our shared achievements in advancing global peace and prosperity. We look forward to strengthening the #USIndia partnership in the years ahead. pic.twitter.com/jiTFK7dk1X
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 15, 2025
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PM Modi I-Day Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, emphasizing India’s unwavering commitment to national security and farmers’ rights. In his speech, he declared that India will assert full control over its share of river waters, describing the Indus Water Treaty as “an injustice” that had deprived Indian farmers while benefiting the neighbouring country.
He stressed that compromises on farmers’ and national interests “are not acceptable… not anymore.”
In his speech PM Modi said,”Bharat has decided that blood and water will not flow together. The Indus Water Treaty was an injustice to the people of India. The rivers of India were irrigating the enemy country while our own farmers were deprived of water. Now, the right over India’s share of water belongs only to India and its farmers.”
“The people of our country have clearly understood how unjust and one-sided the Indus agreement is. The waters of rivers originating in India have been irrigating the fields of our enemies, while the farmers and the land of my own country remain thirsty without water. This was such an agreement that has caused unimaginable damage to the farmers of my country for the last seven decades. Now, the right over the water belongs only to the farmers of India,” he added.
Earlier, PM Modi hoisted the tricolor at Red Fort, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day.
(with ANI inputs)