New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, its duty of 125 crore people to transform 'swaraj' into 'suraaj'

Addressing the nation after unfurling the National flag from the rampart of Red Fort, the Prime Minister said, Gram Pradhan to Padhanmantri, everyone has to perform his duties to attain 'suraaj'.

Prime Minster said, Surajya, the meaning of this is- a qualitative and positive change in the lives of the citizen of India.

Prime Minister said, country has many problems, but it also has capabilities. He said government is surrounded by expectations.

Prime Minister remembered great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Pandit Nehru, countless people who sacrificed their lives so that we attained Swarajya.

Speaking about government's new initiatives, Prime Minister said, we want to change the situation where people are scared of income tax authorities, particularly among middle class families.

Meanwhile, all security arrangements are in place for Independence Day celebrations.

Red Fort and its adjoining areas have been put under an unprecedented air-to-ground security cover.

Thousands of security personnel have been deployed to ensure foolproof security in and around the historic Mughal fort which will see the presence of senior ministers, top bureaucrats, foreign dignitaries and common people.

A multi-layer security has also been thrown around Rajpath where a seven-day-long cultural festival 'Bharat Parv' is underway.