On the eve of 74th Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind extended his greetings to the citizens. While addressing the nation, the President said, "Even while the world community needs to fight together against the greatest challenge before humanity, some in our neighbourhood tried to carry out their misadventure of expansion." He further said, "Our brave soldiers laid down their lives defending our borders. Those worthy sons of Bharat Mata lived and died for national pride. The entire nation salutes the martyrs of Galwan Valley."