President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation for the first time today. He gave his speech a day before August 15, which India celebrates as Independence Day. She died with "Vande Mataram" on her lips and with the hope of a free India in her heart. New India must be a society rushing towards the future, but also a compassionate society. WATCH: First address of President Ram Nath Kovind: Full speech

Source: India Today August 14, 2017 14:14 UTC