This is no ordinary morning, says Modi

New Delhi, Aug 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's Independence Day on Saturday was "no ordinary morning".

"This is no ordinary morning. This is a morning of hope of the dreams and aspirations of 125 crore Indians," he said in his opening remarks in his speech from the Red Fort.

Earlier , Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial guard of honour on Saturday when he reached the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 69th Independence Day.

Modi will deliver his second August 15 speech since becoming the prime minister in May last year.