New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, on the eve of 74th Independence Day, on Friday urged all citizens to renew their commitment towards building a united, strong, prosperous, inclusive and peaceful nation.

The Vice President urged all to take this pledge while greeting people on the Independence Day.

Conveying his good wishes to the people on the joyous occasion, Naidu said: "Today, we celebrate the 74th Independence Day of our country. I pay my tributes to those brave freedom fighters who made countless sacrifices to build an independent nation and to secure a bright future for it. Let us also remember with gratitude the martyred heroes of our struggle for independence who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. The most meaningful tribute we can pay to these patriots is to build an India they aspired for."

"On this Independence Day, let us renew our commitment towards building a united, strong, prosperous, inclusive and peaceful nation where a billion plus dreams find expression and fulfillment."

"May this Independence Day bring amity, harmony and prosperity in our country," Naidu added.