Albanese hails India’s rise as nation marks 80th Independence Day - The Indian Sun

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Albanese hails India’s rise as nation marks 80th Independence Day - The Indian Sun

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked India’s 80th Independence Day by paying tribute to the country’s transformation since 1947 and the growing role of Indian Australians in ties between the two nations. India celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, marking 79 years since the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of independence in 1947. Albanese said the anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the struggle that p…