"I extend my warm greetings and felicitations to the people on the occasion of India's Independence Day," Jung said in a message.
"This solemn occasion must also be a time for all of us to reflect on how each one of us can contribute to the cause of nation building in our own unique way," he said.
In her message, Dikshit expressed hope that every citizen would continue to work sincerely to make Delhi and India prosperous and strong.