New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor at Red Fort, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day. Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisted the Prime Minister in hoisting the flag, after which flower petals were showered from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force—one carrying the national flag and the other ‘Operation Sindoor’ flag. Wing Commander Vinay Poonia and Wing Commander Aditya Jaiswal piloted the aircraft.
PM Modi was received at the Red Fort by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Sanjay Seth, and the Chiefs of the three services. The Prime Minister also received the ceremonial guard of honour by the National Flag Guard, the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy, and Delhi Police, totaling up to 128 people. Wing Commander Arun Nagar led the interservices guard of honour.
Ahead of reaching the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat,’ reflecting the government’s vision of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. A total of 2,500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with ‘My Bharat’ volunteers, were seated on Gyanpath, opposite the Rampart, forming the ‘Naya Bharat’ logo.
With the aim to increase ‘Jan Bhagidari’ in this festival of national fervour, around 5,000 special guests from different walks of life were invited to witness the celebrations at the Red Fort this year. These included the Indian contingent of Special Olympics 2025, winners of international sports events, Gold Medalists of Khelo India Para Games, and the best-performing farmers trained and financially assisted under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.
Best-performing farmers, traders, and cooperatives who availed credit under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-Negotiable Warehouse Receipts, best-performing Sarpanches of Open Defecation Free Plus Villages, best-performing Sarpanches of Catch the Rain Abhiyan, best-performing young authors under PM YUVA (Youth Author Mentorship Scheme), and best-performing youth skilled under PM-VIKAS scheme were among the invitees. Also invited were best-performing entrepreneurs under PM Van Dhan Yojana by TRIFED, entrepreneurs from the SC/ST community under the National SC/ST Hub Scheme, best-performing students under PM-DAKSH, SHREYAS, and SHRESTA schemes, best-performing Self Help Groups under VISVAS scheme, entrepreneurs recognized by NSTFDC, top interns of the PM Internship Scheme, outstanding My Bharat Volunteers, and beneficiaries of PM Awaas Yojana Gramin, among others.
For the first time, a number of band performances were conducted pan-India on the evening of Independence Day celebrations to promote patriotic fervour among citizens and to celebrate the victory of Operation Sindoor. The performances were carried out by the bands of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, NCC, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, BSF, IDS, RPF, and Assam Rifles at over 140 prominent locations throughout the country.
On the call of PM Modi, the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan has inspired citizens with a strong patriotic spirit. Tiranga Yatra was carried out across the country. (ANI)
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