Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail, has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena regarding the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15. In his letter, Kejriwal requested that Minister Atishi be allowed to hoist the flag on his behalf for the Independence Day celebrations.
On July 25, PM Modi had given a clarion call to the people of the country to sing the national anthem together in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will inaugurate five flag masts across Delhi today
India celebrates 75 years of Independence today. PM Modi started his over 90-minute speech by paying tributes to nation's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that the country will always be indebted to them. PM Modi gave a call for ‘Sabka Prayas’ (everyone's efforts) along with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' for building a self-reliant India. PM Modi also greeted the Olympians who have just returned from Tokyo Olympics and applauded their achievements. Here's a look at how the day was celebrated this year.
“I want to congratulate the people in India on 75 years of Independence. The strength of the relationship between the world's two biggest democracies is more important now than ever,” said Warner, Co-Chair of the powerful Senate India Caucus. This is the largest bilateral caucus in the United States Senate.
15th August every year is celebrated as Independence day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the culmination of our freedom struggle. As we commemorate the occasion, let us take a look at the history and significance of this date.
The special coverage, which will begin 12 PM onwards, will have prominent political figures in attendance.
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