India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday. Every year on August 15, Independence Day is observed as a symbol of the end of British colonial rule and the emergence of India as a sovereign nation.
Independence Day in India is marked with various ceremonies and cultural activities that promote patriotism and unity. The main event is held at Red Fort in the capital, Delhi, where the Indian Prime Minister hoists the national flag. Following the flag hoisting, a 21-gun salute is fired and the national anthem is played.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address the Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolor at Red Fort and address the nation. This marks the 12th consecutive Independence Day address by Modi from the fort’s ramparts.
This year, 85 village heads (Sarpanch) from 26 states and union territories have been specially invited to the ceremony as honored guests. Prime Minister Modi has also extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Independence Day.
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