Independence Day 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Modi rallies for a campaign against corruption, dynasties, and appeasement
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated on Tuesday that if India is to become "Vishwaguru," people must live in harmony and have access to good education, health care, and uninterrupted electricity.
Speaking at his government's Independence Day ceremony in north Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium, he congratulated the people of the national capital as well as the country on the occasion and paid honour to freedom fighters, soldiers, and achievements in many disciplines.
#WATCH | On Congress president-LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge not attending the #IndependenceDay event at Red Fort, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri says "I think Mallikarjun Kharge had some problem in his eyes, he should get it checked. He did not attend the Independence… pic.twitter.com/Yxfr7oV2mn
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
New Delhi, August 15: Even as his absence from the flag hoisting event at the Red Fort raised the hackles in the ruling BJP at the Centre, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday raised the tricolour at the AICC headquarters in the national capital.
On his absence from the 77th Independence Day event at the iconic monument, Kharge told reporters cited an "eye-related problem", adding that due to the tight security arrangements in and around Red Fort, he wouldn't have arrived on time to raise the national flag at the AICC headquarters if he had attended the main event.
The Indian mission in Kathmandu on Tuesday marked the 77th anniversary of Independence and organised a celebration.
The celebration was part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ which is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of progressive India and remarkable achievements by Indians in all spheres of human endeavour.
Independence Day 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism on August 15th every year which aims to honour the brave freedom fighters and bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country. This day marks the anniversary of India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
Every country has its own flag symbolising liberty or freedom. The Indian flag holds a magnanimous significance for it represents the diversity the country holds. It symbolises patriotism, freedom and honour of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag today as the nation marks its 77th Independence Day.
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane.
Meanwhile, over 40,000 security personnel, anti-drone radars, anti-aircraft guns, facial recognition closed circuit TV cameras, and sealed borders are among the security 'bandobast' put in place in Delhi.
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