Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to Hoist National Flag on Independence Day
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) welcomed Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s decision to nominate Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on August 15 at Chhatrasal Stadium. AAP stated, “This move honors the principle of democracy by choosing an elected representative over an appointed one, reinforcing the importance of the people’s mandate in our governance.”
Last week, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail, requested that Minister Atishi be allowed to hoist the flag on his behalf for the Independence Day celebrations.
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in celebrating the occasion from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. He will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.
Meanwhile, Delhi Metro has announced that its services will commence at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday. Metro services will become active on all its lines from all terminal stations. The train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all the lines till 6:00 am and thereafter, a regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.
This arrangement will be valid for exit only at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are closest to the venue. The same Invitation Cards will also be valid for performing return journeys from these three stations only. Regular announcements will be made inside the trains to inform passengers about these arrangements. The cost of such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence, said the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
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Delhi Home Minister -: The Delhi Home Minister is a government official responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi. Currently, this position is held by Kailash Gahlot.
Kailash Gahlot -: Kailash Gahlot is a politician from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and serves as the Home Minister of Delhi.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th every year in India to mark the country’s independence from British rule in 1947.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a political party in India that focuses on anti-corruption and good governance. It was founded by Arvind Kejriwal.
Lieutenant Governor -: The Lieutenant Governor is a government official who acts as the representative of the central government in a union territory. Vinai Kumar Saxena is the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Chhatrasal Stadium -: Chhatrasal Stadium is a sports stadium in Delhi where various events, including Independence Day celebrations, are held.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He leads the national celebrations for Independence Day from the Red Fort in Delhi.
Red Fort -: The Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi where the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and delivers a speech on Independence Day.
Delhi Metro -: The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi and its surrounding areas. It helps people travel quickly and easily across the city.