Independence Day Celebrations Across India
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 15: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hoisted the national flag on the 78th Independence Day at the BJP office in Bhopal. He congratulated and wished his security personnel and state police. CM Yadav said, “We will all strive to have a Viksit Madhya Pradesh and a Viksit Bharat. This moment has been possible only after countless sacrifices during the freedom struggle.”
Meanwhile, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hoisted the national flag at his residence in Panaji. He urged everyone to contribute to the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 and remembered those who contributed to India’s freedom struggle.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also hoisted the national flag and congratulated all Indians, paying tribute to those who made freedom a reality.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at Red Fort in New Delhi for the 11th consecutive time. After hoisting the Tricolour, he received a ‘Rashtriya Salute’ from the Punjab Regiment Military band. PM Modi posted on X, “Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!”
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane. The Defence Secretary introduced the General Officer Commanding (GoC), Delhi Area Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, to the Prime Minister. The GoC conducted PM Modi to the Saluting Base, where a combined Inter-Services and Delhi Police Guard presented a general salute. PM Modi then inspected the Guard of Honour, which consisted of one officer and 24 personnel each from the Army, Air Force, and Delhi Police.
After hoisting the flag, PM Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking his 11th consecutive Independence Day address. He paid tribute to the countless ‘Azaadi ke deewane’ who made sacrifices for the nation, stating, “This country is indebted to them.”
Doubts Revealed
PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi, and he is the leader of the country.
CM Yadav -: CM Yadav refers to Mohan Yadav, who is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a state in India.
CM Sawant -: CM Sawant is Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, another state in India.
CM Shinde -: CM Shinde is Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a large state in India.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is a national holiday in India celebrated on August 15th every year to mark the country’s independence from British rule in 1947.
National Flag -: The National Flag of India is a tricolor flag with saffron, white, and green stripes, and a blue Ashoka Chakra in the center.
Red Fort -: The Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi, India, where the Prime Minister gives a speech every Independence Day.
Rashtriya Salute -: A ‘Rashtriya Salute’ is a ceremonial honor given to the Prime Minister, involving a salute by the armed forces.
Freedom Fighters -: Freedom fighters are people who fought for India’s independence from British rule, like Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh.
2047 -: The year 2047 will mark 100 years of India’s independence, and leaders are setting goals to make India a developed country by then.
