India Celebrates 78th Independence Day
Prime Minister Modi’s Address at Red Fort
India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the Red Fort. This marks PM Modi’s 11th Independence Day speech.
Flower Petals and National Flag Hoisting
As soon as the National Flag was hoisted by the Prime Minister, flower petals were showered at the venue by two Advanced Light Helicopters Dhruv of the Indian Air Force. The captains of the helicopters were Wing Commander Amber Agarwal and Wing Commander Rahul Nainwal.
Rashtriya Salute and National Anthem
After hoisting the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received a ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Punjab Regiment Military band, consisting of one JCO and 25 Other Ranks, played the National Anthem during the hoisting of the National Flag and presented the ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Band was conducted by Subedar Major Rajinder Singh.
Prime Minister’s Arrival and Guard of Honour
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, Delhi Area, conducted PM Modi to the Saluting Base, where a combined Inter-Services and Delhi Police Guard presented a general salute to the Prime Minister. The Guard of Honour contingent for the Prime Minister consists of one officer and 24 personnel each from the Army, Air Force, and Delhi Police.
Special Guests and Theme
With the aim to increase Jan Bhagidari in this festival of national fervour, around 6,000 special guests have been invited to witness the celebrations at Red Fort this year. The theme of this year’s Independence Day is ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. The celebrations will serve as a platform to provide a renewed push to the government’s efforts towards transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.
Doubts Revealed
PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is a special day when India celebrates its freedom from British rule, which happened on August 15, 1947.
Red Fort -: The Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi, India, where the Prime Minister gives a speech every Independence Day.
Indian Air Force -: The Indian Air Force is a part of India’s military that flies airplanes and helicopters to protect the country.
Guard of Honour -: A Guard of Honour is a special ceremony where soldiers stand in a line to show respect to important people.
National Anthem -: The National Anthem is a song called ‘Jana Gana Mana’ that represents India and is sung on important occasions.
Viksit Bharat @ 2047 -: Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is a plan to make India a very developed and advanced country by the year 2047.
