Happy Independence Day India 2025: Flag Hoisting And Celebrations Nationwide As Festivities Engulf Country
The success of Indian Armed Forces' 'Operation Sindoor' that was launched to avenge the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack, would be celebrated during the Independence Day Celebrations. View cutter at Gyanpath will have the Operation Sindoor logo and floral decoration will also be based on the operation.
To celebrate victory of Operation Sindoor and the patriotic fervor, a number of band performances will be conducted pan-India for the first time in the evening of Independence Day celebrations. The performances will be conducted by the bands of Army, Navy, Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, NCC, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, BSF, IDS, RPF and Assam Rifles at over 140 prominent locations throughout the country.
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