Tricolour hoisting, 21-gun salute & PM's address: Delhi all set for 79th Independence Day celebrations
Independence Day celebrations
, with the historic
Red Fort
once again set to host the nation's most symbolic annual event on August 15.
While many assume this is the 78th year of freedom, the count begins with 1947 as the first celebration, making this the 79th time the country will gather to honour its independence from nearly 200 years of British rule.
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The capital's official programme will begin at 6:20 am with the assembly of
NCC cadets
and
My Bharat volunteers
, followed by the Guard of Honour taking position at 6:50 am.
At 7:18 am, a fanfare will herald
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
's arrival through the Lahore Gate, where he will be received by the Defence Minister, the Minister of State for Defence, and the Defence Secretary.
Escorted by the General Officer Commanding (GoC) Delhi Area, the Prime Minister will proceed to the Saluting Base for the ceremonial salute.
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The most anticipated moment arrives at 7:30 am, when the Prime Minister unfurls the tricolour. A
21-gun salute
will accompany the National Anthem as
Indian Air Force
helicopters shower flower petals over the assembled crowd, adding to the patriotic spectacle.
Following this, the Prime Minister will deliver his address to the nation, touching upon the country's achievements over the past year, its historical journey, and the road ahead.
NCC cadets and My Bharat volunteers will then lead the singing of the National Anthem, followed by the release of balloons symbolising India's aspirations taking flight.
By 7:45 am, the Prime Minister will depart the Red Fort after being formally seen off by senior defence and government officials. While the official ceremony will conclude, celebrations across the country will continue through the day.
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