New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled the flag at the Red Fort and is addressing the nation on the 75th Independence Day, which is being marked as the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” with year-long celebrations.
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The Prime Minister Paid tribute to all the past leaders who fought the long and hard battle for Independence, saying, “Be it Nehru ji, the first Prime Minister of India, Sardar Patel, who turned the country into a united nation or Babasaheb Ambedkar, who showed India the way to the future, the country is remembering every such personality, the country is indebted to all of them”.
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Mentioning the ongoing battle against Covid, PM Modi said, “54 crore people have got vaccine doses. The way India gave free food to 80 crore poor people is noteworthy… It is true that we don’t have the infrastructure like nations. Despite all the efforts, we have not been able to save many people. Many children lost their parents”.
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Early this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people, tweeting, “Greetings to you all on Independence Day. Wishing you all a very Happy 75th Independence Day. May this year of ”Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” infuse new energy among the people of the country. Jai Hind!”.
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Thirty-two athletes – who have won medals at the Olympics – and two officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have been invited to participate in the celebrations at the Red Fort on Sunday, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
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Tight security arrangements have been made in the national capital for the event and anti-drone defence systems have been deployed in sensitive areas, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana announced.
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A separate block has been created on the south side of the Red Fort’s ramparts for Covid warriors such as health workers to honour them for playing a vital role in fighting the pandemic, the ministry said.
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In his address on the eve of Independence Day on Saturday, President Ram Nath Kovind said parliament is the “temple of the country’s democracy” which provides the highest forum to debate issues for the well-being of people, following an abrupt end to an acrimonious monsoon session.
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August 14 from now will be observed as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”.
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Yesterday, 23 Delhi Police personnel have been conferred Police Medals for their service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, officials said on Saturday.
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For the second year in a row, the Independence Day celebrations remain muted among the Covid pandemic.
