Independence Day 2021 LIVE: Beating Retreat Takes Place At Attari-Wagah Border In Punjab
Independence Day 2021 PM Modi Live: India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day. Addressing the nation from Red Fort, PM Modi lauded the Tokyo Olympic winners and Covid warriors.
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Independence Day 2021: India is all set to celebrate its 75th year of Independence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unfurl the tricolour and address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in the national capital. According to reports, PM's speech is likely to begin at 7:30 am.
Upon the arrival of the Prime Minister at the Red Fort, he will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State (Defence) Ajay Bhatt and Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar.
The Defence Secretary will introduce the General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Delhi Area Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra to the Prime Minister.
Lt Gen Mishra will then take the Prime Minister to the Saluting Base where a combined Inter-Services and Delhi Police Guard will present a general salute to the Prime Minister. Thereafter, PM Modi will inspect the Guard of Honour.
The Guard of Honour contingent for the Prime Minister will consist of one officer and 20 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police. Indian Navy is the coordinating service this year.
WATCH | Beating Retreat Takes Place At Attari-Wagah Border In Punjab
Celebrations In Jammu & Kashmir On I-Day Amid Tight Security
The 75th Independence Day was celebrated here in Jammu with enthusiasm and fervour amid tight security with J&K LG Manoj Sinha's Advisor Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar hoisting the Tricolour at M A Stadium in Jammu.
The school children presented a scintillating cultural programme on the theme of patriotism, folk dance and music which was highly applauded by the audience.
Farmers Hold March From Attari-Wagah Border To Golden Gate
Independence Day LIVE: Russia President greets Indian on I-day
The success achieved by India in economic, social & other spheres is widely acknowledged. Your country rightfully enjoys high prestige in global arena and plays an important role in solving topical issues of international agenda: Russian President Vladimir Putin
The success achieved by India in economic, social & other spheres is widely acknowledged. Your country rightfully enjoys high prestige in global arena and plays an important role in solving topical issues of international agenda: Russian President Vladimir Putin#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Bxk5cZxa7O
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
Independence Day 2021: 'Won't tolerate any attack on our territory', says Punjab CM
We will not tolerate any aggression or attack on our territory. We will teach them (Pakistan) the lesson of their lifetime if they try to be adventurous said Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Independence Day: Chief Minister's Office
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