Independence Day 2021 Theme: ‘Nation First, Always First’ To Reflect In Celebrations At Red Fort

India Independence Day 2021 Theme: 'Nation First, Always First' will reflect on all aspects of the programme — from paintings to flower arrangements.

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New Delhi: India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence, and the theme for this year's celebrations is 'Nation First, Always First'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort on Sunday.

Special invitations have been sent to all the sportspersons who won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to attend the ceremony.

Since the celebrations are taking take place amid the pandemic, the entry of people to the event has been restricted further and children will not be presenting any kind of cultural performance.

India has won a total of seven medals, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, in the Olympic Games 2020. The Indian players created history on several occasions during the games. Neeraj Chopra won the first track and field gold medal for the country in javelin throw, while the Indian men's hockey team won a medal after 41 years. 

Several people attend the flag hoisting ceremony and take part in the celebrations at the Red Fort where the PM unfurls the Tricolour. This year's programme will include a group of NCC cadets. According to reports, the theme, 'Nation First, Always First', will reflect on all aspects of the programme — from paintings to flower arrangements.

Drone alert

Following the recent drone attacks in Jammu, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Delhi Police to strictly follow the standard operating procedure for drone operations. The security has been stepped up to secure rooftops that show the possible route of the Red Fort or the Prime Minister's convoy from a distance. Policemen have been told to shoot down drones or aerial objects if they see them near the Red Fort. In case of failure to do so, officials have been asked to alert the higher authorities.

Temporary wall made of containers

A temporary wall of containers has been erected around the perimeter of the Red Fort to avoid any security breach. This has been done especially keeping in mind the ongoing farmers' protests as the authorities don't want to allow a repeat of what happened on 26th January this year when farmers protesting had stormed the Red Fort complex, breaking through police barricades.