New Delhi: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. In a first, In a first for Independence Day celebrations, ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the historic occasion, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event. The celebrations mark another year of India’s journey as an independent nation.
The country is celebrating its 80th Independence Day, and nearly 27,000 people, including youth innovators, interns, entrepreneurs, and students, have joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
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8:00 am: “India has introduced its first train run on hydrogen. I gladly say that it is the most powerful train and I’m happy that India proved itself in this field,” PM Modi said, referring to a fresh set of trials between New Delhi and Jind in June this year.
7:55 am: PM Modi addressed the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission and said that India cannot be dependent on other nations. He also hailed India’s semiconductor plants and more ambitions in the domain. He addressed subjects of energy security, critical minerals, nuclear power and semiconductors, among others.
7:51 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s resolve to make India a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, saying every Indian has contributed to the country’s progress over the past 12 years. He said this collective effort had helped 25 crore Indians come out of poverty in a short period.
7:49 am: PM Modi said that dreams can be fulfilled if we aim higher. “When dreams are bigger, our capabilities also grow,” he said.
7:41 am: PM Modi addresses floods across India amid monsoons, expressing support for affected families.
7:38 am: PM Modi begins speech, wishes people on 80th Independence Day and pays respects to freedom fighters.
7:34 am: National Flag hoisted at the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day.
Full version of Vande Mataram played on Independence Day
7:30 am: In a first for Independence Day celebrations, ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event.
The mega function commemorates 150 years of the enduring legacy of the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, as floral decoration on the ramparts depicted the national flag at the centre, flanked by ‘Vande Mataram’ in Hindi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort amid patriotic fervour and multi-layer security.
An Army band played the tune of ‘Vande Mataram’ as the guests present on the occasion sung the national song. This was followed by the prime minister hoisting the national flag, and then the national anthem was recited.
7:15 am: PM Modi arrives at the ramparts of the Red Fort ahead of flag hoisting. Guard of Honour presented.
6:58 am: PM Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi.
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