Guard of Honour

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Modi highlights natural calamities, outlines 2047 vision in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, marking India's 78th year of independence. Despite a light drizzle, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with PM Modi hoisting the tricolor after inspecting the Guard of Honour. In his speech, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years. "This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our conc...

PM Narendra Modi hoists Tiranga at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi today, marking India's 78th Independence Day. This marks the 11th consecutive year that PM Modi has led the celebrations from the historic monument. Despite overcast skies and a light drizzle in the early morning, the ceremony proceeded as planned. After raising the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received the "Rashtriya Salute" as the Punjab Regiment Military band, conducted by Subedar Major Rajinder Singh...