US Edition79th Independence Day to Be Marked with ‘Naya Bharat’ Theme; PM Modi to Lead Celebrations at Red Fort
The celebrations highlight India’s progress and Operation Sindoor’s success, with 5,000 special guests attending and patriotic band performances at over 140 locations nationwide.
- Under the ‘Naya Bharat’ theme, the celebrations on August 15 will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort, marking India’s 79th Independence Day.
- The Union Ministry of Defence said Operation Sindoor’s success will be highlighted at the Independence Day celebrations, with invitation cards featuring its logo and a Chenab Bridge watermark.
- Ceremonial elements include a 96-member Guard of Honour commanded by Wing Commander AS Sekhon, Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisting with the flag-hoisting, a 21-gun salute by the 1721 Field Battery, and two Mi-17 helicopters showering petals—one with the national flag and the other with the Operation Sindoor flag.
- Over 2,500 NCC cadets and My Bharat volunteers will sing the national anthem at the conclusion of the prime minister’s address, while the Delhi Metro will operate from 4 am on August 15 and approximately 5,000 special guests are invited.
- In the broader context, the celebrations underscore India’s long-term Viksit Bharat by 2047 vision and serve as a platform to honour the continuing rise of a secure and prosperous Naya Bharat.
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79th Independence Day to be marked with ‘Naya Bharat’ theme; PM Modi to lead celebrations at Red Fort
Independence Day 2025 celebrations: This year, the Indian Air Force is the coordinating service for the national event, which will feature a ceremonial Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, and a special flypast carrying the national flag and the Operation Sindoor flag.
·New Delhi, India
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