Addressing countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the 10th time since taking the country's highest office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the borders were "far more secure than ever before".
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane.
PM Modi’s address from the ramparts will be his 10th Independence Day speech. The speeches over the years have reflected the goals and progress made by the country in various spheres.
Central government is celebrating 'Har Ghar Tiranga' from August 13 to 15 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state President G Kishan Reddy on Sunday called upon the people of the country to hoist the tricolour at their homes on the upcoming Independence Day, marking the conclusion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off a March Past taken out by the personnel of Assam Police in connection with the culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign at Latasil Playground in Guwahati on Sunday evening.
As Tamil Nadu gears up to celebrate 77th Independence Day, security has been stepped up in Rameswaram, with Pamban Railway line and bridge being monitored by armed security personnel round the clock, said officials.
Talking to ANI, CRPF J-K Zone Additional Director General Nalin Prabhat said that the normalcy which has now come to the region is because of the local people.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday planted saplings at Guchhu Pani (Rovers Cave) in Dehradun under the program 'Salute to the Heroes' organised under the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign.