Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday hoisted the national flag at his residence in the national capital, on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. He extended greetings to the people and said that August 15 is the day to take inspiration from the people who made supreme sacrifices for the
Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu frontier DK Boora assured the countrymen that the borders are safe as he greeted the country men on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to protect democracy and the Constitution, which he termed the two biggest shields for 140 crore Indians, as he greeted the country on the occasion of Independence Day.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday and asked countrymen to take the resolution of Vikasit Bharat by 2047.
"Heartiest greetings on 78th Independence Day! This momentous day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of our vibrant democracy, the largest in the world. Let us reflect on the collective journey we have traversed as a nation and
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday greeted the people of the state on the eve of the 78th Independence Day of the country and also paid tribute to the freedom fighters and soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
"There are around 3.5 lakh Rakhis here from every house. The Tiranga rally was also a beautiful event ahead of Independence Day. I want to extend my greetings of Rakshabandhan to all the sisters. The unique blend of both celebrations was witnessed here in Mandla today," said CM Yadav.
"I extend my greetings to the sisters on this occasion. May we always receive their love and affection. A total of Rs 1500, which includes Rs 1250 that used to be deposited earlier and Rs 250 for Raksha Bandhan will be deposited in the accounts of each Behnas today," he added.
In the meeting, PM Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, were seen exchanging greetings with Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders.
Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended greetings to all the members of the Indian Youth Congress on the occasion of IYC's Foundation Day.