77th Independence Day Live Updates: PM Modi Set To Address The Nation
Independence Day Live Updates: PM Modi will begin his address at 7.30 am.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the iconic Red Fort today on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. This will be PM Modi’s 10th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort.
PM Modi will begin his address at 7.30 am after unfurling the national flag.
Cabinet ministers, political leaders, all three service chiefs and bureaucrats will be present for the occasion.
The Independence Day parade likely to start at 10.30 am.
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#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with other ministers at Red Fort to attend Independence Day celebrations pic.twitter.com/Sc3Luf1YNr
– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended wishes to the people of India on its 77th Independence Day. He stated that India and US have a “strong bond” as the two nations work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient.
“On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together,” Antony Blinken said in a statement.
Antony Blinken noted that the relationship between India and US has grown “deeper” and it has become “more expansive than ever.” He said that the US stands with India in the shared commitment to tackle the most pressing challenges to ensure the peace and prosperity of people.
“This last year has shown that the US-India relationship is deeper and more expansive than ever. As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, we’ve created a strong bond between our nations, a bond that grows ever closer as we work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable, and resilient,” Antony Blinken said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended his wish on the 77th Independence Day to the people of the country and called Bharat Mata as the voice of every Indian.
Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Congress leader said, “Bharat Mata is the voice of every Indian! Happy Independence Day to all the countrymen.”
Bharat Mata is the voice of every Indian 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7w1l7VJaEL
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 14, 2023
The Congress leader also shared his experience of ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and said that he started the hundred and forty-five days walk at the edge of the sea and reached the soft snow of Kashmir.
“Last year I spent a hundred and forty-five days walking across the land I call home. I started at the edge of the sea and walked through heat, dust and rain. Through forests, towns and hills, until I reached the soft snow of my beloved Kashmir,” he said.
Multi-layer security is in place across Delhi on Tuesday, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on its 77th Independence Day, police said.
Around 1,000 cameras with facial recognition and video analytic systems have been installed in and around the Mughal-era fort and at other strategic locations to ensure security and monitor VVIP movements, they said.
Traffic has also been restricted near the Red Fort till the end of the celebrations.
“Delhi Police is on alert. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, the exercise for which started around three-four months ago. Anti-terror activities have also been done to check the areas in the districts near the venue,” Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said.
#WATCH | PM Modi to address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day pic.twitter.com/ZcgJpJ4LI8
– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। आइए, इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर अमृतकाल में विकसित भारत के संकल्प को और सशक्त बनाएं। जय हिंद!
Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2023
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