New Delhi [India], August 15(ANI): On the 79th Independence Day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Indian National Congress paid tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifices that secured India’s independence and shaped its democratic values.
In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote, “Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all countrymen. Our millions of heroes made countless sacrifices to grant us freedom. They entrusted us with the national resolve of democracy, justice, equality, and mutual unity. Through the principle of one person – one vote, they gave us a prosperous democracy. Our resolve to protect our freedom, constitution, and its principles remains unwavering. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!”
The Congress party also paid tribute to the freedom fighters, acknowledging the dedication, sacrifice, and martyrdom that paved the way for India’s independence.
“Today, we pay tribute to those freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the country’s independence. It is through their sacrifice, dedication, and martyrdom that the nation gained freedom. Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all countrymen,” the post added on X.
Meanwhile, earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day. PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Sanjay Seth, and the Chiefs of the three services.
The Prime Minister was also received by the ceremonial guard of honour by the National Flag Guard, the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy, and Delhi Police, totalling upto 128 people. Wing Commander Arun Nagar led the inter-services guard of honour.
For the first time, a number of band performances will be conducted pan-India on the evening of Independence Day celebrations to promote patriotic fervour among citizens and to celebrate the victory of Operation Sindoor.
The performances will be conducted by the bands of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, NCC, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, BSF, IDS, RPF and Assam Rifles at over 140 prominent locations throughout the country. (ANI)
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