India Celebrates 78th Independence Day With Grand Ceremony; PM Modi Addresses Nation From Red Fort

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16am on 15 Aug 2024,Thursday India

India marked its seventy-eighth Independence Day with a grand celebration at the Red Fort in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered his eleventh consecutive Independence Day speech, addressing key national issues. The event featured a parade showcasing India’s military strength, cultural heritage, and technological advancements. Around six thousand special guests, including representatives from diverse sections of society, attended the ceremony. Security was heightened with over ten thousand police officers, snipers, and SWAT commandos deployed across the capital. The event was broadcast live on various platforms, including Doordarshan and social media.

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