Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Hoists Tricolour At Red Fort

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day. Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisted PM Modi in hoisting the flag.

After the flag hoisting which flower petals were showered from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force - one carrying the national flag and the other 'Operation Sindoor' flag.

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At the Red Fort PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Sanjay Seth, and the Chiefs of the three services. The Prime Minister also received the ceremonial guard of honour by the National Flag Guard, the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy, and Delhi Police. Wing Commander Arun Nagar led the interservices guard of honour.

#WATCH | Two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force fly above the Red Fort and shower flower petals. One flies with the Tiranga, the other displays a banner of Operation Sindoor.

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“My beloved citizens of India, this festival of independence is a festival of 140 crore resolutions. It is a moment of collective achievements, filled with pride and joy. The nation is continuously strengthening the spirit of unity. Today, 140 crore citizens are immersed in the colours of the Tiranga,” PM Modi said in his address from the ramparts of Red Fort

The Prime Minister also emphasised the need to be ‘Atmanirbhar’. “To be self-reliant, one must stay alert at every moment,’ he said.