Independence day 2022 Live Updates: PM Modi to address the nation from Red Fort

US and India are indispensable partners: Joe Biden on Independence Day

US President Joe Biden on Sunday joined the people of India to honor the country’s democratic journey, saying that the two nations are indispensable partners. In an official statement, Biden said that as nearly four million Indian-Americans celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence on August 15, the United States also join the people of India to honor its democratic journey, which is guided by Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth and non-violence.

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The prime minister will be greeted at the Red Fort by Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The General Officer Commanding (GoC), Delhi Area, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, AVSM, will be introduced to the prime minister by the Defence Secretary.

The prime minister will then be led by the GoC Delhi Area to the saluting base, where an Inter-Services and Delhi Police Guard would salute him generally. The prime minister will then examine the Guard of Honour after that. Read more here

PM Modi to address nation on 76th Independence Day

India is all decked up to celebrate its 76th Independence Day on August 15. This day commemorates India’s independence from colonial rule after two centuries of oppression and suppression at the hands of the British. The celebration of Independence Day honours the sacrifices and tireless efforts of our courageous leaders and freedom fighters who gave their entire life for the sake of the nation and the countrymen. On this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first hoist the ‘Tiranga’ at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. Continuing with the traditions, he will then address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. Notably, this will be Prime Minister’s ninth Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort.