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Independence Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort in Delhi as India Celebrates 79th Independence Day (Watch Video)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Friday, marking the 79th Independence Day of India. This is his 12th consecutive Independence Day from the historic site. The ceremony began with the Guard of Honour, followed by the flag unfurling and the national anthem.

Independence Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort in Delhi as India Celebrates 79th Independence Day (Watch Video)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Friday, marking the 79th Independence Day of India. This is his 12th consecutive Independence Day from the historic site. The ceremony began with the Guard of Honour, followed by the flag unfurling and the national anthem. Dressed in a saffron turban, PM Modi greeted the nation and will shortly address the country from the ramparts. Key themes expected in his speech include Operation Sindoor, Atmanirbharta, Viksit Bharat, and farmers’ welfare, with millions across India watching the event live. PM Modi Independence Day 2025 Speech Live Streaming Video: Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Address to the Nation From Ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi.

PM Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort

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